Package Overview
The Heavenly Khasi Hills package offers an immersive 5-night, 6-day journey through the "Scotland of the East," beginning with a scenic drive from Guwahati to Shillong (2 Nights) where you can enjoy the tranquil waters of Umiam Lake, panoramic city views from Shillong Peak, and the multi-tiered Elephant Falls. The adventure continues to Cherrapunji (1 Night), the world's wettest place, to witness the majestic Nohkalikai Falls, explore the limestone formations of Mawsmai Cave, and optionally trek to the iconic Double Decker Living Root Bridge. On the return leg, you will stop at the crystal-clear Umngot River in Dawki and visit Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village, before concluding in Guwahati (2 Nights) with spiritual visits to the revered Kamakhya Temple and a relaxing evening cruise on the Brahmaputra River. This well-rounded itinerary typically includes comfortable 3-star accommodations, daily breakfast, and private vehicle transfers for a seamless exploration of Meghalaya's misty valleys and Assam's cultural highlights.
Day Plan
Transfer from Guwahati airport/railway station to Shillong en-route visit Umium Lake. Shillong became the first capital of the State of Meghalaya. Located in undulating pine covered hills, the city has a milder climate than tropical India. The city centre is 1496m above sea level and currently has a population of around 270,000. Home to several waterfalls, it is also known as the Scotland of the East. The British legacy is still visible in the architecture and food habits of the population. Overnight at Shillong.
Dzire
Private transfer to full trip
Landmark Hills / Shilong (Option1)
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Single Luxury Room
Nirvana Orchid /Shilong (Option 2)
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Deluxe Room
After breakfast drive towards Mawlynnong Village. Mawlynnong Village located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, also referred as ‘God’s own garden’ has won the acclaim of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003. The village known for its cleanliness is located around 90 kms from Shillong and is a community based eco-tourism initiative. The community has made collective effort to maintain the ambience of a clean village. The village offers picturesque natural beauty, a trek to the living Root bridge at a neighbouring village Riwai. The village also offers a sight of natural balancing rock, a strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock. Later on short trek to the Living Root Bridge (30 minutes) and explore the village. Also visit Dawki (Indo-Bangladesh border), one can enjoy boat ride at crystal clear water of Umngot river (boat ride on direct payment). Evening drive back to Shillong & overnight stay.
Landmark Hills / Shilong (Option1)
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Single Luxury Room
Nirvana Orchid /Shilong (Option 2)
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Deluxe Room
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Cherrapunjee. en-route visit Elephant Falls is a mountain stream gorging down two successive falls set in dells of fern covered rocks. Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on the planet and the only place in India to receive rain throughout the year. The town of Cherrapunji is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 km southwest of the state’s capital, Shillong. Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra or Churra, means ‘the land of oranges’. The cliffs of Cherrapunji also offer stunning views of the plains of Bangladesh. Visit to Arwah Cave, Nahkhalikai Falls, Mwasmai Cave, Seven Sister Falls, Garden of Caves & Eco Park. Overnight at Cherrapunjee.
The Crescent Hotel (Cherrapunjee) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Super Deluxe Room
Royal View Resort (Cherrapunjee) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Deluxe Room
After breakfast drive from Cherrapunjee to Guwahati. Evening visit to Assam State Musuem ( mon closed) & Brahmaputra River View Park. Overnight at Guwahati.
Swagatam Inn / Guwahati (Option 1)
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Double Deluxe Room
Mayflower Hotel / Guwahati (Option 2)
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Deluxe Room
After breakfast visit Kamakhya temple - The temple is dedicated to goddess Kamakhya an incarnation of Sati. It is on Nilachal hill, says the Shiva Purana, that the yoni or creative organ of Sati fell when Vishnu, in a bid to save the world from the Shiva’s Tandavanrittya or dance of destruction, cut her dead body into 51 pieces with his Suddarshan chakra.
Also visit Navagraha temple, Umananda temple, Balaji Temple, state Zoo. Overnight in Guwahati.
Swagatam Inn / Guwahati (Option 1)
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Double Deluxe Room
After breakfast transfer to the airport/railway station in time for onward connection.
Notes
Important Notes
Terms & Conditions apply to all deals. Quoted package cost can vary at the time of final confirmation, depending on the availability of rooms and current deals. Please note that the advertised rates are not applicable on black-out dates.
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