Abode of Clouds
Meghalaya
Rs18999
Rs23000
/per person
Tour Planning
Sub Destinations:
Guwahati-Shillong-Cheerapunji-Dwaki
Meghalaya, meaning "Abode of Clouds," is a stunning northeastern Indian state known for its lush landscapes, heavy rainfall (home to Cherrapunjee), unique matrilineal culture, and diverse tribes like the Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia, with its capital at Shillong, blending natural beauty with rich traditions and vibrant festivals
Facilities
Travel Styles
Inclusion
- Pick up & drop services from Guwahati Airport / Railway Station to Hotel.
- All transfers and sightseeing by Individual AC Sedan/SUVCar.
- Transfer Taxes, Parking, Fuel & Driver Expenses included
- Daily Breakfast
- Hotel Accommodation
Exclusion
- Airfare / Train fare / Volvo fare (unless specified)
- Personal expenses such as laundry, tips, telephone calls, room service, mini bar, etc
- Anything not mentioned under “Inclusions
- 5% GST
- Guide Charge, Entry Fee, Boating
Highlights
- Waterfalls: Nohkalikai Falls, Elephant Falls, Seven Sisters Falls, Wei Sawdong Falls (Cherrapunjee area), Krangsuri Falls (Jowai).
- Living Root Bridges: Trek to the famous Double Decker Root Bridge (Nongriat) and single-decker ones near Mawlynnong.
- Caving: Explore limestone caves like Mawsmai Cave, Arwah Cave, and the Garden of Caves.
- Cleanest Village: Wander through the spotless lanes of Mawlynnong, experiencing Khasi community effort.
- Dawki: Boat on the emerald waters of the Umngot River at the India-Bangladesh border.
Itinerary
- Meet and greet upon arrival, then transfer to Shillong. En-route visit Umium Lake ‘Barapani’ park. After lunch, proceed for sightseeing. The gorgeous city offers unique tourist spots. The sightseeing includes the Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures and Ward’s Lake, famous for short garden walks and boating.
- After breakfast, excursion to Cherrapunjee. Cherrapunjee is framed as the wettest place on Earth, 60 kms from Shillong. The journey from Shillong to Cherrapunjee offers a pleasant drive as one can witness numerous waterfalls and gorges. In contrast, the must-visit places are the gorgeous Seven Sisters Falls and the Mawsmai cave in your tour plan. You can also visit Ramkrishna School and Museum, Khasi Hills and Garo Hills, Eco Park, Nohsngithiang Falls, Nohkalikai Waterfalls, Mawkdok Dympep Valley View, and Dainthlen Waterfalls. Overnight in Shillong.
- After breakfast, excursion to Dawki. En route, visit Mawlynnong. It is a village situated 90 kms ahead of Shillong, on the Shillong-Dawki Road. This village epitomizes a standard that all other towns aspire to be—dubbed the cleanest village in India by Discover India Magazine. Paved walkways and beautiful flowerbeds all along mark the village, with waterfalls, a living root bridge, hilly rivulets, an acacia plantation, and an excellent view of the faraway plains of Bangladesh all contribute to the ambiance of this village. Farming of betel nut and leaves, broomsticks, pepper, and bee rearing is the primary economic activity of these regions. Later returned to Shillong. Overnight at Shillong.
- After breakfast, if any sightseeing left out in Shillong it can be completed. Then transfer to Guwahati. In Guwahati you can visit Shankardev Kalakhetra, State Museum, Maa Kamakhya Temple, Balaji Temple and Umananda Temple in the middle of the Brahmaputra. Later check in hotel. Overnight in Guwahati.
- After breakfast transfer to Airport or Railway station for departure. Your tour ends here with pleasant memories.