Meghalaya or the 'abode of the cloud'
is meant for Gods to live in with
its pure atmosphere. Its sweet water
and peaceful environment would attract
even Gods. It invites you with open
arms to spend some time in its lap
of nature. Tucked away in the hills
of eastern sub-Himalayas Meghalaya
is one of the most beautiful states
in India. Nature has blessed her with
abundant rainfall, sun-shine, virgin
forests, high plateaus, tumbling waterfalls,
crystal clear rivers, meandering streamlets
and above all with sturdy, intelligent
and hospitable people.
Shillong, the capital city has a
number of beautiful sites like, Ward's
Lake, Lady Hydari Park, Polo Ground,
Museum, Elephant Falls and the Shillong
Peak that overlooks the city golf
course. Nature trekking in the hills
is an exhilarating experience for
all the tourists who love to visit
the state. In order to cater to the
growing tourist population, especially
foreign, a number of hotels have come
up in Shillong and other areas of
the State. These hotels provide ideal
transit facilities for tourists and
the discerning businessmen traveler
alike.
Places
of interest: |
Shillong,
Cherrapunji, Nartiang, Jowai,
Jakram, Mawphlang, and Mawsynram. |
Weather: |
Cool
climate throughout the year. |
Best
time to visit: |
The
summer and autumn months. |
Fairs
& Festivals: |
Christmas,
Nongkrem dance festival. |
Day 01 :
Arrive Guwahati - Shillong
Assistance on arrival and transfer
to Shillong. Check into your Hotel.
Evening stroll around Police Bazar,
Shillong's prime location. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 02 :
Shillong - Cherrapunjee
After breakfast, Drive to Cherrapunjee
(1300 Mtrs.). en-route visit Shillong
View point, Shillong pick and Elephant
Falls. Breath taking beautiful scenery,
deep gorges and roaring water falls
like Nohkalikai, Mawsmai and Kynrem
Falls- falling from a height of 1000
feet by the side of Shella Road about
10kms. From Mawsami Falls, the landscape
gives it the charismatic beauty that
it is known for. Packed lunch is served
at Thangkharang Park from where one
can have panaromic view of Bangladesh.
Also visit the Mawsami Caves and Rama
Krishna Mission in the heart of Cherrapunjee
Town. Dinner & overnight Cherrapunjee.
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Day 03:
Cherrapunjee - Guwahati
Transfer to Guwahati. On the way visit
limestone caves. Check into Hotel
in Guwahati on arrival. Afternoon
visit 'Kalakshetra', a place where
Assamese history and culture is depicted
in a sprawling open enclosure. From
here proceed to the banks of the mighty
river Brahmaputra off Guwahati for
a one hour cruise on the river. Return
to hotel. Overnight.
Day 04:
Guwahati - Airport
Transfer to the airport to board out
going flight. En-route visit Kamakhya
Temple, This is one of the important
sacred places of pilgrimage of the
Hindus in India. Situated atop Nilachal
hill on the bank of the Brahmaputra
River at a distance of 8kms from the
city, Kamakhya is an ancient center
of the Shakti and Tantric cults of
Hinduism. Mother Goddess Kamakhya
is worshipped by sacrificing domestic
animals. Our services end here.
Day 01 :
Guwahati - Shillong
Meet & Greet at Guwahati. Happy
Journey begins and we halt for lunch
by the majestic Umiam Lake. This is
a beautiful locale surrounded by hills.
Night halt at Shillong (100 km, 3hrs)
also called the ' Scotland of the
East'.
Day 02 :
Shillong - Cherrapunji - Shillong
After breakfast drive to Cherrapunji
(60 km), one of the wettest places
on earth. Amazing site of the beautiful
waterfall - Nohkalikai. Possibility
of some cave exploration in &
around. After viewing Elephanta falls
& Shillong peak night halt at
Shillong.
Day 03 :
Shillong - Kaziranga
Drive to Kaziranga (280 km)-home of
the Unicorn Rhino.
Overnight halt.
Day 04 :
Kaziranga
Elephant back safari in the early
morning hours for sighting wild life.
Jeep Safari in the evening. Overnight
stay at Kaziranga.
Day 05 :
Kaziranga - Guwahati
Travel from Kaziranga to Guwahati
(217 km, 6hrs) visit to the Kamakhya
temple, sunset cruise in the Brahmaputra
evening visit Kalakshetra, a huge
modern complex has been established
with the purpose of preservation and
promotion of the reich socio-cultural
heritage of Assam. It is open for
visitors on all days except on Monday.
Overnight at Hotel at Guwahati.
Day 06 : Guwahati
- Airport/Railway Station
Check out after breakfast. Transfer
to Airport / Railway Station. Tour
ends.
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