6-days Mesmerizing Meghalaya Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Guwahati to Shillong, Shillong sightseeing, Overnight Shillong

Stop At: Umiam Lake, Shillong India
Umiam Lake (locally known as Dam sait) is a reservoir in the hills 15 km (9.3 mi) north of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India. It was created by damming the Umiam River in the early 1960s. It is one of the largest man made lake in hill top of India, a must visit place for photoholic
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ward's Lake, Shillong India
One of the most popular attractions of Shillong, Ward’s lake is a must-visit place when in this pristine north-eastern city. Also known as Pollock’s Lake, this artificial water body is encircled by an extensive lush garden and lies in the middle of the city. Take a walk around this horse-shoe shaped lake on the cobble-stone path or simply admire the colorful floral beds in the garden. It is equally popular amidst locals, family vacationers and honeymooning couples, as a picnic spot.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, Mawlai, Shillong 793008 India
Don Bosco Museum in Shillong is a major tourists' spot providing a glimpse of the rich and multi-cultural lifestyles of the indigenous peoples of North East India. The Museum is part of a much wider reality known as DBCIC (Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures).
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Lady Hydari Park, Shillong India
Located conveniently in the Laban area in Shillong is the popular Lady Hydari Park, named after the first lady of the state and wife of the Governor of Assam, Lady Hydari. The first thing that catches your eye when you set foot in this park is that it is built in the form of a Japanese style garden. The vibes get stronger when you catch a glimpse of the round-shaped hedges, willow trees with leaves touching the ground as well as the many scattered small ponds. There is also a small lake where one can find ducks and colourful fishes.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: All Saints Church, Near Barik Point, Shillong 793001 India
Boasting of a colonial-style architecture, this church has a wooden structure. Located opposite to the State Central Library, this church is the perfect place to spend some peaceful moments with your loved ones and seek the Lord’s blessings. Masses are organized daily but Sunday masses see huge footfall in the morning.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Lachumiere, Shillong 793003 India
Cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong and serves as the seat of the metropolitan Archbishop of Shillong.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Shillong Peak, Shillong 793004 India
View point at the highest point facing the city of Shillong, a popular tourist destination
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Laitlum Canyons, Shillong India
A beautiful hill top for a bird's eye view of lush green hills
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star (on twin sharing basis)

Day 2: Shillong to Cherrapunjee, the land of waterfalls, Overnight Cherrapunjee

Stop At: Nohkalikai Falls, Sohra India
One of the highest waterfalls in India
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mawsmai Cave, Shella Road, Sohra India
A limestone cave, major crowd puller that leaves tourists spellbound
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nohsngithiang (Seven Sisters) Falls, East Khasi Hills 1 Km from Mawsmai Village, Sohra 793108 India
symbolizes the seven Northeastern states, breathtaking view
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Arwah Cave, Sohra, Sohra India
At a distance of 3.5 km from Cherrapunji Bus Stand, Arwah Cave is a huge cave located at Khliehshnong area of Cherrapunji in Meghalaya. Arwah Caves are known for their limestone formations and the fossils which are believed to be millions of year old. The explorers and adventure lovers have spotted various fossils in the shape of the fish, dog skull etc. The formations inside the cave are bend and carved naturally in a manner that people can pass through them easily.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dain-Thlen Falls, Sohra, Sohra India
About 2 km away from Cherrapunjee, one comes across this fall which is just 5 km away from the road. The splendour of this falls is enhanced by the presence of large number of natural potholes, much bigger in size and dimension than the regular ones on the metallic roads. The view of this waterfall tumbling down from a height of close to 80-90 m is from its source and provides a good opportunity to follow the path all the way to the bottom.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 Star (on twin sharing basis)

Day 3: Cherrapunjee to Mawlynnong, Mawlynnong to Dawki, overnight Dawki

Stop At: Mawlynnong Village, East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, Mawlynnong India
The cleanest village in India, Mawlynnong Village is also known as God’s Own Garden and for all the right reasons. In 2003, Mawlynnong was awarded the title of the cleanest Village in Asia by Discover India. The weather in Mawlynnong is pleasant all through the year. During the rainy season, village and its surroundings become lush green and thus turn absolutely picturesque.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jingmaham Living Root Bridge, Sohra-Shella Road, Mawlynnong 793108 India
iving Root bridges are known to come into existence in the West Jaintia Hills locale and East Khasi Hills region. Living root extensions are a type of tree forming normal in the southern piece of the Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. They are handmade aerial roots from the living banyan fig trees.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Mawlynnong Waterfall, Mawlynnong Village, Mawlynnong India
A tremendous gush of water, falling from a height makes the spectacular sight of Mawlynnong waterfall, one of the most breathtaking tourist spots in the India’s North Eastern State of Meghalaya. Thrusting its way through the dense, verdant greenery of its environs, the waterfalls, with its enormous roar and majestic volume is a sight to behold. Mawlynnong waterfalls are located in the Mawlynnong village, which has been successively voted as the Asia’s cleanest village, earning for itself the title of “God’s Own Garden”.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star (on twin sharing basis)

Day 4: Dawki to Jowai, Jowai sightseeing, Night stay at Jowai

Stop At: Dawki River, Dawki 793103 India
Boating in Umngot river or locally known as Dawki river is the major tourist attraction in Dawki. Boating here will give you some experience for the life time as a boat that takes you along a jeweled stream that has some magical creatures floating below and stunning jewels that lie at the bottom of the bed. Boating experience in this crystal clear water is just mesmerizing.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jaflong Zero Point, Shillong India
The perspective of the stream crossing the International fringe amongst India and Bangladesh is a value seeing in Dawki. The circumscribed town offers stunning perspectives all through closures here with this incredible sight of the Umngot River. At 0 point there would be Indian outskirt protects who keep the eye over any unanticipated conditions guaranteeing the security of the fringe and guests.

You could see Bangladesh from here and individuals on the opposite side appreciating the sight too. Jaflong is popular for its stone accumulations and is home of the Khasi clan.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bophill Falls, On the way to Dawki from Mawlynnong through alternative route. Near Dawki, Indo-Bangladesh border., Jowai India
Exactly 5 kms from Dawki towards Mawlynnong, a wide waterfalls is situated out and about named as Bop Hill Falls. It spills down to frame a waterway in the Sylhet Borders of Bangladesh. A delight for eyes, as barely we come to see a place where a waterfalls is framing into a waterway of an area nation fields. The water is smooth white and spouting down to frame water beads.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tyrshi Falls, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya 793151, India
Tyrshi Falls on the Shillong-Jowai Road (NH 44) is Jowai's answer to Shillong's Elephant Falls. This fall is located about 5 kms from Jowai. A pretty arch bridge connects across an expanse of green paddy fields, which opens up to the gushing Tyrshi falls thundering down to the Pynthor (paddy-fields) below. A winding footpath offering a breathtaking and panoramic view of the Pynthor Nein, eases your trek down to the bottom of the falls, which glides down like milk over a vertical drop.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star (on twin sharing basis)

Day 5: Jowai to Guwahati, Night stay at Guwahati

Stop At: Krang Suri Falls, Amlarem Civil Sub Division, Jowai India
With waterfalls as blue as the sky itself, the Krang Suri falls are one of the most appealing waterfalls of Meghalaya. This trip is cut-out for nature lovers as it takes you through winding roads brimming with greenery. After a three hours drive, arrive at a stone pathway that is studded with visuals of beautiful flora, big rocks and perennially active falls; the greenish blue tint of the waterfalls is breathtaking!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nartiang Monoliths, Nartiang Village, Jowai India
Monoliths are upright structures carved from one single stone that serve as amonument or pillar. Jainitia Hills in Meghalaya is home to Naritang Monoliths, a collection of monoliths that are believed to be the tallest in the world. The monoliths in Jowai were erected to mark the reign of the erstwhile Jaintia Kings. The monoliths were erected approximately during 1500 Ad. and 1835 AD.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Elephant Falls, Shillong India
Named after an Elephant like stone at its foot, the Elephant Falls are amongst the most popular falls in the North-East, situated next to Shillong. It is a tourists' paradise with three layers of the falls accessible to the layman from different vantage points. The stone disintegrated and was washed away due to an earthquake in 1897. Elephant Waterfalls is a superb place for spending some time in the midst of nature while capturing the incredible moments for your keepsake.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star (on twin sharing basis)

Day 6: Departure

Stop At: Kamakhya Temple, Nilachal Hill, Guwahati 781010 India
The Kamakhya Temple also known as Kamrup-Kamakhya temple, Kamakhya Devalaya is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the mother goddess Kamakhya. It is one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Pithas. Situated on the Nilachal Hill in western part of Guwahati city in Assam. The current structural temple, built and renovated many times in the period 8th-17th century
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.