OYO 19563 Infinity Inn
Shillong
Meghalaya is a state in northeast India. Meghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills and the Garo Hills. The estimated population of Meghalaya in 2014 was 3,211,474
Upon arrival at Guwahati Railway Station / Airport meet & greet, then transfer to Shillong known as “Scotland of the East". While traveling one can see the majestic Umiam Lake (Barapani) surrounded by sylvan hills and wrapped in the beauty of an assortment of green Khasi-pines and the azure blue skies. After reaching at Shillong check in to the hotel. Evening you can visit the local market. Enjoy overnight stay at Shillong.
After breakfast start for Jowai to visit India's most magical waterfall Krang Suri Waterfalls. Also visit Laitlum Canyon . After the sightseeing drive back to Shillong. Enjoy overnight stay at Shillong.
After breakfast drive to Mawphlong. It is famed for its sacred forests, preserved by the local people since ancient times. The Mawphlang Sacred Forest has an amazing life form of plants, flowering trees, orchids and butterflies. The sacred-groves are in sharp contrast to their surrounding grasslands. They are generally rimmed by a dense growth of Castanopsis kurzii trees, forming a protective hedge which halts intrusion of Pinus kasia (Khasi pine) which dominates all areas outside the sacred groves. Inside the outer rim, the sacred groves are virtually Nature's Own Museum. The heavily covered grounds have a thick cushion of humus accumulated over the centuries. The trees in every sacred grove are heavily loaded with epiphytic growth of aroids, pipers, ferns, fern-allies and orchids. The humus-covered grounds likewise harbour myriad varieties of plant life, many of which are found nowhere else. After the sightseeing drive back to Shillong. Enjoy overnight stay at Shillong.
After breakfast drive to visit Mawllynong and Dawki (100 kms / 03 hrs drive approx , it is advisable to carry packed lunch to Mawllynong). Mawlynnong village, situated 90 kms ahead of Shillong on the Shillong- Dawki Road, 30 kms from Pynursla, is a village of 75 households with a population of 400. An idyllic location, this village epitomizes a standard, which all other villages need to aspire to be. Dubbed the cleanest village in India by Discover India Magazine, the primary Village School till class V boasts of its no dropout record and the village of 90 % literacy. Paved walkways and beautiful flowerbed all along mark the village, with waterfalls, a living root bridge, hilly rivulets, acacia plantation and an excellent view of the faraway plains of Bangladesh, all contribute to the ambiance of this village. Farming of betel nut & leaves, broomsticks and pepper along with bee rearing are the primary economic activity of this Village and with the village headman himself taking the responsibility of making visitors comfortable, a day in this village gives an insight into the life of the Khasis, the influence of the Church and its metamorphosis. (Also visit the Tree House, Living Root Bridge, Sky View Point, Balancing rock). After that visit Dawki, a small border town in the Jaintia Hills, Dawki and its famed river Umngot is a must visit if in Meghalaya. Sandwiched between India and Bangladesh and also famous for its tourism scene, with many people flocking to the city in order experience a boat ride in its famed Umangot River and enjoy the nearby sights and sounds The city becomes a hotbed of tourist activities especially during the spring months as it hosts the boat riding competition on the Umngot River. The surrounding greenery, the cold water of the river and the beautiful suspension bridge on the River Umngot make Dawki a place worth a visit. Enjoy overnight stay at Cherapunjee.
After a delicious breakfast enjoy local sightseeing of Cherrapunjee, visit Nohkalikai Waterfalls, Seven Sister Waterfalls, Mawsmai Cave, Thangkharang Park, etc. Enjoy overnight stay at Cherapunjee.
After breakfast check out from the hotel get transfer to Guwahati Railway Station /Airport for your onward journey with unlimited memory of your North East Tour.
Shillong
Cherrapunji