ITINERARY :

• Day 1

  Guwahati Airport to Cheerapunji (190 Km)

  On arrival at Guwahati Airport and drive to Cherrapunjee. En route witness, the Umiam Lake, or Barapani – is the biggest artificial lake in Meghalaya in midst of sylvan hills adorned by Khasi pines & peerless beauty. At Sohra, stop at the Duwan Sing System viewpoint for mesmerizing views of the Hills. Evening free at leisure. Overnight in Cherrapunjee.

• Day 2

  Cheerapunji Sightseeing

  After breakfast enjoys sightseeing in Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on the earth. Be witness to the gorgeous Seven Sisters (Nohsngithiang) Falls and Nohkalikai Falls. Later take a soft cave walk inside the Mawsmai Cave. The limestone cave is a natural wonder with innumerable formations inside it. Also visit the Arwah caves and Ramakrishna Mission. Drive back to Shillong for overnight stay.

  Note: Most of the waterfalls are dry during winter season.

• Day 3

  Cheerapunji - Mwallynong - Shilong

  After early breakfast, check out at 8:00 am and drive to Mwallynong (81 km/ 1.5 hrs), the cleanest village in Asia, also known as ‘God’s own Garden' With over 80 households, the village gives the ambiance of walking in a well-maintained park! Climb the 80 ft Sky Walk at Mawlynnong village for a bird’s eye view of the Village, the plantations, and the faraway plains of Bangladesh. You will also be acquainted with the Khasi lifestyle, culture, and economy.

  A trek to the nearby Rewari Village is another interesting activity. Walk down a flight of almost 100 steps to witness nature’s wonder, the living-root bridge. The bridges are tangles of massive thick roots, which the local people inter-twine to form a bridge that can hold several people at a time. The root bridges, maybe up to over a hundred feet long and take ten to fifteen years to become fully functional, but they become very strong in the process. The bridges live and keep growing and strengthening over time. The useful lifespan of the bridges is thought to be 500–600 years.

  Later drive to Dawki, a village of the Jaintia community whose prime occupation of fishing. Be mesmerized by the beauty of the Umngot river, the venue of the annual boat race held from March – April at Umsyiem. The Umngot itself is a prime fishing spot for fishermen of the villages. The river is also famous for its crystal clear water, so clear that when seen from a distance, it appears as if the boat is floating in mid-air! The Umngot river is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar or Jaintia Hills with Hima Khyrim of Khasi hills over which a single-span suspension bridge was constructed. This is the gateway to Bangladesh where major export and import transactions take place. Enjoy an amazing country boat river ride. Drive up to the Bangladesh border. Later proceed to Shillong for an overnight stay.

  Note: It is advisable to carry packed lunch to Mwallynong.

• Day 4

  Shilong Sightseeing

  After breakfast, visit the Elephant Falls, Ward’s Lake, Cathedral of Marry, and Golf Course. Optional: Visit Don Bosco Museum (Closed on Sundays, National Holidays, Easter, 22nd Dec – 02nd Jan and 2nd & last Monday of December).

  Evening free at leisure to explore the region on own. You may take a walk to the famous Police Bazaar for shopping. Overnight in Shillong.

• Day 5

  Guwahati Airport Departure

  After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Guwahati Airport.