Duration :

04 Nights/05 Days

Places Covered

  • Shillong2 Nights
  • Guwahati2 Nights

Highlights

  • Shillong2 Nights
  • Guwahati2 Nights

Tour Description

Experience the timeless charm of Northeast India on this 5-day journey through Shillong, Cherrapunji, and Guwahati. Begin your adventure in Shillong, the ‘Scotland of the East,’ where pine-clad hills, colonial architecture, and serene lakes set the tone for a refreshing escape. Discover the crystal-clear expanse of Umiam Lake and stroll through vibrant local markets.

Venture to Cherrapunji, renowned as one of the wettest places on Earth, to witness nature at its most dramatic. Explore the echoing chambers of Arwah and Mawsmai Caves, feel the spray of the towering NohKaLikai Falls, and take in panoramic views from Thangkharang Park and the cliffs overlooking Bangladesh’s plains.

Return to Shillong before heading to Guwahati, the gateway to Assam’s spiritual and cultural heritage. Visit the sacred Kamakhya Temple perched atop Nilachal Hill, the riverside Umananda Temple on Peacock Island, the Navagraha Temple of the planets, and the vibrant Balaji Temple.

This thoughtfully curated itinerary blends misty highlands, legendary waterfalls, and ancient temples—an ideal introduction to Meghalaya’s and Assam’s wonders.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Guwahati - Shillong (110 kms 3hrsapprox..)

Transfer from Guwahati airport/railway station to Shillong en route visit Umiam Lake. Shillong became the first capital of the State of Meghalaya. Located in undulating pine covered hills, the city has a milder climate than tropical India. The city centre is 1496m above sea level and currently has a population of around 270,000. Home to several waterfalls, it is also known as the Scotland of the East. The British legacy is still visible in the architecture and food habits of the population. Overnight at Shillong.

 

 

Day 2 : Shillong - Cherrapunji - Shillong (60 kms 2 hrs each way)

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Cherrapunji. Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on the planet and the only place in India to receive rain throughout the year. The town of Cherrapunji is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 km southwest of the states capital, Shillong. Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra or Churra, means the land of oranges. The cliffs of Cherrapunji also offer stunning views of the plains of Bangladesh. Visit to Arwah Cave, NohKaLikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sister Falls, Eco Park, Garden of Caves & Thangkharang Park. Return back to Shillong, en-route visit Elephant Falls is a mountain stream gorging down two successive falls set in dells of fern covered rocks. Overnight at Shillong.

 

 

Day 3 : Shillong - Guwahati

After breakfast at the hotel drive from Shillong to Guwahati Afternoon free in Guwahati for independent activities Overnight at hotel.

 

 

Day 4 : Guwahati

After breakfast visit Kamakhya temple - The temple is dedicated to goddess Kamakhya an incarnation of Sati. It is on Nilachal hill, says the Shiva Purana, that the yoni or creative organ of Sati fell when Vishnu, in a bid to save the world from the Shivas tandava nrittya or dance of destruction, cut her dead body into 51 pieces with his suddarshan chakra. Also visit Navagraha temple, Umananda temple, Balaji Temple, state Zoo. Overnight in Guwahati.

 

 

Day 5 : Departure Guwahati

After breakfast transfer to the airport/railway station in time for onward connection.

Inclusions

  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • Wi-Fi
  •   Parking and Toll tax
  • Meet & greet at arrival
  • Pick and Drop at time of arrival/departure
  • Driver's allowance, Road tax and Fuel charges
  • Breakfast
  • Sightseeing by private car
  • Gymnasium and Recreations
  • Hotel Stay
  • All tours and transfers by Personal Car is included

Exclusions

    • Camera fee
    • Alcoholic / Non- Alcoholic beverages
    • Travel insurance
    • 5% GST
    • Any Airfare / Train fare
    • Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
    • Tips, laundry & phone call
    • Entrance fees to monuments and museum
    • All personal expenses
    • Excursion to Nathula Pass
    • Sky Walk Ticket
    • Toy Train Ticket