Discover Hidden Gems

Umiam Lake - Cherrapunjee - Mawlynnong - Dawki - Laitlum - Kamakhya
  • Pick Up
  • Lodging
  • Breakfast
  • Tour-Guide
  • Tour-Vehicle
  • 4 Nights / 5 Days
  • Dropping

Description

Meghalaya - The Scotland of the East and
Maa Kamakhya Temple

Do you know, geologically, this region is one of the oldest regions on earth. In fact, Meghalaya was a mangrove island 3.5 billion years ago. The caves in Meghalaya hides stories from billions of years. The caves here talks about the disappearance of ancient civilizations like Harappan Civilization. The caves are such a fascinating story-teller that the current age we live in, on a geological timescale, is now officially called the Meghalayan Age. On this bucket list, we take you to such sites that has been telling such fascinating stories from time to time.
Umiam Lake: Surrounded by hills on all sides and lined by striking roadways and bridges, the Blue waters of the Umiam Lake is one of the reasons why the Guwahati-Shillong route is one of the most scenic in the region
Cherrapunjee: Cherrapunjee means "Land of Oranges". Cherrapunjee or Sohra is home to beautiful waterfalls, caves, living root bridges and other stuning natural attractions. Cherrapunjee has the only Double-Decker Root Bridge in Asia. It takes hundreds of years of training the tree root by the locals from different generations so that it forms a bridge over the course of time.
Mawlynnong: Have you ever wanted to visit a green village that is also extremely clean? With its greenery and exquisite biodiversity, the Mawlynnong Village in Meghalaya is the first place that comes to mind. Also known as God's Own Garden, the alluring Mawlynnong village has received a title of being the cleanest village in Asia! It's not just the cleanliness title that it celebrates but also has about 100 per cent literacy rate, a strong women empowerment movement and a mystic haven of lush greenery
Dawki: Umngot River, also known as Dawki Lake, is touted as the cleanest river in Asia. It flows through the Mawlynnong village in Meghalaya. The clear emerald green and crystal blue water of the Umngot River looks absolutely divine. Dawki Lake is so clear and pristine that even rocks, pebbles and fish swimming in it can be seen clearly. The boats look as if they are floating on a crystal glass surface.
Laitlum Canyon: Laitlum translates to ‘end of hills’ and this sublimely beautiful hilltop appears to be true to its name. At Laitlum, all one can see are breathtaking gorges and steep winding stairways that snake their way down to the lush valley. The scenic hill slopes of Laitlum are often called the amphitheatre of Meghalaya. Unending as far as one can see, they are painted in a multitude of hues – from earthy browns and verdant greens to blushing reds at dawn and dusk.
Kamakhya temple:The Kamakhya Temple is a Hindu temple at Nilachal hills in Guwahati, Assam. Dedicated to the mother goddess Kamakhya, it is one of the oldest and most revered centres of Tantric practices.

What's included / can be included

Dear Traveller,
Below is the list of all the facilities that can be included in this tour package. Some of which are included in the package while the OPTIONAL ones incur extra cost. Obviously, the features can be tweaked a bit as per your request.

  • Picking up from Airport / Railway Station
  • Breakfast will be complementary at the place of stay booked by us
  • Water bottle to be provided at the start of the journey
  • Dropping you safely back at the Airport / Railway Station on completion of the package
  • Booking your place of stay on demand (Optional)
  • Providing you a smart and reliable Tour-Guide on demand (Optional)
  • Tour Vehicle with driver or self riding two-wheeler can be provided on demand (Optional)

Tour Itinerary

DAY 01: GUWAHATI APT- SHILLONG (NT)
Meet and Greet.
Transfer to Shillong, en-route halt at Umiam Lake View Point, proceed to Shillong.
Check In into Hotel.
Overnight at Shillong.
DAY 02: SHILLONG-CHERRAPUNJEE-SHILLONG: (160 km approx.)
Breakfast at hotel, leave for Cherrapunjee.
On the way, halt at Mawkdok view point to get glimpses of scenic beauty of the Dympep valley, you may try Zip Lining.
Thereafter, we proceed to Cherrapunjee - enjoying the breath taking beautiful sceneries and deep gorges.
Enjoy the scenic views of the roaring Nohkalikai Falls and Wahkaba Falls.
Also, visit Mawsmai and Arwah Caves and Ramakrishna Mission Ashram.
Overnight at Shillong
DAY 03: SHILLONG-MAWLYNNONG- DAWKI-SHILLONG (212KM approx.)
Breakfast at Hotel.
Travel to Dawki,
You can indulge in water sport activities, do boating in Umngot river and also have spectacular view of the Bangladesh Border.
Thereafter, we proceed to Mawlynnong, Asia’s cleanest village.
Other places of interest in Mawlynnong are living root bridge and Sky View etc.
Evening drive back to Shillong.
DAY 04: LAITLUM CANYON - SHILLONG LOCAL - GUWAHATI
Breakfast at hotel
Visit the massive Canyon, a priceless gem bestowed in this region by nature.
Come back to hotel, Check Out
Visit the Golf Course, Cathedral Church, Wards Lake, Lady Hydari Park etc.
Drive to Guwahati.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight at Guwahati.
DAY 05: GUWAHATI AIRPORT - ENROUTE MAA KAMAKHYA TEMPLE VISIT
Early breakfast at hotel.
Check Out from hotel and leave for Airport
En-route visit Maa Kamakhya Temple
Depending on the flight timing, proceed to Airport for your onward journey with pleasant memories.