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Meghalaya Living Root Bridges
Shillong - Cherrapunji - Mawlynnong
6 Days / 5 Nights
Breakfast
AC Car
Package Overview
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive Guwahati to Shillong (100km, 3.5 hours) - Arrive Guwahati Airport/Station, drive to Shillong (Scotland of East at 1496m altitude), en route visit Umiam Lake (Barapani reservoir with water sports), arrive Shillong, check-in, evening walk on Police Bazaar, Ward's Lake, overnight Shillong|
Day 2:
Shillong Sightseeing - Morning visit Elephant Falls (three-tiered waterfall), Shillong Peak (1965m, highest point, panoramic views of city, Bangladesh plains visible clear days), Don Bosco Museum (seven floors showcasing Northeast culture, artifacts, tribal life), Cathedral (largest in Northeast), afternoon explore Laitlum Canyons (25km, "end of hills" in Khasi, breathtaking valley views), overnight Shillong|
Day 3:
Shillong to Cherrapunji (55km, 2 hours) - Drive to Cherrapunji/Sohra (wettest place on Earth), en route Mawkdok Valley viewpoint, Cherrapunji waterfalls: Nohkalikai Falls (India's tallest plunge waterfall 1115 ft with turquoise plunge pool, tragic legend of Likai), Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang, seven-segmented waterfall, spectacular in monsoon), Mawsmai Falls, visit Mawsmai Cave (limestone cave with stalactites/stalagmites, accessible 150m lit pathway), Arwa Cave, overnight Cherrapunji|
Day 4:
Living Root Bridges Trek - Early start, drive to Tyrna village (7km), begin trek to Nongriat village (11km round trip, 3000+ steps down steep trail through jungle, rubber plantations, streams, 2-3 hours descent), reach famous Double Decker Living Root Bridge (two-level bridge made from training Ficus elastica roots over 15 years by War-Khasi tribe, still growing stronger, can hold 50 people), swim in natural pool below, trek further to Rainbow Falls (optional, additional 45 mins), lunch at village homestay, return trek uphill (challenging 2-3 hours, carry water, energy bars), evening return Cherrapunji, overnight (Note: Can skip if fitness concern, visit easier single-decker bridge at Mawlynnong instead)|
Day 5:
Dawki & Mawlynnong - Check-out, drive to Dawki (95km, 3 hours on Indo-Bangladesh border), boat ride on Umngot River (crystal-clear transparent water, boats appear floating in air, riverbed stones visible, stunning photography), optional: visit Tamabil border area, suspension bridge, drive to Mawlynnong (Asia's Cleanest Village, 90km), explore village (spotless streets, bamboo dustbins, community-maintained cleanliness, tree-house viewpoint 85 ft high for Bangladesh plains views), living root bridge (100-year-old, easier than Nongriat), evening drive back to Shillong (78km), overnight|
Day 6:
Shillong to Guwahati Departure - Morning visit Laitlum Grand Canyon viewpoint or leisure for shopping (Khasi traditional attire, bamboo products, local honey, Lakadong turmeric world's best curcumin), afternoon drive to Guwahati (100km), optional: Kamakhya Temple visit (Shakti Peetha on Nilachal Hill), evening flight/train departure, tour ends
What's Included
- Hotels with breakfast, Shillong sightseeing, Cherrapunji tour including Nohkalikai Falls, Mawlynnong village visit, Double Decker root bridge trek, Dawki river visit, Umiam Lake, All transfers, Guide
What's Not Included
- Flights/trains to Guwahati, Lunch/dinner, Caving equipment for advanced caves, Boat ride at Dawki, Personal expenses, Travel insurance
Best Time to Visit
October to May
Important Information
- Group Size: Maximum 12 persons per group
- Meal Plan: Breakfast
- Transportation: AC Car
- Guide Language: English, Hindi (other languages on request)
- Documents Required: Valid ID proof (Aadhar/Passport), Photographs
- Travel Insurance: Highly recommended (not included)
Note: Package details, prices, and inclusions are subject to change based on availability and season. Please confirm all details at the time of booking.
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