ITINERARY

 

DAY 1: Arrival Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Railway Station – Shillong

(140 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive approx.)

• On arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station, transfer to Shillong.

• Enroute visit Umiam Lake, a mesmerizing man-made reservoir, is located at a distance of 15 kilometres north of Shillong. Flanked by hills on all sides and lined by striking roadways and bridges, the  gentle Umiam Lake is one of the reasons why the Guwahati-Shillong route is considered one of the most scenic in the region. The lake was formed when a dam was built over the Umiam River in the early sixties

 

• On arrival at Shillong, check in at your hotel.

• Overnight stay at Shillong.

• No Meals

 

DAY 02 Shillong – Excursion to Cherrapunjee - Shillong

(60Kms / 02to 03 Hrs drive approx. one-way)

• After breakfast, today go a day excursion to Cherrapunjee – the wettest place on the earth.

• Enroute visit the captivating Elephant falls. The lucid water and the luxuriant greenery gives you a mesmerizing view. The falls consist of three amazing falls in the sequence. The third waterfall which is the best and most spectacular of the three.

•  At Cherrapunjee visit Garden of Caves, Arwah Cave / Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters Falls and Nohkalikai Falls.

Garden of Caves is an amazingly beautiful place, which is decorated by nature herself, the place is beautifully organized by caves, rocky hills, waterfalls, narrow streams, and endless greenery and offers an ever- refreshing experience.

Arwah Caves are one of the most famous cave systems in Meghalaya. This region is surrounded with a highly diverse and dense environment.

Seven sisters falls are dramatic waterfalls, some of the highest in India, over limestone cliffs in a picturesque setting.

 

• Later drive back to Shillong.

• Overnight stay at Courtyard Marriot IN Shillong.

• Meals: Breakfast

 

Note: Most of the waterfalls get dried up in winter.

 

DAY 03: Shillong – Excursion to Mawlynnong – Dawki - Shillong

Mawllynnong (80 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive approx. one-way)

Dawki Lake (30 Kms / 01 to 02 Hrs drive approx.)

Shillong (90 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive approx. one-way from Dawki Lake)

• Wake up early and drive to Mawlynnong.

Today you can explore the cleanest village in the world, Mawlynnong. You can take the sky walk for a spectacular view of the Single living Root Bridge.

• After lunch drive to Dawki.

Dawki is the gateway to Bangladesh where major exports and imports take place. It is a splendid drive of 45 kilometers passing through deep gorges and ravines, which is a thrilling experience. On approaching Dawki is the Umngot River, 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. 

• Drive back to Shillong

• Overnight stay Shillong.

• Meals: Breakfast

 

DAY 04: Shillong – Shillong Local sightseeing - Kaziranga

(240 Kms / 06 to 07 Hrs drive approx.)

• After breakfast, check-out from the hotel

• Visit Don Bosco Museum & Ward’s Lake and drive to Kaziranga.

In the heart of Assam, covering an area of 430 sq-kms, Kaziranga is inhabited by the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as many mammals, including tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and thousands of birds. In 1985, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its unique natural environment.

 

• Upon arrival at Kaziranga, check in at hotel.

• Overnight stay at a resort in Kaziranga.

• Meals: Breakfast

 

DAY 05: Kaziranga – Local Sightseeing - Kaziranga

• After breakfast, spend the day at leisure

• Elephant Ride / Jeep Safari (subjected to availability & operational condition) to one Range.

• Jeep Safari (subjected to availability & operational condition) to the other Range. Visit Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park (Subjected to time availability & operational condition). 

• Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

• Meals: Breakfast

  

DAY 06: Kaziranga - Guwahati Sightseeing (Temple)

(250 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs drive approx)

• After breakfast check out and proceed to Guwahati

• Enroute Umananda Temple & Navegraha Temple. (Depending on availability)

• Or optionally in the evening go for Brahmaputra River Sunset Cruise / Brahmaputra River Dinner Cruise (Subjected to water level & operational condition).

• Overnight at Guwahati.

• Meals: Breakfast

 

DAY 07: Guwahati - Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) for departure

• Early morning if time permits visit Kamakhya Temple

• After breakfast transfer to Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) for onwards connection.

• Return home with sweet memories

 

Note: Kamakhya temple visit is only possible if the guest has late afternoon departure flight.