Best of North East-S

5 Days 4 Nights

Trip Facts

Overview

Begin your journey in the vibrant gateway city of Guwahati before driving through scenic hills and waterfalls to the charming hill station of Shillong, known as the “Scotland of the East.”
Explore the natural wonders of Cherrapunjee with its misty landscapes, cascading waterfalls, limestone caves, and lush green valleys that make Meghalaya truly magical.
Experience the crystal-clear waters of Dawki on the serene Umngot River and visit the cleanest village in Asia, Mawlynnong, famous for its eco-friendly lifestyle and living root bridges.
The journey offers a perfect blend of breathtaking nature, tribal culture, picturesque villages, and peaceful mountain landscapes throughout the itinerary.
Return to Guwahati and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Assam before concluding your memorable North East holiday experience.
This tour is ideal for travellers seeking scenic beauty, adventure, cultural exploration, and refreshing escapes amidst the enchanting hills of Meghalaya and Assam.

Highlights

  • Explore the breathtaking hill station of Shillong, famously known as the “Scotland of the East
  • Visit the stunning waterfalls, caves, and mist-covered landscapes of Cherrapunjee, one of the wettest places on earth.
  • Enjoy a boat ride on the crystal-clear Umngot River at Dawki near the Indo-Bangladesh border.
  • Discover the eco-friendly charm of Mawlynnong, acclaimed as Asia’s cleanest village.
  • Experience Meghalaya’s unique tribal culture, living root bridges, lush forests, and scenic mountain drives.
  • Perfect getaway combining nature, adventure, photography, and peaceful North East landscapes in Meghalaya and Assam.

itinerary

Transfer from Guwahati airport/railway station to Shillong en route visit Umium 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.

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Cherrapunjee. 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 state’s 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, Nahkhalikai Falls, Mwasmai Cave, Seven Sister Falls, 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.

After breakfast drive towards Mawlynnong Village. Mawlynnong Village located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, also referred as ‘God’s own garden’ has won the acclaim of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003. The village known for its cleanliness is located around 90 kms from Shillong and is a community based eco-tourism initiative. The community has made collective effort to maintain the ambience of a clean village. The village offers picturesque natural beauty, a trek to the living Root bridge at a neighbouring village Riwai. The village also offers a sight of natural balancing rock, a strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock. Later on short trek to the Living Root Bridge (30 minutes) and explore the village. Also visit Dawki (Indo-Bangladesh border), one can enjoy boat ride at crystal clear water of Umngot river (boat ride on direct payment). Evening drive back to Shillong & overnight stay. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast drive from Shillong to Guwahati. Afternoon visit to 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 Shiva’s tandavanrittya or dance of destruction, cut her dead body into 51 pieces with his Suddarshan chakra. Overnight at hotel.

Cost Includes

  • • Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned in the above hotels or equivalent with the selected meal plan.
  • • All transfers and sightseeing-using private vehicle as mentioned
  • • Road Taxes and Parking charges
  • • Driver allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax

Cost Excludes

  • Exclusions:
  • • Air tickets, airport taxes and Visa fee for foreign nationals
  • • Cost for supplementary service, optional Tours, Up-gradation Charges, Guide, Sightseeing entrance fees
  • • Entrance fees at Monuments as per the itinerary
  • • Guide service throughout the tour
  • • Special activities as per the itinerary
  • • Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments
  • • Any other not mentioned in inclusions
  • • Any personal expenses such as room service and special orders of Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • • Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the suggested tour itinerary.
  • • Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.

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