6 Nights 7 Days
West Bengal
6 Nights 7 Days Shillong Guwahati Package
Explore the charm of Meghalaya with our enticing Shillong Meghalaya Cherrapunji package tour, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and vibrant culture. Shillong, the capital city, nestled amidst hills, boasts serene lakes, like Umiam Lake, and captivating waterfalls such as Elephant Falls. Immerse yourself in the local Khasi culture at lively markets and indulge in traditional delicacies. The pleasant climate, often called the “Scotland of the East,” makes Shillong an ideal year-round destination.
Embark on a Shillong Meghalaya package tour, just a scenic drive away. Cherrapunji, the wettest place on earth, unveils wonders like the Nohkalikai Falls one of the tallest plunge waterfalls in India, and the Seven Sisters Falls are among the many wonders that adorn Cherrapunji. Our Shillong Meghalaya Cherrapunji tour packages from Guwahati promise a seamless journey into the heart of Meghalaya’s rich biodiversity. Discover the lush greenery, breath-taking waterfalls, and unique living root bridges that adorn Cherrapunji, creating memories that last a lifetime.
Why should you visit Meghalaya at least once a year? The answer lies in the pure, unspoiled beauty that this North-eastern gem offers. Meghalaya, meaning “Abode of the Clouds” lives up to its name with misty hills, pristine landscapes, and a sense of tranquillity that is hard to find elsewhere. Each season in Meghalaya brings a unique charm – from the lush greenery during the monsoons to the crisp air of winter. The state’s diverse topography offers something for every traveller, be it the vibrant markets of Shillong, the Living Root bridges of Cherrapunji, or the ancient caves that hold secrets of the past.
Moreover, the warm hospitality of the Khasi people adds a special touch to your Meghalaya tour experience. The simplicity of life in this region, coupled with the warmth of the locals, makes every visit memorable. Whether you seek adventure in trekking through the hills, marvel at natural wonders, or simply wish to unwind amidst nature’s embrace, Meghalaya caters to all.
In essence, Meghalaya is a destination where every season unfolds a new chapter of beauty. Visiting at least once a year allows you to witness the ever-changing landscapes, experience the unique cultures, and create a treasure trove of memories. So, pack your bags and immerse yourself in the charm of Meghalaya – a place that beckons with open arms, promising an escape into nature’s embrace.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1
Fly To Guwahati - Proceed To Shillong Tour
Meet and Greet at Guwahati Airport [GAU] / Guwahati Railway Station [GHY]. Your Shillong Cherrapunji Package Tour starts from here. You will be headed for Shillong, the Scotland of the east and capital of Meghalaya. Shillong, Located in between Surma and Brahmaputra valley, Shillong offers lovely climatic conditions, something that honeymooners love the most. The town is once dominated by the Britishers and still bears an English appeal, which allures visitors.
On the way, visit Umium Lake - It is the largest man made lake of North East India more popularly known as Barapani. The lake situated just 15 km from Shillong on the Guwahati-Shillong National Highway has left a lasting impression on every person who has come to this lake. The Water Sports Complex provides a choice of row-boats, paddle-boats, cruise boats, sailing boats, water scooters, and speed boats. The lake region is a prominent place for a picnic, fishing, and water sports. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Shillong.
After reaching Shillong, proceed for the local sightseeing. Visit Ward's Lake located at the heart of the city which is popular for its garden walks and boating, Lady Hydari Park and walk into Police Bazaar. Overnight Stay at Shillong.
Day 2
Shillong To Mawsynram Tour Via Mawsynram-shillong Rd
On day 2nd, your Shillong Package Tour starts. Today we will visit Mawsynram - the wettest place on Earth. After a belly full of sumptuous breakfast we will drive towards Mawsynram. During this tour we will cover :
Mawphlang Sacred Forest - Being home to Meghalaya's most renowned forest groves, this forest is nature's museum which boasts a wide variety of unique flora - aroids, ferns, orchids and fauna.
Mawjymbuin Caves / Mawjyngbuin caves - just 2.5 km away from Mawsynram bus station, this is a 209 metre high cave full of natural wonder. This cave is made of calcareous sandstone which due to weathering forms several stalagmites which are a wonder to behold. Exploring the cave is a thrilling experience as most of the part is yet to explore.
Mawsmai falls - It is a seven-segmented waterfall and termed as fourth highest waterfall in India (1,035 ft).
Khreng Khreng - Situated just 4 km from the Mawsynram village, this is a popular view point that offer wonderful scenic beauty and stunning view of Lum Iawpaw hill, Umngi River, Rit Syntein. This is a best place to behold spectacular Sun set also.
David Scott Trail trek - Originally founded by a British officer in early 1800s, this is a 16km trekking route that offers stunning beauty of forest, terrain, waterfalls of East Khasi Hills.
Elephanta Falls - It is located 12 km on the outskirts of the capital city Shillong. The mountain stream descends through two successive falls set in dells of fern-covered rocks. At a short distance beyond the falls, there are two smaller falls, which are none the less beautiful and captivating. These are the "Wei laplam Falls" and the "Wir phang Falls". A well-paved footpath and a small wooden bridge facilitate access to these falls.
Shillong Peak - Shillong Peak is the highest peak of Shillong. It is an ideal picnic spot located 10Km away from the city. It offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire city, the Himalayas, its waterfalls as well as the Bangladesh plains. A telescope is available for tourists to get a birds-eye view. In the evening, the city lights below appear like a star-studded abyss.
Spread Eagle Falls - Located within the Shillong Cantonment, on the outskirts of the city, lies a sparkling waterfall which looks like an eagle with wings spread. Hence the name Spread Eagle Falls. The falls are locally known as Umkaliar or the falls into which Ka Liar slipped. A soothing setting amidst the calmness of nature - a treat to the eyes.
Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum - For those interested in ethnic tribal culture and tradition, this Govt. Museum under the Art and Culture Department offers insights into the lifestyle of the people. This museum is in the State Central Library complex, where monuments for the great patriots of the state erected beside the statue of Smt. Indira Gandhi and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
Golf Course - Shillong Golf Course is one of the old and best natural golf courses in the World, and is considered to be the "Gleneagle of the East" by the United States Golf Association and Museum. The Golf course provides a panoramic view. It was set in an undulating valley covered with thick groves of pine and rhododendron trees at an altitude of 5200 ft in 1898 as a 9 (nine) hole course and later converted into an 18 (eighteen) hole course in 1924 by Captain Jackson and C. K. Rhodes.
Cathedral Catholic Church - In the heart of the city, there stands a beautiful cathedral of Roman Catholics dedicated to Mary Help of Christian. Evening free for Leisure to relax or to explore Shillong Market. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Shillong.
Day 3
Day Excursion Trip To Jowai via NH6
Morning after breakfast, proceed for a day excursion trip to Jowai, eastern Meghalaya - Jaintia Hills. Explore the Krang suri falls - One of the best natural falls in Meghalaya particularly in Monsoon. Visit Thadlaskein Lake, Stone Bridge and other attractions. Enjoy the entire journey as it is full of scenic beauty.
In the afternoon, drive back to Shillong via Laitlum- Laitlum canyon being one of the beautiful destinations with its green lush hills and experiencing life above the clouds. Overnight stay at Shillong.
Day 4
Day Excursion To Mawlynnong And Dawki - Transfer To Cherapunji
Wake up early and post breakfast, drive to Mawlynnong. Today you can explore the cleanest village in Asia Mawlynnong. You can take the skywalk and enjoy the spectacular view of the living Root Bridge.
Post lunch drive to Dawki. Dawki is the gateway to Bangladesh, where export and import transactions take place. It is a splendid drive of 45 kilometres 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 is a single-span suspension bridge was constructed. Evening at leisure. Overnight Stay at Cherrapunji.
Day 5
Cherapunjee - Double Decker Root Bridge Excursion
Today after an early breakfast we will go on a guided trek to visit the Double Decker Living Route Bridge, the most brilliant of all the living bridges found in the world. The trekking from the resort will take about 05 hrs.
Located in the thick tropical forest of Meghalaya, cloaked with rain during most part of the year are the fantastic man-made cum natural wonders of the living root bridges. These roots grow from the ancient rubber trees, seen only in the northeast region. These roots are trained by the Khasis to grow in such a manner as be in the form of bridges on the top of a river. These bridges are an amazing alternative to wooden bridges that dwindle with so much rain falling on them. The most popular attraction of Shillong Cherrapunjee Tour is this double decker living root bridges. It is basically 2 bridges that are stacked one on the other.
Your will get amazed of walking over the roots which will quite scary at the start but once you start you will end it with great zeal. The picturesque forest all around, pleasant sound of waterfalls will provide you a different experience with the mesmerizing feeling. Later return back to resort and enjoy the peaceful evening to get ride from tiredness. Overnight at Cherapunjee.
Day 6
Cherrapunjee Local Sightseeing Tour [best For Monsoon Time]
Post breakfast, check out from your hotel & proceed to view several attractions of Cherrapunjee Tour.
Seven Sister Falls - Seven Sisters Falls is also known as Nohsngithiang Falls or Mawsmai Falls is a seven-segmented waterfall located 1 kilometre south of Mawsmai village in East Khasi Hills District in Meghalaya. It gives a breathtaking view to anyone who visited the first time here is an unforgettable and lifetime experience.
Mawsmai Cave - The cave located 6 km from the Sohra (Cherapunjee) market to the south lies the village of Mawsmai in the direction of the Bangladesh border. At the village crossing, one passes grasslands surrounded by forests, ending in a clearing. From this clearing, a concrete pathway through the jungle leads up to the main cave entrance. Inside the cave, you will find it illuminated, and it is the only lighted cave in India. The cave is having two parts (old and new). Of the two, the new cave is yet to be lighted. It has impressive formations of large passages and chambers.
Eco Park - A large scale "Eco Park" established by the Meghalaya government in the plateau, which hosts several hybrids and indigenous orchids in the Green House which was donated by the Shillong Agri-Horticultural Society. Also, the Eco Park offers a breathtaking view of distant Sylhet Plains of neighbouring Bangladesh. Ramkrishna Mission Museum visit.
Nohkalikai Falls - A hauntingly beautiful waterfall, cascading down from the top of the gorge to the mystic deep green pool below, is one of the tallest plunge waterfalls in India located near Cherapunjee, one of the wettest place on Earth. It is reminding one of the tragic legends associated with it, of a grief-stricken mother who plunged to her death, unable to overcome her sorrow over the murder of her daughter by her husband. Evening free for relaxation. Overnight stay at Cherapunjee.
Arwah Caves - Just 3.5km from Cherrapunji Bus Stand, it is a 300 meters long very dark and creepy cave formed with limestone. Surrounded by the thick forest, this recently discovered cave is one of great attractions among travelers, adventure lovers, trekkers and archaeology fellow.
Wakaba Falls - Among many attractions in Cherrapunji, Wakaba falls or Wah Kaba Falls is also one of the prime attractions for travelers during Cherrapunji Tour. With an outstanding fall from 170-190 m, this heavy fountain offers a spectacular view of the surrounding canyon. The wrath and fury of this falls can be viewed only if you travel during monsoon. So, book your Shillong Cherapunji Tour Package at discounted offer from Madhuban - The North East Package Tour specialist.
NOTE : we can customize this Meghalaya Tour with Mawsynram night stay also. For that while booking your Shillong Meghalaya Package Tour, please lets us know that you also want to include Mawsynram and we will update your package with Mawsynram Tour Package also.
Day 7
Cherrapunji To Guwahati
Post breakfast, check out from your hotel & then transfer to Guwahati airport with a sweet Holiday memory. Your Shillong Cherrapunji Meghalaya Package Tour ends here.
Shillong Meghalaya Package Tour Includes- Accommodation in listed Hotels in Double Bedded Room
- All transfer and sightseeing by exclusive private vehicle
- Driver allowance, fuel, toll, parking and related expenditure
- 24X7 on trip support from Madhuban Super Specialist team
Meghalaya Package Tour Excludes
- Air Fare / Train Fares
- Any expenses of personal nature
- Items not mentioned in the inclusion section
- Lunch, Snacks or any other meal
- Sightseeing points entry fees, camera permit, ferry rides
- Applicable Govt. GST
Price Info (Minimum 4 - 6 pax) - ₹37999/person
Price Info (Minimum 4 - 6 pax) - ₹37999/person
Cost Include
- Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
- Meal Plan (MAP- Breakfast & Dinner).
- Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing.
- All permit fees & hotel taxes.
Cost Exclude
- Air Fare
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity. Mineral/soft/hard drinks, rafting, joy ride (Toy Train).
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Guide charges & Entrance Fees.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc (to be borne by the client, who is directly payable on the spot).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Service Tax.
- Insurance.
- Anything which is not include in the inclusion.