Mesmerizing Meghalaya

Today, we will start our day after breakfast at around 9 am. Though, Interested people can go outside for a walk early in the morning and experience the vigor of morning hawkers in the city. Seeing people having quick bites of poori-bhaaji and kadak chai from roadside stalls is quite an intriguing scenario. Mind you, that roadside food is mouthwatering.

We will visit Don Bosco Museum which will give us insightful information about the culture and landscapes of Meghalaya through its three-dimensional galleries, artifacts and original objects on display. A good visit to this museum takes nothing less than 3 hours. We will have authentic lunch in museum’s food gallery which has beautiful bamboo furniture to give a sense of local tradition.

Afterwards, we will spend some peaceful time in big blue Cathedral Church followed by some chaotic time in Bada Bazaar.

Overnight stay in a hotel in Shillong

We will depart from Shillong with our packed luggage after an early breakfast followed by a stopover at Elephant Falls. We will unwind ourselves in the beauty of the nature by dipping our feet in waterbed and gazing at the waterfall. An hour later, we will leave for Sacred Grove Forest in Mawlphang which has some maneuvering mythological stories associated. The forest has one lethal rule which is to respect the forest. No one is allowed to take anything out from this place. Here, anything means ‘anything’ be it a simple piece of rock or a leaf. It is believed that traitors have always been punished by sickness by protecting deities. Respect the rules and this place is heaven! Afterwards, we will proceed to Khasi Heritage Village, located quite close to the Sacred Forest. The village will give us a sneak peek into the culture and lifestyle of Khasis. It’s almost like an open air museum in the form of a model village. We will leave for Cherrapunjee after spending some time in the heritage village.

Overnight stay in a hotel in Cherrapunjee

Today, we get to spend our whole day leisurely romancing with some beautiful gifts of nature in Cherrapunjee. We’ll visit Seven Sisters Waterfalls after breakfast. We may have our heart racing at the very first sight of this waterfall because of its grandeur and the roaring sounds. The water droplets from the fall kissing our cheeks and the cold breeze touching our heart are spellbinding. We can actually observe one huge fall getting divided into seven which is quite a rare sight. From here, we proceed to the Nohkalikai Waterfalls which is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. These falls are secretly tucked in a rainforest making it a paradise. It will be followed by a visit to Mawsmai caves which is the longest cave in Cherrapunjee. Don’t worry; it’s not going to be scary as some guides will be inside to lead us with torches in their hands. The rocks will be a tad slippery and hence, we recommend you to wear footwear with good grip.

We will have lunch before we head to Laitmawsiang, which is a good to relax and spend some peaceful time with nature as very people visit this place. Laitmawsiang can be summed up as a place which is equivalent to a couple of other individual attractions in Cherrapunjee – caves, waterfalls and gardens. We’ll drive back to Cherrapunjee and retire to our beds after an early dinner.

Overnight stay in a hotel in Cherrapunjee

This day is going to be one of the most exciting days of our Meghalaya trip as today we are going to visit Nongriat, which is the home to the India’s oldest living root bridge (a Double Decker Bridge).

We will leave pretty early in the morning (preferably around 4 am) from Cherrapunjee to Tyrna. From Tyrna to Nongriat, we have to cover 3500 steps up and down to make it to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge. It won’t be as tiring as it sounds. Anyone with a good walking stamina can easily make it to Nongriat’s living Root Bridges. The trail goes through a breathtakingly beautiful jungle and small villages having rustic houses, cute kids, and adorable dogs. There are enough water streams on the way to keep us fresh. If we observe closely, we will also encounter some rare flowers such as Heida. Don’t blame us if you would not want to come back from Double Decker Living Root Bridge as it’s going to cast a spell on you at the very first sight. The place is too beautiful to be real. We will spend a few hours there to absorb its beauty before we head back to Tyrna followed by Cherrapunjee.

If you don’t wish to visit Nongriat or feel that you are not physically fit to walk down the steps, please convey to us during booking time so that we can make alternate sightseeing arrangements for you for this day.

Overnight stay in a hotel in Cherrapunjee

Today, we will leave for Dawki early in the morning which is a hidden paradise and a friendly international border between India and Bangladesh. We proceed to Umngot River once we reach Dawki. Umngot River, flowing from India to Bangladesh, offers a quintessential boating experience. The emerald green waters of the river are so clear that they look like a glass and one can clear see the river bed which is 12 feet below the surface.
After Dawki, we will leave for Mawlyonnong while taking a halt at Riwai’s living root bridges. Mawlynnong which is also known as the Asia’s cleanest village or God’s own garden. It unquestionably stands true to the both of its titles. Dare you find any single piece of waste lying anywhere on the road in Mawlynnong. The environment friendly practices are followed very religiously in the village, which are a result of the dedication and perseverance of the local communities. It’s a small village and can be explored while strolling on foot. We get to see some of the rarest flora such as pitcher plants. Be ready to be fascinated by rustic bamboo huts which are everywhere in the village. We can also visit some landmarks in the village such as Bamboo Tree House, Balancing Rock and do the Sky walk which is climbing up a bamboo structure that overlooks India and Bangladesh Border.

Overnight stay in a homestay in Mawlynnong

After doing an early morning walk once again in the cleanest village of Asia, we will start driving towards Guwahati and reach there by 3 PM. Participants will be dropped to airport/railway station and that’s when this epic journey will come to an end and we’ll part our ways after bidding adieu to each other.