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MEG-003: #MEGHALAYA

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PACKAGE CODE: MEG – 003

 

TOUR DURATION: 05N & 06D

 

STATES COVERED: MEGHALAYA

 

DESTINATIONS ENVISAGED: SHILLONG AIRPORTJOWAI (2N) – SHILLONG (2N) – CHERRAPUNJEE (1N)- SHILLONG AIRPORT

 

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ALL THROUGH THE YEAR EXCEPT DURING MONSOON (JUNE TO SEPTEMBER) Meghalaya is a beautiful hill state snuggled in North-East Himalayas. The name itself means ‘Abode of Clouds’, and true to its name, it is where clouds make their homes. The hill state is frequented by nature lovers and honeymooners. The best time to visit Meghalaya is between the months of October to April. Blessed with moderate climate all through the year, every season you have a reason to visit.

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TOUR BRIEF:

This Short Break itinerary allows you to cover the much visited destinations of Shillong –Cherrapunjee alonwith JOWAI  famous for its scenic setting and breathtaking views with the perfect mix of heritage and culture.

SHILLONG, capital of Meghalaya,  is the home to numerous waterfalls and vast natural beauty.

Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra, is a high-altitude town in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. It’s known for its living root bridges, made from rubber trees.

Visit Asia’s Cleanest Village  MAWLYNNONG

Interesting !!!

Cherrapunjee is credited as being the wettest place on Earth. However, nearby Mawsynram currently holds that record.

Living Root Bridges !!!

Meghalaya’s double-decker and single-decker root bridges are unique in the world and are a sight to behold. The bridges are tangles of massive thick roots, which have been intermingled to form a bridge that can hold several people at a time.

Tour Plan

1

SHILLONG AIRPORT –JOWAI

Arrive Shillong Airport ……..your gateway to the beautiful North East!!!! Our local office representative shall meet & greet you @ airport & you shall be transferred to Jowai Proceed to Jowai enroute visit UMIUM LAKE - more popularly known as Barapani, this is the biggest artificial lake in the State. Surrounded by sylvan hills and wrapped in the beauty of an assortment of green Khasi-pines and the azure blue skies is the majestic Umiam lake. Developed upon the reservoir of the Umiam Hydro Electric Project, the Water Sports Complex provides a choice of row-boats, paddle-boats, cruise boats, sailing boats, water scooters and speed boats.. Later reach the Jowai check into the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Jowai.
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JOWAI SIGHTSEEING

Morning after breakfast visit Nartiang Monoliths Monoliths exist throughout the length and breadth of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills. However, the largenst collection of monoliths lies here. Here lie the remenants of the 'Summer Palace'. The archway of the site has been made using red bricks - and is quite a sight. Durga temple A famous temple of the region, the Durga temple is located near the remenants of the Summer Palace. Long ago, human heads were offered to Ma Durga as sacrafice. Later, during the British rule, this practice was abandoned. This temple is more than 5 centuries old and is extremely rich in historic and cultural values. Tryshi Falls These falls are compared with the Elephant falls of Shillong. A bridge connects the waterfall's suroundings with an expanse of green paddy fields. A breathtaking panoramic view of the Pynthor Nein is visible from the bridge. A trek to the bottom of the falls is amazing too. Krang Suri Falls Krang Suri is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the District. It is located in the Amlarem Civil Sub Division.? Chisseled and graveled footpaths and view points to enable visitors to better appreciate the beauty of the waterfall and its surroundings have been added to the complex. Thadlaskein Lake Located at Mukhla, near the highway about 20 kilometers from the district town of Jowai, this is a beautiful lake with anthropological importance as well. The lake is crystal clear and replects the blue sky. Unharmed and untouched by man's force, the purity is reflected in the lake. Purely natural in sound and sight, it has now turned into a pleasant picnic spot. Later back to hotel. Overnight stay at Jowai
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Local Sightseeing @ SHILLONG

Morning after breakfast, local sightseeing tour of Shillong. Visit the GOLF COURSE of Shillong, which is third oldest golf courses in India, commissioned during British regime by the British Civil Service Officers at a location known as 'Laban' in the year 1898. Also known as 'Gleneagle of the East', it stands amidst pine groves and rhododendron trees at an altitude of 5,200 ft. above sea level. WARDS LAKE is among most popular tourist locations of the hill station. It is an artificial lake that is enveloped within a widespread garden. Also known as Polok Lake, the water body is located in the middle of the city. Along with the Wards Lake is a BOTANICAL GARDEN that houses an extensive range of exotic plants and flowers. DON BOSCO MUSEUM - a unique venture of the Salesians of Don Bosco in North East India to develop expert facilities for the preservation and promotion of numerous beautiful and diverse indigenous cultures of the region. The Museum exhibits cultural artifacts thematically arranged from floor to floor in the different galleries along with excellent paintings depicting various aspects of the cultures of North East India forms the first and most visible aspect of DBCIC!ARCHERY SHOW (on your own) - The archery gambling is a sort of lottery, with the local archers shooting at a target. People all over Meghalaya place bet on the last 2 digits of the number of arrows sticking to the target. It is really a fascinating mixture of sport, culture &gambling……you must experience Gambling here! Evening visit Local markets in Shillong (BARA BAZAAR and POLICE BAZAAR) for the best shopping experience. Overnight stay at Shillong. Specialty shopping at Shillong: Bara Bazaar & Police Bazaar - These markets also host the IEWDEH, the weekly local market. You can explore the markets for goodies that are locally produced like handicrafts, wooden items, bamboo artifacts and a very popular forest-made honey. Get your hands on some of the souvenirs typical to Shillong - hand-carved knives, Tibetan shawls, bamboo cutlery and artifacts. The Police Bazaar is known for its traditional Khasi silk skirts, called jain-sayem. Also savour the locally grown fruits, Sayang and Saflang, which are wrapped and sold in banana leaves.
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Local Sightseeing @ SHILLONG

Morning after breakfast, local sightseeing tour of Shillong. VisitShillong PeakShillong Peak is the highest peak of the province of Himalayas, standing at an altitude of 1,965 metre above the sea level. One of the most visited sites of the hill station, this peak provides a breathtaking view of Shillong city and Himalayan ranges.Butter fly MuseumThe Meghalaya Butterfly Museum houses 1,600 species of butterflies, moths and insects of distinct patterns and colours gathered from around the world. Museum was inaugurated with the view to conserve rare species of fascinating colourful butterflies and moths. Elephant Falls,Elephant Falls is among most popular tourist sites of the city in East Khasi Hills District. The waterfall is located in Upper Shillong area within the Eastern Air Command of Indian Airforce. Later back to the hotel overnight stay at Shillong.
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SHILLONG – MAWLYNNONG – CHERRAPUNJEE (160 KMS / 5 HRS DRIVE)

Early morning after breakfast, Check out & Proceed to Cherrapunjee on arrival check in later proceed for CHERRAPUNJEE, blessed with many breathtaking views of nature in her pristine beauty with cool springs, mind soothing waves of thick green jungle foliage, gurgling mountain streams finding their way through rocks, enthralling milky white waterfalls leaping into deep gorges in a thunderous applause to the record-breaking rainfall that resounds through the valley. Cherrapunjee has the distinction of being the wettest place on Earth, having the highest recorded rainfall, year after year. Diverse your route to visit the Asia’s Cleanest Village MAWLYNNONG – Located in the East Khasi hills, this village is known for its ‘Cleanliness’ & it’s a community based eco-tourism initiative! The village offers picturesque natural beauty, a short 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 continue your journey to Cherrapunjee.On arrival check-in to the hotel. Later visit Mawsmai Cave, Mawsmai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls and Nohkalikai Falls. Overnight stay at Cherrapunjee.
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SHILLONG

After breakfast transfer to Shillong airport / Railway station for onward destination.

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