MEGHALAYAN EXPERIENCE
Meghalaya – The Discerning Traveler’s Dream
• Meghalaya, one of the 7 sister states of North East India is a bestowed
with abundant natural beauty. The unique topography of Meghalaya
gives the discerning traveler ample opportunities to explore incredible
creations of nature like limestone caves, natural waterfalls, dense
forests, river, pools and also incredible man-made creations like the
Living Root Bridges.
• GoMissing Expeditions invites you to soak in the rich cultural and
natural heritage of the Garo, Khansi and Jantiya tribes of Meghalaya on
this splendid 8 days tour.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 – Guwahati to Cherrapunji
Our vehicle will pick you up from the Guwahati airport and drive you to
Cherrapunjee. Although the distance is only 150 kms, the drive will be long
as there is quite a bit of traffic on this route. En route you will cross the
Umiam lake and you’ll have time to stop over and take pictures.
Overnight – Cherrapunjee
Day 2 - Caving expedition (Guided)
Get ready for your first and quite an intense adventure. After breakfast,
you will be driven some distance from your resort for a caving expedition.
The experience is quite intense, so do be prepared. You will trek for about
4-6 kms about 100-150 ft underground and in complete darkness. The only
light source will be strapped on your helmets. The experience and
photographs of this will be a lifelong memory.
After the caving expedition, you will be driven back to the resort. Post this,
you’re free to take a walk in the neighboring villages or relax at the resort.
Overnight Cherrapunjee
Day 3 - Double Decker root bridges + Longest root bridge + Swimming in
natural pools (Guided)
Today you’re going to witness some incredible natural and man-made
creations – the Living Root Bridges and natural pools where you will be
able to swim. Roots of a particular species of Bamboo are trained over 25
years and they form a sturdy bridge across a gorge/ river. These bridges are
incredible marvels of Bio-Engineering. You will witness them in all their
splendor.
You will be driven a short distance and then you will walk to the root
bridges and back. Post that you will be driven back to the resort.
Overnight Cherrapunjee
Day 4 - Sightseeing in Cherrapunjee (vehicle – un-guided)
Today will be an easy day in terms of physical activity. You will be driven
around in your car and you’ll get to witness some beautiful sights around
Cherrapunjee. You will be provided a map with some of the most beautiful
things to see around Cherrapunjee.
Overnight Cherrapunjee
Day 5 - Cherrapunjee to Mawlynnong (Drive)
Mawlynnong, is considered the cleanest village in Asia. The little village,
very close to the India – Bangladesh border is simply beautiful and is best
explored on foot.
From Mawlynnong, Dawki is about 35 kms away and is the India –
Bangladesh border. Timer permitting, you can drive up to Dawki on this
day, or on the next day.
Distance: 100kms
Drive time: 4 hours
Overnight Mawlynnong
Day 6 - Mawlynnong to Shillong (Drive) and
exploring Shillong (unguided)
From Mawlynnong, you will head back to Shillong which is the capital city
of Meghalaya. In the evening, head out on foot to explore Shillong.
Some of the places to visit in Shillong are
• Don Bosco centre for Indigenous cultures
• All saints church
• Mawphlang sacred forest – About 25 kms from Shillong
Overnight Shillong
Day 7 - Sightseeing around Shillong (with driver)
Today you’ll head out in your vehicle for a sightseeing tour around Shillong.
A few places of interest which you can visit today are – Elephant falls,
Mawphlang sacred forest, Shillong peak etc.
Overnight Shillong
Day 8 - Shillong to Guwahati
Bid Adieu to Meghalaya as we drive you back to Guwahati for your flight home.
Trip ends
Be prepared for
• The drive from Guwahati to Cherrapunjee might be long owing to traffic
• Caving will be exhilarating, but you need to be fit to truly enjoy this
wonderful activity
• Treks will involve climbing stairs and walking for 10 – 12 kms
• Incredible beauty
• The GoMissing Experience
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