Heavenly Khasi Hills

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Starting From ₹ 19999

Days
5

Location
India

  • Accommodation
    included
Included

  • Stay in Quality Hotels
  • Private Car for Sightseeing
  • Daily Breakfast and Dinner
  • All Hotel Taxes

Not Included

  • Air / Rail Tickets

Tour Information

 

Day 01 Arrive Guwahati – Shillong (110 kms 3 hrs approx..)

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 2,70,000. 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.

 

Day 02 Shillong – Cherrapunjee – Shillong (60 kms 2 hrs each way)

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 Seven Sister Falls, Nahkhalikai Falls, Mwasmai Cave, Koh Ram Hoh , eco – park. Return back to Shillong en route visit Shillong peak and Elephanta Falls. Overnight at Shillong.

 

Day 03 Shillong – Guwahati (110 kms 3 hrs approx..)

After breakfast at the hotel drive from Shillong to Guwahati. Afternoon free in Guwahati for independent activities. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 04 Guwahati

After breakfast visit 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 tandava nrittya or dance of destruction, cut her dead body into 51 pieces with his suddarshan chakra. Also visit Navagraha temple, Umananda temple, Balaji Temple, state Zoo. Overnight in Guwahati.

 

Day 05 Departure Guwahati

After breakfast transfer to the airport/railway station in time for onward connection.

 

Tour Ends!