MEGHALAYA WOMEN GROUP TOUR – 20th April to 25th April 2024

ITINERARY

Day 1: Guwahati – Shillong, Stay: Shillong

Arrival at 11 AM at Guwahati Airport and proceed towards Shillong. On the way visit Umium Lake Viewpoint (90 kms/2.5 hours). Umiam Lake is a man-made reservoir that was built in early 1960 by constructing a dam over Umiam river. This was northeast India’s first hydroelectric project which started commercial operation from 1965. This huge water reservoir has a catchment area above 200 sq km. Evening visit Police Bazaar for an amazing street shopping experience. Check-in at hotel in Shillong, dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: No Meals

Additional activity costs per head (approximate cost):

• Umium lake entry Rs.60/- (if any)
• Lunch and dinner – Rs.800/-

Day 2: Shillong – Phe Phe falls – Krang Suri falls, Stay: Shillong

After breakfast, proceed towards Phe Phe falls (95 kms/3 hours), which is a two-tier waterfall. Phe Phe is a Jaintia word that translates to Paradise. Later proceed towards Krang Suri falls, nestled in the serenity of Jaintia hills, is amongst one of the most scenic waterfalls of Meghalaya. Evening back to Shillong and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast

Additional activity costs per head:

• Krang Suri falls life jacket Rs.200/-
• Krang Suri Entry Fees – Rs.60/-
• Phe phe falls entry fees – Rs.60/-
• Lunch and Dinner – Rs.900/-

Day 3: Shillong – Dawki – Single decker bridge – Mawlynlong, Stay: Shillong

After breakfast, proceed towards Dawki (75 kms/3 hours), which is most famous among tourists for the fascinating Umngot River, also known as Dawki River, which features water so clear it could be mistaken for a see-through glass. Later proceed for Single Decker bridge (30 kms/2 hours). The single-level living root bridge is located in a village named Riwai, about 95 kilometres from the capital city of Shillong in Meghalaya. Later visit Mawlynlong, the cleanest village in Asia, situated at a distance of about 8 kilometres from Riwai. Later proceed towards Shillong and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast

Additional activity costs per head (approximate cost):

• Single decker bridge – Rs.60/-
• Dawki boating – Rs.1,200/-
• Mawlynlong village entry -Rs.60/-
• Lunch and Dinner – Rs.900/-

Day 4: Shillong – Cherrapunji Local sightseeing, Stay: Cherrapunji

After breakfast, check-out and visit Arwah caves (duration 1 hour easy trek) which is famous for its fossils which you can observe in the lit-up interiors, especially towards the end of the cave. You will find crustacean shells and fish bones fossilized in the limestone walls of the cave. Later visit Mawsmai Caves (duration 1 hour), which is also famous for its fossils, some which you can spot if you spend some time peering at the walls and formations inside. We will visit Cave 1 to save time for later sightseeing places. You can spend time dressing up Khasi tribe’s costumes with a photoshoot and shopping at souvenir’s shop. After lunch at Mawsmai caves, proceed towards Nohkalikai falls (if time permits). Evening check-in and stay at Cherrapunji.

Meals: Breakfast

Additional activity costs per head (approximate cost):

• Nohkalikai falls entry fees – Rs.60/-
• Arwah caves entry fees – Rs.60/-
• Mawsmai caves entry fees – Rs.60/-
• Lunch & dinner– Rs.900/-

Day 5: Double Decker Root bridge or Garden of caves, Stay: Cherrapunji

Early morning with packed breakfast, experience the legendary Double Decker trek (entire day trek). It is not the easy one, but worth doing once in a lifetime. The double decker layered bridge is just above a supremely amazing rainbow waterfall. It takes you 3200 steps up to reach this place but the journey has two rope bridges and pristine waterfalls making it truly worth the effort. You need to carry sufficient snacks and water bottles.

Disclaimer: This trek requires a certain level of fitness to complete the trek in a day. We would advice not to have this trek, if you are suffering from breathing issues, asthama, BP, sugar, fracture/ligament tear, arthritis etc.

Meals: Breakfast

Additional activity costs per head (approximate cost):

• Double decker bridge:- Entry fees – Rs.60/-, Guide charges:Rs.1000/- till Double decker bridge and Rs.1,500/- till Rainbow falls.
• Lunch and Dinner – Rs.600/-

Day 6: Cherrapunji – Guwahati departure

After breakfast at 8 AM, check-out and drop at Guwahati airport by 5 pm.

Note: Book your flight tickets after 7 pm.

Meals: Breakfast

Additional activity costs per head (approximate cost):

• Mawphlang Sacred forest entry fees – Rs.100/-, Guide Charges (for entire group) – Rs.1,500/- (if time permits)
• Lunch – Rs.400/-

Optional/Add on tour: Kaziranga National park (2 Nights & 3 Days)

 Cost: Rs.7,500/- per head

(with breakfast, double sharing rooms, driver cum guide with vehicle for 3 days.

Safari charges, Tour guide charges additional

Itinerary:

Day 1: Kaziranga Safaris, Stay: Kaziranga

 After completing Meghalaya tour at Cherrapunji, proceed towards Kaziranga and check-in late evening.

 Meals: No meals

Additional activity costs per head (approximate cost):

• Lunch & dinner – Rs.900/-

Day 2: Kaziranga Safaris, Stay: Kaziranga

Early in the morning, get ready for Elephant Safari (subject to availability) (5 – 6 AM), back to hotel for breakfast and have your early lunch. After early lunch, get ready for Jeep Safari (1.30 – 3.30 PM). Jeep Safari in Kaziranga takes around one and half hours of round trip that starts every day early in the morning and during the early afternoon. The advantage of taking Jeep safaris include – they are the most exclusive way to go on a safari in KNP, jeep safaris are best for wildlife viewing, they are also excellent if you are looking to take great shots and work on your wildlife photography, it give the option to get plenty of fresh air while roaming. Take jungle Safari by open Jeep in search of one-horned rhinos, tigers, elephants, jackal, languor, monkeys and the different species of deer as well as numerous domestic and migratory bird species.

Evening visit Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park at 4 pm for a cultural programme conducted in the park which provides an insight into ethic culture and folk music of north east India. Overnight stay in Kaziranga.

Meals: Breakfast

Additional activity costs per head (approximate cost):

• Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park Entry fee – Rs.250/-
• Cultural show Rs.450/-
• Lunch and Dinner – Rs.900/-
• Elephant Safari Rs.2,000/-
• Jeep Safari Rs.1,200/-

Day 3: Kaziranga – Guwahati departure

After breakfast, check-out and proceed towards Guwahati airport (280 kms/7 hours) and drop at airport at 4 PM and conclude this wonderful trip with some amazing Naaris to cherish lifetime.

Note: Book your flight tickets after 6 PM.

Meals: Breakfast

Additional activity costs per head (approximate cost):

• Guwahati stay for 1 Night: Hotel stay Rs.3,000/- (with no meals), Brahmaputra river Cruise (evening only – Rs.1,000/- (45 minutes), Kamakhya temple visit (early morning only)– VIP Darshan Rs.501/-
• Airport Drop Rs.2,500/- (if staying extra 1 night in Guwahati)