MEGHALAYA WOMEN GROUP TOUR – 29th December to 2nd January 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 (90 kms/2.5 hours) for a photoshoot. 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. Later proceed towards Laitlum (20 kms/50 mins). Perched atop the East Khasi Hills, the Laitlum Canyons offer panoramic views that extend over deep valleys, steep cliffs, and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for day trips, especially for those interested in nature, a little bit of trekking, and a lot of landscape photography. Check-in at hotel in Shillong, dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Dinner

Additional activity costs per head (approximate cost):

• Umium lake boating Rs.500/-
• Umium lake entry Rs.30/-

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

 Check-out after breakfast and proceed towards Phe Phe falls (subject to weather conditions). Phe Phe Falls (95 kms/3 hours) 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 proceed towards Mawlynlong (65 kms/2.5 hours), check-in and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Additional activity costs per head:

• Phe phe falls kayaking Rs.100/-
• Krang Suri falls life jacket Rs.100/-
• Krang Suri Entry Fees – Rs.60/-
• Lunch – Rs.300/-

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

 After breakfast, check-out and proceed towards Single Decker bridge (2 kms/10 mins). The single-level living root bridge is located in a village named Riwai, about 80 kilometres from the capital city of Shillong in Meghalaya. Tourists visiting the single-decker living root bridge prefer to stay in Mawlynlong, the cleanest village in Asia, situated at a distance of about 8 kilometres from Riwai. Later proceed towards Dawki (35 kms/1.5 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. On the way explore Indo-Bangladesh border and after lunch proceed towards Shillong. Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Additional activity costs per head (approximate cost):

• Single decker bridge Rs.30/-
• Dawki boating Rs.1,200/-
• Lunch Rs.300/-

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

After breakfast, visit Wei Sadong waterfalls (moderate trekking duration 1.5 hours).  Later 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 Shillong and stay overnight.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Additional activity costs per head (approximate cost):

• Wei Sadong falls entry fees – Rs.60/-
• Arwah caves entry fees – Rs.30/-
• Mawsmai caves entry fees – Rs.30/-
• Lunch – Rs.500/-

Day 5: Shillong – Guwahati departure

After breakfast at 8 AM, check-out and visit Mawphlang Sacred forest. Mawphlang Sacred Forest was originally home to the Blah Community. In Meghalaya, sacred groves represent an age old tradition of environmental conservation based on indigenous knowledge, culture and religious beliefs. Sacred Groves originated in Meghalaya since time immemorial much before the advent of Christianity. They are unique feature of Khasi and Jaintia Hills. After lunch proceed towards Guwahati and drop at airport at 3 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):

• Mawphlang Sacred forest entry fees – Rs.50/-, Guide Charges (for entire group) – Rs.1,000/-
• Guwahati stay for 1 Night: Hotel stay Rs.2,000/- (with no meals), Brahmaputra river Cruise (evening only – Rs.800/- (45 minutes), Kamakhya temple visit (morning only)– Free and VIP Darshan Rs.500/-
• Airport Drop Rs.1,200/- (if staying extra 1 night in Guwahati)