Wonders of Meghalaya & Assam

Transfer from Guwahati airport / railway station to Shillong, en route visit Umiam 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 1496 m above sea level and currently has a population of around 270,000. 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.

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Cherrapunjee. Cherrapunjee 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 Cherrapunjee is nestled in the East Khasi Hills, about 50 km southwest of the state’s capital, Shillong. Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra or Churra, means ‘the land of oranges’. The cliffs of Cherrapunjee also offer stunning views of the plains of Bangladesh.

Visit to Arwah Cave, Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters Falls, Eco Park, Garden of Caves & Thangkharang Park.

Return back to Shillong, en route visit Elephant Falls, a mountain stream gushing down two successive falls set in dells of fern-covered rocks.

Overnight at Shillong

After breakfast at the hotel, drive from Shillong to Guwahati.

Afternoon free in Guwahati for independent activities.

Overnight at hotel.

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 Shiva’s tandava nritya or dance of destruction, cut her dead body into 51 pieces with his Sudarshan Chakra.

Also visit Navagraha Temple, Umananda Temple, Balaji Temple, State Zoo.

Overnight in Guwahati.

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

Note: Above Itinerary is just indicative. Do not consider it as a Final Schedule. Date & Time of Tours can be changed by Local Agent / Tour Operator.