Amazing Assam & Meghalaya

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Amazing Assam & Meghalaya

Guwahati, Shillong & Kaziranga

6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS

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Itinerary

Welcome on arrival in Guwahati Airport/Station and drive to Shillong. En route witness, the Umiam Lake or Barapani – is the biggest artificial lake in Me ghalaya in midst of sylvan hills adorned by Khasi pines & peerless beauty.

If time permits visit Cathedral of Marry and Ward’s Lake. Evening free at leisure to explore the region on own. You may take a walk to the famous Police Bazaar for shopping. Overnight in Shillong.

After breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on the earth, for an awesome day trip. En- route visit the famous Elephant. At Sohra, stop at the Duwan Sing Syiem view point for mesmerizing views of the Hills.

In Cherrapunjeebe witness to the gorgeous Seven Sisters (Nohsngithiang) Falls and Nohkalikai Falls. Later take a soft cave walk inside the Mawsmai Cave. The limestone cave is a natural wonder with innumerable formations inside it. Also, visit the Ramakrishna Mission. Drive back to Shillong for overnight stay.

After breakfast drive to Mwalynong, the cleanest village in Asia (100 km / 3 hrs drive approx), also known as ‘God’s own Garden’. With over 80 households, the village gives the ambiance of walking in a well-maintained park! Climb the 80 ft Sky Walk at Mawlynnong village for a bird’s eye view of the Village, the plantations and faraway plains of Bangladesh. You will also be acquainted to the Khasi lifestyle, their culture, and economy.

A trek to the nearby Rewari Village is another interesting activity. Walk down a flight of almost 100 steps to witness nature’s wonder, living-root bridge. The bridges are tangles of massive thick roots, which the local people inter-twine to form a bridge that can hold several people at a time. The root bridges, maybe up to over a hundred feet long and take ten to fifteen years to become fully functional, but they become very strong in the process. The bridges live and keep growing and strengthen over time. The useful lifespan of the bridges is thought to be 500-600 years.

Later drive to Dawki, a village of the Jaintia community whose prime occupation of fishing. Be mesmerized by the beauty of the Umngotriver, the venue of the annual boat race held during March

  • April at Umsyiem. The Umngot itself is a prime fishing spot for fishermen of the villages. The river is also famous for its crystal clear water, so clear that when seen from a distance, it appears as if the boat is floating in mid-air! The Umngotriver is the natural boundary between RiPnar or Jaintia Hills with HimaKhyrim of Khasi hills over which is a single-span suspension bridge was This is the gateway to Bangladesh where major export and import transactions take place. Enjoy an amazing country boat river ride (boating charges additional). Drive up to the Bangladesh border.

 

Later proceed to Shillong for overnight stay.

Note: It is advisable to carry packed lunch to Mwallynong.

After Breakfast drive to Kaziranga. Check in hotel. Evening free. Overnight at Kaziranga.

Kaziranga, the World Heritage Site is the oldest park in Assam & is located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River. Kaziranga National Park is a natural habitat for conservation of biologically diverse flora & fauna. It is inhabited by the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses besides sheltering about 15 species of India’s threatened mammals. There are numerous other major wildlife fauna.

Early morning go for Elephant ride @5-30 A.M/6: 30 A.M (Subject to operation and allotment from forest department). Return for Breakfast to hotel. After breakfast proceeds for a Jeep safari in the Central Range. With Kohora as the entry point, the Central Range covers the Daphlang and Kathpora. Later enjoy Local Village & Tea Garden (Outer View) tour. Overnight at Kaziranga.

After Breakfast drive to Guwahati. Check-in at Hotel. Guwahati, ‘The light of the East’ is the commercial capital of North East lying adjacent to the shores of the turbulent Brahmaputra. Evening enjoys a River cruise over the river Brahmaputra (cruise charges additional). Overnight in Guwahati.

After Breakfast drive to Guwahati Airport /Station. If time permits, visit Kamakhya Temple. Situated on top of the Nilachal Hill, MaaKamakhya Temple is the most sacred among the tantrik shrines of Shakti worship in the world. Kamakhya temple is also famed for the annual AmbubachiMela held for 4 days during monsoon season. There are images of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Chamundi, and many dance fixtures. Situated on the Nilachal Hill, the temple structure resembles a Shikhara – a beehive. Besides the main Devi temple, there are temples of 10 Mahavidyas in and around the temple. These include Bhuvaneshvari, Bagalamukhi, Chinnamasta, Tripura Sundari, Tara, Kali, Bhairavi, Dhumavati, Matangi and Kamala Temples. Temple doors remain open for devotees in the following timings – 08:00 am to 01:00 pm & 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

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