Scotland of the East

On arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station & transfer to Shillong (4,900 ft.), which is called ‘Scotland of the East”. Enroute visit Umium Lake, a majestic placid lake with its surrounding sylvan hills. On arrival at Shillong, check in at your hotel. Overnight stay at Shillong. 

After early breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee (4,400 ft.), the wettest place in the world. You will see the beautiful waterfall known as Nohkalikai. You can also explore the caves known as Mawsmai. Evening return to Shillong, enroute visit Elephanta. Overnight stay at Shillong.

After early breakfast start full day excursion to Jowai, headquarters of the Jaintia Hills district is situated 66 kms away from Shillong, along the Shillong-Silchar national highway. A picturesque town circled by the majestic Myntdu River. Jowai was the summer capital of the Jaintia Kings, of Sutnga State.  You will visit India’s most magical waterfall – Krang Suri, Meghalaya. A moment of silence to acknowledge how beautiful this waterfall is! Later drive to Tryshi Waterfalls, A bridge connects the waterfall’s surroundings with an expanse of green paddy fields. A breathtaking panoramic view of the Pynthor Nein is visible from the bridge. Next you will stop at Thadlaskein Lake where you can enjoy boating. Afternoon proceed to The Nartiang menhir measure 27 feet in height above the ground, 6 feet in breadth and 2 feet 6 inches in thickness. The monoliths represent the megalithic culture of the Hynniewtrep people. A 500 Years old temple of Durga is another attraction at Nartiang. Evening back to Shillong. Overnight stay at Shillong.

After early breakfast drive to Dawki, a small town near India Bangladesh border. Enjoy breathtaking view of the Umangot River. Later proceed to Mawlynnong – “Asia’s Cleanest Village”. Mawlynnong offers many interesting sights such as the living root bridge and another strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another small rock. Evening drive back to Shillong. Stay overnight at your hotel in Shillong.

Note - It is advisable to carry packed lunch.

After breakfast check out from the hotel & transfer to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey.

(Shillong local half day sightseeing can be done provided you have early morning arrival or late evening departure flight / train only)