Meghalaya Itinerary

After breakfast proceed for the local sightseeing. Mawphlang Sacred Forest - Being home to Meghalaya's most renowned forest groves, this forest is nature's museum which boasts a wide variety of unique flora - aroids, ferns, orchids and fauna. Mawjymbuin Caves / Mawjyngbuin caves - just 2.5 km away from Mawsynram bus station, this is a 209 metre high cave full of natural wonder. This cave is made of calcareous sandstone which due to weathering forms several stalagmites which are a wonder to behold. Exploring the cave is a thrilling experience as most of the part is yet to explore. Mawsmai falls - It is a seven-segmented waterfall and is termed as fourth highest waterfall in India (1,035 ft). Khreng Khreng - Situated just 4 km from the Mawsynram village, this is a popular view point that offers wonderful scenic beauty and stunning view of Lum Iawpaw hill, Umngi River, Rit Syntein. This is the best place to view the spectacular Sunset also. David Scott Trail trek - Originally founded by a British officer in the early 1800s, this is a 16km trekking route that offers stunning beauty of forest, terrain, and waterfalls of East Khasi Hills. Elephanta Falls - It is located 12 km on the outskirts of the capital city Shillong. The mountain stream descends through two successive falls set in dells of fern-covered rocks. At a short distance beyond the falls, there are two smaller falls, which are nonetheless beautiful and captivating. These are the "Wei laplam Falls" and the "Wir phang Falls". A well-paved footpath and a small wooden bridge facilitate access to these falls. Shillong Peak - Shillong Peak is the highest peak of Shillong. It is an ideal picnic spot located 10 Km away from the city. It offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire city, the Himalayas, its waterfalls as well as the Bangladesh plains. A telescope is available for tourists to get a birds-eye view. In the evening, the city lights below appear like a star-studded abyss. Spread Eagle Falls - Located within the Shillong Cantonment, on the outskirts of the city, lies a sparkling waterfall which looks like an eagle with wings spread. Hence the name Spread Eagle Falls. The falls are locally known as Umkaliar or the falls into which Ka Liar slipped. A soothing setting amidst the calmness of nature - a treat to the eyes. Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum - For those interested in ethnic tribal culture and tradition, this Govt. Museum under the Art and Culture Department offers insights into the lifestyle of the people. This museum is in the State Central Library complex, where monuments for the great patriots of the state are erected beside the statue of Smt. Indira Gandhi and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Golf Course - Shillong Golf Course is one of the old and best natural golf courses in the World, and is considered to be the "Gleneagle of the East" by the United States Golf Association and Museum. The Golf course provides a panoramic view. It was set in an undulating valley covered with thick groves of pine and rhododendron trees at an altitude of 5200 ft in 1898 as a 9 (nine) hole course and later converted into an 18 (eighteen) hole course in 1924 by Captain Jackson and C. K. Rhodes. Cathedral Catholic Church - In the heart of the city, there stands a beautiful cathedral of Roman Catholics dedicated to Mary Help of Christian. Evening free for Leisure to relax or to explore Shillong Market. Overnight Stay at a Hotel in Shillong.

After breakfast check out and move to Cherrapunji [1 HR 39 MIN (53.7 KM) VIA SH 5]. Check in to Polo Orchid Resort. After early lunch proceed for local sight seeing . Seven Sister Falls - Seven Sisters Falls is also known as Nohsngithiang Falls or Mawsmai Falls is a seven-segmented waterfall located 1 kilometre south of Mawsmai village in East Khasi Hills District in Meghalaya. It gives a breathtaking view to anyone who visits for the first time here. It is an unforgettable and lifetime experience. Mawsmai Cave - The cave located 6 km from the Sohra (Cherrapunjee) market to the south lies the village of Mawsmai in the direction of the Bangladesh border. At the village crossing, one passes grasslands surrounded by forests, ending in a clearing. From this clearing, a concrete pathway through the jungle leads up to the main cave entrance. Inside the cave, you will find it illuminated, and it is the only lighted cave in India. The cave has two parts (old and new). Of the two, the new cave is yet to be lighted. It has impressive formations of large passages and chambers. Eco Park - A large-scale "Eco Park" established by the Meghalaya government in the plateau, which hosts several hybrids and indigenous orchids in the Green House which was donated by the Shillong Agri-Horticultural Society. Also, the Eco Park offers a breathtaking view of distant Sylhet Plains of neighbouring Bangladesh. Ramkrishna Mission Museum visit. Nohkalikai Falls - A hauntingly beautiful waterfall, cascading down from the top of the gorge to the mystic deep green pool below, is one of the tallest plunge waterfalls in India located near Cherrapunjee, one of the wettest places on Earth. It is reminiscent of one of the tragic legends associated with it, of a grief-stricken mother who plunged to her death, unable to overcome her sorrow over the murder of her daughter by her husband. Evening free for relaxation. Overnight stay at Cherapunjee. Arwah Caves - Just 3.5km from Cherrapunji Bus Stand, it is a 300 meters long, very dark and creepy cave formed with limestone. Surrounded by the thick forest, this recently discovered cave is one of great attractions among travelers, adventure lovers, trekkers and archaeology fellow. Wakaba Falls - Among many attractions in Cherrapunji, Wakaba falls or Wah Kaba Falls is also one of the prime attractions for travelers during Cherrapunji Tour. With an outstanding fall from 170-190 m, this heavy fountain offers a spectacular view of the surrounding canyon. The wrath and fury of these falls can be viewed only if you travel during monsoon. So, book your Shillong Cherrapunji Tour Package at discounted offer from NatureWings - The North East Package Tour specialist. Overnight stay at Cherrapunji

Day excursion to Mawlynnong and Dawki and double Decker root bridge. Wake up early and post breakfast, drive to Mawlynnong. Today you can explore the cleanest village in Asia, Mawlynnong. You can take the skywalk and enjoy the spectacular view of the living Root Bridge. Post lunch drive to Dawki. Dawki is the gateway to Bangladesh, where export and import transactions take place. It is a splendid drive of 45 kilometres passing through deep gorges and ravines, which is a thrilling experience. On approaching Dawki is the Umngot river, The Umngot river is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar or Jaintia Hills with Hima Khyrim of Khasi hills over which a single-span suspension bridge was constructed. Double Decker Living Root Bridge, the most brilliant of all the living bridges found in the world. The trekking from the resort will take about 05 hrs. Located in the thick tropical forest of Meghalaya, cloaked with rain during most part of the year are the fantastic man-made cum natural wonders of the living root bridges. These roots grow from the ancient rubber trees, seen only in the northeast region. These roots are trained by the Khasis to grow in such a manner as to be in the form of bridges on the top of a river. These bridges are an amazing alternative to wooden bridges that dwindle with so much rain falling on them. The most popular attraction of Shillong Cherrapunjee Tour is this double decker living root bridge. It is basically 2 bridges that are stacked one on the other. You will get amazed by walking over the roots which will be quite scary at the start but once you start you will end it with great zeal. The picturesque forest all around, pleasant sound of waterfalls will provide you a different experience with the mesmerizing feeling. Later, return back to the resort and enjoy the peaceful evening to get rid of tiredness. Overnight at Cherapunjee.

After breakfast check out and move to Kaziranga . After noon, arrive at Kaziranga . Check in to Iora Resort .Evening safari depending on time .Overnight stay at Kaziranga. Kaziranga National Park is a protected area in the northeast Indian state of Assam. Spread across the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River, its forests, wetlands and grasslands are home to tigers, elephants and the world’s largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses. Ganges River dolphins swim in the park’s waters. It’s visited by many rare migratory birds, and gray pelicans roost near Kaziranga village.

Very early morning elephant safari and after breakfast check out and proceed to Guwahati . On the way visit Kamakhya Temple and after lunch drop to Guwahati Airport for flight to the next destination . Tour Ends.