8D/7N
June-august
Shillong - Mawlynnong - Cherrapunji
Trip Overview
Visit the charming hill-station of Shillong – The Britons call it ‘the Scotland of the East’.
The village life of the Khasi people at Mawlynnong, one of the cleanest villages of Asia.
Visit Cherrapunji, the rainiest place on earth, where the rain has carved the landscape.
Guwahati - Shillong
Upon arrival at Guwahati Airport, you'll leave for a drive to Shillong (4 hours), a splendid hill station, and the capital of Meghalaya. The evening will be at leisure where you may explore the local markets on your own.
Shillong
After a leisurely breakfast, you will leave for a sightseeing tour of Shillong where you will visit the indigenous tribes' museum, lakes, and the scenic Shillong Peak. For lunch, you will visit an ethnic restaurant that serves local Khasi cuisine. Later in the afternoon, visit the gaming grounds to observe the event of Siat Khnam, a local way of gambling where archers shoot arrows in a haystack. The evening will be at leisure and can be spent exploring the upbeat market area and dining in a fine restaurant.
Shillong - Mawlynnong
After a leisurely breakfast on day 3, leave for a scenic drive to Mawlynnong (3 hours), the cleanest village in Asia located in the scenic foothills. The village offers just the perfect coziness to observe the monsoons while immersing in the laid-back lifestyle of the village. Spend the two days on leisurely walks around the pretty lanes of the village, learn about the Khasi tribe and interact with the Khasi locals who speak English and are educated, smart and charming. Hike to the nearby living root bridge to observe their remarkable sustainability and be surrounded by pristine nature. You may also choose to spend the afternoons in the village natural pool which has a pretty neat waterfall along with cold fresh water, perfect to beat the summer heat. To view sunsets, the village has a skywalk which is a platform built on top of a tall tree from where one can see incredible sunsets, panoramic views of the Bangladesh plains, and some splendid cloud formations. Your stay in the village will be in a cozy and fairly standard homestay giving you a glimpse into the on-goings of a Khasi household.
Mawlynnong - Cherrapunji
After breakfast, leave for a scenic drive to Cherrapunji (3-4 hours), which along with nearby Mawsynram village is the wettest and rainiest place on the planet. En route, you will visit the Dawki river at the Bangladesh border and three secretive waterfalls around Mawlynnong where due to the monsoons the water will be gushing, creating an almost ethereal experience. While at Mawphlang you will visit a sacred forest protected as per the indigenous norms of the Khasi peoples. In Cherrapunji, your stay will be in a minimalistic resort that provides a magnificent view of the landscape, and the incoming monsoon clouds. The rest of the day will be at leisure to find comfort in Cherrapunji's famous rainy season, an extreme phenomenon unlike any other.
Cherrapunji
For the next two days, you will find yourself in the front seat of the Indian monsoons. Experience the magic and mystery of being at the planet's rainiest place during the rainiest season of the year. Spend the days at leisure going on easy walks and observing the eerie cloud formations, the mist, the lush green monsoon landscape, and the frequent lightning bolts across the sky. When the rain is less, you will be visiting the natural sights of Cherrapunji such as the gushing waterfalls and caves. Maybe hike to one of the villages or root bridges in the valley or get a photograph at the rain-gauge located in Mawsynram. Evenings at leisure.
Cherrapunji - Guwahati
After breakfast, leave for Guwahati Airport (4-5 hours) to catch a departure flight late in the afternoon. Tour ends.
Where you will stay?
When you travel with us, we make sure that you stay in the best available accommodations in the places you visit, especially since many areas in Northeast India are remote and do not have many options to stay.
These properties are highly reviewed by our team of experts and are aesthetic in nature when possible.
Our itineraries are flexible, highly customisable, and you can always choose a different property depending on budget and style.
cascade homestay, cheraapunji
RATING: standard
STYLE: COTTAGES
Set in the backdrop of beautiful landscapes amidst deep gorges and stunning waterfalls, Cascade Homestay offers accommodation in cozy cottages that blend well with the surrounding landscape. Rooms have their own private balconies that open up to a view of a waterfall. The rooms are simple but come with standard amenities.
homestay, mawlynnong
RATING: standard
STYLE: homestay
Homestays are part of the responsible tourism process practiced in Mawlynnong, one of Asia’s prettiest village. For visitors, it means close interactions with host Khasi families and maybe lifelong bonds with new friends. Rooms are cozy, fairly standard, providing basic comforts suitable for the village life.
Cafe B&B, Shillong
RATING: standard
STYLE: bed and breakfast
Cafe Shillong Bed & Breakfast is a standard boutique property housed in a typical old British India bungalow, offering a charming stay to visitors who come to the ‘Scotland of the east’. Belonging once to the Kharpuri family, the place has colorful character and rooms and facilities are updated to the comforts of modern hospitality. There’s a front-yard garden, a quiet spot for a morning tea or an evening drink.
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