Meghalaya Backpacking with Plan The Unplanned

Details

The journey will start with the short introduction and short briefing done by the Trip Captain at the meeting point at Guwahati. In this case, the riders will be supplied with bikes and this will be the start of an interesting adventure.

Then we will embark on our journey to Shillong, the beautiful capital of Meghalaya, nicknamed as the Scotland of the East due to its green hills, cool, fresh climate and its colonial vibe.

We will arrive there and proceed to check in. In the remaining part of the evening, we will experience cafes in the hill town, visit the colorful local market of Shillong, and just immerse ourselves with the local culture in this quaint town.

Night in Shillong will be followed by preparation of more magical moments.

Details

We get out early, have breakfast and head towards the scenic drive to Dawki, which is a small border town at the India-Bangladesh border that is turquoise colored and as clear as glass waters of the Dawki river-calm as glass.

We will make a stop at Krang Shuri Waterfall, one of the most beautiful in India, a short walk in the forest translates to one of the most magical spots of nature in Meghalaya. You are welcome to dip or simply float in the heavenly blue water.

There will also be an off track to the Laitlum Canyons where you get an expansive view of the wide Meghalayan valleys Which is an excellent place to experience the highland calm and capture a few cloud-dipped shots.

In the afternoon, we will spend our time in the calm riverside village of Shnongpdeng, which is near Dawki, only. And here we will camp along the river-side, and there is nothing to break the music of nature. The night will be filled with the stories and warmth of a bonfire in the open sky.

We will have dinner at the campsite and we will sit down to an unforgettable evening in Shnongpdeng.

Details

Our morning will start with a good breakfast, right on the riverside and we will then have a wetter-better ride with some exciting water-related activities. Whether you want to be an extreme sports enthusiast or you just want to relax, the crystal-clear waters at the Dawki River make a great arena to pull out your adrenaline or just have a time of peace.

We dry and pack after which we set forth in the direction of the mystic hills of Cherrapunji. Picturesque stopovers Mawlynnong, popularly known as the cleanest village in India will also give us a halt en route. The village is like a living orchard with its well maintained gardens, bamboo dustbins and cobbled paths. Marvelous and impressive panoramas of Bangladesh plains can be observed in the Sky Viewpoint here!

We will also cross the Indo-Bangladesh border where we shall provide you with a glimpse of international landscapes - no passport needed.

We reach Cherrapunji, which has the living root bridges, verdant sceneries, and, lastly, the rains which breaks a record. Once at the place of keeping and after the check-in, rest in your profiles and get it, inhale the beauty of such a rainy paradise.

We will eat dinner during the stay as we relax and gear up to more Meghalaya spells.

Details

Our day will start with the Seven Sisters Falls, one of the most famous places in Meghalaya. This is a spectacular waterfall which has seven streams adjacent to each other falling down a steep hillside in an incredibly powerful yet calm scene.

Then, the Mawsmai Caves, a natural limestone cave that attracted its number of visitors with significant stalactites and stalagmites. This is a surreal journey as these caves have tight passageways and dramatic rock formations in them which make one feel he/she is in a fantasy land.

Having absorbed the geological beauty, we are now ready to get down the Double Decker Living Roots Bridge in Nongriat. This hike is an adventure as it takes you into deep forests, gigantic bridges and alongside a fun-filled river. On the way, one can see beautiful butterflies, green vegetation, and a glimpse of local Khasi life.

The Double Decker Bridge with its architectural wonders woven of roots over centuries is here to view you in all its splendor. It is not a place, it is an experience.

Upon the trek, we will head back into our accommodation in Cherrapunji where we are going to have a hot meal followed by complete relaxation.

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Refreshed by a delightful breakfast we shall say farewell to the misty cliffs of Cherrapunji and start our drive to the pretty capital of Meghalaya, Shillong.

The impressive Nohkalikai Falls, the highest plunge waterfall in India with its mind-boggling height of 1,115 feet is our first big pit-stop. The waterfall, framed with legends and cliffs on both sides, creates an amazing scene which is almost like it belongs to a post card.

Then we shall have a little detour to the less known gem, Wei Sawdong Falls where we will have three cascading falls that outline the luscious green forests. This is a good place to have some reflection and take some magnificent photos.

Having been saturated with the natural wonders, we will return back to Shillong. When we arrive, we will be checked in at our hotel and we will rest in the evening.

One night at Shillong.

Details

We will have a hearty breakfast and after that check out from where we were staying in Shillong and start flying back to Guwahati.

On the way, we shall also have a cool rest at the beautiful Umiam Lake, an extensively built man-made dam/lake adorned with beautiful hills. It is one of the most recognizable and peaceful places in Meghalaya where it is possible to take some final photos and have some time for reflection.

The journey ends when we get to Guwahati officially. The group members will separate and go back to their return journeys.

Note: Contact your trip handler and advise them to help you as well as book your flights or trains back home today.