Experience the enchanting beauty of North East India with this 6 Nights / 7 Days journey covering Shillong, Cherrapunjee, and Guwahati. Begin your tour in the charming hill station of Shillong, fondly known as the “Scotland of the East,” where scenic lakes, gardens, and cultural attractions await. Continue to Cherrapunjee, one of the wettest places on Earth, famous for its breathtaking waterfalls, lush valleys, mysterious caves, and unique living root bridges. Conclude your journey in Guwahati, the gateway to the Northeast, where spirituality, wildlife, and Assamese culture come together beautifully.
This tour offers a perfect blend of nature, adventure, culture, and spirituality, making it an ideal getaway for families, couples, and nature lovers seeking a refreshing escape.
Day 01: Guwahati Airport / Rly Station – Shillong (100 kms / 03 hrs.)
On arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station & transfer to Shillong (4,900 ft.), 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.
Day 02: Shillong Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Don Bosco Museum (Sunday Closed), Ward’s Lake, Botanical Garden and Lady Hydari Park. Evening is free for personal activities. Overnight stay at Shillong.
Day 03: Shillong – Cherrapunjee (60 kms / 3 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee (4,400 ft.), the wettest place in the world. On the way enjoy Mawkdok Valley, Nohkalikai falls, Dainthelen Falls and Arwah Caves. On arrival at Cherrapunjee, check in at your hotel. Overnight stay at Cherrapunjee.
Note: Sohra (Cherrapunjee) & Dawki are rich by their own unique beauty & full of natural elegance. The places are paradise of nature lovers & travel enthusiastic. But these destinations are equipped with very limited options, facilities & basic amenities. Even best hotels are equivalent to basic 3*, that too without Fan (at few places), AC & Lift. Standard Accommodations over there are available; just with clean rooms, hygienic bathroom & basic non vegetarian food (very limited options are there for vegetarian guests).
Day 04: Cherrapunjee Local Sightseeing
Get up early to enjoy the mesmerizing mornings of Cherrapunjee. Visit Eco Park, Dainthlen Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Nohsngithiang Falls (Seven Sisters Falls), Mawsmai Cave, Thangkharang Park. Overnight stay at Cherrapunjee.
Optional Activity- Proceed for a full day trekking to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge at Nongriat Village. Need to trek approx. 3200 steps each way to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge. We can further trek down to the Rainbow Falls which take about 60 to 90 minutes from the Double Decker Living Root Bridge.
Day 05: Cherrapunjee – Guwahati (160 kms / 6 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Guwahati, enroute visit Elephanta falls. Arrive and check in at hotel. Evening visit ‘Kalakshetra’, a place where Assamese history and culture. Return to hotel. Overnight stay at Guwahati.
Day 06: Guwahati Local Sightseeing
After breakfast out to visit Kamakhya Temple (Notes -Timing 08:00 A.M till 01:00 P.M & 3:00 P.M till its gets dark), Tirupati Balaji Temple, Nabagraha Temple, Assam State Museum, State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, Regional Science Centre and Sukreswar Temple (The 6th Jyotirlinga of Shiva). Afternoon we suggest an optional tour of Golden sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra (Direct Payment by own). Overnight stay at Guwahati.
Day 07: Hotel – Guwahati Airport / Rly Station
After breakfast check out from hotel & transfer to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey.