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Upcoming Trips:  28th Apr to 3rd May 2024

Awe-inspiring bio-engineering of living roots bridges and machans, stunning vistas and waterfalls, alluring bio-diversity, adventure, warm people and their unique culture and more. Meghalaya, the land of superlatives, beckons – you can find in this tiny North-Eastern state, the tallest single-drop waterfall in India, the two rainiest places in the world, the cleanest village in Asia, the longest cave system in India and so on.

In this meticulously curated trip one gets to see a few popular sights, trek through quaint, offbeat locations and also indulge in some adventure activities. Our trip starts with a visit to the Pynursla region which is home to some of the best living-root bridges in Meghalaya. During the two days we spend in this region, we shall trek through idyllic villages , cross several living roots bridges and trek to Shnongpdeng, a picture-postcard village by the crystal-clear waters of river Umgnot.

The next region that we cover is Cherrapunjee. We spend some time in the Nongriat area which is home to one of the two double-decker living roots bridge in Meghalaya (and the world!). We trek through lovely tropical evergreen rainforests of this area to visit a couple of amazing waterfalls.

Lastly we shall visit Pobitora wildlife sanctuary near Guwahati which is home to a large population of the endangered one-horned rhino. An early morning safari gives you an opportunity to sight not only rhinos but a variety of birds.

Itinerary

• Day 1Your City - Guwahati-Langkawet

  Reach Guwahati before noon. Drive to Langkawet (5 hours).

• Day 2Langkawet - Mawkyrnot – Langkawet

  After breakfast, set off to Mawkyrnot, a village about 30 min away from Langkawet. Explore some of the amazing root bridges there, including the longest one in the world (3 hours hike, to and fro). After a typical, simple lunch near Pynursla, set off for Byrdaw, an amazing waterfall in a quiet spot near Pomshutia village. Return to Langkawet at around 6 pm.

• Day 3Langkawet - Shnongpdeng – Langkawet

  Drive to Shnongpdeng (about 2hours). Have lunch at Shnongpdeng and relax by the crystal clear waters of Umgnot river (also known as Dawki river). Indulge in some boating and adventure activities. Return to Langkawet at around 6 pm.

• Day 4Langkawet - Nongriat

  Embark on the journey to Cherrapunjee after breakfast. Drive to Tyrna, a village that’s about 15 km beyond Cherrapunjee. Descend down a seemingly endless staircase of 3500+ steps to reach Tyrna. In the afternoon, those interested can trek to Rainbow waterfalls and back (3 hours).

• Day 5Nongriat - Cherrapunjee

  Today’s hike involes a steep climb to Nohkalikai through a beautiful, diverse evergreen tropical rainforest. Optionally one can retrace the route to Tyrna and drive down to Nohkalikai from there. After a sumptuous lunch, check into a resort in Cherrapunjee. At around 4 pm, visit the Arwa caves to get a feel of the stunning cave systems in Meghalaya.

• Day 6Cherrapunjee

  Hike to a couple of unexplored waterfalls near Cherrapunjee.

• Day 7Cherrapunjee - Pobitora

  Check out at around 9 am and drive to Pobitora, a lovely wildlife sanctuary near Guwahati. The drive should take around 6 hours, including a stop for lunch on the way. In the evening (around 3.30 pm), an exciting program awaits, featuring a serene cruise along the majestic Brahmaputra River and a visit to a tranquil river island.

• Day 8Pobitora

  The early morning elephant safari in the morning offers the opportunity to sight scores of one-horned rhinos, apart from wild buffaloes and plenty of birds. Check-out after breakfast and drive to Guwahati airport (2.5 hours) and catch a flight to your city.

Inclusions

• – 6 nights stay in comfortable resorts and 1 night in a basic village homestay
• – Breakfast and dinner on all days. Lunch at Nongriat
• – Ground transport on all days – Guwahati airport to Guwahati airport by Tempo Traveler
• – Tolls and parking charges
• – Elephant safari at Pobitora
• – River cruise at Pobitora
• – Guide charges

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