Gems of North East

Your Meghalaya sightseeing tour consisting of 4 nights and 5 days begins after you arrive at Guwahati airport. From here, begin your drive to Shillong.On the way, make a halt at Borapani Umiam Lake. It is a famous picnic spot and is exactly the kind of place for nature lovers. The chain of hills that surround it, coupled with the clouds that cast their shadows over it, lend it an extraordinary beauty. There are various legends associated with the lake, one of which is that it was formed by the tears of a local deity. After arriving, complete your check in formalities at the hotel. An overnight stay and dinner at hotel in Shillong.

What better way to start a day than a hearty breakfast. Head out on a local sightseeing tour of Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya. Its natural beauty, which is characterized by waterfalls, meadows and valleys, looks like a well written poem by nature. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Shillong which you will be visiting are Cathedral Church, Lady Hydari Park, the Orchidarium, Elephant Course and the Golf Course. Each of these places offer a perfect mix of sightseeing and exploration. After enjoying your visit to the famous tourist attractions in Shillong, make your way to the Shillong Peak, also known as the View Point. The splendid views that this place affords sends a rush of excitement in you. An overnight stay and dinner at hotel in Shillong.

A hearty breakfast awaits you in the morning. This is followed by a drive to Cherrapunjee, which is one of the wettest places in the world. You will be visiting the Nohkalikai Falls, which One of the must see places in Cherrapunjee. It is the tallest plunge waterfall in India which drops from a height of 1115 ft. The plunge pool at the base of the waterfall is noted for its deep green coloured water. You can also check out the other caves dotting this place. Begin your drive back to Shillong. 

On the way, make a brief halt and visit two beautiful places to visit in Cherrapunjee, Elephanta Falls and Shillong Peak. Elephant Falls are a three tiered waterfall, where each tier can be viewed through a stairway. Situated atop a hill inside an Indian Air Force Station, the views from here closely resemble that of Scotland. The views of the canyons and the meadows below, with the clouds caressing them from above, makes for some incredible photography and bring that smile to your face naturally. Enjoy an overnight stay and dinner at the hotel in Cherapunji.

A delicious breakfast awaits you in the morning. Then it’s an enjoyable drive to Mawlynnong, which is renowned for being the cleanest village in Asia. Other places to see in Mawlynnong are Tree House, Living Root Bridge, Sky View Point and Balancing Rock. All this wonderful sightseeing in Meghalaya is followed by a wonderful lunch. River Umngot in Dawki is your next destination, a place so beautiful it is always included among the must see Meghalaya tourist places for nature lovers. The water of this river is so crystal clear that you can see the plants, stones and other marine life in it. The river also serves as the gateway to Bangladesh. Return to Shillong. An overnight stay and dinner at hotel in Shillong.

In the morning we will proceed to the Nameri National Park, situated within the foothills of eastern Himalayas. Upon reaching, transfer to a nature camp. In the evening you are free to visit the nearby Pygmy Hog Foundation and learn about the species. The Pygmy Hogs are one of the world’s most endangered mammals. An overnight stay and dinner in the camp.

This morning we will go on an exciting river rafting eon Jia Bhoroli River. For the same we will drive 25 km from the resort towards the river upstream and from there we will enjoy the downstream rafting on the inflatable raft. Here we will get a chance to see lots of migratory waterfowls and if you get lucky then can even spot the Royal Bengal Tigers and the Elephants on the banks of the river.

After river rafting, return to the camp site for lunch. After lunch we will go on nature trek to see more of wildlife or you can also go for angling. Dinner and an overnight stay at Nameri.

After breakfast we will leave for Kaziranga National Park, the Rhinos country and a World Heritage Site. Upon arrival at Kaziranga, we will check into a wildlife resort. Later you may visit Tea Plantation. Dinner and an overnight stay at wildlife resort in Kaziranga.

Early morning (5:30 am) explore central Range of Kaziranga National Park on Elephant Safari. On return explore the central range on a jeep safari. Return for lunch and proceed to Western Range of Kaziranga National Park on jeep. Dinner and an overnight stay at wildlife resort in Kaziranga.