from 0 review
4 Night / 5 Days
Daily Tour
Unlimited
___
Meghalaya, along with the neighboring Indian states, have been of archeological interest. People have lived here since Neolithic era. Here neolithic style jhum or shifting cultivation is practiced even today. The highland plateaus fed by abundant rains provided safety from floods and a rich soil. The importance of Meghalaya is its possible role in human history through domestication of rice. Meghalaya is one of the Seven Sister States of northeast India.
on arrival Guwahati to avoid the holiday rush but when you are traveling with a group it’s hard to stay punctual. An hour’s early morning lazing around cost us 3 hours in the traffic jam at Shillong. Standing at the edge of the road overlooking the sprawling lake helped set the tone for the days to follow. A quintessential Maggi and chai break always helps ease the pressure. Around 2 pm, we reached Mawkdok Dympep Valley, a well-known spot for zip lining. At a dizzying height of 1200 feet, this is one of the highest zip-lining venues in India. The line stretches from one edge of the mountain to another escarpment on the other side. With treetops under your feet, knees shaking, we took to the ropes and swooshed down the valley, emerging more confident on the other side. It was fascinating to see the fiery sun plummet behind stacks of mountains while we wrapped up the zip lining experience.overnight stay hotel.
After Breakfast you will live to visit Nohkalikai Waterfall was first on the list of sights to see. This is the highest plunge waterfall in India at 1115 feet. It tumbles down a large bed of rocks, frothing and leaping furiously down to a pool, leaving a haze of mist. This is likely to be the center point of your travel to Cherrapunji, but there is more to explore, so remember to tear yourself in time. We spent over an hour at the edge, jaws dropped to the floor till someone reminded us that there was more to cover on this day. Next, we wended down to the Arwah-Lumshynna caves in Cherrapunji. The scenic walk from the parking to the Arwah-Lumshynna cave system, with a view of plunging valley on the right, was a staggering sight to behold. Inside the caves, the stalagmites and stalactites drooped from the roof of the caves. The guide mentioned that we were in the presence of fossils that had survived for thirty million years. Watches egging us to hurry up, we were back in the car and off to Shnongpdeng addressed at the edge of Umngot River. We wended our way along the Bangladesh border and flopped on the soft sand with the sound of the river as a constant backdrop. It was Christmas Eve a campfire celebration was on the cards. An evening of music and barbecue under a sky full of billion stars was the perfect way to celebrate. overnight stay hotel.
after breakfast we could finally ascertain the fame of the crystal clear Umngot River. The river is so clean that one can see the riverbed with naked eyes and it seems that the slim local boats are floating mid-air on the surface – a photograph that has repeatedly cemented the destination’s allure on the Internet in the last few years.Bright red kayaks bobbed in the water in front of our camp, so there was only one thing to do – jump in it and paddle along the river. Chin to the neck, peeping over the edge of the kayak, I could see the base of the river clearly. With the light refracting perfectly, it looked as if the watery stretch was bright turquoise. Furious camera shutters were capturing the scene. Understandably, it was impossible for anyone to resist taking photographs of this unique river.
t was a short drive to Mawlynnong from here. The village’s reputation precedes it. After all, it is Asia’s cleanest village. It was a treat to walk into the trash-less and well-manicured streets of this tiny village that is now world-famous for cleanliness. It truly is God’s Own Garden. overnight stay at hotel.
after breakfast Braving the crowds, we inched towards Police Bazaar in the center of Shillong. Bright lights hung from every window and wall, and decked up trees stood at short intervals, under the weight of decorations. We settled into a brightly lit café to end the long day. It was a memorable Christmas spent mostly on wheels and the evening in the company of music and a typical Shillong vibe. overnight stay at hotel.
After brkfast we decided to take things little slow on the last day of our trip. With no concrete agenda, we drove along the lush countryside from Shillong. The eventual stop was Guwahati, but we veered off the highway into the unassuming village .Tea and pineapple plantations covered entire hillsides, playing host to a number of birds. We took a short impromptu break to enjoy the fresh-from-the-farm fruits and vegetables being sold in a roadside market. Ample for the eyes and the soul, we ended the trip in Guwahati in the evening.
