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Meghalaya is the northeastern state of India The Sanskrit meaning of Meghalaya means “the abode of clouds“ . The state is covered with high mountains and scenery vallies. Shiling is the capital of Meghalaya. The state is covered with lush forests, pines, sals, and bamboo trees. The state is the house of many Tibeto-Burman (Garos) or Mon-Khmer Khasis. English and Assamese are sate’s official languages. Other languages spoken in the state include are Nepali, Haijong, Bengali, Assamese, and Hindi. Meghalaya is rich in tribal culture The state has a rich and prestige culture. People like drinking and dancing on religious ceremonies, social functions, and marriages in their traditional costumes.
On your arrival at Guwahati Airport/Railway Station, you will be Meet our representative and will be transferred to Shillong (100 km - 3 hrs). On the way to Shillong, have your lunch and enjoy sightseeing at Barapani Umiam Lake. This lake is very popular due to its natural setting. Being surrounded by sylvan hills, the serenity of the lake is a treat to watch. Check-in your hotel, freshen-up, and take a little rest. You can use the rest of the time to enjoy walks around the place. Halt for an overnight stay at your hotel.
After Breakfast Drive The Village of Nartiang is significant for its Summer Palace of the Jaintia King whose Capital was Jaintiapur. The remnants of the summer palace are located on a hillock approximately two kilometers from the Nartiang market. The archway which can be seen to this day shows that they were well versed in the making of red bricks similar to the ones used by the Ahom Kings of Assam. From the cannons found in the Shiv temple, it goes to show that they had skills in techniques of firearms and metallurgy. At present, there lies a Hindu temple in this vicinity and the priests who practice, there are direct descendants of the original priests that came from Jaintiapur. Dinner & Overnight Stay At Hotel.
After Breakfast Drive To Monoliths exist throughout the length and breadth of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills. However, the biggest collection of monoliths or Megalithic stones in one single area is to be found north of the Nartiang market. These consists of Menhirs (Upright stones) Moo Shynrang and Dolmens (flat stones in the horizontal position) locally known as Moo Cynthia. Within the perimeter of these, The megalithic collection stands the tallest Menhir erected by U Mar Phalyngki a trusted lieutenant of the Jaintia King to commemorate his victory in battle. Other monoliths were erected by U Mar Phalyngki, U Luh Lyngskor Lamare and various clans of Nartiang village between 1500A.D.and l835A.D. Dinner & Overnight Stay At Hotel.
After Breakfast Drive To Adjacent to the ruins of the Summer, The Palace of the Jaintia King in front of the arched gateway of red bricks stands the Durga Temple. It is believed that the temple was constructed by the Jaintia King on his conversion to Hinduism. It is said that the temple construction initially was like a typical Khasi house having a Central wooden pillar (dieng Blair) and the roof was in thatch. Later, the thatch was replaced by a corrugated tin roof. Further modification on the roof as we now see has a steeple-like a Church. During the rule of the Jaintia Kings, human sacrifices were offered to Goddess Durga. Within the temple, there is a tunnel that reaches the river Myntang and it is through this hole that the heads were rolled down to the Montana River. Human sacrifice was banned during British rule and goats are now sacrificed. Dinner & Overnight Stay At Hotel.
After Breakfast In the morning, you will be provided on-time assistance and transfer to Guwahati Airport/Railway Station for onward journey.
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