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Offbeat Meghalaya Tour Packages with Nongriat & Garo Village

Quick Itinerary: Guwahati (0N) → Shillong(1N) → Cherrapunji(4N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Guwahati and Transfer to Shillong
  • Arrive at Guwahati airport.
  • Transfer to Shillong (100 km / 2 ½ hrs drive).
  • En route stop at the scenic viewpoint of the Umiam lake (the largest manmade lake in Northeast India).
  • On arrival in Shillong check in to the hotel.
  • After refreshments, explore the local night markets of Shillong.
  • Overnight stay at Shillong.
  • Drive to Mawphlang Sacred forest ( 35 km / 02 hrs drive).
  • Then start the trek known as David Scot Trail for 06 hrs.
  • Reach Mawladh.
  • You will be picked up and taken to Cherrapunji.
  • Check in to the hotel.
  • Spend the evening at leisure.
  • Overnight stay at Cherrapunji.
  • After breakfast trek the single Decker Bridge (03 hrs trek).
  • Later explore the local sightseeing of Cherrapunji.
  • Drive back to the hotel.
  • Overnight stay at Cherrapunji.
  • After breakfast trek to Nongriat village, a War-Khasi village situated at the bottom of a deep valley.
  • En route meet local Khasi villagers in Mawshamok, Tyrna, Umsohphie, and Nongthymmai.
  • See the longest Living Root Bridge, Double Decker Root Bridge, and go for a swim in the natural swimming pool.
  • The trek is about 3 to 4 hours.
  • In the evening get together and cultural interaction with the villagers of Nongriat.
  • Overnight stay at Cherrapunji.
  • Trek downhill for about 3 / 4 hours to reach the foothills adjacent to the Bangladesh border to Dalia a Garo Village.
  • Meet the village head, you will be escorted by him through the village.
  • The chief will explain their customs/ traditions and daily life of the Garos.
  • Garos are one of the three tribes of Meghalaya, the Khasis, Garos, and Jaintias. These Garos have migrated to Khasi hills and are settled for long there.
  • Overnight stay at Cherrapunji.
  • After breakfast drive to Guwahati airport ( 05 hrs drive), for onward destination.

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  • All accommodation on a double sharing room basis.
  • Breakfast.
  • Transportation using AC Dezire/ Indigo and Tata Sumo.
  • All sightseeing as per the itinerary.
  • Parking and road toll.
  • Trekking guide.
  • Major meals.
  • Tea, snacks, and mineral water.
  • Camera charges.
  • Tips, laundry, and telephone bills.
  • Travel Insurances.
  • Any up-gradation cost.
  • Other expenses of personal nature.

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