Tour of the Misty Hills of Meghalaya

Arrive at Guwahati Aiport where you will be received by our representative. Then head straight for Langkawet, Dawki 5hrs. Here, check in at the Retreat, Langkawet. Then drive to Tamabil, the border of India and Bangladesh. On your return visit the river Umgnot. If the weather is clear you may enjoy a boat ride on the crystal clear waters of the river. Overnight at Langkawet.

Today do a Canyon tour. The East Khasi hills district in Meghalaya has been blessed with a canyon that stretches from Smit in the north to the Bangladeshi plains in the south and along two ridges, the Eastern Pynursla ridge and the Western Cherrapunji or Sohra ridge. The Canyon tour takes a visitor to the most spectacular view points along these canyons by vehicle, such as the Laitlum, Laitdiengsai, Mawkdok, Mawkajem and Laitshuthim viewpoints. This full day tour travels a distance of about 100 kms through rural areas, offering a close-up glimpse into the lives of the local people. One can also partake a meal served at a country side eatery exclusively run by women and try out the tasty, indigenous dishes. Overnight at Langkawet.

Early morning after breakfast visit the Double Decker Living Root Bridge. The most popular root bridge, a double-decker living-root bridge, it is 3 km long and begins from Village Tyrna Village. The bridge stands at a height of 2400 feet. Reaching the upper bridge, which is 20 meter long is a tough but a worth -it task. Please take note that one needs to be physically fit to reach the upper bridge. Then visit the Arwa caves. Arwah cave, which was discovered by few local men’s never came to the limelight until recently. The Arwah Cave near Ramakrishna Mission in Sohra Cherrapunjee has impressive rock formations and fossils of marine life embedded on the rocks. The interiors of the cave is well lit in many places and it is really an adventurous and magnificent place to be in. This cave sits at a higher altitude which allows visitors to lay their eyes on to the other side of the hill which is the small town of Sohra. Then visit the Mawsmai cave, Seven Sister’s fall and the Eco park. Thereafter at resort.

In the morning after breakfast drive to Jowai. Here visit Krang Suri, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Jaintia Hills District @ hrs 30 mins. It is located in the Amlarem Civil Sub Division. To transform the place into a tourists destination the District Administration has initiated steps to construct Chisseled and graveled footpaths and view points to enable visitors to better appreciate the beauty of the waterfall and its surroundings. The footpaths are hewn from the natural multi colored stones available in the area, no cement has been used and stones have been placed symmetri¬cally to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the area. En route visit Tyrshi Falls on the Shillong-Jowai Road. This fall is located about 5 kms from Jowai. A pretty arch bridge connects across an expanse of green paddy fields, which opens up to the gushing Tyrshi falls thundering down to the Pynthor paddy-fields below. Also visit Thlumuwi Falls. Gravelled Footpath alongwith signages have been constructed to enable visitor to visit this historic and picturesque waterfall on the Jowai Amlarem Road. Then return to Shillong. Overnight at Shillong.

After breakfast drive to Umium lake, a beautiful artificial water reservoir that serves as a popular tourist attraction of Shillong. This lake came into existence in 1965, after the Umiam Umtru Hydro Electric Power Project the first hydroelectricity venture in the northeast was started. Covering a vast area of 10 sq. km, this large lake has rightly been termed as Barapani big water by locals. The lake is encompassed by sprawling meadows and undulating hills that are carpeted with lush greenery. Enjoy the ious water sports activity in the lake. Then have lunch at Orchid Lake Resort and head for a 3 hrs drive to Guwahati. Evening enjoy a dinner cruise aboard Alfresco Grand on the mighty river Brahmaputra. Overnight at Guwahati.

Next morning after breakfastvisit Kamakhya Temple, a famous temple of the Hindus situated atop the Nilachal hill blue mountain. The temple is structured like a beehive shikhara with sculptured panels and images of Hindu deities and an underground cave containing a natural spring symbolising the yoni. Also visit the Umananda Temple situated on a tiny island in the river Brahmaputra. The temple of Umananda was built in 1694 A. D. by the Bar Phukan Garhganya Handique by the order of King Gadadhar Singha 1681–1696, one of the ablest and strongest rulers of the Ahom dynasty. The original temple was however immensely damaged by a devastating earthquake of 1897.