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Tour Highligts
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Visit wettest place on earth - Cherrapunji
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Living Root Bridges of Mawlynnong
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Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati
Places of tourist interest in Shilong:
Shillong, the capital of the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya, is a beautiful hill station surrounded by lush greenery, cascading waterfalls, and pristine lakes. Here are some of the top places to visit in Shillong:
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Umiam Lake: A picturesque lake with a surrounding scenic landscape, perfect for boating, kayaking, and water sports.
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Elephant Falls: A three-tiered waterfall, located just outside the city, which offers stunning views and is a popular picnic spot.
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Shillong Peak: The highest point in Shillong, offering breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding hills.
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Ward's Lake: A serene and beautiful lake with a garden, perfect for a peaceful stroll or a picnic.
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Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures: A museum and research center showcasing the diverse cultures of the Northeast region.
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Police Bazaar: A bustling market area offering local handicrafts, souvenirs, and delicious street food.
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Laitlum Canyons: A hidden gem offering stunning views of the valley, located a few kilometers away from the city.
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Mary Help of Christians Cathedral: A beautiful church located in the heart of the city, built in a Gothic architectural style.
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Lady Hydari Park: A popular park with beautiful gardens, a mini zoo, and a butterfly museum.
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Mawphlang Sacred Forest: A sacred forest located on the outskirts of the city, offering a peaceful retreat and a glimpse into the local Khasi culture.
Cherapunjee tourist attractions:
Cherrapunjee (also known as Sohra) is a small town in the state of Meghalaya in Northeast India. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, including waterfalls, caves, and living root bridges. Here are some places you may want to visit while in Cherrapunjee:
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Nohkalikai Falls: This is the highest waterfall in India, with a height of 1115 feet. It is located about 7 km from Cherrapunjee and is surrounded by lush greenery.
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Living Root Bridges: These unique bridges are made from the roots of rubber trees and are still used by the locals to cross rivers and streams. Some popular ones include the Double Decker Living Root Bridge and the Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge.
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Mawsmai Cave: This limestone cave system is a popular tourist attraction and is known for its unique formations and stalactites.
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Seven Sisters Falls: This is a group of seven waterfalls located in the East Khasi Hills district. It is one of the most picturesque spots in Cherrapunjee.
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Arwah Cave: This cave is known for its stunning stalactites and stalagmites, and it is one of the less crowded caves in the area.
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Dainthlen Falls: This waterfall is known for its unique rock formations, and it is a popular spot for picnics.
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Krem Mawmluh Cave: This cave is the fourth-longest in India and is known for its impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
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Thangkharang Park: This park offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys, and it is a popular spot for photography.
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Eco Park: This park offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, and it is a great spot for nature lovers.
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Wah Kaba Falls: This waterfall is located in a remote area, and it requires a bit of a hike to reach it. However, the journey is worth it, as the waterfall is truly stunning.
Assam Meghalaya Shillong holiday tour packages from Kolkata Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrival in Guwahati
Upon arrival in Guwahati visit the Kamakhya Temple and Umananda Temple situated on a small island in River Brahmaputra. Enjoy sailing over the River Cruise in Brahmaputra.
Day 2 Guwahati – Shillong
Proceed to Shillong - The capital of Meghalaya. Enjoy the view of beautiful Umiam Lake and may enjoy a boat ride in the lake.
Day 3 Shillong – Cherrapunji – Shillong
After visiting Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls proceed to Cherrapunji – one of the wettest places on earth. Upon arrival, visit Ram Krishna Mission, Mawsmai Caves, Seven Sisters Falls and Nohkalikai fall – the tallest plunge waterfall in India. In the evening, enjoy free time in local market.
Day 4 Shillong – Mawlynnong – Shillong
Explore Mawlynnong village – known as the ‘Cleanest Village in Asia’. We visit the Balancing Rock and the Living Root Bridge followed by a visit to Indo – Bangladesh border and Dawki River. In the evening have a free time for exploring the surroundings.
Day 5 Shillong – Guwahati – Departure
After breakfast depart from Shillong and proceed to Guwahati where you can board for your hometown.
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Add 1 more day for Kaziranga National Park
In this case transfer to Kaziranga National Park for your wildlife trip. Early morning elephant safari. Wake up call is there half an hour before the ride. Return back to resort for breakfast. After breakfast you can take a jeep safari (central or western range).
Cherrapunji in Assam Meghalaya package tour:
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is regarded as one of the wettest places on earth as the highest rainfall is recorded here. Meghalaya Tour Packages guests from all around the world come here to see the Dian-Thlen, Kynrem and Nokalikai waterfalls that are very popular among the tourist here in Cherrapunji (Cherrapunjee) The town consists of some of the best and popular waterfalls in Meghalaya. Other tourist attractions here at Cherrapunji is the Living -Root Bridge, Mawsmai cave Seven Sister falls, Eco Park and garden of caves.
How to reach: 79 km from Cherrapunji Umroi Airport & 166 km from Guwahati airport.
How many days are enough for Shillong?
4 days should be enough. 1 day to visit the hill and lake in Shillong. One day for the natural Root Bridge, a day to visit Cherrapunji to see the falls and a day to see the cleanest village with Dawki River. You can compress the itinerary to 3 or 2 days also by efficient planning.
What is the best time to visit Shillong?
Best time of visiting Shillong is between the months of September and May as the weather is pleasant during this time of the year. The fact is many people want to visit Shillong during the monsoon and just after the monsoon.
Climate Characteristic of Shillong:
In the summer weather is quite pleasant.
Monsoon months see average to heavy rain falls in Shillong.
In the month of October the rainfall stops and the weather begins to cool down.