Crystal Clear Meghalaya

TRIP OVERVIEW

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Meghalaya? Music? Or is it waterfalls? Natural pools? Root bridges? Crystal clear waters? This trip to Meghalaya is about all of this and so much more.

• We will chase some of the most astonishing waterfalls that the state is blessed with.
• We will swim in different crystal clear blue pools everyday.
• We will be mesmerised by the hikes in lush green tropical forests of Meghalaya where several suspension and root bridges will make you feel like you are in the Jungle book.
• We will explore the unheard root bridges and visit quaint villages you will closely see and understand community living that is practised in most of these villages.
• We will Jam with the locals and of course give ourselves a culinary treat.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1

Drive to the Cherrapunji.

• Welcome to Northeast! Pickup from Guwahati Airport as per flight timings.
• We drive straight to Cherrapunji locally known as Sohra.
• Pit stop on the way for Lunch, Local pineapples, Umium Lake.
• Evening at aesthetically done cottages. Bonfire etc can be arranged on request.

Total drive time 5 hours

Night stay at an Sai Mika Resort.

Wai Saw Dong Waterfall in Cherrapunjee

Day 2 – Spend a jocund day in Sohra.

• Wake up to beautiful stream views in the property.
• After breakfast we explore a couple of waterfalls and caves in Sohra.
• Explore Wai Sawdong falls, do a short introductory caving, visit Nokahlikai falls. Depending in time we explore more places.
• We start to drive to Pongtung for our next destination tomorrow at around 4-5pm.

Total drive time 2-3 hours.

Night stay at Ka Bri War Resort.

3 tier waterfall, Wei Sawdong Falls

Day 3

Exploring ancient trail of 5 rootbridges.

After scrumptious breakfast, we drive to a small quaint village, Rangthillyang. From here we walk a trail which was used by the locals to trade and barter from as far as bangladesh. In this trail, we will cross 5 root bridges among which are both the tallest and the highest one of the state. Total hike time is about 5 hours in rocky steps kind of terrain. We will hardly see any human on this trail. Our guide today is the member of the community who work towards building and sustaining root bridges in Meghalaya. We will hear first hand stories of how this ingenious bio-engineering wonder is invalueable to the locals. After the trek we will stop at some villager’s house for snacks and head back to Sohra.

Total drive time 3 hours.

Night stay at Camps in Shnongpedeng

Rangthillyang 5 Root bridge trek Meghalaya

Day 4

Adventure filled day in crystal clear waters.

Get out of your tent early morning and take a walk around to witness local fisherman cathing their prey in calm waters. Don’t be afraid to strike a conversaiton with them. They might take you along on their expedition. Post breakfast we kayak on crystal clear waters. Swim and challenge yourself to conquer all 3 levels of cliffjumping.

After all the adventure and a delightful lunch, we start driving to Shillong for the night halt.

Total drive time 1-2 hours

Night stay at Sha Ri Loum Villa

Kayaking in Umngot River at Shnongpedeng, Dawki

Day 5

Morning Laitlum canyons and Bid Adieu.

Bittersweet day as we bid adieu to the beautiful state. Before going, we will visit laitlum canyons (sort of mini grand canyon) in the morning after breakfast. Should the weather be clear, look out for awesome views of the valley. Then drive to airport as per flight timings.

Total Drive time 5-6 hours