EXPLORE THE BEST OF MEGHALAYA FT. VISHA
TRIP OVERVIEW
January is particularly a good time to travel to Meghalaya. Winter sun shines bright, cool breeze, lush green forests, calm waterfalls and crystal clear blue pools make it all the more tempting.
Travelling to Meghalaya is about exploring good music (there is a reason it is called the rock capital), going on amusing hikes in deep forests, stopping by fierce waterfalls and root bridges, swimming in natural pools, exploring limestone and sandstone caves with fossils dating back 60+million years. It is about indulging in local cuisines, home-brewed fruit wines and lots of other adventures. It is about learning from a community and its unique conservation methods. This trip is a curated route to explore all of these adventures in the state.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1
Welcome to Meghalaya
Your city – Guwahati airport – Shillong
Today is about breaking the ice with the new place, and fellow travellers and acclimatising to the new environment.
A curated wine-tasting and home-cooked food with one of the home brewers of Shillong.
Day 2
A day playing in a crystal clear river
Shillong – Shnongpedeng – Riwar
Today we spend a day playing in the crystal clear waters of Umngot river in Dawki. We have a couple of water activities lined up that you can enjoy like canoeing, kayaking, cliff-jumping, snorkelling etc.
Day 3
A day in the forest
Riwar – Rangthillyang – Nohwet – Sohra
Today we explore the bridges that weren’t built but grown. Hear about some local conservation and sustainability methods from local conservationists as we walk in a deep tropical forest and see 5 root bridges.
After that, we swim it out in an infinity pool in Nohwet village.
Day 4
A day at the wettest place in the world
Cherrapunjee
When in Sohra, start early and move slowly. There are so many great spots to spend the day in. We will go to some of the most spectacular handpicked spots in Cherrapunjee. We will hike up to the top of a waterfall, we will picnic and eat good food. On availability, we will try and invite one of our local musician friends to come and jam with us in old rock classics.
Day 5
A day beneath the Earth.
Cherrapunjee – Mawdok
Deep underneath our feet, lies a magnificent ecosystem of millions of years old fossils, the rarest species of life. Mother nature sculpts unique formations when water meets with sandstone and limestone over centuries. Today is about spelunking in some of the accessible caves in Meghalaya.
Day 6
A day in the whistling village
Mawkdok – Konthong
Today we explore a very unique village where everyone is known to have a unique tune as their name. Tunes are usually composed by their mother or someone from the family. For the adventure spirited, we can on a very beautiful hike to a lesser-known root bridge/natural pool. Explore and interact with villagers and experience life in a remote Khasi village.
Day 7
Bid Adieu! Khublai…
Konthong – Guwahati Airport
Today the trip comes to an end. We end the adventure with a scrumptious brunch at an ED recommended cafe.
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DepartureArrival at Guwahati airport. Ideally all travellers should reach Guwahati by 9am on day 1. Is it recommended for travellers to fly to Guwahati a day before the trip and stay overnight in Guwahati.
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Return TimeTravellers fly out from Guwahati as well. It is recommended to book an evening flight after 7 pm just to be on the safe side. In case the travellers want to fly out next day (which is great), stay can be arranged in Guwahati for them on request.
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IncludedGSTAccommodationTransport to and from Guwahati airport/station in AC sedan, SUV or tempo traveller depending on number of travellers.Breakfast on all days.Lunch on day 2, 3 and 6.Dinner on Day 1 and 6.Guided water activities in Shnongpedeng.Spelunking fees.Local guides during the treks/hikes.Parking and tollcharges.Driver's allowance, food and accommodation.Basic medical/first Aid kit during the trip
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Not IncludedAirfare/RailFareAny food and beverage cost apart from the ones mentioned aboveCamera FeesAny Tips (We encourage to tip the locals. They earn low wages and your contribution will be of huge help for them)Any personal Expenditure (Shopping, medicines etc)Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions, political unrest and any other circumstances beyond our control.Any items / services not specifically mentioned under the head ‘inclusions’.