MEGHALAYA – EAST KHASI HILLS EDITION (PRE-ZIRO)
DEPARTURE DATES
- 24th – 28th September 2022 (Pre-Ziro)
TRIP OVERVIEW
Meghalaya whose name comes from 2 Sanskrit words Megh and a-laya meaning clouds and abode respectively. True to its name, when you visit Meghalaya during monsoons, you are gonna be floating amidst the clouds. Quite literally and figuratively.
Meghalaya is about good music, amusing hikes to fierce waterfalls and root bridges, swimming in natural pools, food, wine and adventures. It is about living in a community and contributing to its unique conservation methods.
This trip is a curated route to explore all of these adventures in the state.
Rainproof yourselves as we embark on this wet and wild journey across The East Khasi Hills.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1
To the abode of the clouds
Your city – Guwahati airport – Shillong
Today is about breaking the ice with the new place, fellow travellers and acclimatising to the new environment.
Today being Saturday we don’t need to be lucky to find good live music scenes in a couple of places. We will hop to some cafes/pubs and experience a testament to why Shillong is called the “Rock capital of India”.
Day 2
A day of river adventure all things wet and wild
Shillong – Mawlyngbna – Cherrapunjee
Today is about unleashing the kid in you. There couldn’t be a better way to start the trip River Canyoning is a super fun sport where you basically walk along the river route. There are places where you’ll have to jump, swim and even slide. It is super fun and you don’t need to be a swimmer for this. Let’s not talk much about it and leave it for you to experience it.
Day 3
A day in the jungle
Cherrapunjee aka Sohra – Nongriat
Spend a day in a rural Meghalayan village without road connectivity. Explore the authentic way of village life, hike through several root bridges and long suspension bridges to hidden natural pools and a waterfall. Stay at a local house with sounds of the gushing streams, fierce waterfalls and stars/clouds filled sky.
Day 4
A jocund day in Sohra
Nongriat – Cherrapunjee
Today is about just relaxing, soaking in and being mindful of the beauty around, moving slowly to some of the most spectacular handpicked spots in Cherrapunjee. On availability, we will try and invite one of our local musician friends to come and jam with us in old rock classics hopefully around a bonfire if it ain’t raining.
Day 5
Bid Adieu! Khublai…
Cherrapunjee – Guwahati Airport
Today the trip comes to an end. We end the adventure with a scrumptious brunch at an ED recommended cafe. We will then head to the airport as per flight timings.
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Departure TimeArrival 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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IncludedGSTAccommodation.Transport 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 and dinner on day 3.River canyoning with professional guides in Mawlyngbna.Kayaking in Mawyngbna.Local guides during the treks/hikes.Parking and tollcharges.Driver's allowance, food and accommodation.Basic medical/first Aid kit during the tripEntry Tickets to sightseeing places where ever applicable etc.
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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’.