Get ready for a winter escapade in Meghalaya. October – March is a great time to visit Meghalaya if you are someone who likes the idea of swimming in crystal clean water bodies, discovering hidden pools and waterfalls, jungle hiking, clear skies and bonfires.
Overview
Get ready for a winter escapade in Meghalaya. October – March is a great time to visit Meghalaya if you are someone who likes the idea of swimming in crystal clean water bodies, discovering hidden pools and waterfalls, jungle hiking, clear skies and bonfires.
- Hiking in the forests to unearth hidden living root bridges.
- Hiking to lesser known waterfalls and swimming spots.
- Catch a live performance from local orchestra who use music instruments they built.
- Explore a cave which isn’t very popular in regular tourist maps.
- Kayak/swim in crystal clear river in Dawki.
- Experience culture through local food and indigenous music.
- Rocking out at a live show and pub hopping at India’s rock capital
Itinerary
Day 01 :
Guwahati to Mawlyngbna - Welcome to the NorthEast - Drive to the wettest place in the world - Mawsynram
Welcome to the Guwahati
Enroute Mawlyngbna
ED pilot will pick you up from Guwahati Airport/Station as per arrival timings
- Buckle up for a wild ride from Guwahati Airport to Mawsynram, one of the rainiest spot on Earth.
- Today the is basically transfer from the chaotic urban to peaceful rural village of Meghalaya. So brace for a somewhat long drive.
- Based on your arrival time, we can make stops at Umiam lakeor Sacred forest. Team ED suggest more stops in real time.
- Enjoy a laid-back evening and savor a delicious homecooked local dinner. bonfires will be arranged on request.
Day 02 :
Mawlyngbna to Cherrapunjee - River Canyoning - Natural Water Park and hikes to Beautiful locations- A day in Mawlyngbna
Day trip to Mawlyngbna
- Morning tea and breakfast with a view
- Dive into waters right after because what better way to enjoy your Meghalaya trip than to enjoy its waters.
- Think of river canyoning as a walk through a natural water park. A joy ride of sliding, swimming and jumping in the river trail
- Home cooked lunch at Travelers Nest
- Hike to the Split Rock
- Drive back to Cherrapunjee for night halt
- If time permits, we can make an optional stop at Sacred forest on the way
Guide - Service
ED Local Expert
River canyoning, split rock hike and kayaking at Umkhakhoi reserviour - Guided - Service
During monsoons, this lesser known family friendly beginner level experience that Meghalaya offers is absolutely not to be missed. Our experts will take you on a river trail that will feel surrreal for the most part
Lunch at a local homestay - Service
Day 03 :
Cherrapunjee - Uncovering lesser known gems of Cherrapunjee
A day in Cherrapunjee
Offbeat locations
- Morning tea and breakfast.
- Today we are going to hike to some hidden spots in Cherrapunjee with our local experts. Think of a secluded waterfall, picnic with your friends, a beautiful trail with smaller pools, even smaller rootbridges on some of the trails.
- Evening at leisure. Spend it jamming with your group, at leisure.
Guide - Service
ED Local Expert
Day 04 :
Cherrapunjee to Jowai - Root Bridges of Cherrapunjee and Villages of Pontung
Bridges that aren't built but grown
- Morning tea and breakfast
- Our Local Expert will take you to a lesser known rootbridge today.
- Visit the Wahrew River which is Crystal Clear like Dawki.
- Special ED Picnic lunch in the Forest.
- Explore villages like Nohwet and 'Mawlynnong', Asia's cleanest village.
- Can visit Krangsuri Falls if time permits.
- Drive to jowai for the night.
- Spend the night in Jowai, at leisure.
Guide - Service
ED Local Expert
Forest Picnic Lunch - Rangthillyang - Service
Special picnic lunch spread organised by ED in the forest
Day 05 :
Jowai to Shillong - Majestic waterfalls of Jaintia hills
Waterfalls of Jaintia
- This leg of the trip is in Jaintia hills area and it has some crazy waterfalls and trails to offer.
- Some off the waterfalls you can explore today are: Krangsuri Falls (commercial and crowded), Phe Phe Falls, Umbyrlien Falls, Moopun Falls and Labon Falls. (Considering one day, we can only explore 1-2 falls in this region) - Get in touch for more insights about these falls and trails, to choose which one you would like to visit.
- Drive to Shillong right after lunch and catch sunset from Laitlum Canyons.
- In the later half of the evening, explore music culture, pubs/restaurants/cafes in Shillong.
Guide - Service
ED Local Expert
Day 06 :
Shillong to Guwahati - Morning from Laitlum Canyons - Bid Adieu!
Bid Adieu!
- Early morning drive to Laitlum Canyons to enjoy one final crazy view Meghalaya offers with a cup of 'Lal Cha'
- Come back for breakfast.
- Packup and drive to Guwahati/Shillong airport as per flight timings.
- Based on flight timings, we can recommend things to do in the morning. Some nice brunch places, quick souvenir shopping etc.
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- GST
- All accommodations as mentioned
- Vehicle as mentioned at disposal
- ED hyper local guides and storytellers during the hikes and treks
- All meals as mentioned
- Parking, fuel and toll charges
- Driver's allowance, food and accommodation
- Quick access to basic medical/first aid kit during the trip
- Split Rock Hike, Kayaking, River Canyoning, in Mawlyngbna
Excludes
- Airfare/RailFare
- Any food and beverage cost apart from the ones mentioned above
- Camera Fees
- Any Tips
- Entry Tickets to sightseeing places wherever applicable etc.(not more than Rs 20-50 per person per sight seeing place)
- Any personal expenditure obviously (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.
- Optional activity cost (if any).
- Any items / services not specifically mentioned under the heading ‘inclusions’.
Other Information
- The itinerary shared is completely customizable
- We have considered highly rated stays in this itinerary, and the reviews associated with them are quite good
- The properties mentioned are subject to availability.
- The costs mentioned are subject to change based on the category of rooms available at the time of the booking.
- Once you have approved the itinerary shared with you, we shall inquire about the rooms. It is essential for us to get these booked right away to get the best value-for-money stays. In case of non-availability, we will recommend other options.
- There are other experiences we can organise for you that could enhance your experience on this trip. Some include cultural band performances, local musicians to sing and play along during a campfire, and local village tours. These are not a part of our itinerary and would be available at an extra cost. Do reach out to us for more information on these experiences.
- There are many more offbeat, less explored places that we can suggest. If you are interested, please give us a call or revert in this thread for the same.
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