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.
Itinerary
ED's secret sunset spots in Cherrapunjee
Est. Travel Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
ED pilot will pick you up from Guwahati Airport/Station as per arrival timings
- Drive to Cherrapunjee.
- Quick optional stop at Umiam Lake (40 mins before Shillong).
- Would recommend taking a pit stop along the way to buy locally grown pineapples and khasi mandarins sold by khasi ladies.
- Can have lunch in Shillong or on the way. We will recommend some top restaurants based on real time and location.
- Check into your hotel/resort, unwind.
- Evening at leisure. Bonfire can be arranged on request
A day in Cherrapunjee - Offbeat locations
Est. Travel Time: 2 hours
- 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
Bridges that aren't built but grown
Est. Travel Time: 3 hours
- Morning tea and breakfast
- Drive to Mawkyrwat village.
- Embark on a hike in a trail with 5 Root bridges (including the longest and highest one of the state) or the 3 Root Bridge (for an lesser physically engaging experience).
- Special Picnic lunch in the forest organised by ED
- Village hopping: Visit Asia's cleanest village Mawlynnong and another beautiful village called Nohwet.
- Overnight stay at Pongtung.
Guide - Service
ED Local Expert
Forest Picnic Lunch - Rangthillyang - Service
Special picnic lunch spread organised by ED in the forest
A day swimming in crystal clear river
Est. Travel Time: 3 hours
- Morning tea and breakfast. Before we head to Dawki, take a quick walk in Asia's cleanest village, Mawlynnong. and its neighbouring village called Nohwet.
- Explore bamboo skywalk, root bridges and some viewpoints. Can have quick bite in one of these villages or upon reaching Dawki.
- Enjoy boating in crystal clear river in Dawki.
- On request we can organise guided activities in Dawki like, cliff jumping, kayaking, Scubadiving, Snorkelling, Ziplining above the river etc. Call us for more details.
- Another optional activity for the adventerous ones in the group: Hike along the river with ED local expert to a place called Amkoi for an offbeat experience. It's a beautiful trail involving river canyoning, swimming and navigating through unique rock formations. ED guides will help you arrange for this experience.
- Drive to Khlieriat for night halt and get well deserved rest for yet another adventerous day tomorrow.
Trek to Amkoi - Service
Guided Trek to the lesser known Amkoi.
Krem Chympe and Khaddum falls
Est. Travel Time: 5 hours
- Morning Tea and Breakfast
- Join our local expert and board a 4x4 Camper that will take you to the starting of the trek
- During winters most of the journey can be done from 4x4. After that its like 20 minute walk to Khaddum falls.
- Pro Tip:You should take a dive right away because water feels amazing against winter sun and after a hike when body is all warmed up.
- Climb up the waterfall and walk 15 minute further to Krem Chympe cave point. Enjoy the waters there and raft to the inside of cave. There will come a point where the waters will end. you may choose to go further inside on your all fours. Feel free to go as deep as your fitness allows and as long as you enjoy it. Our guides will be there to help you and make sure you are safe.
- Trek back to our 4x4 and head back to the base.
- Drive to Guwahati for the night, spend it at leisure, as your trip comes to an end.
Guide - Service
ED Local Expert
Offroad Vehicle for Krem Chympe - Service
For the last mile connectivity, you need an offroad vehicle to the starting point of Krem Chympe trek. This is included in your package. You can choose to walk it off but the total hike time will increase by 90-120 minutes one way. Choosing to walk it off will reduce the package price by 3.5k
Caving in Krem Chympe - Service
Guided spelunking experience inside Krem Chympe with bamboo/air raft. After a point you get out of water and walk inside a cave. Can go as deep as your physical fitness allows with our local guide
A day in Guwahati
- Today is the last day of the trip and we will drop you to the airport/station.
- As per flight timings, we will recommend you things to do in Guwahati