Fabulous Meghalaya

Start your day for sightseeing at Cherrapunjee! First you see Double Decker Living Root Bridges! Khasi people living in the forests have been making the roots of the Rubber trees into bridges for years. These bridges are around 200 years old and can only endure the weight of about 50 people at a time. Located just 4 kms away from Cherrapunjee, Nohsngithiang Falls are one of the tallest waterfalls in India. Situated in the Mawsmai village of the East Khasi Hills district, Nohsngithiang Falls are also known as the Seven Sisters Waterfalls or Mawsmai Falls. The water falls from a height of about 1033 ft. and gets split into seven different parts, which is why it is called Seven Sister Waterfalls also. Then go to see Nohkalikai Falls! Situated at about 7 kms away from Cherrapunjee and counted among the tallest waterfalls in India, Nohkalikai Falls are amazingly scenic. Located at a distance of about 10.8 kms from Cherrapunji, Dainthlen Falls are popular for their enormous dimensions and thundering sound. Located just 6 kms away from Cherrapunjee, Mawsmai Cave is a spectacular labyrinth of caves in the East Khasi Hills. Lights inside the cave create myriad hues and patterns when they fall on the lime-stones. At the end of the day, you go to visit Ramakrishna Mission Ashram in Cherrapunjee. Set up in 1931, Ramakrishna Mission Ashram is known for peaceful and tranquil environment. The Ashram houses a museum, school, temple, showroom, library, weaving room and much more. You get to know here more than you know about Swami Vivekananda. Overnight Stay at Cherrapunjee

Today after Breakfast head for Mawlynnong, called as God’s Own Garden! In 2003, Mawlynnong was awarded the title of the cleanest Village in Asia by Discover India. Cleanliness is ingrained in daily life here. All houses have functional toilets right from 2007. There are bamboo dustbins all over the village, even the dry leaves fallen from the trees go straight into the dustbins. Plastic bags are banned and smoking is prohibited. The village is replete with the fruit orchards, rushing streams, evergreen environs and oscillating palms. At a distance of 3 kms from Mawlynnong Bus Stop, Riwai Living Root Bridge is a natural root bridge situated in Riwai village. Also known as Jingmaham Living Root Bridge, this single-decker bridge in Riwai is a 300 years-old man-made bridge built across a stream by interlacing the aerial roots of Rubber trees around a Betel tree trunk. The bridge is further strengthened with stones, sticks, leaves, bamboos and other fastening materials. Jingmaham Living Root Bridge forms the only way for the villagers to cross the streams to reach the other side. Merely 2 kms from Mawlynnong Bus Stop, you’ve Sky Walk, a viewpoint located in East Khasi Hills. Also known as Nohwet Viewpoint, the Sky Walk is an 85-ft. high eco-friendly ladder-like structure, made up of bamboo poles tied to branches of six trees using jute and bamboo-ropes. When you climb four circular layers of bamboo-ladders, you find yourself on a square platform on the top. You get a truly panoramic view of Mawlynnong village and plains of Bangladesh. Then you visit The Balancing Rock, a huge boulder that stands at a peculiar angle on another rock! Enclosed by a wired fence, the huge rock has remained like that in balance on a smaller rock for ages. At a distance of 30 kms from Mawlynnong, Dawki or Dauki is a small town in West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. Situated on the banks of Umngot River, this beautiful place is crammed between India and Bangladesh. Lose yourself in the crystal-clear water of Umngot River, that is the natural separation between the Khasi and Jaintia Hills! Umngot River, Umngot Bridge, Jaflong Zero Point and Burhill Falls are the major places to visit in Dawki. Dawki is also a perfect spot for camping and adventure-packed water-sports. Dawki is flooded with thousands of tourists during March-April, when an annual boat-race is organized on the Umngot River. Go to Shillong! It takes 2.5-hours to reach Shillong from Mawllynong. Overnight Stay at Shillong

The capital of Meghalaya, Shillong is a place of picturesque valleys, enigmatic caves, imposing waterfalls and splendid landscapes. Frequently called Scotland of The East and The Rock Capital of India, Shillong is situated at a height of 1500 metres from the sea-level between the hills of Jaintia and Khasi. Today after Breakfast, leave for Umiam Lake or Barapani Lake! Situated at a distance of nearly 18 kms from Shillong and spread over 220 sq. kms, Umiam Lake is a beautiful sight. You can go to Lumpongdeng Island, a secluded piece of land in the lake. The area also has a water-sports complex, namely Orchid Tourist Home and an attractive garden, namely Lum Nehru Park at its shore. You can enjoy water-sports and other adventure-packed activities like boating, yachting, water cycling, cruising, kayaking etc. At a distance of 3.5 kms from Shillong Bus Terminal, the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians is a Roman Catholic Church located in the Laitumkhrah locality of Shillong. Also known as the Cathedral Catholic Church, it is the prime place of worship in Shillong and ranked among one of the most prominent tourist destinations in Meghalaya. Standing over an emerald-coloured hill, the church symbolizes a typical Gothic style of architecture. The big church also has an underground grotto church carved out of a hill, dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes. Next go to Don Bosco Museum, which is located in the area of Mawlai, about 4 kms from the city of Shillong! As a branch of Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures (DBCIC), Don Bosco Museum happens to be the largest cultural museum of Asia. This seven-floor museum facilitates the visitors a historic peek into the north-eastern India through many artistically created informative galleries. The museum exhibits a huge assortment of artwork, ornamentation, regional attires, weapons, handicrafts and photographs. The museum also works in the field of research, issues publications and hosts a well-stocked library. The Skywalk here brings to the visitors a true panoramic sight of the Shillong City. Located at around 12 kms from Shillong, you get to see Elephant Falls. This is the waterfall that has been named after a rock resembling elephant, which got ruined in the earthquake of 1897. Three mountain streams descend through Elephant Falls, that consist of three layers of falls at three different points, reachable for the tourists. You can even touch the flowing water of the falls and enjoy its coolness. Verdant surroundings make the area even more captivating. Situated near Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak is the highest point of Shillong. Often engulfed by heavy fog, the peak is a vantage location to have a panoramic view of Shillong, the Himalayas, waterfalls and even the plains of Bangladesh. Located in Khasi Hill & Jayanti hills, Duwan Sing Syiem Viewpoint is a spot which gives astonishing sights of picturesque valleys, lush green greenery, misty clouds, clusters of mountains and cloud-touching hills. Duwan Sing Syiem Viewpoint is located on the Duwan Singh Syiem Bridge on the road that connects Shillong to Cherrapunji. Come back to the hotel in Shillong! Overnight Stay at Shillong

Today after Breakfast, hit the road for Guwahati, which is almost 100 kms away and a 3.5-hr drive! After reaching Guwahati, you're transferred to Guwahati Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey.