Awesome Assam and Meghalaya

After an early Breakfast, hit the road for Cherrapunjee! 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. Enroute Cherrapunji and situated near to 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. Once you cross the bridge coming from Shillong, you enter to Cherrapunji tourist circuit. When you reach Cherrapunji, you find yourself amidst lush greenery, magnificent mountains and quiet lakes. 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, the waterfall 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 before going back to Shillong, 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. Come back to Shillong! Overnight Stay at Shillong

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. Come back to Shillong! Overnight Stay at Shillong

Today after Breakfast, head for Balipara in Assam! After reaching Balipara, check into a bungalow at Wild Mahseer, a British Heritage accommodation! Wild Mahseer, named after one of the toughest game fish in the world, is an exceptional homestay of the British Assam colonial lifestyle, spanning across over 22 acres and surrounded by tea gardens. It is situated in the Balipara division of Addabarie Tea Estate near Tezpur. Take rest for a good chunk of time! Later, go for a leisure walk through the narrow muddy lanes of the tea gardens! You can also visit a factory to know the tea-making processes. Have a walk through the botanic Ark that presents a vast variety of species of medicinal plants, colourful blooming flowers and full-grown trees with over 75 species of birds and butterflies, encapsulating the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity! Overnight Stay at a Wild Mahseer Bungalow

After Breakfast, get set for a drive to Nameri National Park! Nameri is situated in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. It’s about 16 kms away from Balipara and shares a border with Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh. The vegetation at Nameri National Park’s is a mix of semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests. With river Jia Bhoroli dividing the park, it is the most picturesque of all the national parks of Assam. Spread over an area of 200 sq. kms, the park is a natural abode of elephants and some of the endangered species like White-winged Wood Duck, Sloth Bear, Tiger Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Sambar, Gaur, Indian Wild Dog, four varieties of Hornbill and many other winged species. Don’t miss to have a calming experience of rafting on the Loi Bhoroli River! Come back to Balipara! Overnight Stay at a Wild Mahseer Bungalow Dinner

After having an early Breakfast, hit the road for Guwahati! Check into your designated hotel in Guwahati! Take ample rest and later, visit Maa Kamakhya Temple! Maa Kamakhya Temple is a 16th-century temple situated on the Nilachal Hills in the western part of the city of Guwahati. This religious sacred site is dedicated to the Tantric Goddess, Kamakhya Devi and is believed to be one of the oldest Shakti Peethas. Kamakhya Devi is another form of the Goddess Kali. The premises of the temple have many other temples, dedicated to many other deities like Bhairavi, Kali, Tara, Bagala and Bhuvanesvari. The temple houses 10 Mahavidyas, 4 Garbhagrihas and 3 Mandapas. Its walls are decorated with several sculptures. There is no idol of the Goddess inside the temple, rather there is an image of the Yoni of the deity, which is worshipped here. Devotees offer sacrifices at this temple. The shrine has undergone a lot of renovations. You mustn’t miss the evening Aarti here. Later, brace yourself up for a cruise on Brahmaputra! Brahmaputra offers a compelling and calming cruise experience for visitors. Bharalu Ghat and the Kachari Ghat in the city are the main places from where you can book a cruise. Usually operated in the afternoon, these cruises last for two to three hours and take you along the sublime waters of Brahmaputra. The ferries have sitting area for the guests and one can have the food and beverage services onboard. On the cruise, you can count dolphins, watch fishing boats that bring up tonnes of fish, click pictures of the stunning landscapes or observe the migratory birds swooping down to grab a fish out of the sea. It would definitely be a fascinating and immersive experience for you. Come back to your hotel! Overnight Stay at Guwahati

Today after Breakfast, you're transferred to Guwahati Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey.