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 GUWAHATI - SHILLONG -- CHERRAPUNJEE - GUWAHATI. (05 Nights / 06 Days) |
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DAY 01: ARRIVE GUWAHATI Arrive Guwahati. Meeting upon arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit Kamakhya Temple: The Kamakhya Temple dominates the life of Guwahati, as much as does the great Brahmaputra River. The temple, situated high aloft a hill called Neelachal Parbat or Kamagiri in the city of Guwahati is one of its several religious landmarks, which speaks volumes about the rich historical treasure over which the state of Assam is seated. The Kamakhya Temple had been built in reverence to Goddess Kamakhya or Sati, who was one of the numerous incarnations of Goddess Durga or Goddess Shakti. Bashista Ashram: Dating back to the time when the great sage Vashista visited this spot on confluence of the Sandhya, Lalita and Kanta stream, and set up his ashram here. Shankardev Kalakshetra: a place where Assamese history and culture is depicted in a sprawling open enclosure Overnight at hotel. DAY 02: GUWAHATI / SHILLONG (95 KMS 3 HRS DRIVE) Morning after breakfast depart for Shillong, the Scottland of East. En route visit: Borapani Umiam Lake, Locate4d about 17 kms from Shillong, Umiam Lake is highly popular for a relaxing time. The Orchid Lake Resort here has watersports facilities and the nearby Lum Nehru Park has an aviary and orchidarium. Arrive Shillong and check in at hotel. Shillong: Day long picnics amidst smokey blue hills thick with pine and orchids, singing brooks and crashing waterfalls…for the british in this garrison town it was home. The scenic khasi hills reminded them the Scottish highlands – just perfect for those summer holidays away from the heat and the dust of India’s plain. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at hotel. DAY 03: SHILLONG Morning after breakfast city tour of Shillong visiting: Ward’s Lake ( also famous as Shillong Lake) and the landscaped Lady Hydari Park which also has a mini zoo. The lewduh Market: The biggest in the North East, is wonderful for a bit of local flavors. Shillong Golf Course: Shillong’s popular 18 hole golf course (referred to as the Gleneagles of the east) holds its annual tournament in October, when these khasi hills are at their prettiest. Shillong Peak (1965 m): About 10 kms from the town, it offers breathtaking views of the city spread out against its glorious hill slopes. The three step Elephant Falls. The old churches of Shillong: The town is dotted with fine old churches of which the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians is mostfamed for its stained glass windows and lofty arch. Evening free to visit the famous Police Bazar (Shillong Mall). Overnight at hotel. DAY 04: SHILLONG / CHERAPUNJEE (56 KMS, 2 HRS DRIVE) Morning after an early breakfast drive to Cherapunjee. Cherapunjee: Once world renowned for being the wettest place on earth, cherapunjee is impressive with its gushing waterfalls and the deep gorges. You get stunning views of the plains of Bangladesh. Cherapunjee’s orange and honey are famous and you can pick up fine baskets from the Sohra Market. Arrive and check in at Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort. In Cherapunjee visit Krem Mawmluh cave: This cave is located half a km west of Cherrapunjee adjacent to the small hamlet of Mawmluh. The cave has five river passage with impressive proportions. The cave has a length of over seven Kms. Also visit Cherapunjee’s famous waterfalls: Close to the town are glorious Nohsngithiang Falls ( Mawsmai Falls), Dainthlen Falls, Nohkailikai Falls (world’s fourth highest) and many smaller falls. The stunning gorges are worth all that film you carried with you. The Living Root Bridges: Living root brides are exclusive to meghalaya in the world. The secondary roots of a specious of Indian rubber tree- botanical name is ficus elastica- are trained over 20 to 25 years to from these following rivers and streams. Some of these bio engineering wonders are 53 feet, 70 feet, 100 feet long. The Double Decker Root Brides has two levels. They are very strong. Can carry many people at a time and perhaps can last 500 years. They grow in strength by the day. These bridges are reachable on foot throughout the year and are used by villager's everyday. We will help you with our guide to see these living wonders. Overnight at hotel. DAY 05: CHERRAPUNJEE / GUWAHATI (160 KMS, 5HRS DRIVE) Morning after breakfast depart for Guwahati Arrive Guwahati and check in at hotel. Evening enjoy River Cruise: A River Cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra is a wonderful opportunity to get a feel of this legendry river. Overnight at hotel. DAY 06:- GUWAHATI / DEPART. Morning after breakfast in time transfer to airport / railway station for the onward destination. Tour ends. |
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