The name Shillong is derived from U-Shyllong, a powerful deity and is situated at an altitude of 1,491m above sea level. This beautiful city is 103kms. from Guwahati, the nearest air and train link. The presence of many well reputed educational institutions, many of them established by various missionary groups make Shillong the hub of education for the entire north-east.
Day 01 : Guwahati – Shillong (Assam To Meghalaya)
Arrive Guwahati airport and drive to Shillong (140 kms / 4 hrs drive approx). Check-in Hotel and after refreshment if time permits we visit Cathedral of Marry and evening roam the Shillong’s famous Police Bazar on foot. Overnight in Shillong.
Day 02 : Shillong – Cherrapunjee (Meghalaya)
After breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee (60 kms / 2 hrs drive approx one way). We trek to Single Decker Living Root Bridge - 3-4 hours from the Resort. Distance 4 km down and up 1000 feet approximately. This trek starts from the Resort premises and goes down hill through village Sohsarat. The steps are relatively steeper in two short stretches. Half the distance is covered by steps going down hill. Then there is a jungle path going along the sides of the hill leading to the Living Root Bridge with a few steps after short stretches of sloping foot path. Moss thrives on these sandstone steps during the monsoon and makes them slippery. Back trek to resort and evening at leisure with local music placed by the local boys. Overnight at Cherrapunjee or En route visit the famous Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak - to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Shillong city. At Cherrapunjee visit – Mawsmai Cave, Mawsmai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls and Nohkalikai Falls. After lunch at Cherrapunjee, visit Thankarang Park, Koh Ramhah and Khrem Falls. Overnight in Cherrapunjee.
Day 03 : Cherrapunjee – Shillong (Meghalaya)
After breakfast local sightseeing in Cherrapunjee. Later drive back to Shillong. Overnight in Shillong.
Day 04 : Shillong – Mwallynong - Shillong (Meghalaya)
Day 05 : Shillong – Guwahati Airport (Meghalaya To Assam)
After breakfast drive to Guwahati airport (140 kms / 4 hrs drive approximately).