Shillong has long been a favoured popular tourist destination given its natural beauty and pleasant weather and there are many places of interest here. Here is a list of popular tourist attractions in Shillong.
Day 1: Arrival At Guwahati And Transfer To Shillong
Meet and greet upon arrival by The Cat Holidays representative and then transfer to Shillong. The Gleneagles of the East lies in the centre of a plateau surrounded by Khasi hills. En-route visit Umiam Lake Barapani Park. Evening have a glimpse of famous poilce Bazar from the hotel at your own. Overnight in Shillong.
Day 2: Shillong Sightseeing
Day 3: Cherrapunjee Sightseeing
Day 4: Shillong To Kaziranga National Park
After Breakfast, check out from the hotel to go to Kaziranga National Park, the home of "One Horned Rhinoceros". Check in at your hotel. Evening free for leisure or explore the local market. Overnight stay in Kaziranga. Optional: Bihu Dance could be organized on request.
Day 5: Kaziranga National Park
Early morning explore any one zone of Kaziranga National Park on back of Elephant i.e. Elephant Safari (Optional: Unless it is mentioned in the inclusion). At 5.30AM start for both central range ‘Kohora’ and western range ‘Bagori’. At 6:30 AM return to the hotel or resort for breakfast. After Breakfast take little rest. Afternoon around 01.45 PM you have Jeep Safari in Central range. Return back to resort or hotel. Overnight in Kaziranga. Optional: Bihu Dance could be organized on request in the evening. Note: The Park is open during the winter months of the dry season from the beginning of November to the end of April.
Day 6: Kaziranga To Bomdila
Day 7: Bomdila To Tawang
After breakfast transfer to Tawang. While going to Tawang you will be visiting Jaswant Garh, The war memorial which is located 14 kms from Sella Pass on the way to Tawang. Then visit Sella Pass, The entry point into the Tawang Valley. Overnight in Tawang.
Day 8: Tawang Sightseeing
Day 9: Tawang To Dirang
After Breakfast transfer from Tawang to Dirang. En-route visit Jung Falls. The Jung Falls, which is fed by alpine lakes and snow streams tumbles in multiple steep steps into the river below from an appreciable height. Everything around the waterfall is dense green adding to the beauty of the waterfall. Dirang is an ideal hill resort in West Kameng district with beautiful Apple Nursery, Kiwi Farm, Yak Research Centre, Buddhist Gompa, Hot Water Spring and ancient Dirang Jong (Fort). It is the base camp for trekking to Gorichen peak and other bird watching trails. Overnight at Dirang.
Day 10: Dirang To Bhalukpong
After Breakfast transfer from Dirang to Bhalukpong. It is situated on the Assam-Arunachal border. Bhalukpong is another picturesque spot for angling and leisurely picnics. Overnight at Bhalukpong.
Day 11: Bhalukpong To Guwahati
After Breakfast transfer from Bhalukpong to Guwahati. After arrival sightseeing in Guwahati. Pay your obeisance at the numerous Temples - Maa Kamakhya, Sukreshwar, Umananda, Navagraha, Bashistha Ashram, Tirupathi Balaji and many more. ‘The Light of the East' lies adjacent to the shores of the turbulent Brahmaputra. Visit the Second world war Cemetery, State Museum, State Zoo and Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra (A museum of Assam diverse culture) beside the temples. Optional: Bihu Dance could be organized on request. Overnight in Guwahati.
Day 12: Guwahati Departure
After Breakfast, return back to Guwahati Airport or Railway station for your departure. Your tour ends here with pleasant memories.