Itinerary

Our journey brings us to Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya - "the abode of clouds." Our adventure packed 7-day itinerary takes us to the spic and span village of Mawlynnong, camping and kayaking at Dawki, caving at Krem Mawmluh, and trekking to the double-decker bridges

Day 1: Arrival, Drive from Guwahati to Shillong, 117 km

We will pick you up from Guwahati Airport/Station and drive onwards to Shillong, 117 km away. The scenery along the entire route is fantastic. Verdant hills and dales with the mist rolling off will soothe your tiredness. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Shillong

We start our day with a walk through the ancient forests of Mawphlang, one of the last villages to maintain the Khasi heritage of sacred groves. On the way back, we stop at Shillong Peak that offers gorgeous views of the entire town. Post lunch, we will watch a "Siat Khnam," a local form of archery on which locals gamble. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 3: Visit Asia's cleanest village, Mawlynnong & Camping at Dawki

A 4 hrs drive will bring you to the Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village. Stroll through the flower-laden alleys and interact with villagers, learn what motivates them to keep their village so clean. Later, walk to the root bridge at Riwai. Enjoy an authentic local lunch before heading off to Dawki where we will camp on a riverbank. Overnight in tents.

Day 4: Kayaking at Dawki, Drive to Cherrapunji

We start our day with kayaking down the Dawki river. A refreshing swim in its emerald waters is a must! Later, we will drive 98 km to rainy Cherrapunji. Needless to say, the drive is breath-taking. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 5: Caving at Krem Mawmluh

Situated half-a-kilometre west of Cherrapunji, in the village of Mawmluh, is an extensive 7 km cave system. Caving at Krem Mawmluh is exciting. Squeezing through narrow passages, belly crawling and some climbing leads you through fine river passages of impressive proportions, calcite formations and waist-deep pools. A 45 km trek from the road-head will bring us here. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 6: Trek to Double-Decker Root bridges

Today, we will get to marvel at Meghalaya's amazing double-decker root bridges. The trek leads through rainy tropical forests with trees carpeted with moss and lichens and across verdant slopes criss-crossed with streams. On the way, there are small pools of emerald-blue water you can take a dip in. The trail dips 2500 ft to the bottom of the valley and then climbs the same height up. These bridges are made of the roots of the Ficus Elastica tree which have been trained meticulously by the Khasis for years. We will return to Cherrapunji. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 7: Drive to Guwahati, Departure

We will start early and drive to Guwahati. Please note that if you are planning to depart the same day, make your flight/train reservations post 2:30 pm.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Accommodation (5N) in hotels & (1N) in tents on twin sharing basis
• All meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast to Day 7
• Dedicated Tempo Traveler for the entire duration
• All necessary equipment for kayaking and caving
• An expert guide throughout the trip 

Exclusions

• Transportation to and from your city to Guwahati
• Any entry fees and camera fees
• Excess stay and meals due to bad weather and strikes etc.
• Soft drinks, table drinks, laundry, cigarettes, telephone expenses, beer and liquor charges and the like

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation charges will be levied as follows:

• Cancellation less than 7 days prior to departure: 100% of the trip price
• Cancellation between 7 and 14 days prior to departure: 75% of the trip price
• Cancellation between 15 and 30 days prior to departure: 50% of the trip price
• Cancellation more than 30 days prior to departure: 10% of the trip price

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