Tour Code: FIT/2986

Fascinating Assam

6 Nights / 7 Days
Private Van Tour
Monsoon Special
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Cities : Cherapunjee (3N),Shillong (2N),Guwahati (1N)

Sightseeing

Shillong, India
  • Umiam Lake
  • Enroute visit Mwallynong
  • Umngot river- Dawki
  • Double Decker Living Root Bridges
  • Seven Sister waterfall
  • Nohkalikai waterfalls
Guwahati, India
  • Visit to Maa Kamakhya Temple

Meals

  • 6 Breakfast
  • 6 Dinner

SAFARI IN NATIONAL PARKS:
  • Most National Parks remain open only from 1 November - 30 April
  • Safari in October and May is limited within a few kms and is subject to flood situation

Safari seating arrangement:
  • Elephant Safari - Please note Elephant safari is on per seat basis and not individual hiring
  • Jeep Safari -1 jeep accommodates 6 persons and can be hired individually

For pre-booked Safari with us:

  • Counter for Safari tickets open at 5:30 pm and tickets are issued only for the next day. We cannot pre-purchase safari tickets. Tickets are issued as per Forest Department rules
  • Safari is managed by our representative in the region who would provide details in the evening at about 7:30 - 8:00 pm and provide all required information.
  • Kindly inform the guest not to re-book safari (if we have already confirmed in our voucher) in the hotel/ resort of their stay. No refunds will be entertained for such booking.
  • We cannot guarantee Elephant Safari and it is subject to availability. Optional Jeep Safari will be provided if Elephant Safari tickets is not available
  • We cannot guarantee Elephant Safari and it is subject to availability. Optional Jeep Safari will be provided if Elephant Safari tickets is not available
  • We are not responsible for cancellation of safari. The Safari is managed by the Forest Department and many times tickets are not alloted for tourists due to VIP / Government movement or for anti-poaching / census drives.
  • The Safari is managed by the Forest Department and many times tickets are not alloted for tourists due to VIP / Government movement or for anti-poaching / census drives.
  • Refunds for safari, if any, will be transferred back to account and will not be handed over to guest on the spot

Day wise travel itinerary

  • Day 1 :Guwahati Airport (Gau) / Guwahati Railway Station (Ghy) - Cherrapunjee

    Guwahati (1148 FT / 350 MTS)

    Cherrapunjee (4690Ft / 1430 Mts, 200 Kms / 05 to 07 Hrs drive approx)

    Meet and Greet on arrival at Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) and transfer to Cherrapunjee.  En route you will visit the largest manmade lake of Northeast India – Umium Lake (also known as Barapani Lake), Elephant Fall & Duwan Sin Syiem (View Point). Reached Cherrapunjee, check in at the Hotel. Overnight at Cherrapunjee.

    Note: 

    Guests are requested to book early arrival flight.

    Sightseeing only possible if guest are arriving in morning. 

    Most waterfalls get dried in winter.

  • Day 2 :Cherrapunjee - Double Decker - Cherrapunjee (Closed On Sunday)

    Cherrapunjee (4690 Ft / 1430 Mts) 

    After breakfast go for a trek to Double Decker Living Root Bridge – 3 to 4 hours walk oneway from the starting point (depending on the Fitness of the guest). The distance cover is around 4 km one-way with down and up of 1000 feet height approx. This trek goes downhill through village Sohsarat. The steps are relatively steeper in two short stretches. Half the distance is covered by steps going downhill. 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, hence one need to be extra careful. Later trek back to the starting point and then board your vehicle to drive back to the hotel. Overnight at Cherrapunjee.

    Note: 

    Rainbow waterfalls is further 01 hour walk from Double Decker Route Bridge Point. In case,  guests want to cover,  is based on individual choice & fitness level, they need to inform the driver accordingly.

    Optional : 

    1. Assistance of a local boy is mandatory for the trek to Double Decker Living Root Bridge. Supplement cost given.

  • Day 3 :Cherrapunjee – Local Sightseeing - Cherrapunjee

    Cherrapunjee (4690FT / 1430 MTS)

    After breakfast visit – Garden of Caves, Arwah Cave / Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters Falls and Nohkalikai Falls. Later drive back to hotel. Overnight stay at Cherrapunjee.

    Note : 

    Most of the waterfalls get dried up in winter.

  • Day 4 :Cherrapunjee – Mawlynnong – Dawki – Shillong (Long & Tiring Day)
    Mawlynnong (4906 Ft / 1496 Mts, 80 Kms / 03 To 04 Hrs Drive Approx Oneway From Cherrapunjee) 
    Dawki Lake (5904 Ft / 1800 Mts, 30 Kms / 01 to 02 Hrs drive approx oneway from Mawlynnong)
    Shillong (5002 Ft / 1525 Mts, 90 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive approx oneway from Dawki Lake)
    Wake up early and have your breakfast and drive to Mawlynnong. Today you can explore the cleanest village Mawlynnong. Also visit  Single living Root Bridge. (45 mins gradual walk downwards / 1 hour gradual walk upwards)

    After lunch drive to Dawki. Dawki is the gateway to Bangladesh where major export and import transactions take place. It is a splendid drive of 30 kilometers passing through deep gorges and ravines, which is certainly a thrilling experience. On approaching Dawki is the Umngot River, The Umngot River is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar or Jaintia Hills with Hima Khyrim of Khasi hills over which a single span suspension bridge was constructed. Drive to Shillong for overnight stay.

    Note :
    Most of the waterfalls get dried up in winter.

  • Day 5 :Shillong - Excursion To Mwaphlang + Shillong Local Sightseeing - Shillong
    Mwaphlang (4906 Ft / 1496 Mts, 30 Kms / 01 to 01 ½ Hrs drive approx one way from Shillong)
    After breakfast go for a excursion to Mawphlang Sacred Forest. Later proceed for the local sightseeing visit Don Bosco Museum (Sunday Closed), Ward’s Lake (Closed on Tuesday) located at the heart of the city which is popular for its garden walks and boating, Lady Hydari Park (Closed on Monday) & Cathedral of Mary. Overnight Stay at Shillong.
  • Day 6 :Shillong- Guwahati Half Day Sightseeing (Temple)

    Guwahati (1148 Ft / 350 Mts, 140 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive approx)

    After breakfast check out and proceed to Guwahati & depending on the availability of time, sightseeing of Umananda Shiv Temple (Ferry Charge on direct payment) & Navegraha Temple. On time in the evening go for River Cruise (on direct payment & subjected to operational condition). Upon reaching, checkin & over night at Guwahati.

    OR 

    Shillong- Guwahati Half Day Sightseeing (Non Temple)

    Guwahati (1148 Ft / 350 Mts, 140 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive approx)

    After breakfast & depending on the availability of time, sightseeing of Science Museum (Closed on Monday) OR Sankardev Kalakhetra OR Pragjyotika Assam Emporium (Closed on Sunday) On time in the evening go for River Cruise (on direct payment & subjected to operational condition). Upon reaching, checkin & over night at Guwahati.

    Note :

    The completion of suggested sightseeing will be subjected to time spent by the guest at each sightseeing places.   

    Optional: 

    Brahmaputra River Sunset Cruise / Brahmaputra River Dinner Cruise (Subjected to water level & operational condition).  Supplement cost given. 

  • Day 7 :Guwahati - Guwahati Airport (Gau) / Guwahati Railway Station (Ghy) For Departure

    Guwahati (1148 Ft / 350 Mts, 25 Kms / 01 Hrs drive approx)

    Morning visit KamakhyaTemple Kamakhya Temple (Outer view - VIP tickets on own arrangement). Back to hotel for breakfast.

    After breakfast transfer to Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) for onwards connection.

  • Day 8 :Arrival At Guwahati - Shillong (130 Kms / 3 ½ hrs drive)
    Welcome on arrival in Guwahati Airport/Station and drive to Shillong. En route witness the Umiam Lake or Barapani - is the biggest artificial lake in Meghalaya in midst of sylvan hills adorned by Khasi pines & peerless beauty. If time permits visit Cathedral of Marry and Ward’s Lake. Evening free at leisure to explore the region on own. You may take a walk to the famous Police Bazaar for shopping. Overnight in Shillong.


    • Dinner
  • Day 9 :Shillong - Cherrapunjee - Shillong (60 KMs / 2 hrs-One way)

    After breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on the earth, for an awesome day trip. En route visit the famous Elephant falls. At Sohra, stop at the Duwan Sing Syiem view point for mesmerizing views of the Hill In Cherrapunjee be witness to the gorgeous Seven Sisters (Nohsngithiang) Falls and Nohkalikai Falls. Later take a soft cave walk inside the Mawsmai Cave. The limestone cave is a natural wonder with innumerable formations inside it. Also visit the Dainthlen Falls. Drive back to Shillong for overnight stay.

    Note: Most of the waterfalls are dry during winter season.





    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 10 :Shillong - Mwallynong - Shillong
    After breakfast drive to Mwallynong, the cleanest village in Asia (100 kms / 3 hrs drive approx), also known as ‘God’s own Garden’. With over 80 households, the village gives the ambiance of walking in a well maintained park !  Climb the 80 ft Sky Walk at Mawlynnong village for a bird’s eye view of the Village, the plantations and faraway plains of Bangladesh. You will also be acquainted to the Khasi lifestyle, their culture and economy.

    A trek to the nearby Rewai Village is another interesting activity. Walk down a flight of almost 100 steps to witness nature’s wonder, living-root bridge. The bridges are tangles of massive thick roots, which the local people inter-twine to form a bridge that can hold several people at a time. The root bridges, may be up to over a hundred feet long and take ten to fifteen years to become fully functional, but they become very strong in the process. The bridges live and keep growing and strengthen over time. The useful lifespan of the bridges, is thought to be 500–600 years.

    Later drive to Dawki, a village of the Jaintia community whose prime occupation of fishing. Be mesmerized by the beauty of the Umngot river, the venue of the annual boat race held during March - April at Umsyiem. The Umngot itself is a prime fishing spot for fishermen of the villages. The river is also famous for its crystal clear water, so clear that when seen from a distance, it appears as if the boat is floating in mid-air! The Umngot river is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar or Jaintia Hills with Hima Khyrim of Khasi hills over which is a single span suspension bridge was constructed. This is the gateway to Bangladesh where major export and import transactions take place. Enjoy an amazing country boat river ride (at additional cost)(boat ride at additional cost). Drive up to the Bangladesh border.
    Drive back to Shillong for overnight stay.

    Note: It is advisable to carry have packed lunch to Mwallynong. 


    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 11 :Shillong - Kaziranga (325 Kms/7 Hrs)

    After breakfast drive to Kaziranga. Check in at hotel. Overnight at Kaziranga.Kaziranga, the World Heritage Site is the oldest park in Assam & is located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River. Kaziranga National Park is a natural habitat for conservation of biologically diverse flora & fauna. It is inhabited by the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses besides sheltering about 15 species of India’s threatened mammals. There are numerous other major wildlife fauna.




    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 12 :Kaziranga

    Early morning go for Elephant ride @5-30 A.M/6: 30 A.M ( Subject to availability and allotment from forest department) .  Return for Breakfast to hotel. After breakfast proceed for Jeep safari in the Central Range. With Kohora as the entry point, the Central Range covers the Daphlang and Kathpora . Later enjoy Local Village & Tea Garden (Outer View) tour. Overnight at Kaziranga.





    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 13 :Kaziranga - Guwahati (250KMs/ 5Hrs)

    After Breakfast drive to Guwahati. Check in at Hotel. Guwahati, ‘The light of the East’ is the commercial capital of North East lying adjacent to the shores of the turbulent Brahmaputra. Evening enjoy a River cruise over the river Brahmaputra (cruise charges additional). Overnight in Guwahati

    NOTE: River cruise depends up on availability, water level and river condition. 







    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 14 :Departure

    After Breakfast drive to Guwahati Airport /Station. If time permits, visit Kamakhya Temple. Temple doors remain open for devotees in the following timings - 08:00 am to 01:00 pm & 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Tour ends with a wonderful experience of north east india.






    • Breakfast
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Sightseeing

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Umiam Lake

One of the popular tourist spots in shilling ,umiam lake is a vast and scenic reservoir that attracts a larger number of tourist from across the country. Also known as “Bara Pani ” or the big water.The lake is a part of a dam , constructed as a first hydel power project in this north east indian state. Intended initially as a reservoir for a dam , the lake quickly  became one of the most popular tourist spots in shilling , becoming a prominent venue  for kayaking , water cycling , boating & scooting. Tourist can also enjoy riding row boats , paddle boats , sailing boats , cruise boats & speed boats as well.
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Enroute visit Mwallynong

Located at 15kms from Cherrapunjee,  the Double Decker Root Bridge is a living root bridge located at Nongriat village near Cherrapunji in Meghalaya.  The descent to the Nongriat double-decker root bridge is an epic one. Begin at the tip of the valley close to the village of Tyrna and climb down approximately 3000 steps. On the way, there are plenty of stunning vistas and natural sights to soak in.



The root bridges of Meghalaya are an enigma, an integral part of the old Khasi lifestyle that dates back to the times when trekking through thick forests and negotiating fast-flowing rivers was a part of the routine. Nongriat’s double-decker root bridge is unique because of its multi-level formation – it took years for these beautiful examples of botanical architecture to develop. The whole idea of Meghalaya’s living bridges came into the picture some two centuries ago (180 years precisely) when veterans of Khasi clan living in Meghalaya put rubber tree roots into hollow canes of Areca nut palm that met halfway across the stream. The roots were nurtured and cared properly until they grew enough to reach the opposite bank, get completely entwined with each other, and make themselves capable enough to carry heavy weight.

There are some pools nearby surrounded with rocks where you can sit and relax – the neatly maintained food stalls will ensure that you will not be famished after your journey.

The Nongriat root bridges require a certain level of fitness to reach.



Some Interesting Facts :

1. The Living Root Bridges are made from rubber tree roots also known as Ficus elastica tree. Some of the root bridges are over 100 feet long and take 10 to 15 years to attain the perfect shape.

Once fully grown, these roots last for as long as 500 years. While some of the roots decay because of their continuous association of water, others grow and make up for the decayed, thus providing the required stability to the bridge.

2.  All the Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya, the double-decker root bridge in Cherrapunji and the single-decker root bridge in Shillong are the unique bridges in the world and make for prime attraction in the Northeast.

3. Living Root Bridge in Meghalaya is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Umngot river- Dawki

Dawki Integrated Check Post or Dawki border crossing is on Dawki-Tamabil is one of the few road border crossings between India and Bangladesh in West Jaintia Hills district in the state of Meghalaya, India, the corresponding post in Bangladesh is Tamabil post. Dawki ICP foundation stone was laid in January 2017 and will become operation in 2-18.It is used mainly for coal transportation to Bangladesh. Some 500 trucks cross the border every day in peak season.

Some shared transport is available from Barabazar in Shillong to the border post at Dawki every morning. Buses are also available for the 70 kilometres (43 mi) journey from Shillong. On the other side inside Bangladesh the Tamabil bus station, 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) away, has regular bus service to Sylhet 55 kilometres (34 mi) away.

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Double Decker Living Root Bridges

Located at 15kms from Cherrapunjee,  the Double Decker Root Bridge is a living root bridge located at Nongriat village near Cherrapunji in Meghalaya.  The descent to the Nongriat double-decker root bridge is an epic one. Begin at the tip of the valley close to the village of Tyrna and climb down approximately 3000 steps. On the way, there are plenty of stunning vistas and natural sights to soak in.


The root bridges of Meghalaya are an enigma, an integral part of the old Khasi lifestyle that dates back to the times when trekking through thick forests and negotiating fast-flowing rivers was a part of the routine. Nongriat’s double-decker root bridge is unique because of its multi-level formation – it took years for these beautiful examples of botanical architecture to develop. The whole idea of Meghalaya’s living bridges came into the picture some two centuries ago (180 years precisely) when veterans of Khasi clan living in Meghalaya put rubber tree roots into hollow canes of Areca nut palm that met halfway across the stream. The roots were nurtured and cared properly until they grew enough to reach the opposite bank, get completely entwined with each other, and make themselves capable enough to carry heavy weight.

There are some pools nearby surrounded with rocks where you can sit and relax – the neatly maintained food stalls will ensure that you will not be famished after your journey.

The Nongriat root bridges require a certain level of fitness to reach.


Some Interesting Facts :

1. The Living Root Bridges are made from rubber tree roots also known as Ficus elastica tree. Some of the root bridges are over 100 feet long and take 10 to 15 years to attain the perfect shape.

Once fully grown, these roots last for as long as 500 years. While some of the roots decay because of their continuous association of water, others grow and make up for the decayed, thus providing the required stability to the bridge.

2.  All the Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya, the double-decker root bridge in Cherrapunji and the single-decker root bridge in Shillong are the unique bridges in the world and make for prime attraction in the Northeast.

3. Living Root Bridge in Meghalaya is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

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Seven Sister waterfall

Seven sister waterfall is a famous waterfall in Meghalaya. Meghalaya is a land blessed with various waterfalls. Seven sister waterfalls flows only during monsoon season, so the best time to come to this place is from july to September. Being located in cherrapunji the wettest place in the world, seven sister waterfall attracts many tourists from across the globe. Its surrounding are lush green and offer a sense of peace.


The Seven Sister Falls is located 32 km from Gangtok along the National Highway leading to North Sikkim. A picturesque waterfall awaits the visitor with a watching shed where they can enjoy the magnificent view of the waterfall and click memorable photographs.

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Nohkalikai waterfalls

Nohkalikai waterfalls is the fourth longest waterfall in the world. It is located near cherrapunjee, the place which receives the highest rainfall in the world. This waterfall towers to a height of 1100 feet (335 m) it is a major tourist attraction in Meghalaya. A women named kalikai remarried. She was passionately in love with her daughter but her husband hated her for loving the daughter so much. One day when kalikai was out at work her husband killed the daughter and cooked her flesh into a meal. When kalikai came back home and did not find her daughter, she decided to go out in her search. But before going she thought of eating some thing after eating she founded her daughters little finger in the basket. After this incident she was too disgusted to bear the pain and threw herself off the cliff giving the fall its name “Fall of KaLikai”.
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    Water sports in Umiam Lake
  • Exploring Mawjymbuin Cave in shillong
    Exploring Mawjymbuin Cave in shillong
  • Water sports in Umiam Lake
    Water sports in Umiam Lake
  • Elephant Falls
  • Exploring Mawjymbuin Cave in shillong
  • Water sports in Umiam Lake
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