Tour Code: FTPL/BI/1904

Nature And Wildlife

7 Nights / 8 Days
Group Tour
Winter Special
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Cities : Shillong (3N),Kaziranga (2N),Guwahati (2N)

Sightseeing

Shillong, India
  • Umiam Lake
  • Enroute visit Mwallynong
  • Living Root Bridge Mawlynnong
  • Umngot river- Dawki
Kaziranga, India
  • Kaziranga Jeep Safari
  • Elephant Ride
Guwahati, India
  • Nilachal Hills
  • Visit to Maa Kamakhya Temple
  • River rating in brahmputra

Flight and transport

  • All Transfers & Sightseeing As Per Itinerary On Sic Basis As Per The Group Size

Meals

  • 7 Breakfast
  • 7 Lunch
  • 7 Dinner
  • Hotel Included
  • Sightseeing Included
  • Meal Included

Day wise travel itinerary

  • Day 1 :Guwahati Airport - Shillong

    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 2 :Shillong - Cherrapunjee - Shillong (60 Kms / 2 Hrs)

    After early breakfast, at 8:00 am 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 Hills.

    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 Garden of Caves. Drive back to Shillong for overnight stay.

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


    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 3 :Shillong - Mwallynong - Shillong (100 Kms/ 3 Hrs/ One Way)

    After early breakfast, at 8:00 am drive to Mwallynong, the cleanest village in Asia, also known as 'God's own Garden'. With over 80 households, the village gives the ambiance of walking in a well maintained park ! 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 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). Drive up to the Bangladesh border.

    Later proceed to Shillong for overnight stay.

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


    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 4 :Shillong - Kaziranga (200 Kms 5.5 Hrs)

     After Breakfast drive to Kaziranga. Check in 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
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 5 :Kaziranga

    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 visit Orchid Biodiversity Park, enjoy Local Village & Tea Garden (Outer View) tour. Overnight at Kaziranga.

    Note: Elephant ride at additional cost (5-30 A.M/ 6: 30 A.M./ Subject to availability / operation and allotment from forest department)


    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 6 :Kaziranga - Guwahati (200 Kms / 4.5 Hrs)

    After early breakfast, at 8:00 am drive to Guwahati. If time permits, visit Shankardev Kalakshetra. Overnight in Guwahati.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 7 :Guwahati

    After breakfast, visit Maa Kamakhya temple, Umananda temple (a 17th century Shiva temple situated on the Peacock island in the middle of the Brahmaputra river). Evening enjoy sunset river cruise on the Brahmaputra river (cruise charges additional). Overnight in Guwahati.

    Situated on top of the Nilachal Hill, Maa Kamakhya Temple is the most sacred among the tantrik shrines of Shakti worship in the world. Kamakhya temple is also famed for the annual Ambubachi Mela held for 4 days during monsoon season. There are images of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Chamundi and many dance fixtures. Situated on the Nilachal Hill, the temple structure resembles a Shikhara - a beehive. Besides the main Devi temple, there are temples of 10 Mahavidyas in and around temple. These include Bhuvaneshvari , Bagalamukhi, Chinnamasta, Tripura Sundari, Tara, Kali, Bhairavi, Dhumavati, Matangi and Kamala Temples. Temple doors remain open for devotees in the following timings - 08:00 am to 01:00 pm & 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

     

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


    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 8 :Guwahati Airport Departure

    After breakfast transfer to Guwahati Airport. 


    Tour ends with a wonderful experience of north east india.


    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
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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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Living Root Bridge Mawlynnong

Timings : Early morning


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.


Tips :

1. Carry Sunscreen

2. Carry Hat/Cap & Sunglasses

3. Wear Comfortable good grip Shoes

4. Carry water bottle and some snacks

5. Carry an extra pair of clothes


Exclusion :

Vehicle Cost

Guide cost


Important Note :

1. The given sightseeing can be done if have hired vehicle for the full day or planning to take one. However it is at discretion of vehicle company to do it. Also one has to make sure that the same falls in given kilometer limits by the company.

2. The cost of sightseeing is given for reference and planning purposes only. The same has to be paid directly on spot.


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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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