DAY-1
Arrival in Shillong
1. Arrival: Reach Shillong via Guwahati Airport (approx. 3 hours by car).
2. Check-in: Check in at your hotel in Shillong.
3. Evening: Take a leisurely walk around Police Bazaar, the bustling market area in Shillong.
4. Overnight: Stay in Shillong.
DAY-2
Shillong Local Sightseeing
Morning: Visit Umiam Lake for beautiful lakeside views and water sports activities.
Afternoon:
Don Bosco Museum: A cultural museum showcasing the region’s indigenous tribes.
Ward’s Lake: A picturesque lake in the heart of Shillong.
Evening: Head to Shillong Peak for panoramic views of the city and surrounding hills.
Overnight: Stay in Shillong.
DAY-3
Day Trip to Mawlynnong and Dawki
1. Morning: Drive to Mawlynnong (around 2.5 hours), Asia’s cleanest village.
–Living Root Bridge: Explore the famous living root bridge in the village.
-Walk around the village to experience its clean surroundings and bamboo viewpoints.
2. Afternoon: Head to Dawki (1 hour from Mawlynnong) to see the crystal-clear waters of the Umngot River.
-Take a boat ride to enjoy the river’s transparent waters and the beautiful surroundings.
3. Evening: Return to Shillong.
4. Overnight: Stay in Shillong.
DAY-4
Shillong to Cherrapunji (Sohra)
1. Morning: Drive to Cherrapunji (approx. 2 hours from Shillong).
-On the way, visit Elephant Falls and Mawkdok Dympep Valley Viewpoint for scenic views.
2. Afternoon: Check in to your hotel in Cherrapunji.
-Visit Nohkalikai Falls, India’s tallest plunge waterfall.
-Explore Mawsmai Cave, a natural limestone cave.
3. Evening: Visit Seven Sisters Falls (also known as Nohsngithiang Falls).
4. Overnight: Stay in Cherrapunji.
DAY-5
Cherrapunji – Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trek
1. Morning: Start early for the Double Decker Living Root Bridge trek in Nongriat Village (around 3,500 steps, 5-6 hours round trip).
-Witness this incredible natural bridge formed by entangled roots of rubber trees.
2. Afternoon: Rest and enjoy lunch at a local eatery after the trek.
3. Evening: Relax and recover from the trek.
4. Overnight: Stay in Cherrapunji.
DAY-6
Cherrapunji to Laitlum Canyons and Back to Shillong
1. Morning: Visit Laitlum Canyons (approx. 1.5 hours from Cherrapunji), known as the “End of the Hills” for its breathtaking cliff views.
2. Afternoon: Return to Shillong and check in to your hotel.
3. Evening: Free time to explore Shillong, relax, or do some last-minute shopping.
4. Overnight: Stay in Shillong.
DAY-7
Departure from Shillong
1. Morning: Head back to Guwahati Airport for departure (approx. 3 hours).
2. Optional stopover at Umiam Lake for a last scenic view if you missed it on Day 2.