Shillong 2N - Cherrapunji 2N

After arriving at Guwahati (GAU) Airport / GHY Railway Station move towards Shillong (49000 ft). Check in the hotel and freshen up at the hotel. We would visit Maa Kamakshya Temple. It is the most popular temple of Assam so the wait time is quite high. It may take around 3 Hrs on a normal day and it could even take longer hours in a little special day. Later Visit Tirupati Balaji Temple, Nabagraha Temple, Assam State Museum, State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, Sukreswar Temple (The 6th Jyotirlinga of Shiva). Evening you may take a River Cruise (Direct Payment if not included) on the mighty River Brahmaputra. Overnight stay in Guwahati. (Note: We can visit the sights listed in the morning, as per the time availability.)

After breakfast, transfer to Shillong (4,900 ft.), called 'Scotland of the East". Enroute visit Umium Lake, a majestic placid lake with its surrounding sylvan hills. On arrival at Shillong, check in at your hotel. Rest of the day sightseeing in Shillong. Visit Donbasco Museum, Shillong lake, Shillong Park, Golf Field, Mawplang falls and forest. In the Evening Shillong Church and later visit Main market Police Bazar. Night stay at Shillong.

After breakfast, proceed to explore Shillong, the “Scotland of the East,” covering all major city attractions.

 

Sightseeing in Shillong:

• Ward’s Lake – A peaceful lake ideal for short walks and paddle boating.
• Lady Hydari Park – A Japanese-style park with gardens and a small zoo.
• Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians – A beautiful church known for its stained-glass interiors.
• Golflinks Golf Course – One of India’s most scenic natural golf courses.
• Don Bosco Museum – A multi-storey museum displaying North-East India’s tribal culture and heritage.
• Shillong Skywalk (New Shillong Viewpoint) – A modern glass skywalk offering panoramic views of Shillong’s skyline.
• Ever Living Museum – A private museum featuring tribal artifacts, fossils, and traditional collections.
• Elephant Falls – A popular multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by greenery.
• Air Force Museum – Exhibits aircraft models, uniforms, and historic displays (entry may vary).
• Shillong Peak Viewpoint – The highest point in Shillong offering sweeping city views.
• Police Bazar – Main market area for shopping local handicrafts, winterwear, and souvenirs.

 

Return to your hotel after completing sightseeing.

 

Note: Any sightseeing will be visited only once during the entire travel even if it is mentioned multiple times in the itinerary. In addition, no alternative sights or compensation will be arranged for the same.

After breakfast start to beautiful Cheerapunjee. On the way..Elephanta Falls and Shillong peak with some beautiful road beauty viewpoints. Seven Sister Falls, After reaching the location you will visit Mawsmai Cave, mawphlang sacred groves and forest, mawsynram Village, centuries old limestone cave and the Seven Sisters Falls which symbolizes the seven states of North East. Nawkhalika Falls. Night stay at Sohra/Cherrapunji.

After breakfast we will head to we will cover the double decker bridge. The root bridges themselves are actually in a tiny little village of Nongriat in the East Khasi Hills. So, you need to reach a place called Tyrna Village which is where the hike begins.It would take 6-7 hours to cover the bridge along with famous rainbow waterfall. Later we will return to Cherrapunji.

After breakfast, we would visit the sights that are yet pending. Based on the your flight time, you must choose the return time from Cherrapunji. It would take minimum 4 hours to reach Guwahati. So chose the right time, and head back to Guwahati to catch the flight or train.