Shillong - Shillong local - Cherapunji (via Dawki) - Cherapunji - Guwahati

After arriving at Guwahati (GAU) Airport / GHY Railway Station move towards Shillong (49000 ft). Experience the majestic beauty of Umium Lake surrounded by Sylvan Hills. On arrival, check-in to the hotel.

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.

It would be little hectic day as you would be covering a trek, a river and a beautiful village. Start the day by heading to the Asia’s cleanest village Mawlynnong and river Dawki “Umgnot river”. After your arrival to Mawlynnong we will visit the cleanest village Mawlynnong. Witness the astonishing Living Root Bridge at Riwai Village which is made of roots from trees. Making way through this fresh environment now you will be heading towards DAWKI “Umgnot River”. Be amazed after your first glance at the scene of the beautiful crystal in color of this river. Have a thrilling experience of riding the wooden lean boat of Dawki. Enjoy some quality time at Indo-Bangladesh border with your loved ones.

After breakfast, we would start the local sight visits of Cherrapunji also known as Sohra. Elephanta Falls and Shillong peak with some beautiful road beauty viewpoints. Seven Sister Falls, After reaching the location you will visit Mawsmai Cave, Arwah caves, Garden of caves, Mawkdok view point, centuries old limestone cave and the Seven Sisters Falls which symbolizes the seven states of North East, Nawkhalika Falls, kynrem falls, lyngksiar falls. Night stay at Sohra/Cherrapunji.

After breakfast, visit Thangkharang Park, Khasi Monoliths, Khoh Ramhah, and Kynrem falls. Visit Double root living bridge as there are 3500 steps to reach to the top so you would need 6-7 hours to cover the same. (Double decker bridge can be enjoyed while coming to Cherrapunji also). Later post visiting, we will leave to Guwahati. On reaching, check-in at the hotel and later, go out for a visit to the Kalakshetra, where they exhibit a light and sound show displaying Assamese culture and history. You can even opt for an evening cruise on the Brahmaputra. Finally, return to the hotel and spend the night.

After breakfast, we would visit the sights that are yet pending especially Maa Kamakhya Temple. Based on the your flight time, you must choose the return time.