Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya, it is a majestic hill station full of hidden adventure. This city is a fusion of urban and rural that makes it worth visiting. Shillong is a place to various waterfalls, and a dense woodland area covers the marvelous city. Shillong has musical waterfalls, crystal lakes glaring bright blue skies, picturesque mountain landscapes, and deep forests that make the city beautiful. And the entire way from Guwahati to Shillong is covered by hills, jungles, and waterfalls. It’s the journey that would leave you spellbound rather than a destination. The best way to get the closure of the city is to travel it on foot. Walk throughout the city, exploring a variety of cuisines, and culture, interacting with the locals and experiencing them all could be lifetime memories for you. Shillong is also known as “Scotland of India” and got this name by Britishers.
Cherrapunjee is only 60 km away from Shillong, which is known as the wettest place on earth. Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra or Churra, means ‘the land of oranges’. This wonderful tableland lies around 600 meters above the valleys, which are elegantly covered with lush and various vegetation. One of the biggest attractions of Meghalaya is trekking to the Living Root Bridge.
Kaziranga is a globally popular forest reserve and a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. It is a place for nature lovers and the curious wildlife bloggers to experience the diversity of breathing organisms. The main attraction here is the Great One-horned Rhinoceros, and house for the variety of flora, and fauna. Migratory birds visit here, and gray pelicans roost near Kaziranga village. This place also houses a large population of other wild animals, reptiles, endangered species, and birds.
Guwahati is the capital of the state of Assam, is one of the most important cities in northeastern India. The name ‘Guwahati’ is formed from two Assamese words ‘guwa’ and ‘haat’. ‘Guwa’ means areca nut and ‘Haat’ means market place. Guwahati is house to old temples, which have interesting stories and ancient history behind them. Hills of Guwahati hold the 10th-century temple dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya and Navgraha, the temple of the nine planets which is an ancient seat of astronomy. Also, amazing nightlife to get along with the modern era and commercialization.
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Transfer from Guwahati airport/railway station to Shillong en route visit Umium Lake. Shillong became the first capital of the State of Meghalaya. Located in undulating pine-covered hills, the city has a milder climate than tropical India. The city center is 1496m above sea level and currently has a population of around 270,000. Home to several waterfalls, it is also known as the Scotland of the East. The British legacy is still visible in the architecture and food habits of the population. Overnight at Shillong.
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Cherrapunjee. Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on the planet and the only place in India to receive rain throughout the year. The town of Cherrapunji is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 km southwest of the state’s capital, Shillong. Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra or Churra, means ‘the land of oranges’. The cliffs of Cherrapunji also offer stunning views of the plains of Bangladesh. Visit Seven Sister Falls, Nahkhalikai Falls, Mwasmai Cave, Koh Ram Hoh, eco-park. Return back to Shillong en route visit Shillong peak and Elephanta Falls. Overnight at Shillong.
After breakfast drive from Shillong to Kaziranga. Kaziranga National park is a world heritage site famous for the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros. The landscape of Kaziranga is of sheer forest, tall elephant grass, rugged reeds, marshes, and shallow pools. Kaziranga also has a good number of Tigers and is home to the large breeding population of Elephants, Wild Water Buffalo, and Swamp Deer. Overnight at the hotel.
Early morning elephant ride at the park & return to the hotel for breakfast. Later Jeep Safari in the Central range of the park. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast drive from Kaziranga to Guwahati. The gateway to the northeast and the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the region, Guwahati serves as the starting block for most Northeast itineraries. It’s a somewhat featureless city – a prosaic heap of glass and concrete for the most part – but there are a scattering of interesting temples to explore. Walk its back alleys and old quarters, however, and you will be able to salvage a generous amount of local flavor that lingers amid its suburban sprawl of ponds, palm trees, small single-story traditional houses and old colonial-era mansions. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast visit Kamakhya temple – The temple is dedicated to goddess Kamakhya an incarnation of Sati. It is on Nilachal hill, says the Shiva Purana, that the yoni or creative organ of Sati fell when Vishnu, in a bid to save the world from the Shiva’s tandava nrittya or dance of destruction, cut her dead body into 51 pieces with his Sudarshan chakra. Also visit Navagraha temple, Umananda temple, Balaji Temple, state Zoo. Overnight in Guwahati.
After breakfast transfer to the airport/railway station in time for onward connection. End of Services.
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