Magical Meghalaya & Kaziranga National Park

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Magical Meghalaya & Kaziranga National Park (8Days/7Nights)

Meghalaya means the ‘abode of the clouds’ in Sanskrit, and it stands up to its name. Rolling clouds, verdant undulating hills, a number of waterfalls and natural springs, all of which make it a personification of natural beauty. It is also known as the Scotland of the East. This state has abundant rainfall and sunshine around the year and is considered to be one of the richest botanical habitats in Asia.

Itinerary: –
Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival Guwahati – Kaziranga National Park Jungle safari (Appx 185Kms – 4Hrs 30Mints)
Flight from Pune to Guwahati. Depart for Kaziranga, On the way to have breakfast. Reach Kaziranga by afternoon. Post lunch, enjoy the amazing Jungle safari in Jeep. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at Kaziranga. (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 2(Sunday): Kaziranga Morning Safari – Umiam lake – Elephanta waterfalls – Shillong (Appx 250Kms – 6Hrs)
Enjoy morning safari in Kaziranga on Elephant. Post breakfast travel to Shillong. On route visit scenic Umiam Lake. It is a tranquil lake at the entrance of Shillong town and a mesmerizing man-made reservoir. We also get an amazing panoramic view point of Umiam lake on route to Shillong. Later visit Elephanta waterfalls (Shillong). The name originated in the British era when the Englishmen spotted a giant rock that looked like an elephant near the fall. This rock was destroyed in 1897 due to an earthquake. The Elephant Falls are a two-tier waterfall in Shillong. Check in to the hotel. Overnight at Shillong. (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 3: (Monday): Shillong City Tour – Drive to Cherrapunji (Appx 80Kms – 3Hrs 30Mints)
Post breakfast enjoy Shillong city tour: Visit Wards Lake, Don Bosco Museum, Laitlum canyon. Drive to Cherrapunji, Evening visit the local market. Overnight stay at Cherrapunji. (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 4 (Tuesday): Double Decker root bridge & Single decker root bridge – Nongriat (Appx 40Kms – 2Hrs) (Walking day today)
Early breakfast, visit Double decker root bridge which is also known as living root bridge. The trek is approx. 3000 steps one side. It is believed that some of the root bridges are over five hundred years old. Set in the dense forests of Meghalaya, this iconic bridge is made of 2 tree root entanglements. Enroute visit Single decker root bridge. If you want to go further, to the Rainbow waterfall, it will take another 1-2 hours. (If time permits). Return to the hotel. Overnight at Cherrapunji (Breakfast & Dinner) (We will have to carry our pack lunch today.)

Day 5: (Wednesday): Nohkalikai waterfall – Seven Sister waterfall Viewpoint – Mawsmai Cave (Appx 25Kms – 1Hr)
Post breakfast, we begin our day with a visit to the Nohkalikai waterfall. It is one of the tallest plunge waterfalls in India. While you have probably seen many rivers making beautiful leaps down a cliff or steep slope, nothing compares to Nohkalikai Falls. The enticing beauty of the falls, as well as its verdant surroundings, makes it a must-visit. Later enjoy the spectacular View of The Seven sisters waterfalls. It is also known as Nohsngithiang Falls, lies in Cherrapunji
in the East Khasi Hills district. The seven segments of the waterfalls symbolize the seven sister states in the northeast, namely Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram, and Meghalaya. Proceed further to visit Mawsmai Cave, the cave is also famous for its fossils. Mawsmai cave is quite long, only up to 150 m is open for visitors to visit. This is a cave for us but shelter to various flora and fauna. Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight at Cherrapunji. (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 6: (Thursday): Dainthlen waterfall viewpoint – Wei sawdong waterfall – Mawlynnong Village – Dawki border (Appx 135Kms – 5Hrs 30Mints)
After an early breakfast visit The Dainthlen Fall, it is a straight drop of around 80 meters. The viewpoint is on either side of the falls so you can see its natural splendor from up close behind the safety of a railing. From wandering cows to rare birds, there are many surprises in store as you find your way along the gentle grassy rises and dips, punctuated by little hills and streams. Later visit the famous Wei Sawdong Falls, which is a three-tiered waterfall. When you get its first aerial view, you will be startled for a moment to see its pure blue colour, form and tranquility. All you can hear in this area is the sound of the water falling down from the 3 levels. Proceed further to enjoy panoramic view point of Laitsohpliah waterfall followed by Mawkdok Dympep Valley View Point. Enroot visit Mawlynoong village famous for having been dubbed Asia’s cleanest village. The magazine discovers India declared the village as the cleanest in Asia in 2003 and the cleanest in India 2005. Later visit a strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another small rock. Proceed further to visit Dawki Located in the Jaintia Hills, the Dawki-Tamabil border crossing between India and Bangladesh border. Proceed for dinner at Shnongpdeng. Overnight at Shnongpdeng campsite / home stay. (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 7: (Friday): Shnongpdeng(Watersports activity) – Krang Shuri waterfall – Shillong (Appx 120Kms – 4Hrs)
After breakfast get ready to enjoy all watersports activities at Shnongpdeng. Activities like boating, kayaking, zipline, snorkeling, cliff jumping and many more in the morning. Later visit Krang Shuri waterfall which is Nestled amidst the mountains of Jaintia Hill district, Krang Suri Waterfalls is one of the most stunning natural attractions and then drive towards Shillong. Dinner at the restaurant/hotel. Overnight at Shillong. (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 8: (Saturday): Shillong – Mawphlang Sacred Grove – Guwahati sightseeing – Fly back home (Appx 155Kms – 4Hrs 30Mints)
After early Breakfast, visit Mawphlang Sacred Grove, one of the biggest Sacred Groves in Meghalaya. It is a well-preserved forest by the local community. Nothing can be taken out from the forest as this is being protected by the local deities. An untouched forest that is the soul of Khasi culture.
Drive to Guwahati and in the evening enjoy the Boat Ride & Cruise with dinner on the Brahmaputra River. (Optional)
After Dinner Transfer to the Guwahati airport and Departure with beautiful memories. (Breakfast)

Cost:
Group Tour / Fix Departures : Rs 29900/- pp
(Same cost for Fixed Departures dates announced by us. Individuals or small groups can join the same. 3 Star Hotels, Transport by TT or Mini bus)

For customized package:
Family Tour : Rs 32000/- pp (Min 6 people)
(3 Star hotels and 1 Innova)
Family Tour : Rs 39000/- pp (Min 6 people)
(4 Star hotels and sharing 1 Innova)

Inclusions: –
• Accommodation on Twin sharing basis in
3-Star hotels and luxury homestays or 4 Star
as per choice of tour
• Meals included – Breakfast & Dinner
• Exclusive Innova / Tempo traveler / mini bus
A/C vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per the choice of the Trip (AC WILL SHUT OFF ON HILLY AREAS). Vehicles will not be at disposal. it will be available to guest as per
itinerary only (point to point basis)
• 2 Jungle Safaris in Kaziranga
• All Entrance fees.
• Vehicle Parking & Toll taxes.
• Insurance.
• All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
• Tour Leader with group tours of 10 or more
• Backpack Outdoors Souvenirs

Exclusions: –
• Air Fare/Train fare.
• Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, Mineral/soft/hard drinks.
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicles, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
• Food other than mentioned in Itinerary.
• Cruise & Dinner on Last day
• Camera fees.
• Water sports activities.
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & Land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
• Service Tax
• Anything which is not included in the inclusion.

Child Policy: –
• Child Below 5 years complimentary
• Above 05 years & above with an extra bed sharing room are same & charged as per (Extra bed)

Important Remark: –
• In this region there is no relevance between the distance and time traveling as it Depends upon the conditions of roads and congestion of traffic.
• Need to pay directly at public toilets for washroom use
• Mobile services may not be active in remote hilly/ jungle areas. (E.g.- Shnongpdeng)
• Every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes, landslides etc., which are beyond our control. All schedules and itineraries are subject to last moment changes and any additional cost, will be borne by the guests directly.

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