Meghalaya – Christmas-week Walking Holiday

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Upcoming Trips:  24th to 31st Dec 2024

Awe-inspiring bio-engineering of living roots bridges and machans, stunning vistas and waterfalls, alluring bio-diversity, adventure, warm people and their unique culture and more. Meghalaya, the land of superlatives, beckons – you can find in this tiny North-Eastern state, the tallest single-drop waterfall in India, the two rainiest places in the world, the cleanest village in Asia, the longest cave system in India and so on.

In this meticulously curated Meghalaya trek package one gets to see a few popular sights, trek through quaint, offbeat locations and also indulge in some adventure activities. Our trip starts with a visit to the Pynursla region which is home to some of the best living-root bridges in Meghalaya. During the two days we spend in this region, we shall trek through idyllic villages , cross several living roots bridges and trek to Shnongpdeng, a picture-postcard village by the crystal-clear waters of river Umgnot.

We also cover Cherrapunjee region where we spend some time in the Nongriat area which is home to one of the two double-decker living roots bridge in Meghalaya (and the world!). We trek through lovely tropical evergreen rainforests of this area to visit a couple of amazing waterfalls.

What’s more! Enjoy Christmas festivities at Shillong on Christmas eve and Christmas Day.

Note that it is possible to curate a custom Meghalaya tour package for you based on your interests and the number of days you have.

Itinerary

• Day 1Your City - Guwahati - Shillong

  Reach Guwahati before noon. Drive to Shillong (3 hours). Stroll through Police Bazar and nearby areas and soak in the festive atmosphere. Enjoy a Christmas-eve barbeque at the homestay.

• Day 2Shillong - Mawphlang - Shillong

  Embark on a scenic journey to Mawphlang, a captivating village situated approximately 30 km from Shillong. Stop for breakfast en route. At Mawphlang, go on a guided tour of the Mawphlang sacred grove, where you will gain insight into the Khasis’ profound reverence for nature, and how forest protection is deeply ingrained in their culture. After lunch, proceed to Don Bosco Museum, a well-maintained museum that gives you an insight into the unique cultures of the north-east. In the evening, immerse yourselves in the vibrant Christmas celebrations. Conclude the day with a delightful dinner in the comfort of Aerodene Cottage.

• Day 3Shillong - Tyrna - Nongriat

  Embark on the journey to Cherrapunjee after breakfast. Drive to Tyrna, a village that’s about 15 km beyond Cherrapunjee. Descend down a seemingly endless staircase of 3500+ steps to reach Tyrna. In the afternoon, those interested can trek to Rainbow waterfalls and back (3 hours).

• Day 4Nongriat - Nohkalikai - Cherrapunjee

  Today’s hike involes a steep climb to Nohkalikai through a beautiful, diverse evergreen tropical rainforest. Optionally one can retrace the route to Tyrna and drive down to Nohkalikai from there. After a sumptuous lunch, check into a resort in Cherrapunjee. At around 4 pm, visit the Arwa caves to get a feel of the stunning cave systems in Meghalaya.

• Day 5Around Cherrapunjee

  Hike to a couple of unexplored waterfalls near Cherrapunjee.

• Day 6Cherrapunjee - Shnongpdeng – Langkawet

  Drive to Shnongpdeng (about 3 hours). Have lunch at Shnongpdeng and relax by the crystal clear waters of Umgnot river (also known as Dawki river). Indulge in some boating and adventure activities. Proceed to Langkawet, a quaint picturesque village near Pynursla at around 6 pm.

• Day 7Langkawet - Mawkyrnot - Byrdaw - Langkawet

  After breakfast, set off to Mawkyrnot, a village about 30 min away from Langkawet. Explore some of the amazing root bridges there, including the longest one in the world (3 hours hike, to and fro). After a typical, simple lunch near Pynursla, set off for Byrdaw, an amazing waterfall in a quiet spot near Pomshutia village. Return to Langkawet at around 6 pm.

• Day 8Langkawet - Guwahati

  Check out after an early breakfast and embark on the 5-hour drive to Guwahati. Your awesome Meghalaya Christmas adventure comes to an end at Guwahati airport.

Inclusions

• – 6 nights stay in comfortable resorts and 1 night in a basic village homestay
• – Breakfast on all days. Lunch and dinner at Nongriat
• – Ground transport on all days – Guwahati airport to Guwahati airport by Tempo Traveler
• – Tolls and parking charges
• – English-speaking Meghalayan guide

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