Our representative will meet and greet upon your arrival.

Drive to Shillong. En route stop over at Umiam lake.

Proceed to Shillong. On reaching, you will be check-In to your accommodation. Rest of the day at leisure on your own.

Overnight stay at Shillong.

Meals Plan: Nil

Shillong: A beautiful city encircled by pine trees, Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya. It derives its name from Lei Shyllong, an idol worshipped at the Shillong Peak. Standing as tall as 1496 meters, Shillong provides a relief from the heat across the country. This hill station is known for its picturesque sights and traditions. The soothing climate makes Shillong suitable to visit in all seasons. The light drizzles and the cooling gentle wind adds to the joy of visiting this hill station. This place is also known as the ‘Scotland of the East’. One can find descendants of the Khyrim, Mylliem, Maharam, Mallaisohmat, Bhowal and Langrim tribes.

Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is the home to numerous waterfalls. The exciting mountain peaks, crystal clear lakes, breathtakingly beautiful golf courses, museums and the zoo are the key reasons why people visit Shillong. Apart from the natural beauty, Shillong also acts as the gateway to Meghalaya, the state famous for heavy rainfalls, caving, tallest waterfalls, beautiful landscapes and amazing people and culture. Shillong in particular has been in limelight for its jovial people and their culture. Interestingly, Shillong has a very westernized culture and it has a very young feel to it. Shillong is also famous as the music capital of India, as many prominent musicians have hailed from this place. Many music events keep happening throughout the year, making it a very lively place. 

After breakfast, drive to Cherrapunjee – one of the wettest place on Earth.

Visit some famous attractions like – the Nohkhalikai falls, Seven sisters falls, Mawsmai cave and the Arwah caves.

Check-In to accommodation. Evening at your own leisure.

Overnight stay at Cherrapunjee.

Meals Plan: Breakfast only.

Cherrapunjee: or Sohra is a subdivisional town in the East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is the traditional capital of ka hima Sohra (Khasi tribal kingdom). Sohra has often been credited as being the wettest place on Earth, but for now nearby Mawsynram currently holds that distinction. The valleys around Sohra

are covered with lush and very diverse vegetation, containing numerous endemic species of plants, including Meghalaya subtropical forests.

There are some interesting living root bridges in villages near Sohra like the Umshiang root bridge, Mawsaw root bridge, Ritymmen root bridge and the Double Decker woot bridge at Nongriat village.

Living Root Bridge: Meghalaya’s double-decker and single-decker root bridges are unique in the world and are a sight to behold. The bridges are tangles of massive thick roots, which have been intermingled to form a bridge that can hold several people at a time. Khasi people have been trained to grow these bridges across the raised banks of streams to form a solid bridge, made from roots. The living bridges are made from the roots of the Ficus elastica tree, which produces a series of secondary roots that are perched atop huge boulders along the streams or the riverbanks to form bridges. The root bridges, some of which are over a hundred feet long, take ten to fifteen years to become fully functional, but they’re extraordinarily strong – strong enough that some of them can support the weight of fifty or more people at a time. The bridges are alive and still growing and gain strength over time.

Mawsmai Caves: Mawsmai caves, a few miles further away from Cherrapunjee is fast emerging as a new tourist destination. The caves, made of limestone, spellbind the visitor the moment he enters the caverns. The entrance is well lit, but as one enters further inside, the eerie ness and the mystery, starts unfolding. Coupled with that, the constant dripping of water from the cave roofs and the formation of stalactites and stalagmites, a phenomena specially found in limestone caves, where the roof and the floor of the cave joins together to form pillars, adds to the beauty of the place. While at some places, the openings are big enough for a person to just about crawl through, at others, the roofs as high as 40 feet! Interestingly, while the entrance is large and roomy, the exit is so small, that a full-grown person has to kneel down for coming out into the open.

Nohkalikai Falls: Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. Its height is 1115 feet (340 metres). The waterfall is located near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth. Nohkalikai Falls are fed by the rainwater collected on the summit of comparatively small plateau and decrease in power during the dry season in December – February. Below the falls there has formed a plunge pool with unusual green colored water. The name of the falls in Khasi language meaning “Jump of Ka Likai” is linked to a legend about local women Likai who jumped off the cliff next to the falls.

After an early breakfast, you will go for an amazing trek to the famous Double Decker Living Root Bridge- considered to be about 500 years old ( This trip is optional. We can skip the trek and visit nearby living root bridges)

Later, visit local church, markets and local shops in Cherrapunjee.

Overnight stay in Cherrapunjee.

Meals Plan: Breakfast only.

After an early breakfast, drive to Mawlynnong –Asia’s Cleanest Village. Here, pay a visit to Jingmaham Living Root Bridge. Walk around the charming Mawlynnong village.

Next proceed to Dawki – the small border town in Jaintia hills. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Umangot river ( Dawki river). . Enjoy a boat ride in the crystal clear waters ( Boat charges to be paid on your own here).

Evening drive back to Shillong. Stay overnight in Shillong.

Meals Plan: Breakfast only.

After breakfast, get ready to leave for Kaziranga National Park – Famous for the One-horned Rhino.

Upon arrival, check-In at accommodation. Rest and enjoy at leisure the rest of the day around.

Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

Meals Plan:  Breakfast only.

Kaziranga National Park: is a world heritage site where more than 75% of the world’s total population of the great One-horned Rhinoceros is found. It lies on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra river and is one of the oldest park of Assam. Besides Rhinos, the Asiatic water Buffalo numbering over 1200, elephants over 1000, Tigers, swamp deer, Barking deer and Hog deer can be found. About 400 species of birds are found in the park.

Wake early today for an early morning exciting Elephant ride (Subject to availability of allotment from forest department and on direct payment basis).

After lunch, enjoy a thrilling jeep safari in the Central Zone.

If time permits, later visit Kaziranga national orchid and bio diversity park evening, can visit for a cultural programme. 

Overnigth stay in Kaziranga.

Activity includes – 1 Elephant Safari ( to be paid directly by guest) & 1 Jeep safari in Central zone

Meals Plan:  Breakfast only.

After breakfast, drive 6 hrs to Kohima.

En route stop for lunch at Dimapur.

Proceed to Kohima about 3 hours drive. You will pass through the green hills and small villages along the Dhansiri river. Reach Kohima. Visit the WWII cemetery if there is time. Later check-In at accommodation.

Overnight stay at Kohima.

 Meals Plan: Breakfast only.

Kohima: Kohima is the capital city of India’s north eastern state of Nagaland. With a resident population of almost 100,000, it is the second largest city in the state. Originally known as Kewhira, Kohima was founded in 1878 when the British Empire established its headquarters of the then Naga Hills.

When it comes to the best places to see on the Nagaland tour, the first place that comes to our mind will be War Cemetery, the final resting ground of the soldiers who lost their lives in the England- Japan war. An inscription at the base of one the two large crosses here reads,’ When you go to home tell them of us and say, For your tomorrow, we gave our today.’ Overlooking the cemetery, there’s Cathedral of Reconciliation; built in 1965, and partly funded by the Japanese government. Another fascinating tourism place in Kohima is State Museum. Located right in the north of the bazaar, the state museum exhibits the excellent anthropological collection of Naga mask, textiles, jewelry, and totem pillars from all the 16 Naga tribes. 

After breakfast, today will be a tour to Khonoma village- first green village in the country. At Khonoma you will find culture, history and Nature intact together.

Explore the village. Visit the ceremonial gate, Morung, cairn circles, Khonoma fort, historical sites, age group house, meet local craftsman, weaving shawls and cane basket making.

Post lunch, drive back to Kohima and visit Jakhama/ Kigwema village tour. Overnight stay at Kohima. Evening at leisure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast + Lunch

Khonoma: Khonoma village is located about 20 km from the state capital, Kohima. The village, referred to as Khwunoria (named after the tribe of Angami term for a local plant, Glouthera fragrantisima), is estimated to be around 700 years old and is spread over an area of 123sq.km. The total population of the village is about 3000, settled in 600 households. Khonoma is famous for its forests and a unique form of agriculture, including some of the oldest terraced cultivation in the region. The terrain of the village is hilly, ranging from gentle slopes to steep and rugged hillsides. The hills are covered with lush forestland, rich in various species of flora and fauna. The state bird, Blyth’s tragopan, a pheasant now nationally endangered, is reportedly found here. Over a hundred years ago, advancing British troops found themselves facing a determined warrior tribe in the highlands of Nagaland. The Angami men of Khonoma, famed for their martial prowess and strategic skills, fought a resolute battle to safeguard their territory, inflicting heavy casualties on the foreign soldiers. The village is recorded to have resisted British rule in the region from 1830s to 1880.

After an early breakfast around 07:00 AM, drive to Viswema –Dzukou trek point. Start trekking for about 3-4hrs. Explore the beautiful valley for few hours and then trek back to the pick-up point.

• Pack Lunch
• Evening at leisure.
• Overnight stay in Kohima

Meals: Breakfast + Pack Lunch 

After breakfast, we will drive to Jorhat. 

Upon arrival, check-in at hotel and rest of the day at your own leisure. Overnight stay at Jorhat

Meal Plan: Breakfast only.

After an early breakfast, we drive to Guwahati. Upon arrival at Guwahati, check-in at hotel. If time permits, we will visit the Khamakya temple or an evening boat cruise in the Bhramaputra river or just relax the evening.

Meal Plan: Breakfast only

Our beautiful trip ends here. We drop you at the airport or railway station. Bid Adieu. Until we meet again for another adventurous trip with The Exotic Odyssey. Thank you for travelling with The Exotic Odyssey.

Meal Plan: Breakfast only