7 Days Explore meghalaya
Destination covered: Shillong – Cherrapunji – Trekking to Living root bridge – Mawlynnong & Dawki – Departure
Best time to visit: From Oct – April
- Starting Point: Guwahati airport/ Railway station
- End Point: Guwahati airport/ Railway station
- Maximum No. of person: 8 person.
- Customization: Available on request
Starting price: On request (+5% gst applicable as per Govt. tax rule)
itinerary details
Upon your arrival at guwahati airport or railway station, our representative will be there to greet you. We will then drive to Shillong which is not far.
En route, we stop at Umiam lake. Later, continue drive to Shillong. Depending upon your arrival timing to Guwahati we will organize some local tour around Shillong. Otherwise, just relax at the accommodation and enjoy the cool weather and later come out for an evening walk in the market and enjoy some yummy exotic delicacies.
Some places to visit nearby Shillong are Elephant falls, Shillong peak, etc.
Meal plan: Nil
This morning, after breakfast, we drive to Cherrapunji. Visit the wettest place in the world, the Mawsynram and the later drive to Cherrapunji.
Stay overnight at Cherrapunjee.
Meal plan: Breakfast only
Today, we will explore Cherrapunji. Visit Mawsmai cave, The Noh kai Likai falls, Dainthlen falls and the Nohsngithiang falls.
Later evening at your own leisure. Walk around the village.
Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
The Living Root bridges are the most fascinating as well as extraordinary sights of Meghalaya. The bridges are formed by a set of bridges which in turn is formed out of barks as well as trunks of the tree located on either side of the stream.
Total time taken for a round trip trek across the Living Road Bridge is around 5 hours. Depends on your pace as well. The trek is extremely beautiful, you will go through small local villages, narrow streams and jungles. you will even have to cross a rope bridge, beneath which is located one of the bluest natural water pool.
Return back to your accommodation. Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
Mawlynnong village is about 81km from Cherrapunji. Its known as one of the cleanest village in Asia. Explore the village and experience the local life. Have lunch. Enjoy a view from a tree house.
Overnight stay stay in Mawlynnong village.
Meal plan: Breakfast only
Today we will drive to dawki. Dawki is a small town located in the Jaintia Hills. Visit the river Umngot and enjoy a boat ride (Boat ride fees to be paid directly at the place). The town is also known for its tourism. Explore the local town.
Later drive to Shillong.
Overnight stay in shillong.
Meal plan: Breakfast only
Post breakfast, drive to Guwahati. Depending upon your departure timing, if there is time, we will visit the Kamakhya temple.
Later bid adieu.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
- Land transportation from start to end of the itinerary. Vehicle type AC Innova/or similar (max 4 pax in one vehicle)
- All accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- Permits
- Local guide (English speaking).
- First aid.
- Meals that are mentioned included in each itinerary.
- +5% GST applicable.
- International flight tickets.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa.
- Khamakya Temple visit entrance fee.
- Any personal expenses occurring during operational tours and any extra meal ordered.
- Meals not specifically mentioned under ‘what is included’.
- Any extra – laundry, phone calls, Camera charges and shopping.
- Any kind of beverages – Alcoholic and aerated drinks.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under ‘what is included’.
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary or stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks or any factors beyond control.
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- A deposit of 50% of the total amount of the booking must be paid either by bank transfer or credit card within 7 days of the issuance of the booking confirmation. If the payment is not received within this time, the booking may be cancelled without notice.
- The remaining outstanding 50% balance is to be paid 30 days prior the departure of the tour by bank transfer or credit card payment.
- A delay in the payment of the balance may result in the cancellation of the booking and the company is not responsible for any charges incurred.
- 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made 30 days before the start of the trip.
- 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made between 15-30 days before the start of the trip.
- No refund i.e., 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made 0-15 days before the start of the trip.
- In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such circumstances, the operator will try their best to provide an alternative feasible. However, a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
- All cancellations are strictly subjected to the cancellation policies mentioned on the website.
- The guest must carry photo identification like Passport, Voter ID Card or Driving License IN ORIGINAL at the point of check in at the hotel and for Inner line permits
- The Exotic Odyssey does NOT have any HIDDEN CHARGES.
- If someone asks for extra money during the journey, Please inform us. We will not be responsible if you pay the amount without our knowledge and consent.
- Booking will be confirmed only after receiving the advance payment.
- There is no star category hotel available in all places. However, we provide the best possible option as per your tour category.
- Credit Cards / Traveler’s check are not freely accepted in many places.
- We advise you to check the temperature/weather of the places you are going to visit, and bring necessary clothes accordingly.
- Woollen clothes, Jacket, Raincoat/Umbrella etc. are advisable to carry according to weather conditions.
- Any extra breakfast for kids which is not mentioned has to be paid directly by guest as per the hotel policy.
- The normal check-in time for a hotel is 12 PM, and normal check-out time for a hotel is 11 AM. However, this is subjected to change as per the hotel policies. The timing of meals and/or inclusions of a certain hotel room are as per the hotel policies.
- Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in flight and train schedule; cancellations of flight/trains, political disturbances, cause of natural phenomenon, other force majeure, etc. will not be accommodated in the cost.
- Consumption of alcohols and other intoxicants are at your own cost. We request you to be very minimal with such activities during your trip.
- The vehicle for sightseeing is available on an itinerary basis only, and will not be on disposal unless some cases of emergencies.
- Price will vary according to the number of people in the tour.
- The tour will be taking place through Eco-friendly, exotic local destinations. We kindly do not encourage littering the local sites and campsites.
- We encourage you to carry water bottle which can be refilled, so that we prevent uses of plastic water bottles which only increases the waste disposal.
- Kindly conduct courtesy and respect towards cultures and traditions at all the destinations you visit.
- We encourage you to always be a responsible traveler wherever you go.
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