Mesmerizing Meghalaya - 5 Nights / 6 Days India

Overview

Meghalaya is a state in northeastern India. Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills on 21 January 1972.

Itinerary

Day 1 - GUWAHATI AIRPORT – SHILLONG (130 KMS / 3 ½ hrs drive)

Arrival at Guwahati airport & transfer to Shillong. Enroute visit Umium Lake. Check in Hotel. Overnight in Shillong

DAY 02 - SHILLONG – CHERRAPUNJEE – SHILLONG (60 KMs / 2 hrs-One way)

After breakfast you will be traveling to Cherrapunjee (60 kms/ 2 hrs approx one way) – the wettest place on the earth. En route visit the famous Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak – to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Shillong city. At Cherrapunjee visit – Mawsmai Cave, Mawsmai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls and Nohkalikai Falls. After lunch at Cherrapunjee, visit Thankarang Park, Koh Ramhah. Drive back to Shillong for overnight halt.

DAY 03 - SHILLONG – MAWLYNNONG – DAWKI – SHILLONG

Morning after breakfast depart for a whole day excursion to Mawlynnong:

• Mawlynnong Village has earned the distinction of being the cleanest village in India. It is situated 90 kms from Shillong and besides the picturesque village, offers many interesting sights such as the living root bridge and another strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock.
• Mawlynnong nestled in the pristine hill state of Meghalaya, is along the Indo-Bangla border. This cute and colorful little village is known for its cleanliness. The main occupation of the villagers is agriculture. They mostly grow betel nut. About 82 households live in Mawlynnong. Keeping the surrounding environment clean is an age old tradition. Discover India magazine declared the village as the cleanest in Asia in 2003.
• A dustbin made out of bamboo is found all along the village. Everyone makes it a point that dirt and waste are not thrown everywhere. All the waste from the dustbin is collected and kept in a pit, which the villagers use as manure. The villagers are now on a mission to ban plastic. The village with cent per cent literacy is conscious and they are spreading the message of conservation and protection of the forest. Locals plant trees to ensure that the virgin forest is kept intact and also replenished.
• Mawlynnong’s fame is now drawing an endless stream of guests from across the country and abroad. Although residential facilities are still scarce and are in the process of being developed, the existing one constructed from bamboo and thatch is quite hospitable and restful.
• Mawlynnong is an artist’s delight and the sort of getaway that would titillate creative writers and poets..
• Dawki: A day’s excursion from Mawlynnong, Dawki lies but 2 Kms from Bangladesh. Despite the fact that the area is located in a place that has been for years demanding development, one is amazed by the quality of the roads, and the road to Dawki perhaps epitomizes the idyllic hill drive. The black metalled road, offset by the rich, wet green and dark red-brown patches offered a smooth contrast that technology can scarcely capture. The cool, wet air brushes over your face and refreshes and revitalizes you as it enters your body. Dawki is a small village and its main attraction is the Umngot River that marks the natural separation between the Khasi and the Jaintia Hills. The river can be forded by a suspension bridge that connects India to Bangladesh and facilitates trade between the two nations. The Umngot is the site for a boat race that is held in March-April, but even otherwise, seeing this large emerald-green serpent threading its way through the hills, with fishermen’s boats dotting its surface, right into the plains of Bangladesh, is a sight whose majesty echoes long after you leave it.

DAY 04 - SHILLONG – KAZIRANGA (325 KMs / 7 HRS)

After breakfast drive to Kaziranga. Check in at the hotel. Overnight at Kaziranga.

DAY 05 - KAZIRANGA

Early morning explore Western Zone of Kaziranga National Park on back of elephant ( at your own). Apart from world’s endangered One-horned Rhinoceros, the Park sustains half the world’s population of genetically pure Wild Water Buffaloes, over 1000 Wild elephants and perhaps the densest population of Royal Bengal Tigers anywhere. Kaziranga is also a bird watcher’s paradise and home to some 500 species of birds. The Crested Serpent Eagle, Palla’s Fishing Eagle, Greyheaded Fishing Eagle, Swamp Partridge, Bar-headed goose, whistling Teal, Bengal Florican, Storks, Herons and Pelicans are some of the species found here.We will return to the resort for breakfast. Afternoon go for a jeep safari ( At your own) through the Central Zone of the National Park. Evening come back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Kaziranga National Park:

• In the heart of Assam, covering an area of 430 sq-kms, is inhabited by the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as many mammals, including tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and thousands of birds. In 1985, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its unique natural environment.
• Note: Cost for elephant and Jeep Safari not inclusive.

DAY 06 - KAZIRANGA-GUWAHATI AIRPORT DROP (250KMs/ 5HRS)

Inclusions

• Accommodation as specified
• Daily Buffet Breakfast at Hotel
• All transfers & sightseeing by Sedan (2 Pax), Innova (4 & 6 Pax) & 13 Seater Tempo Traveller (8 pax)
• All entry tickets and permit charges
• Parking charges

Exclusions

• Flight Tickets are not included.
• Vehicle not at disposal at any of the islands.
• Others: laundry, telephone calls, and incidentals.
• Any personal expenses. Room service and special orders. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Lunch & Dinner Not Included
• Camera Tickets are NOT INCLUDED in the mentioned cost of Sightseeing & Transfers.
• 5% GST

• Fully vaccinated tourists are allowed entry into Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal, and Sikkim without RTPCR test.
• Single-dose vaccinated tourists and minors (11–18 yrs) must produce a negative RTPCR/TruNat/CBNAAT report within 72 hours of entry.
• RAT test is not valid for tourists entering Meghalaya.
• Fully vaccinated tourists with symptoms should avoid travel and may be tested at the entry point.
• Tourists must register on the Meghalaya portal/app and generate an e-invite.

Terms and Conditions

• Offered rates are exclusive of GST
• Confirmation will be subject to availability at the time of reservation
• We shall proceed with the holding/confirmation only after receiving 50% payment 30 days before travel and balance 10 days prior to travel date
• Ferry tickets will be booked only after advance payment and are subject to availability at the time of booking
• Please share all guest names as per government documents along with flight tickets at the time of booking
• In case of trip cancellation, refund will be processed as per hotel/service policy. A 10% service charge on the total package cost applies
• In case of Covid-related issues like lockdown or positive test, booking can be postponed within a time frame, subject to hotel/ferry acceptance. Price difference will apply based on season
• Rates may vary based on travel dates
• Tour program may be reshuffled due to inclement weather or flight/ferry schedule changes, which may incur extra charges
• Ferry timing changes or endorsements in other vessels may happen due to operational reasons; this is at the sole discretion of the ferry company
• Vehicle provided will be exclusive but not at disposal. It will operate as per contract and may change sector-wise or daily
• Most hotels in Andamans have early check-in/check-out policy (08:30am–10:30am). Early check-in/late check-out is subject to availability and hotel discretion
• All extras not mentioned above must be paid directly at the hotel or service provider
• Standalone services like only hotel or only transport are not provided; no price breakup will be shared
• As per Andaman regulations, minimum age for diving is 12 years. Divers over 50 years must have medical clearance for scuba diving or sea walk

• If cancelled from 00 to 07 days before the check-in date, 100% booking amount will be charged.
• If cancelled from 07 to 15 days before the check-in date, 70% booking amount will be charged.
• If cancelled from 15 to 30 days before the check-in date, 30% booking amount will be charged.
• Full refund if cancelled before 30 days of the check-in date.
• No refunds for unused nights or early check-outs.
• No refunds for government/private ferry tickets if already purchased.
• Any international bank charges will be borne by the customer.
• No refund for bookings made from 15th December to 15th January.
• In case of bad weather or unavoidable circumstances (e.g., ferry cancellation), alternate accommodation will be provided, and additional night costs will be borne by the guest.
• Refunds will be processed by the original payment method, except for cash which will be refunded by cheque or online transfer.
• Refund initiation takes place within 7 working days of receiving the cancellation request.
• It may take 5–14 days for the refund to reflect depending on the bank.
• Mid-tour cancellation is allowed, but the amount is non-refundable.

• All the bookings are confirmed with the hotel after receiving a confirmation mail from the client with 50% or the amount mentioned by our reservation staff of the total package amount in our account within 2 days of booking
• Once the booking is confirmed, vouchers will be issued with suggested Trip Detail & hotel reservation, which may change with prior notice to the client.
• Once you receive the hotel confirmation from our staff, the client can reconfirm with the hotel for their reservation.
• The client can book their trip by paying 50% or the amount advised by the reservation staff as advance of the total package cost in the mentioned bank account.
• 100% advance payment required for bookings made for December and January due to peak season.
• Most hotels in Andaman (Port Blair, Havelock & Neil Island) have 08:00 AM as check-in and check-out time. Early/late check-in or check-out depends on room availability and may incur extra charges.
• Hotels may charge an additional one-day stay for early check-in or late check-out.