Places covered:GUWAHATI,SHILLONG
Duration: 4Nights/ 5Days
| Destination | LUXURY | DELUXE | STANDARD |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUWAHATI | Kiranshree Grand | Greenwood resort / Greenwood Hotel | D Courtyard / D Sapphire |
| SHILLONG | Polo Tower / M Crown | Landmark Shillong / Alpine Continental / Best Holiday Inn | Boulevard / Lake View Inn |
Welcome on arrival at Guwahati Airport / Station and transfer to Shillong (130 KMS / 3 hrs drive). Enroute visit Umiam Lake – created by damming the Umiam River in the early 1960s. The principal catchment area of the lake and dam is spread over 220 square km.
Shillong – the capital of British-created Assam until 1972 – and is now the capital and hill station of Meghalaya, also known as “The Abode of Clouds”, one of the smallest states in India. Overnight in Shillong.
Morning enjoy breakfast and then set out on an excursion trip to Cherrapunjee (60 Kms / 2hrs one way). It is the traditional capital of the Nongkhlaw hima (Khasi tribal chieftainship) known as Sohra or Churra. Visit Dwan Syiem view point, Noh Kalikai falls, Mawsmai caves, Seven Sister falls, Eco Park etc. Later drive back to Shillong.
Morning enjoy breakfast and then start the sightseeing covering Ward’s Lake, Shillong Peak – 10 kms from the city, offers a panoramic view of these country side, and is also the highest point in the State, Elephant Falls. Afternoon transfer to Guwahati (130Kms / 3 hrs). Situated on the South Bank of river Brahmaputra this is the largest city of Assam, a major riverine port city and one of the fastest growing cities in India. Many ancient Hindu temples are in the city, giving it the name “City of Temples” the most important being Kamakhya Temple. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Morning starts the Full day sightseeing in and around this capital city of Assam , covering Kamakhya Temple – Situated on top of the Nilachal Hill, Maa Kamakhya Temple is the most sacred among the tantrik shrines of Shakti worship in the world; Balaji Temple, State Museum, Navagraha Temple – dedicated to the nine planets located on the top of Chitrasal Hill, Umananda Temple on Bhasmachal – a Shiva temple located at the Peacock Island – smallest inhabited riverine island in the world , Sankardeva Kalakshetra – is a cultural institution in the Panjabari area, named after the medieval poet-playwright and reformer Srimanta Sankardev. Evening experience the river cruise Jahajghat/ Machkhowa to Jahajghat/ Machkhowa river Brahmaputra (On Direct Payment). Overnight at Guwahati.
Morning Departure Transfer to Guwahati Airport / Station Tour Ends.
