MEG-006: #MEGHALAYA
PACKAGE CODE: MEG – 006
TOUR DURATION: 07N & 08D
STATES COVERED: MEGHALAYA
ROUTE:- SHILLONG ARR – CHERRAPUNJEE (02N) – SHILLONG (1N) -DAWKI (02N) – SHILLONG (1N) – JOWAI (1N) – SHILLONG DEP
BEST TIME : ALL THROUGH THE YEAR EXCEPT DURING MONSOON (JUNE TO SEPTEMBER) Meghalaya is a beautiful hill state snuggled in North-East Himalayas. The name itself means ‘Abode of Clouds’, and true to its name, it is where clouds make their homes. The hill state is frequented by nature lovers and honeymooners. The best time to visit Meghalaya is between the months of October to April. Blessed with moderate climate all through the year, every season you have a reason to visit.
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TOUR BRIEF:
This Short Break itinerary allows you to cover the much visited destinations of Shillong –Cherrapunjee alonwith JOWAI famous for its scenic setting and breathtaking views with the perfect mix of heritage and culture and DAWKI where one side of the Umngot river is India & other side Bangladesh.
SHILLONG, capital of Meghalaya, is the home to numerous waterfalls and vast natural beauty.
Cherrapunjee, also known as Sohra, is a high-altitude town in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. It’s known for its living root bridges, made from rubber trees.
Visit Asia’s Cleanest Village MAWLYNNONG
Interesting !!!
Cherrapunjee is credited as being the wettest place on Earth. However, nearby Mawsynram currently holds that record.
Living Root Bridges !!!
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.
Water of the Umngot River is very clean and become Crystal clear in winters.It is also known as the Transparent lakje.
DAwki is the only place where there is a road route connecting to Bangladesh !! A small market area in Dawki has been set up which allows people at both borders to share business connections.
Tour Plan
SHILLONG – CHERRAPUNJEE (55 KMS / 1 & ½ HRS DRIVE)
CHERRAPUNJEE (TREK TO DOUBLE DECKER LIVING ROOT BRIDGE)
CHERRAPUNJEE – SHILLONG (60 KMS / 2 HRS DRIVE)
SHILLONG – DAWKI (90 KMS / 3 HRS DRIVE)
DAWKI
DAWKI – SHILLONG (85 KMS / 3 HRS DRIVE)
SHILLONG – JOWAI (75 KMS / 2 HRS DRIVE)
SHILLONG
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