On arrival to Guwahati Airport you will be received by our representative, who will be waiting for a warm welcome just outside of the Rail. Station by your nameplate /your referral and proceed to Shillong (103 km), the capital of Meghalaya, the Scotland of the East. Swaddled amidst wraith-like mists is aptly called the abode of the clouds. It is one of India’s prettiest and youngest states (the 21st.) having split away from Assam in 1972.Standing out amongst the other states, for its unique traditional and natural beauty. On the way if time permit we will take a break for a lots of fun & entertainment with the boating/water sports in incredible Umiam Lake. From here shillong is just 17 kms. On arrival Check into hotel. Relax and evening take a glance of shillong Bazar which open till around 8.30 pm. Back to Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Today after breakfast drive to Cherrapunji 56 km which experiences the heaviest rainfall in the world. Cherrapunjee, locally and officially known as Sohra, and a “must see†destination for all tourists. it was the headquarters of the Khasi/Jaintia province during British rule which was however shifted to Shillong in 1864, due to the inconvenience caused by excessive rain during the monsoon months. The average rainfall is 12,000 mm a year and the record for a single day was 2455 mm recorded in 1974 confirming it as the “Wettest place on Earthâ€. Cherranpunjee is impressive with its gushing waterfalls and the deep gorges. You will get stunning views of the plains of Bangladesh. Close to town are the glorious NohsngithiangFalls(Mawsmai Falls), Dainthlen Falls, Nohkailikai Falls ( World’s forth hishest) and many small waterfalls. Also visit Mawsmai Cave-6 km from the cherranpunji market to the south lies the village of Mawsmai in the direction of Bangladesh border. Back to Shillong. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed to day long excursion at Dawaki River &Tamabil Border. Dawki-Tamabil is one of the few road border crossings between India and Bangladesh. It is used mainly for coal transportation toBangladesh. Some 500 trucks cross the border every day in peak season. Dawki Bridge, is a suspension bridge over the Umngotriver. It was constructed in 1932 by the British. Back to Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.