Set on the dramatic horseshoes of rocky cliff above the Bengal plains, is hilly Meghalaya. Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on earth, creates some impressive waterfalls and carving out some of Asia's longest caves
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Culture
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Journey Route
5Stops06Days
Day 1 - 2Kolkata
Day 2 - 3Guwahati
Day 3 - 5Shillong
Day 5 - 6Cherrapunjee
Day 6Kolkata
Private route, pacing and hotels can be customised around your travel style.
On arrival at Kolkata, meet, assist & transfer to hotel.
Later in the afternoon visit Victorial memorial, the city’s most celebrated landmark. The domed classical structure, now a museum, with its 25 galleries covers a fascinating selection of Raj memorable.
On arrival at Guwahati airport, meet, assist & transfer to hotel. After check in, visit the Kamakhya temple & embark on a ferry cruise on the Brahmaputra river up to the Umananda Temple on the world’s smallest river island known as the ‘Peacock Island’.
Morning drive to Shillong, 1496mt Meghalaya – the “Land of Clouds” driving through the Nilachal Hills of Assam. On arrival check into your hotel.
Later visit the local market where you could find pure honey, bows and arrows, handicrafts, handwoven shawls and a variety of local artifacts are sold.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Highlights
Sightseeing, Visit the local market
Day 04
Shilong
AM visit DBCIC museum and the Butterfly Museum. Later day at leisure.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Highlights
DBCIC Museum, Butterfly Museum
Day 05
ShillongRoadCherrapunjee (56 kmsFlight2 hrs)
Morning drive to Cherrapunjee, 1300mt. Enroute visit Elephant falls and Shillong Peak overlooking the beautiful town. The drive will give us a spectacular view of deep gorges and the rolling hills luxurious with tropical vegetation that boast an innumerable variety of ferns, moss and orchids.
On arrival check into your hotel. Later we explore the lime- stone caves.
After breakfast drive to Guwahati and transfer to domestic airport at Guwahati for connect flight to Kolkata. Later connect flight to your home destination.
Season guide
Best Time To Visit
Recommended Month
Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
Plan around the season that best matches comfort, value and the pace of this journey.
Best months 6Value months 1Off season 5
Best TimeMost recommended
Jan
Max 29°CMin 10°C
Feb
Max 28°CMin 9°C
Mar
Max 29°CMin 10°C
Oct
Max 30°CMin 15°C
Nov
Max 28°CMin 14°C
Dec
Max 29°CMin 12°C
Value For MoneySmart travel season
Sep
Max 30°CMin 16°C
Off SeasonQuieter months
Apr
Max 34°CMin 17°C
May
Max 35°CMin 17°C
Jun
Max 34°CMin 18°C
Jul
Max 35°CMin 18°C
Aug
Max 32°CMin 17°C
Best Time To VisitValue for MoneyOff Season
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Set on the dramatic horseshoes of rocky cliff above the Bengal plains, is hilly Meghalaya. Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on earth, creates some impressive waterfalls and carving out some of Asia's longest caves