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Scotland of the East

06 Days Itinerary Kolkata, Guwahati, Shillong, Cherrapunjee Customisable Journey
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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

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Culture Culture
Heritage Heritage
Route map

Places Covered

Journey Route

5Stops 06Days
  • 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.
At a glance

Itinerary Summary

Day
Place
Hotel Options
1 - 2
Kolkata
Highlights: Victorial memorial, Domed classical structure
The Taj BengalThe Lalit Great Eastern More hotels in Kolkata
2 - 3
Guwahati
Highlights: Peacock Island, Kamakhya temple
Radisson BluHotel Kiranshree Portico More hotels in Guwahati
3 - 5
Shillong
Highlights: Sightseeing, Visit the local market, DBCIC Museum, Butterfly Museum
5 - 6
Cherrapunjee
Highlights: Elephant falls, Shillong Peak, lime- stone cave
6
Kolkata
The Taj BengalThe Oberoi Grand More hotels in Kolkata
Sample itinerary

Day by Day Journey

Day 01

Arrive Kolkatta

Arrive Kolkatta

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.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Highlights

Victorial memorial, Domed classical structure

Day 03

GuwahatiRoadShillong (105kms/3hrs)

Guwahati – Shillong (105kms/3hrs)

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

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)

Shillong – Cherrapunjee (56 kms / 2 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.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Highlights

Elephant falls, Shillong Peak, lime- stone cave

Day 06

CherrapunjeeRoadGuwahati (180 kmFlight6 hrs)FlightKolkata

Cherrapunjee – Guwahati (180 km / 6 hrs) / Kolkata

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 6 Value months 1 Off season 5
Best Time Most recommended
Jan
Max 29°C Min 10°C
Feb
Max 28°C Min 9°C
Mar
Max 29°C Min 10°C
Oct
Max 30°C Min 15°C
Nov
Max 28°C Min 14°C
Dec
Max 29°C Min 12°C
Value For Money Smart travel season
Sep
Max 30°C Min 16°C
Off Season Quieter months
Apr
Max 34°C Min 17°C
May
Max 35°C Min 17°C
Jun
Max 34°C Min 18°C
Jul
Max 35°C Min 18°C
Aug
Max 32°C Min 17°C
Best Time To Visit Value for Money Off Season
Journey details

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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