The journey of Shillong and Cherrapunjee is one of the best Meghalaya trips that you can cover within a few days. Truly speaking, 3 days is pretty much less to cover the whole Meghalaya holiday tour, but you can enjoy the beauty of Shillong tourism and visit the world’s wettest place, Cherrapunjee. In this article, we will discuss the whole Shillong and Cherrapunjee tour. Read this article to know more about the Meghalaya attractions.
Day 1: Arrival in Shillong and Sightseeing
First, you have to reach Guwahati airport or station, and from there enjoy the scenic drive to Shillong. Then keep your luggage at the hotel and freshen up.
Visit places like Umiam Lake, where you can boat and take beautiful photographs; and Ward’s Lake, which is a man-made lake with a wooden bridge. Shillong View Point is at the peak of Shillong, where you can enjoy the panoramic views of Shillong City and Elephant Falls, a three-tiered gorgeous waterfall. Finally, enter the shopping and eat local delicacies at Police Bazaar. Shillong tourism offers numerous unforgettable lifetime experiences.
Day 2: Shillong to Cherrapunjee
Driving from Shillong to Cherrapunjee won’t take that long, but take an early morning drive so that you can enjoy all the gorgeous tourist spots from the Cherapunjee tour packages.
In Cherrapunjee, you can visit Mawsmai Caves, a limestone cave with an interesting rock formation; then Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls, and Dainthlen Falls. Even though you can visit Cherrapunjee around October to April for the pleasant weather and to enjoy the true beauty of the falls, you then visit Cherrapunjee near the monsoon season.
Besides that, we should visit Thangkharang Park, which will give you a view of the Bangladesh Plains, and don’t forget to visit the Double Decker Root Bridge, as it’s one of the best parts of the trip. You can trek to reach the root bridge by taking help from the Meghalaya trip guide. Multiple Cherrapunjee tour packages keep you tension-free about the Shillong tour cost.
Day 3: Exploring Mawlynnong and Dawki, Return to Shillong
On the last day of the trip, wake up a bit early and then take a drive to Mawlynnong; this is Asia’s cleanest village. When you visit the place, you will see beautiful and vibrant greenery in the village. Also, the locals there are very friendly and helpful.
After enjoying the vibe at Mawlynnong and having breakfast, visit Riwai Living Root Bridge. It’s an easy trek, and it won’t take much longer. Then, if you still have time on your hands, head to Dawki; it’s a beautiful place with breathtaking views of crystal-clear water where you can enjoy a boat ride near the Indo-Bangladesh border. There are nemerous meghalaya attractions available that keep you spellbound.
Finally, return to Shillong by evening and relax. Also, prepare yourself for the drive to Guwahati the next day to catch your flight or train. You can opt for Cherrapunjee tour packages for hassle-free experience.
So as you can see, being on a three-day Meghalaya trip can be a bit hectic. To witness the true beauty of Meghalaya, it’s better to visit this place near the monsoon season, but around the autumn to spring season is best for sightseeing and enjoying pleasant weather. So, book your accommodation and transportation wisely to not get overcharged. Or if you want to avoid all this hustle and want a relaxing experience throughout the trip, then you can contact us for guidance regarding north east tour packages.
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