Shillong Tour 10 Day

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Airport – Shillong (140 kms / 4 hrs)

  Arrive and transfer to Shillong. On the way enjoy the ‘Umiam Lake’ near Barapani. Check into hotel on arrival. Evening time permitting, visit police Bazaar - Shillong’s prime location where the wares on sale range from electronics to traditional handicraft, modern clothing to handloom items, vegetables and traditional spices etc. walk around local market. Overnight at Landmark Hills.
   The city of Shillong derives its name from "Leishyllong" - the Superpower or God who is believed to be residing on the Shillong Peak overlooking the Shillong City. The general area of the state of Meghalaya is often referred to as the "Scotland of the East" in the olden days due to its striking similarity with the Scottish Highlands.

  • Hotspots : Shillong Peak

• Day 2 : Shillong – Cherrapunjee – Shillong (56 kms / 2½ hrs one way)

  After breakfast drive to Shillong Peak, one of the highest points in the whole of Meghalaya plateau. Later drive to Cherrapunjee one of the highest rainfall area in the world and visit the Thankharang Park (from where one can see the plains of Bangladesh), Seven Sisters fall, Nohkalikai fall, Mawsmai Cave. Return to Shillong; En-route visit Elephant fall.
  Cherrapunjee, locally and officially known as Sohra, is 56 kms from Shillong, and a “must see” destination for all tourists. Apart from being the record holder for the heaviest rainfall, 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 Earth”. Evening return to Shillong. Overnight

  • Hotspots : Shillong Peak

• Day 3 : After breakfast visit DBCIC museum, wards Lake,Golf Field than drive to kaziranga National Park (320

  Enroute stop at Barapani Lake where you can enjoy speed boat. Reach in the afternoon and check in at jungle resort. Enjoy various activities like swimming, boating, trekking,Cycling, Billiards and many more at resort. Overnight at Landmark Woods.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 4 : At Kaziranga – Elephant and Jeep Safari

  Depart from your hotel on an early morning for elephant ride in search of the rhino. Elephant safari is the most enjoyed safari to explore the wide varieties of wild life in the Kaziranga National Park . The vast area covered by the Elephant Grass can be best viewed when you are on an elephant's back. Here you get an opportunity to see herds of Indian Elephants, One-horned Rhinoceros and many other wild animals from a very close distance. Return to your lodge after the 2 hr (approx) safari for breakfast. Plus with dawn breaking over the beautiful National Park, this safari is an amazing experience.
  (Kaziranga National Park is officially open for visitors from 01 November to 30 April every year. However, between May and October limited elephant ride and jeep safaris are still possible, subject to weather conditions, in the periphery of the park. Rhinos are in abundance and therefore the chances of sighting rhinos and other park animals are as good as during the official opening period of the park. Further one can explore the park by boat also.)

• Day 5 : Kaziranga – Bhalukpong – Bomdila – Dirang(230 kms/7hrs)

  Early morning visit in around Kaziranga National Park where maximum chances to see animals. After breakfast, proceed on the hill road to Dirang. The road now cuts across probably the best forest cover now present in Arunachal Pradesh and the views are truly magnificent. En route stop at the orchidarium at Tipi. Stop for lunch at Bomdila. After lunch, proceed towards the spectacular Dirang valley which is Monpa tribe area. Located in a spectacular valley, Dirang is famous for its apple orchards, sheep breeding farms and natural hot springs. The hot water springs in Dirang is considered holy by many who travel to them for a dip. Dirang is ideal place for adventures like trekking and hiking. Dinner and overnight at Pemaling/Similar.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 6 : Dirang – Sela Pass – Tawang (150 kms/5hrs)

  Today after breakfast, depart Dirang for a fascinating drive to Tawang. The road moves along the Dirang River for 10 kms and then the climb starts. After 51 kms (roughly 2 hours) reach the Sela Pass. Situated at an altitude of 14,000 ft. this route to Sela Pass from Dirang is sparsely populated and the forest cover is alpine. This famous pass is covered with snow for most of the year as is the Paradise Lake, a small lake, which is frozen at this time of the year. From Sela it is downhill to Tawang Chu River (49 km/1 hr 40 min). The drive now is bewitching with piercing snow peaks towering above you, waterfalls (some frozen) at every corner and a gushing Nuranang river accompanying you all the way! Expect snowfall on the way. This region was the scene of heavy fighting between Chinese and Indian troops in the war of 1962. 1 hr from Sela as you cross the Tawang Chu, take a diversion to visit the spectacular Nuranang Falls where scenes from the SRK-Madhuri Dixit starrer “Koyla” were shot. Tawang Township (alt. 10,000 ft.) is situated on the north bank of this river and it takes 1 hour from the Tawang Chu Bridge. Arrive and check into your hotel. After lunch visit the famous Tawang Monastery. The 300 year old Monastery, locally called “Gompa” is considered to be the oldest in India and second largest Monastery in Asia after Lhasa in Tibet. The Monastery stands on the spur of a hill over 12000 ft. above the sea level. It accommodates over 500 monks and houses priceless Buddhist texts and scriptures. The Tibetan influence here is unmistakable, with the elaborately painted wooden windows and other motifs. Prayer flags flutter in the breeze and inside, the monks light lamps and drone in joint prayer. An 8mt high gilded statue of the Buddha is seated here, as are numerous ancient Thankas or traditional paintings and manuscripts. Dinner and overnight at Tashi Gasel/Similar.

• Day 7 : Tawang

  After breakfast visit in around Tawang visit Monastry, 6th Dala lama birth palace. Return in time for lunch. Post lunch enjoy the day at leisure. Walk into the town and do some shopping. Or you could go exploring on your own. You can visit the Craft Center and traditional Monpa Village. Dinner and overnight at Tawang.

• Day 8 : Tawang – Bomdila(180 kms/6 hrs)

  Your return journey begins with your drive to Bomdila. Catch up on the sights you might have missed out before. Arrive Bomdila after your scenic ride. Rest of the day at leisure. Experience the locale flavour – head out on walks and interact with the locals to enhance your experience. Return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Tsepal Yanjom/Similar.

• Day 9 : Bomdila – Tezpur (180 kms/6 hrs)

  After an early breakfast, depart for Tezpur. Chitralekha Uddyan- houses of the finest specimen of sculptural remains of 9th century.Overnight at KRC Palace/Similar.

• Day 10 : Departure

  After breakfast drive to Guwahati Station (200 kms/4hrs) for onward destination. If time permit visit you can visit local sightseeing at Guwahati

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• Shillong, Meghalaya, India, Asia

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