Guwahati is a sprawling city beside the Brahmaputra River in the northeast Indian state of Assam. It’s known for holy sites like the hilltop Kamakhya Temple, featuring shrines to the Hindu deities Shiva and Vishnu. To the east, 18th-century Navagraha Temple is an astronomical center with planetary shrines.
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Welcome to Gowahati! And make your way through the terminal. Our local representative will greet you at the ‘meeting point’ at the exit and transfer you comfortably to your hotel check in and enjoy the stay.
Guwahati is the largest city of Assam, the metropolitan area of the in north-eastern India, and often referred as “gateway” of the North East Region. Guwahati is also known for ancient Hindu Temples and the city is between the southern bank of the Brahmaputra and the foothills of the Shillong plateau
Later in the evening a river cruises in India’s largest river, the Brahmaputra. Also pay a visit to Srimantha Sankardeva Kalakshetra, Assam’s biggest art complex a place where Assamese history and culture is depicted in a sprawling open enclosure. It has a beautiful museum where they preserved the masks (these masks are made in Majuli island), the traditional dresses and jewelers of the entire North East India.
Enjoy the evening at leisure and have a comfortable stay.
Morning after Breakfast visit the famous Sakti Temple – Kamakhya Temple: The origin of Kamakhya Temple is pre Aryan situated atop the Nilachal Hill. The formost shrine of Assam, The Kamakhya is an ancient seat of Tantric and shakti Cults of Hinduism. The original temple was destroyed by the invading Muslims in their crusade against Hindu temples and idols in the early part of 16th century. Ultimately it was restored from ruins by King Naranarayan of the Koch dynasty and rebuilt in its present forming 1665 AD.
Later drive to Shillong approximate 100 km .Enroute visit Barapani (Umiam Lake): As per the legends, two heavenly sisters decided to make their way to Meghalaya. However, one of them had reached the destination and the other could not due to some reason. So the former could not trace out her sister and started crying with her broken heart. She cried so much that a lake was formed with her tears. Today it becomes a hub for the water sports activities such as speed boats, sailboats and water scooters. Adjoining to the lake, the Nehru Park offers an aviary and a collection of orchids and butterflies
Evening we arrive at Shillong, check in to the hotel and enjoy the comfortable evening.
The Capital of Meghalaya, Shillong is one of the major tourist destinations in North East India. The British loved this place so much that they had established its Capital for Eastern Bengal and Assam For its climate and unique topographical features the British referred Shillong as the “Scotland of The East”. Shillong is said to one of the most picture perfect cities in India that offers the best views around.
Morning after breakfast Visit Wards Lake located in the heart of the Shillong City adjoining to the Governors Residence. Shaped like a horseshoe, it is one of the prominent hang-out spot in Shillong. This century old lake was built by an engineer named Mr. Pollock. Hence it is also known to be as “Polok’s Lake”. One can opt for boating and pleasant walks on the cobbled sand stone pathways covered with varieties of flowers. Visit one of the largest Cathedrel of Meghalaya Situated in At Laitumkhrah. The colorful glasses of the skylight window along with the paintings of the Jesus spreading the messages of God are influenced by the European art and architecture.
Later in the day we proceed for Shillong Peak It is the highest point of Shillong, located in the upper Shillong an an altitude of 1961 meters (6,433 feet). The name Shillong originated from “Leishyllong” meaning god who is believed to live on the Shillong peak, overlooking the city and on a clear day one can enjoy the beautiful view of the entire City.
Elephant Falls Located in the Upper Shillong town it is one of the majestic waterfalls in Meghalaya. The water of this three steps falls comes down in flows from different levels over the fern-covered rocks and falls into the canyon down below. The best time to visit the waterfalls is during the monsoon when it offers breath-taking scenery. The forests covered with ferns and thick bamboo grooves are also worth visited for the nature lovers to find the presence of various species of butterflies, birds and orchids.
Evening at leisure and enjoy your comfortable stay at the hotel.
After having the breakfast at the hotel we proceed for a full day excursion to Cherrapunjee.
Cherrapunjee is a small hamlet, situated at an altitude of about 4823 feet (1484 m). Locally known as SOHRA. Cherrapunjee is located in the southern most point of Khasi hill sharing the border of Sylhet district of Bangladesh. Cherrapunjee offers a panoramic view of the hilly terrains, deep gorges and valleys with its spectacular waterfalls. It was once having the record of being the wettest place on earth, with an average rainfall of about 1150ms. However, this record has been overtaken by a nearby place Mawsynram in Cherrapunjee.
Later we visit Nohkalikai falls. This waterfall located 4 kms away from Cherrapunjee and known to be the fourth longest fall in the world it carries a pathetic legend behind its name. A woman named Ka Likai had an illegitimate child. After marriage the husband became jealous of her love for her daughter.
One day Ka Likai was out for work and her husband killed the daughter, cooked her flesh into a meal. When the woman enquired about her daughter, her husband showed the sign of ignorance. Before she went to look for her daughter, she thought of eating something and had the meal that her husband prepared for her. After having the meal she found both the wrist of her daughter in the betel-nut basket. Then she realized what had happened, killed her husband with a dagger and threw her off this cliff of this falls. This is how the falls got its name which means “Fall of Ka Likai.”
Later in the day we visit Mawsmai Cave: This 250m long cave is the major attraction for the tourists in Cherrapunjee. This natural limestone cave is wide enough for a person to walk comfortably, and one can see the myriads of stalagmites and stalactites all over the caves which are growing gradually. The caves are dark inside and electric torches are installed for the convenient of the tourists. Visit Thangkharang Park. The park is the house of various orchids and birds. One can see the 180 degree view of the plains of Bangladesh on a clear day.
Return back to shillong, enjoy your evening and have a comfortable stay
After the breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Gawahati Airport / Railway Station with the sweet memories and an experience of the vacation which you can share with your family and friends and cherish all your life.
