Guwahati  Shillong  Cherrapunji  Tour Package - Incredible North East India

Guwahati  Shillong  Cherrapunji  Tour Package: Overview

North East part of India blessed with natural splendors and diverse culture which is visited by tourist throughout the year. Guwahati , Shillong, Cherrapunji package is designed with complete sightseeings, adventure and fun activities. This package is starts from Guwahati  and you will stay 2 nights in each destinations which makes this package of 6 nights and 7 days.  According to Itinerary we will cover Shillong which is known as Scotland of India, Cherrapunji world’s wettest place and Guwahati which stands for Land of Diverse culture and Tradition.

Holiday Travel India provides a luxurious chance to involve in culture and tradition of North east India and experience adventure activity in the land of Assam as well as Meghalaya. Package consist all the possible facility which is required in tour like accommodation, meals and Perfect guide with private Ac vehicle.

What is unique in Guwahati  Shillong  Cherrapunji  Tour Package and why?

Guwahati  Shillong  Cherrapunji  is a unique combination of Traditional as well as adventured trip. In this package we offer lots of fun, activities, enjoyment in the land of Meghalaya as well as Assam. You will find India’s highest waterfall, peak, lakes and custom life style. Experience river rafting at Ranikor river, Horse riding at the peak of Shillong, take a part in Golfing activity, Nature walk on Manmade lake, visit three religious center in Guwahati and feel free at Asia’s cleanest village in Cherrapunji .

Guwahati  Shillong  Cherrapunji  Tour Package: Highlights

• Famous Temple of Tantric goddess Sati

• Rich History and tradition reflects art and culture: Assam State Museum

• Ancient Pilgrimage center of Muslim, Hindi and Buddhist: Hajo

• Smallest River Island in the world: Umananda Island

• Entertainment world in Guwahati: Accoland theme park

• Enjoy Boat ride at Umium Lake in Shillong

• Experience Horse ride at highest peak of Meghalaya: Shillong Peak

• One of the famous man made artificial lake in Shillong: Wards Lake

• Enjoy Famous Golfing Game in Shillong

• Asia’s cleanest village in Cherrapunji: Mawlynnong village.

• Fourth highest waterfalls in India: Seven Sisters Falls

Package Inclusion

• 06 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis

• Breakfast and Dinner

• 02 Day sightseeing of Guwahati

• 02 Day sightseeing of Shillong

• 02 Day sightseeing of Cherrapunji

• Private Ac vehicle for 07 days

• Parking, Toll tax and Driver hault

• Inclusive of all taxes

Package Exclusion

• Personal Expense

• Any airfare, Busfare and Railway fare

• Lunch

• Any activity charges, Rafting charges, Horse riding charges, Cruise charges

Hotels in Guwahati

Standard Hotel: Ginger Guwahati: TA Rank (3.5) - Certificate of Excellence

Deluxe Hotel: Atithi Hotel: TA Rank (4.0) - Certificate of Excellence

Luxury Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati: TA Rank (4.5) - Certificate of Excellence

Hotels in Shillong           

Standard Hotel: Hotel Lake View Inn: TA Rank (4.0) - Certificate of Excellence

Deluxe Hotel: Hotel Alpine Continental: TA Rank (3.5) - Certificate of Excellence

Luxury Hotel: Hotel Polo Towers: TA Rank (3.5) - Certificate of Excellence

Hotels in Cherrapunji

Standard Hotel: Coniferous Resort: TA Rank (4.0) – Certificate of Excellence

Deluxe Hotel: Kutmadan Resort Sohra: TA Rank (4.5) – Certificate of Excellence

Luxury Hotel: Polo Orchid Resort: TA Rank (3.5) – Certificate of Excellence

Things to do in Shillong

Boating at Umium Lake

Umiam is a beautiful lake to enjoy boating. It is located in Nongpoh at a distance of approx 17km from Shillong. The lake provides residents with water and is also their source of fish. Umiam literally translates into ‘water of tears’. The legend surrounding the name begins with two sisters who wanted to alight from heaven. Go for a boat ride, or try kayaking and water skiing. Anglers can have a go here at this beautiful lake.

Horse Riding at Shillong Peak

Shillong peak is Beautiful landscape, lush greenery and the serene environment attracts large numbers of tourists. Shillong peak is actually one of the highest points of the state and is therefore regarded as a highly famous Shillong attraction.

Waterfall Rappelling at Elephant Falls

A fall which was known to me for its astounding scenic view, Elephant Falls can let one experience rappelling as well.  The unique part of Elephant Falls in Meghalaya is that it is a two-tier waterfall set in the dingles of the rocks. The beauty of Meghalaya Elephant Falls is increased manifold by the two falls-the Wir Phang Falls and the Wei Iaplam Falls.

Leisure walks at Man Made artificial lake

Wards Lake is the one of manmade lake right in the heart of the city with a pretty ornate bridge.

Experience river rafting at the land of Shillong

Experience rafting at ranikor which is 105 km away from Shillong, It is a great destination for this water sport and has many rapids that cause for a great thrill and adventure during the sport.

Explore Asia’s cleanest Village

Mawlynnong is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of the Meghalaya state, India. It is famous for its cleanliness and natural attraction. Mawlynnong was awarded the prestigious tag of 'Cleanest Village in Asia' in 2003 by Discover India Magazine. The village offers picturesque natural beauty, a trek to the living room bridge at a neighboring village Riwai. The village also offers a sight of natural balancing rock, a strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock.

Visiting places in Cherrapunji

Nohkalikai Falls: Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. Falling from a height of 1,100 ft, this fall is a great attraction of Cherrapunjee, A viewing gallery allows the visitor to savour the beauty of the place. There are stairs, which take tourist down to various other viewing points

Mawsmai Cave: the Mawsmai Caves are a major crowd puller that leaves tourists spellbound. These limestone caves have the distinction of being the only caves in Meghalaya that are lit enough to enable tourists to enjoy the natural formations in awe. The cave has a spacious opening but it soon squeezed into a small neck. The cave is a one way road- enters from one and goes out the other. In the middle, there are places where you've to bend and squeeze yourself out. As beautiful and adventurous as it was it can be a bit suffocating, if stuck with a large group.

Elephant Falls: Elephant Falls is situated at the outskirts of the main city of Shillong. It is almost 12 kms away from the hustle and bustle of the city life.  Elephant Falls is increased manifold by the two falls-the Wir Phang Falls and the Wei Iaplam Falls. Though both of them are busy tourist spots, none resembles the voluminous and elegant Elephant Falls.

Double Decker Root Bridge: Double Decker Root Bridge Located in the thick tropical forest of Meghalaya, cloaked with rain during most part of the year is the fantastic man-made cum natural wonders of the living root bridges. Created by the people of the Khasi tribe, these roots grow from the ancient rubber trees, seen only in the northeast region. These roots are trained by the Khasis to grow in such a manner as be in the form of bridges on the top of a river.

Nongsawlia Presbyterian Church: Nongsawlia Presbyterian Church was founded by Thomas Jones, the first missionary to the Khasi hills and the founder of the Khasi script.

Places to visit in Shillong

Shillong Peak: Shillong Peak is Situated 10 kms from the city and it offers spectacular views of the city from an impressive height of 1965 m above sea level.  One of the most visited sites of the hill station, this peak provides a breathtaking view of Shillong city and Himalayan ranges. The star-studded night along with the city lights is a treat to witness.

Laitlum Canyons: Laitlum Canyons in the Khasi Hills gives you panoramic views of the hills and valleys. A place that is not much explored gives you an experience of a lifetime.

Mawjymbuin Caves: Mawjymbuin Caves, one of the leading attractions of Shillong, is located 56 km from the city. The natural caves are situated on the world’s wettest place, Mawsynram. The botanical garden at Mawsynram is rich with varied and rare varieties of plants and fruits. If you are a fan of magnificent rock formations, do visit the Dwarksuid – a beautiful pool which is surrounded by eye-catching rocky banks. Mawjymbuin Cave is another popular place which houses speleothems that have naturally been moulded to take the shape of a Shivalinga

Police Bazaar: This bazaar in Shillong is always in a state of hustle and bustle, which is on the priority list of locals as well as tourists. It is a modern market that has a number of hotels, shops and eating joints, catering to varied needs of every visitor.  The market is considered ideal for leisure seekers, shopping enthusiasts and food lovers as it has enough facilities for everyone.

How to Reach Guwahati

By Flight: Guwahati has Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport at Borjhar, about 20 km west of the center of the city. There are direct flights to Guwahati from Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad and other major cities in India by different airlines. Druk Air connects Guwahati internationally airport to Bangkok and Paro twice a week.

By Train: Guwahati falls under the Northeast Frontier Railway zone of the Indian Railways. Guwahati Junction which is the major station of Guwahati is the headquarters of the zone. Two other stations are Kamakhya Junction and New Guwahati (for freight services) located towards west and east from Guwahati respectively. Kamakhya Junction is the second largest station of the city. Guwahati is well connected by express trains to major cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Jaipur, Trivandrum, Ranchi, Patna, Kollam, Puri, Jammu etc

By Bus: Guwahati connects with the states Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal with National Highway 31. National Highway 37 from Goalpara in Assam to Dimapur in Nagaland traverses the entire length of Assam and connects Guwahati with almost all the major cities of Assam including the cities of Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Bongaigaon. Citizens from Myannmar can come in through the border post of Tamu-Moreh and take a connecting flight from Imphal to the city. There are also regular Bus services from Imphal to the city. Similarly, citizens can come from Bhutan and Bangladesh through Border Posts and take the Bus Services to the city.

Best time to visit North East India

Assam lies in the North-East region of India. The best time to visit Assam would be November to May when cool winds from the Himalayan foothills temper the heat and humidity. Winters in Assam are chilling but enjoyable, and summers are delightful and refreshing.

Rainfall in Cherrapunji

Cherrapunji receives heavy rainfall throughout the year.  Cherrapunji was once considered to be the wettest place in the world.  Cherrapunji still finds mention among the wettest places in the world. The scenic beauty of this town is something to be experienced. It is one of the best places to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy nature at its best.

Guwahati climate

The climate in Guwahati is warm and temperate. When compared with winter, the summers have much more rainfall.  The average annual temperature in Guwahati is 24.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1698 mm.

Shillong climate

Shillong climate remains warm and temperate throughout the year. The average annual temperature in Shillong is 17.1 °C. Precipitation here averages 3385 mm

Shillong Nightlife

Shillong is a city which is famous for its Nightlife, culture and history. Shillong provides many things to to visit and explore city. The nightlife of the Northeast has a different character, unique to itself. Nightlife in Shillong has gradually moved from sedate to a real sizzling one. Here are some of the best night life options that Shillong gives you best enjoyment which are given below

Cloud 9: Cloud 9 is a throbbing, pulsating night club located at Shillong’s Central point hotel. The pleasing ambience and plush interiors of this place charm visitors as soon as they enter. This nightclub justifies its name and provides unparalleled entertainment in the form of peppy party music and open dance floor. Cloud 9 has a restaurant and lounge named Skye Asia, which serves the best of Asian specialties.

Opening Hours

08:00 pm – 11:30 pm (Daily)

Entry Fees: Rs.1500/-

Platinum: Platinum is a famous entertainment venue in Shillong, which forms an important part of its vibrant nightlife.  The platinum night club is located in the posh settings of Hotel Polo Towers and has its interiors adorned in a futuristic and funky way with island bars, mirrors and psychedelic plus Neon lights.

Opening Hours:

7:00 pm - 1:30 am

Entry Fees: Rs.2200/-

Guwahati Tourist Attractions

Kamakhya Devi Temple: Kamakhya Temple situated some 5 km from the main city on the Nilachal Hill, is one of the most sacred Hindu Shrines of India. Goddess Kamakhya is worshipped here.Ambubachi Mela is celebrated every year in the middle of June in this temple. Many devotees from across the country gathered here during this mela.

River Cruise: One of the major attractions of Guwahati is the River Cruise on the Brahmaputra river. To go on a cruise on the mighty river is a thrilling experience. There are cruise vessels like 'MV Mahabahu', 'Jolporee', 'Charaidew', 'MV Chandardinga',[32] 'Alfresco', 'Baginadi' etc. that will take visitors on joy rides on the Brahmaputra river. On board these luxurious cruise vessels tourists can relax and enjoy the beautiful view of the sunset

Umananda Temple: On the peacock island in the middle of the Brahmaputra, this Shiva temple was built in 1664. It is believed that Lord Shiva by using his third eye burnt Kamdeva at this place. Every year Shivaratri is celebrated in this temple in a great way. The island is believed to be the world's smallest human inhabited island. The world's largest river island is Majuli.

Accoland: Accoland family fun kingdom is the north-east's only amusement park named after Acco, the mythological king of amusement. This park is at Patgaon. Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra: Shankardev Kalakshetra is a place that visitors should never miss. Shankardev Khalakshetra name synonymous with the great Vaishnava saint and scholar of Assam Srimanta Shankardeva. It is a multipurpose cultural complex that has fulfilled its aim in protecting, promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of the communities and tribes of Assam and the country.

Guwahati Planetarium: Situated in Uzanbazar this planetarium is the only one of its kind in the North-Eastern region and a center of astronomical research. For visitors, the mysterious aspects of the universe are brought alive by sheer audio-video technique and explained in the dark domed structure inside the planetarium.

Assam State Museum: Assam State Museum is situated near Dighalipukhuri. It houses many rare, specimen of the Ahom Dynasty. Many articles of equipment, dress materials belonging to the glorious past of Assam are found here. Many antiques, statues, manuscripts, written on Shashi-paat and other valuable articles are preserved and displayed here.

NEDFi Haat: NEDFi Haat is at a leased building of Industries & Commerce Department Govt. of Assam. In NEDFi Haat visitors can buy handicraft and handloom products. As well as they can buy varieties of traditional food items produced by the Self Help Groups of the State in the Bihu seasons

Balaji Temple, Guwahati: This temple is a recent addition to the religious places of Guwahati. It is situated at Betkuchi area of the city. Balaji temple with striking South Indian architecture is unlike the other temples of this place. In the evening illuminated by electric lights the temple looks very beautiful.