Introducing - The Scotland of the East

It was the homecoming during the holidays. A curious mind was trying to plot a plan for a gateway towards the hometown and was almost ending up with another national park in India as per the bucket list. Certainly, the mind diverted towards the Scotland of the east - Meghalaya.

We never imagined that this plan is going to give us a couple of mesmerizing mornings in between the woods, among the clouds. Meghalaya can't be explained without its own meaning - The Abode of Clouds. Its a magical place where clouds tend to bend over the land and give you a feel of being in the wonderland. Not only clouds, but green & dense meadows, scintillating waterfalls, pristine lakes & rivers, fascinating caves, and petite villages that show true colors of the state also add a unique charm to this place.

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Trip type - Mostly trekking

Cost - INR 20k per person including the flight costs from Ahmedabad to Guwahati.

Duration - 4 days 3 nights

Timeline - October

Weather facts - temperature ranges between 12 to 20 degrees Celsius. But frequently variable with drizzling rain and mystic environment.

Itinerary

Day 1: Guwahati - Cherapunji

Arrival at Guwahati travel to Cherapunjee, on the way visit Shillong Peak (to have a picturesque view of the entire city), Elephant Falls and explore the spellbound Mawsmai & Arwah Caves. Later on the way visit Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls. Overnight at Cherapunjee.

Day 2: Cherapunji - Nongrait - Cherrapunji

Mornings are pretty early in Meghalaya. So, not more than 7AM, we process to Tyrna (village) and trek to the Double Decker Root Bridge (Nongriat) with a local Guide. After coming back, relax in the evening. Overnight at Cherrapunjee.

Day 3: Cherrapunji - Dawki - Krang shuri - Shillong

After breakfast at 7.00am, travel to Shnongpdeng, located in the magnificent Jaintia Hill, Umngot River passes by the village which makes it a attractive place to visit. Then we visited India's most magical waterfall - Krang Suri, Meghalaya. A moment of silence to acknowledge how beautiful this waterfall is! The water here in the waterfall is clear blue. Then travel back to shillong. Overnight at Shillong.

Optional Activities:- Boating, River Rafting, Kayaking, Cliff Jumping Etc.

Day 4: Shillong - Guwahati

We were catching up with our sleeps. Hanging over through the magical cafes in the shillong city. Then, traveled back to Guwahati for returning flights.

Tips for Trip

• Meghalaya is hosting the cleanest city of Asia - Mawlynnong. So, cleanliness is what you will observe at the first place. Hence, no litter.

• Don't forget to pack your bags with shoes having proper grip. Due to rain, the walking / trekking paths are slippery.

• Pack raincoats as well as cloths which can be dried up easily. Or, there is a chance that you will end up with shortage of dry cloths.

• Pre-book the transport. There is plenty of options sharing options available on the spot as well. For a change, you can get bikes on rent as well.

• Carry your swimming trunks along with swimming goggles if you fancy a swimming along with the fishes in the downhill of waterfalls. Although the water is chilling almost, it is something way too different you will enjoy specifically in this trip.

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