Seven sister 08 Nights / 09 Days
Cherrapunjee (02 Nts), Shillong (03 Nts), Kaziranga National Park (02 Nts) &
Guwahati (01 Nt)
ITINERARY
Guwahati (1148 Ft / 350 Mts)
Cherrapunjee(4690Ft / 1430 Mts, 200 Kms / 05to 07 Hrs drive approx)
Meet and greet on arrival at Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY)and transfer to Cherrapunjee. En route you will visit the largest manmade lake of Northeast India – Umium Lake (also known as Barapani Lake), Elephant Fall & Duwan Sin Syiem (View Point). Reached Cherrapunjee, check in at the Hotel. Overnight at Cherrapunjee.
Note:
- Guests are requested to book early arrival flight.
- Sightseeing only possible if guest are arriving in morning.
- Most waterfalls get dried in winter.
Cherrapunjee(4690 Ft / 1430Mts)
After breakfast go for a trek to Double Decker Living Root Bridge – 3 to 4 hours walk oneway from the starting point (depending on the Fitness of the guest). The distance cover is around 4 km one-way with down and up of 1000 feet height approx. This trek goes downhill through village Sohsarat. The steps are relatively steeper in two short stretches. Half the distance is covered by steps going downhill. Then there is a jungle path going along the sides of the hill leading to the Living Root Bridge with a few steps after short stretches of sloping foot path. Moss thrives on these sandstone steps during the monsoon and makes them slippery, hence one need to be extra careful. Later trek back to the starting point and then board your vehicle to drive back to the hotel. Overnight at Cherrapunjee.
Notes:
- Rainbow waterfalls is further 01 hour walk from Double Decker Route Bridge Point. In case, guests want to cover, is based on individual choice & fitness level, they need to inform the driver accordingly.
Optional:
- Assistance of a local boy is mandatory for the trek to Double Decker Living Root Bridge. For rate, kindly refer to Supplement & Optional Cost Column, given below the main package cost.
OR
Cherrapunjee – Local Sightseeing - Cherrapunjee
Cherrapunjee(4690Ft / 1430 Mts)
After breakfast visit – Garden of Caves, Arwah Cave / Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters Falls and Nohkalikai Falls. Later drive back to hotel. Overnight stay at Cherrapunjee.
Note:
- Most of the waterfalls get dried up in winter.
Mawlynnong(4906 Ft / 1496 Mts, 80 Kms / 03to 04 Hrs drive approx oneway from Cherrapunjee)
Dawki Lake (5904 Ft / 1800 Mts, 30 Kms / 01to 02 Hrs drive approx oneway from Mawlynnong)
Shillong (5002 Ft / 1525 Mts, 90 Kms / 03to 04 Hrs drive approx oneway from Dawki Lake)
Wake up early and have your breakfast and drive to Mawlynnong. Today you can explore the cleanest village Mawlynnong. Also visit Single living Root Bridge. (45 mins gradual walk downwards / 1-hour gradual walk upwards)
After lunch drive to Dawki. Dawki is the gateway to Bangladesh where major export and import transactions take place. It is a splendid drive of 30 kilometers passing through deep gorges and ravines, which is certainly a thrilling experience. On approaching Dawki is the Umngot River, The Umngot River is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar or Jaintia Hills with Hima Khyrim of Khasi hills over which a single span suspension bridge was constructed. Drive back to Shillong for overnight stay.
Note
- Most of the waterfalls get dried up in winter.
Mwaphlang (4906 Ft / 1496 Mts, 30 Kms / 01 to 01 ½ Hrs drive approx oneway from Shillong)
After breakfast go for a excursion to Mawphlang Sacred Forest. Later proceed for the local sightseeing visit Don Bosco Museum (Sunday Closed), Ward’s Lake (Closed on Tuesday) located at the heart of the city which is popular for its garden walks and boating, Lady Hydari Park & Cathedral of Mary. Overnight Stay at Shillong.
Laitlum Canyons (4907 Ft / 1496 Mts, 25 Kms / 45 Minutes to 01Hrs drive from Shillong)
Krangsuri (3000 Ft / 915 Mts, 85 Kms / 03 ½ to 04 Hrs drive)
Shillong (5002 Ft / 1525 Mts, 90 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive from Krangshuri)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer Laitum Canyons. Witness the breathtaking Landscape of Laitlum canyons nestled in the majestic hills of Meghalaya at a distance of 25 kms from Shillong.
Later proceed to Krangsuri Water fall (Jowai). After enjoy the beauty of falls drive back to Shillong. Check in & Overnight stay at Shillong.
Note
- Most of the waterfalls get dried up in winter.
Kaziranga National Park (197 Ft/ 60 Mts, 240 Kms / 06 to 07 Hrs drive approx)
After breakfast drive to Kaziranga. Upon arrival at Kaziranga, check in at hotel. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.
Kaziranga National Park:
In the heart of Assam, covering an area of 430 sq-kms, is inhabited by the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as many mammals, including tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and thousands of birds. In 1985, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its unique natural environment.
Kaziranga National Park (197 Ft / 60 Mts)
After breakfast go for Optional: Elephant Ride / Jeep Safari (subjected to availability & operational condition) to one Range. After lunch go for Optional: Jeep Safari (subjected to availability & operational condition) to the other Range. Visit Kaziranga National Orchid And Biodiversity Park (Subjected to time availability & operational condition). Overnight at Kaziranga.
Optional:
- For rate, kindly refer to Supplement & Optional Cost Column, given below the main package cost.
- Entry ticket & Jeep safari are all regulated and controlled by the forest Dept. Govt. of Assam. We do not have any control on the booking of entry ticket & Jeep safari.
- Elephant rides are conducted and controlled by the forest department. We cannot confirm the same in advance. The ticket counter for booking opens only in the evening, one day prior to the ride. Only after securing the tickets, we can confirm the ride for you.
- If there is an increase in the cost for jungle activities by the Forest Department / hike in fuel price, then there will be supplement cost applicable on & above the quoted package cost.
Guwahati (1148 Ft / 350 Mts, 250 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs drive approx)
After breakfast check out and proceed toGuwahati & depending on the availability of time, sightseeing of Umananda Temple & Navegraha Temple. Overnight at Guwahati.
Or
Kaziranga - Guwahati Sightseeing (Non-Temple)
Guwahati (1148 Ft / 350 Mts, 250 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs drive approx)
After breakfast check out and proceed to Guwahati. On time in the evening go for River Cruise (on direct payment & subjected to operational condition). Overnight at Guwahati.
Notes:
- The completion of suggested sightseeing will be subjected to time spent by the guest at each sightseeing places.
Optional:
- Brahmaputra River Sunset Cruise / Brahmaputra River Dinner Cruise (Subjected to water level & operational condition). For rate, kindly refer to Supplement & Optional Cost Column, given below the main package cost.
Guwahati (1148 Ft / 350 Mts, 25 Kms / 01 Hrs drive approx)
Morning visit Kamakhya Temple (Outer view - VIP tickets on own arrangement). Back to hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast transfer to Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) for onwards connection.
INCLUDES & EXCLUDES
INCLUDES
- Meet & Greet upon arrival
- Accommodation as per the itinerary, on specified plan on Twin Sharing Basis.
- All applicable transfers & sightseeing by specified vehicle as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis).
EXCLUDES
- Sightseeing entry fees, guide charge, Camera fee, river cruise, Kamakhya Temple entry, any up-gradation charges
- Cost for Evening Snacks & Tea
- Dawki Boat Ride.
- Cost for service not mentioned under the “cost includes” heads.
- Cost for airfare, train fare or any other internal fare.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, mineral water, porter, tip etc.
- Expenses incurred due to change in oil price, mishaps, landslide, strike, political unrest etc. In such case, extra will be charged as per actual which will be collected directly from the guest.
- Difference in cost arising due to change in fuel price.
- Difference in cost arising due to extra usage of vehicle other than scheduled mentioned in the itinerary.
Hotel to be used:
| PLACE | GRADE C (CPAI) | GRADE B (CPAI) | GRADE B-1 (CPAI) | GRADE A (CPAI) | GRADE A-1 (CPAI) | GRADE A-2 (CPAI) | GRADE A-3 (CPAI) |
| Cherrapunjee | 7Sister falls (Non Ac Standard Deluxe) / Smoky Falls Mae Fi Resort (Non Ac Standard Room) | Manah Hotel (Non Ac Luxury Room) | Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort (Higher Category – NAC Premium Room) (MAPAI) | Jiva Resort (Higher Category – Superior Suit) | Jiva Resort (Higher Category – Superior Suit) | Jiva Resort (Higher Category – Superior Suit) | Jiva Resort (Higher Category – Superior Suit) |
| Shillong | The Majestic (AC Premium Charm Room) | Poinisuk Hotel (Higher Category – NON AC Deluxe Room) / Hotel Nirvana Orchid (Higher Category – NON AC Deluxe Room) | Windamere Hotel (Higer Category – Non AC Executive Room) / Heiga VNS (Higher Category – AC Executive Room) | Hotel Acropolis (AC Executive Suit Room) | Courtyard Marriot (Superior Double) | Vivanta Meghalaya (Superior Double) | Ri Kynjai – Serenity By The Lake (Higher Category – Superior Lake View) |
| Kaziranga | D’Courtyard Resort (AC Luxury Room) | Foxtail Orchid (AC Executive Room) / Mandu – The Escape Resort (AC Luxury Tent) | IORA The Retreat (AC Luxury Room) | IORA The Retreat (AC Luxury Room) | Niltava (AC Luxury Tent) – (APAI) | Niltava (AC Luxury Tent) – (APAI) | Diphlu River Lodge (AC Paddy Facing Cottage) – (JPAI) |
| Guwahati | Mayflower Hotel (Irish Room) | Hotel Daaysco Oley Allo (AC Elegant Room) | Hotel Ratnamouli Palace (AC Premiere Double) | Hotel Ratnamouli Palace (AC Premiere Double) | Kiranshree Grand (AC Club Room) | Vivanta By Taj (AC Superior Room) | Vivanta By Taj (AC Superior Room) |
