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Exploring Meghalaya in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Shillong
    30 minutes (10.7 km) from Shillong Airport

    Morning: Start your day with a visit to the iconic Elephant Falls, which is a 20-minute drive from the city centre. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the falls and click some memorable photographs. Afternoon: Head to Shillong Peak, the highest point in Shillong, offering panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. Evening: Visit the Don Bosco Museum and learn about the history, culture and traditions of the North-East region of India.

  2. Day 2: Cherrapunji
    2 hours (55.7 km) from Shillong

    Morning: Start early and drive to Mawsmai Cave, a natural wonder of Meghalaya. Explore the limestone formations and unique shapes inside the cave. Afternoon: Visit the Seven Sisters Falls, the fourth highest waterfall in India. Enjoy the scenic beauty and take a dip in the cool waters. Evening: Head to Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in India, and witness its breathtaking beauty at sunset.

  3. Day 3: Dawki
    3 hours (85.8 km) from Cherrapunji

    Morning: Drive to the crystal-clear Umngot River in Dawki and experience boat rides in its turquoise waters. Afternoon: Head to the India-Bangladesh border at Tamabil and marvel at the stunning view of the Jaflong Hills. Evening: Visit the Dawki Bridge, which connects India and Bangladesh, and enjoy the beautiful sunset views.

  4. Day 4: Mawlynnong
    2 hours 30 minutes (90.1 km) from Dawki

    Morning: Visit the cleanest village in Asia, Mawlynnong, and witness its well-maintained streets, bamboo structures and gardens. Afternoon: Head to the Living Root Bridge, a unique natural wonder made from the roots of rubber trees. Evening: Visit the nearby village of Riwai and explore the balancing rock, a small rock balancing on top of a big one.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on visiting the beautiful village of Laitlum Canyons, which offers stunning panoramic views of the hills and valleys. You can also take a trip to the Nongkhnum Island, the largest river island in Meghalaya, and enjoy a picnic by the river.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Elephant Falls (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Shillong Peak (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Don Bosco Museum (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Mawsmai Cave (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Seven Sisters Falls (2 hours, INR 10)
  • Nohkalikai Falls (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Umngot River boat ride (1 hour, INR 500)
  • India-Bangladesh border at Tamabil (1 hour, free)
  • Dawki Bridge (1 hour, free)
  • Mawlynnong Village (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Living Root Bridge (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Balancing rock at Riwai (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 810

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