7-Day Relaxation Trip to Guwahati, Shillong, Cherrapunji

  1. Day 1: Kamakhya Temple
    30 minutes (8.7km) from Guwahati Airport

    Explore one of the holiest shrines of Hinduism for blessings and peace.

  2. Day 2: Wards Lake
    2 hours (100 km) from Kamakhya Temple

    Enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake and its surroundings, have a picnic, and take a boat ride.

  3. Day 3: Elephant Falls
    2 hours 30 minutes (60 km) from Wards Lake

    Relax amidst the breathtaking sight of cascading waterfalls and lush greenery.

  4. Day 4: Mawlynnong Village
    2 hours 30 minutes (90 km) from Elephant Falls

    Visit Asia's cleanest village which is also known for its living tree root bridges.

  5. Day 5: Dawki River
    1 hour 30 minutes (80 km) from Mawlynnong Village

    Experience the turquoise blue waters of the Umngot River and go boating on the Bangladesh border.

  6. Day 6: Nohkalikai Falls
    2 hours 30 minutes (85 km) from Dawki River

    Witness the highest plunge waterfall in India surrounded by dense forest.

  7. Day 7: Seven Sisters Falls
    1 hour (34 km) from Nohkalikai Falls

    Explore the seven segmented falls and the beauty of the Mawsmai Caves.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Kamakhya Temple (2 hours, free entry)
  • Wards Lake (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Elephant Falls (1 hour 30 minutes, INR 10 per person)
  • Mawlynnong Village (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Dawki River (2 hours, Boat ride INR 600 per boat)
  • Nohkalikai Falls (2 hours 30 minutes, INR 20 per person)
  • Seven Sisters Falls (1 hour 30 minutes, INR 20 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 750 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, spend an extra day at Shillong or Cherrapunji to explore local markets for ethnic wear, handicrafts, and bamboo works. Ram Krishna Mission in Shillong and Dainthlen Falls in Cherrapunji are some other attractions to add to the itinerary. In case of any time constraints, avoid visiting the Elephant Falls on weekends as it can get crowded and try to start your day early to make the most of your time.

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