6-Day Itinerary for Shillong Cherra Punji in June 2023 - Shoestring Budget

1. Day 1: Shillong
   30 minutes (8.8 km) from Shillong Airport

   Start your journey in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. Visit the Umiam Lake for boating and water sports. Explore the local markets and try out the street food.

2. Day 2: Shillong
   29 minutes (10.3 km) from Ward's Lake

   Visit the Elephant Falls, a three-tier waterfall located in the outskirts of Shillong. Head to the Shillong Peak for panoramic views of the city. End the day with a visit to the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians.

3. Day 3: Cherra Punji
   1 hour 32 minutes (45.6 km) from Shillong

   Explore the wettest place on earth, Cherra Punji. Visit the Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in India. Go caving in the Mawsmai Cave and enjoy the scenic viewpoints along the way.

4. Day 4: Cherra Punji
   21 minutes (7.1 km) from Mawkdok Dympep Valley

   Take a trek to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge in Nongriat village. Witness the natural wonder of the Mawkdok Dympep Valley and try ziplining across the valley.

5. Day 5: Shillong
   1 hour 42 minutes (57.2 km) from Cherra Punji

   Visit the Balpakram National Park and experience the wildlife and natural beauty of Meghalaya. On the way back, visit the Air Force Museum in Shillong.

6. Day 6: Shillong
   8 minutes (2.7 km) from Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures

   Explore the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures and learn about the tribal heritage of Northeast India. End your trip with a visit to the Ward's Lake and enjoy a peaceful boat ride.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Umiam Lake (1-2 hours, INR 300)
• Elephant Falls (1-2 hours, INR 50)
• Shillong Peak (1 hour, INR 30)
• Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians (30 minutes, free)
• Nohkalikai Falls (2-3 hours, INR 20)
• Mawsmai Cave (2-3 hours, INR 75)
• Double Decker Living Root Bridge (4-5 hours, INR 500)
• Mawkdok Dympep Valley (1-2 hours, INR 500)
• Balpakram National Park (3-4 hours, INR 100)
• Air Force Museum (1 hour, free)
• Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures (2-3 hours, INR 100)
• Ward's Lake (1 hour, INR 10)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,665