6-Day Luxury Itinerary for Shillong Cherra Punji in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Shillong
    30 minutes (9.6 km) from Shillong Airport

    Start your day by visiting the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, which showcases the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Northeast India. Afterward, head to the Ward's Lake for a peaceful stroll around the scenic lake. In the evening, head to the Polo Grounds for a game of polo or to watch others play.

  2. Day 2: Shillong
    1 hour 20 minutes (57.4 km) from Ward's Lake

    Start your day with a visit to the Lady Hydari Park, a picturesque garden with a mini zoo and a formal garden. Next, visit the Shillong Peak, which offers a panoramic view of the city. In the afternoon, head to the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, a beautiful church featuring stained glass windows and a unique architecture.

  3. Day 3: Cherrapunji
    2 hours 30 minutes (55.2 km) from Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians

    Today, you'll be headed to Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on earth. Start your day with a visit to the Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in India. Next, visit the Mawsmai Cave, a natural limestone cave that features beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. End your day at the Thangkharang Park, which offers a breathtaking view of the Bangladesh plains.

  4. Day 4: Cherrapunji
    10 minutes (4.2 km) from Thangkharang Park

    Today, head to the Dainthlen Falls, a beautiful waterfall named after a legendary serpent in Khasi folklore. Afterward, visit the Mawkdok Dympep Valley, which offers a panoramic view of the surrounding hills and valleys. End your day at the Double Decker Living Root Bridge, a unique bridge made entirely of living tree roots.

  5. Day 5: Shillong
    2 hours 20 minutes (54.4 km) from Double Decker Living Root Bridge

    Start your day by visiting the Elephant Falls, a three-tiered waterfall that is a popular tourist spot. Next, visit the Golf Course, a beautiful 18-hole golf course surrounded by lush greenery. In the evening, head to the Police Bazaar, a bustling market that offers a wide range of shops and eateries.

  6. Day 6: Shillong
    20 minutes (5.7 km) from Police Bazaar

    On your final day, visit the Laitlum Canyons, a breathtaking destination that offers a panoramic view of the valley below. Next, visit the Butterfly Museum, which showcases a collection of rare butterflies and moths. End your day with a visit to the Shillong Peak once again to witness the beautiful sunset.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Ward's Lake (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Polo Grounds (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Lady Hydari Park (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Shillong Peak (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians (1 hour, free)
  • Nohkalikai Falls (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Mawsmai Cave (1 hour 30 minutes, INR 20)
  • Thangkharang Park (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Dainthlen Falls (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Mawkdok Dympep Valley (1 hour 30 minutes, INR 30)
  • Double Decker Living Root Bridge (2 hours 30 minutes, INR 20)
  • Elephant Falls (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Golf Course (2 hours, INR 1000)
  • Police Bazaar (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Laitlum Canyons (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Butterfly Museum (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2500
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