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Exploring the Natural Beauty of Meghalaya in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Shillong
    30 minutes (10 km) from Shillong Airport

    Morning: Start your day with a visit to the Elephant Falls, located in Upper Shillong. Admire the scenic waterfall where the water flows through two successive falls surrounded by lush greenery. Afternoon: Head to the Ward's Lake, a beautiful artificial lake located in the heart of Shillong. Enjoy a picnic, take a boat ride or feed the fish. Evening: Visit the Don Bosco Museum, an informative and interactive museum showcasing the rich culture and heritage of Northeast India.

  2. Day 2: Dawki
    2 hours (81 km) from Shillong

    Morning: Visit the Mawlynnong village, famously known as the cleanest village in Asia. Take a stroll and appreciate the beauty of the village and the surrounding landscapes. Afternoon: Drive to the Dawki river and take a boat ride on the crystal clear waters of the Umngot river which separates India and Bangladesh. Evening: Visit the nearby Krang Suri Falls and take a dip in its refreshing waters.

  3. Day 3: Cherrapunjee
    2 hours 30 minutes (56 km) from Dawki

    Morning: Explore the Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in India, surrounded by lush greenery. Afternoon: Visit the Mawsmai Cave, a well-lit limestone cave with unique formations and fossils. Evening: End your trip with a visit to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge, a unique bridge made of intertwined roots of trees.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on the living root bridges in the nearby villages of Nongriat and Mawlynnong. You can also take a trek to the David Scott Trail or the Living Root Bridge Trek. Other attractions include the Umiam Lake, Laitlum Canyon, and the Seven Sisters Falls.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Elephant Falls (1 hour, free)
  • Ward's Lake (1-2 hours, INR 50)
  • Don Bosco Museum (2-3 hours, INR 100)
  • Mawlynnong Village (2-3 hours, INR 50)
  • Umngot River Boat Ride (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Krang Suri Falls (2-3 hours, INR 50)
  • Nohkalikai Falls (1 hour, free)
  • Mawsmai Cave (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Double Decker Living Root Bridge (2-3 hours, INR 10)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 780
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