Shillong Package

Shillong Package

Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is a hill town, situated in the north eastern part of India. Shillong is situated at an altitude of 1496 m above sea level. Shillong remained the capital of Assam, before the formation of Meghalaya in the 1974. The place, the people and the climate all combined together to create an amiable atmosphere, to make Shillong an ideal holiday destination throughout the year. Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on earth is only 56 kms away from Shillong. Shillong tourism includes information on beautiful lakes and waterfalls set in pine forests and green mountains in Meghalaya. The popular hill-station tour of Shillong will take you to the famous Scotland of the East as called by British in India.

With a breathtaking panoramic milieu of Shillong and the water of eyes, Umain lake welcomes you to vantage point rolling hills which make you encounter the expel of relishing drizzles of Cherrapunji and to settle down at the cleanest village of India to relax in deliberation of mother Earth. At the same time the bustling city of Guwahati city cheers you to unveil the drapes of Brahmaputra and the pilgrimages. The suburbs melt into rice fields and spread into green hillocks. A wafting coolness and suddenly you find yourself above the cloud-line in Arunachal. might the persistent crowing of roosters may wake you but a hint of green smudged with smoke from jhum fires stains the hill.

Day 01: Arrival at Guwahati - Shillong (130 Kms / 3 ½ Hrs Drive)

Meet and greet at Guwahati Airport/Station and drive to Shillong. Enroute visit Umium Lake. Check in Hotel. Overnight in Shillong.

Day 02: Shillong - Cherrapunjee - Shillong (60 Kms / 2 Hrs-One Way)

After breakfast excursion to Cherrapunjee. Later return back to Shillong. Evening visit Local markets. Overnight in Shillong.

Day 03: Shillong - Bhalukpong (350 Kms / 7 ½ Hrs)

After breakfast transfer to Bhalukpong & overnight.

Day 04: Bhalukpung - Dirang (185 Kms / 6 ½ Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Dirang. Enroute visit Tippi Orchid Centre. Check in Hotel. Evening at Leisure. Overnight at Dirang.

Day 05: Dirang - Tawang (155 Kms / 6 Hrs)

Morning drive to Tawang. Enroute witness the snowcapped Sella Pass at 14000 ft and the Jaswant Garh War Memorial. (Legend has it that Jaswant (Mahavir Chakra Awardee (Posthumous) of 4th Batallion Garhwal Rifles), fought a lone battle against the invading Chinese during the 1962 war. His spirit is still believed to protect the place). Overnight in Tawang.

Day 06: Tawang

Tawang - The beautiful land of the Monpa tribes with the “GALDEN NAM GYEL LHATSE” Monestary-one of the largest Lamaseries of Mahayana sect in Asia. The birth place of the 6th Dalai Lama, the Monastery is 400 year old and is adorned with the 18 feet high statue of Lord Buddha. ‘The Land of Dawn-lit Mountains’ at 3500 mts gives you unparallel purity of nature. Visit the monastery and the War Memorial. Evening free for shopping. Overnight in Tawang.

Day 07: Tawang - Bomdila (180 Kms / 6 Hrs)

Morning drive back to Bomdila. Evening free at leisure. Overnight in Bomdila.

Day 08: Bomdila - Guwahati (340 Kms / 9 Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Guwahati. Check in Hotel. Overnight in Guwahati.

Day 09: Guwahati Airport Departure

Morning visit Kamakhya temple. In time transfer to Guwahati airport for onward journey. Tour Ends Here.

• All transfers & sightseeing by 01 Private vehicle as per itinerary
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis for 08 Nights.
• Daily Breakfast.

• Government Service Tax @ 3.65% or as applicable
• Camera fees
• Guide
• Anything not mentioned in the ‘cost includes’ part.
• Any expenses of personal nature.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

 

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air

Shillong Airport in Umroi, is a small airport that is available for the flights via Alliance Air and is located at a distance of 40 km from Shillong.

By Train

Guwahati railway station is the nearest railway station situated at a distance of 105 Km from Shillong.