BEST OF ASSAM AND MEGHALAYA : 3N SHILLONG – 2N CHERRAPUNJEE – 2N UMIUM
North East
Durations
D | N
Starting City
Guwahati
Tour Type:
- Family,
- Group Tours,
- Honeymoon,
- India,
- Trending,
- WildLife
| Day 1 (15-08-2024) GUWAHATI – SHILLONG |
| Welcome on arrival in Guwahati Airport/Station and drive to Shillong. En route witness the Umiam Lake or Barapani – is the biggest artificial lake in Meghalaya in midst of sylvan hills adorned by Khasi pines & peerless beauty. If time permits visit Cathedral of Marry and Ward’s Lake. Evening free at leisure to explore the region on own. You may take a walk to the famous Police Bazaar for shopping. Overnight in Shillong. |
| Day 2 (16-08-2024) DAY TRIP TO MAWLYNGBNA – MAWSYNRAM |
| After early breakfast, drive to Mawsynram, which received the highest amount of rainfall in the world. Visit the Mawjyngbuin Cave (Mawsynram cave) and Naturally formed Shiva Linga. Later proceed to Mawlyngbna and visit the Pitcher Plant Garden and Luri lura fossil (prehistoric life preserved in stones). Later drive to Shillong. Overnight in Shillong. |
| Day 3 (17-08-2024) DAY TRIP TO MAWPHLANG and MARKHAM |
| After breakfast drive to Mawphlang at 8:00 am (60 km/ 1.5 hrs). In Mawphlang visit the famous sacred forest, the nature’s own museum with a treasure trove of unique flora which are seldom seen in other parts of the world. The sacred forest, revered and preserved by local Khasi communities, has the megaliths believed to be 500 years old. There are many traditional beliefs and legends about the sacred forest. The Khasi tribes protect the forest from encroachment and harm of any kind have age old beliefs regarding it. Besides, the beautiful valley is a sight to behold! Later proceed to Markham Valley to witness the undulating hills ! Later drive to Shillong. Overnight in Shillong. |
| Day 4 (18-08-2024) SHILLONG – MWALLYNONG – DAWKI – CHERRAPUNJEE |
BEST OF ASSAM AND MEGHALAYA : 3N SHILLONG – 2N CHERRAPUNJEE – 2N UMIUM Day 1 (15-08-2024) GUWAHATI – SHILLONG Welcome on arrival in Guwahati Airport/Station and drive to Shillong. En route witness the Umiam Lake or Barapani – is the biggest artificial lake in Meghalaya in midst of sylvan hills adorned by Khasi pines & peerless beauty. If time permits visit Cathedral of Marry and Ward’s Lake. Evening free at leisure to explore the region on own. You may take a walk to the famous Police Bazaar for shopping. Overnight in Shillong. Day 2 (16-08-2024) DAY TRIP TO MAWLYNGBNA – MAWSYNRAM After early breakfast, drive to Mawsynram, which received the highest amount of rainfall in the world. Visit the Mawjyngbuin Cave (Mawsynram cave) and Naturally formed Shiva Linga. Later proceed to Mawlyngbna and visit the Pitcher Plant Garden and Luri lura fossil (prehistoric life preserved in stones). Later drive to Shillong. Overnight in Shillong. Day 3 (17-08-2024) DAY TRIP TO MAWPHLANG and MARKHAM After breakfast drive to Mawphlang at 8:00 am (60 km/ 1.5 hrs). In Mawphlang visit the famous sacred forest, the nature’s own museum with a treasure trove of unique flora which are seldom seen in other parts of the world. The sacred forest, revered and preserved by local Khasi communities, has the megaliths believed to be 500 years old. There are many traditional beliefs and legends about the sacred forest. The Khasi tribes protect the forest from encroachment and harm of any kind have age old beliefs regarding it. Besides, the beautiful valley is a sight to behold! Later proceed to Markham Valley to witness the undulating hills ! Later drive to Shillong. Overnight in Shillong. Day 4 (18-08-2024) SHILLONG – MWALLYNONG – DAWKI – CHERRAPUNJEE After early breakfast, at 8:00 am drive to Mwallynong, the cleanest village in Asia, also known as ‘God’s own Garden’. With over 80 households, the village gives the ambiance of walking in a well maintained park ! You will also be acquainted to the Khasi lifestyle, their culture and economy. A trek to the nearby Rewai Village is another interesting activity. Walk down a flight of almost 100 steps to witness nature’s wonder, living-root bridge. The bridges are tangles of massive thick roots, which the local people inter-twine to form a bridge that can hold several people at a time. The root bridges, may be up to over a hundred feet long and take ten to fifteen years to become fully functional, but they become very strong in the process. The bridges live and keep growing and strengthen over time. The useful lifespan of the bridges, is thought to be 500-600 years. Later drive to Dawki, a village of the Jaintia community whose prime occupation of fishing. Be mesmerized by the beauty of the Umngot river. The Umngot itself is a prime fishing spot for fishermen of the villages. The river is also famous for its crystal clear water, so clear that when seen from a distance, it appears as if the boat is floating in mid-air! The Umngot river is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar or Jaintia Hills with Hima Khyrim of Khasi hills over which is a single span suspension bridge was constructed. This is the gateway to Bangladesh where major export and import transactions take place. Enjoy an amazing country boat river ride (at additional cost). Drive up to the Bangladesh border. Later proceed to Cherrapunjee for overnight stay. Day 5 (19-08-2024) CHERRAPUNJEE After breakfast, be witness to the gorgeous Seven Sisters (Nohsngithiang) Falls and Nohkalikai Falls. Later take a soft cave walk inside the Mawsmai Cave. The limestone cave is a natural wonder with innumerable formations inside it. Also visit the Garden of Caves. Overnight in Cherrapunjee Day 6 (20-08-2024) CHERRAPUNJEE – UMIUM After breakfast, drive to Umium. Enroute visit Smit village and Laitlum Canyons for breathtaking panoramic view of the beautiful landscapes. Later drive to Umium. Overnight in Umium Day 7 (21-08-2024) DAY TRIP TO JOWAI After breakfast, proceed for a day trip to Jowai. Be witness to the Nartiang Monoliths, a cluster of monoliths which stand as a testimony of Jaintia rulers’ strength. Also visit the Nartiang Durga Temple, a 500-year-old Mandir. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of Hindu Mythology. Also witness the Krangsuri Falls for breath-taking views. Later drive to Umium. Overnight in Umium Day 8 (22-08-2024) DEPERTURE After Breakfast drive to Guwahati Airport / Station. TOUR ENDS WITH A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE OF NORTH EAST INDIA. |
| Tour Cost Per Person ( For Indian Nationals Only ) : |
| Cost Based on 2 Pax COST PER PERSON IN RUPEE |
| Cost Include : |
| 1. 04 Nights accommodation as per the itinerary 03 DBL room on twin sharing Cost based on BASE category rooms Non AC Rooms in Hill Stations / Eco Resorts 2. Meal Plan – CPAI (Breakfast) · As mentioned above as per Hotel fixed menu with local flavour For special cuisine / variety in menu, kindly inform us 3. All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by 01 TEMPO TRAVELLER Overhead carrier in not allowed as per Supreme Court order All vehicles on point-to-point basis only Vehicle will not be on disposal & will be available as per itinerary AC will not operate in Hills |
| Cost Exclude : |
| Tour Cost Excludes – 5 % GST or as applicable Flight / Train Fares Guide charges Entrance Fees at monuments / museums/ temples etc. Adventure activities like ropeway, rafting, boating etc. are NOT included in the package cost Many hotels charge for Room heaters which is payable directly at the hotel |
| Personal expenses like Travel Insurance, bottled water, laundry, phone calls, camera charges,etc. Meals other than mentioned above Cost for optional tours, Up-Gradation Charges Cost for extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary. Items not mentioned in “Package cost includes” segment. |
| Important Notice : |
| NOTE : The given quote is valid for 7 DAYS from the date of this mail. Rates are subject to room availability at the time of booking Hotel cancellation terms as per Hotel Policy. D -15 Days will be under 100% cancellation/ as per hotel policy Rates will change with the change in number of pax HOTEL CHECK IN TIME Standard Hotel Check in time : 02:00pm Standard Hotel Check out time : 12:00pm If there are specific requirement for Twin/ King beds, kindly give us prior information. Most hotels keep it subject to availability at the time of check-in Many States are facing water and electricity problem in Hill Stations. Morning hot water may take sometime, kindly request guests to be patient. Hotels run on their generator back-up and sometimes there are voltage fluctions. Hotels are trying their best to provide service as per the circumstances. Kindly share documents to process the Permits ” valid photo Id proof (Aadhar / Voters card / Driving License) ” both front and back side *(Date of Birth and address sides)* of document required ” Passport size photo ” AADHAR Card not accepted in Sikkim NOTE FOR CHERRAPUNJEE Cherrapunjee is one of the wettest places on earth! The infrastructure is very basic with only 2 Premium Properties. Most other properties are with ‘stay-within-nature’ essence. They are built amidst the beautiful hills and meadows and are managed by the local population. Only guests who would wish to experience Cherrapunjee for its beauty should be encouraged to stay overnight. Hotel service/ Room service etc. is mostly not at par with high end resorts/ hotels in terms of professional management and service nature is mostly ‘homely’ and ‘warm’. The experience will be more like staying with the host family and be a part of their lifestyles. General essence of the properties: 1. Small rooms with basic amenities 2. Rooms made of local materials (wood, stones, tin roofs) 3. Interior designs have the regional décor 4. Electricity disruption is a very common phenomenon NOTE FOR SHNONGPEDENG & LIVING ROOT BRIDGE Hotels remain closed on SUNDAYs and guides are not available. Kindly check the itinerary from your end so that Shnongpedeng and Nongriat stay or sightseeing does NOT fall on a Sunday. |
| Hotel To Be Used : |
| Cherrapunjee STANDARD CATEGORY ” CHERRAPUNJEE – Saimika Resort / Crescent (Super Deluxe)/ San Nael Resort (Super Deluxe)/ Vintage Grand / Escapade Innor similar DELUXE CATEGORY : Standard in Cherrapunjee ” CHERRAPUNJEE Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort/ Pala Resort/ Vintage Grand/ similar Umium STANDARD CATEGORY ” Roinam/ or similar DELUXE CATEGORY ” Rishat Sngi Resort / La Nicholas or similar Shillong STANDARD CATEGORY ” Loft Executive Inn / Nirvana Orchid / Arbour Inn (8 kms from city centre) / Blueberry Inn / Sapphire / Alpine Continental / Windermere Inn (12 kms from city centre) / or similar DELUXE CATEGORY ” Polo Towers (Premier/ 170 sq ft area)/ M Crown/ Centre Point/ Heiga VNS/ Golf Retreat / Windermere Hotels/ Poinisuk (upgraded room) or similar . |
| Documents Required 1 Valid Photo ID proof (Adhaar Card, Driving License, Voter ID Card, Valid Passport) Pan Card is not accepted as ID proof by many hotels |
| Booking Policy : |
| Booking Confirmation has to be sent to us by E-mail Kindly send us the below details to book a tour: 1.Guest Name 2.Final confirmed guests 3.Travel Date 4. Arrival / Departure details |
| Cancellation Policy : |
| Cancellation has to be sent to us by E-mail Cancellation as per Date of booking – Booking day – 30 days – communication charges of Rs. 2000.00 per person /As per actual 30 -15 Days prior to departure 25% of tour cost 14 -07 Days prior to departure 50% of tour cost 07- 03 Days prior to departure 75% of tour cost 02 Days/No show 100% of tour cost |
| Hotel Policy : |
| Hotel & Room Guide Room up-gradation payable at the hotel directly Hotel bills will be in TAVEL AGENCY name and if the guests require bills for hotel or vehicle, we will provide the same. Please inform guest that direct hotel bills will not be available. Please be reminded that all special requests like early check-in, smoking, nonsmoking, views, floors, king, twin, adjoining and/or interconnecting rooms are strictly subject to availability upon arrival and can not be guaranteed prior. All hotels do not have lift facility & the guest may have to climb stairs. Incase of guests having problems with blood pressure, breathing, knee & heart or if they cannot climb the higher floors, we will request you to report this problem at the time of booking so that we may take appropriate action. This is again subject to availability. Lift, Tea/coffee maker/ mini fridge / toilettery kit (with moisturizer, tooth paste, brush etc.) etc. may be given in most hotels. But they are NOT mandatory part of 3/4/5 Star hotels. If guests have specific requirements, kindly inform us and we will select properties accordingly. These items and facilities differ from hotel to hotel. Facilities like western toilet, television in room, geyser in bathrooms may not be available at all places. For specific requirement, please inform us and we will try to provide. This is again subject to availability. For CP, MAP and AP meal plan, menu will be on fixed plan basis and not on A-la-Carta basis. MAP & AP Meal plans do not include Evening snacks & cold drinks / liquor, Soups or Deserts. We can arrange for the same at additional cost on prior information. For order on A-la-Carta basis, guests are requested to make direct payment for additional items. For early morning check out breakfast may be limited to simple bread & butter / jam. Puri / roti – sabji may not be available. Consumption and serving of alcohol in hotels / rooms is subject to hotel’s rules and regulations. In some hotels, consumption of alcohol is not allowed. The region’s prime tourist interest in its Nature and eco-friendly atmosphere. The facilities available here cannot be matched with other developed destinations. Many accommodations will have basic facilities compared with other regions. Please inform tourists that this region can be enjoyed in its natural beauty and simple flavour. Many regions do not have star category hotels. Similar category hotels with the best available room will be provided. Kindly inform guests that same category rooms or identical rooms may not be available. We will try our best to maintain similarity. For large groups, all rooms in one hotel may not be available. Moreover, if two or more hotels are selected, identical facilities may not be available even between rooms of the same tariff. The clients will have to adjust to these conditions. We will try our best to maintain similarity. In most hotels mentioned above Extra Person Sharing the Room, Child With Extra Bed, will be provided MATTRESS / ROLL OVERS as per requirement. In the region, scarcity of water & electricity is a natural phenomenon. Guests are requested to bear with such problems as may arise during the tour. |
| Vehicle Policy : |
| Vehicle operation & usage guide: 1.Vehicle Segment : Carriers in vehicles are not allowed in the region. No AC will be available in vehicles in Hill regions Sumo is provided in budget/ standard car segment (4 – 6 pax) Innova / Xylo are similar category Swift D’zire / Etios/ Amaze are similar category in small car segment (2-3 pax) 2. Vehicle will NOT be on disposal The vehicle used will be exclusive for that group but will not be at disposal. Vehicle will be available as per your itinerary. Kindly follow the time strictly Sightseeing points covered will depend on remaining time in hand Full day sightseeing will be till maximum 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm as per given itinerary. For additional usage, per km / per hour will be charged as per usage. 3.Hotels located in Hills – in Busy areas / City Centers / No Entry / One Way zones Most of the hotels do not have parking place & vehicle cannot be parked in front of the gates for longer period hence gusts should wait at the reception 5 minute before the departure to avoid the inconveniences. Due to shortage in space for parking, please be informed that you will have to be ready on time & wait in the lobby. Due to uncalculated situations (traffic jams / traffic halts/ diversions etc.) the vehicle reporting may get delayed. We will request you to bear with us and as soon as vehicle arrives you will have to get in, before the policeman blow his whistle. Due to vehicle-parking difficulty, most of the areas are restricted to entry of vehicle & specific time is allotted for entries. Kindly follow the time strictly as given to you. In No Parking Zones, the vehicle will get parked in an available parking area. In such a case, you will have to wait for the vehicle to come to your designated area. Please be patient as the driver will have to come through traffic. Please coordinate with the driver. 4. Transfers to next destination Night travel is not possible, so if you have a transfer to another destination in second half, please maintain time of your morning sightseeing If one destination is covered twice or additional destinations are included, additional charges will be applicable on per km / per hour basis. During Rainy season, heavy showers are possible and many times tarpaulin may not cover all the luggage because of the nature of heavy showers. In such case, luggage will have to be loaded inside the vehicle. The guests will have to adjust to such situations. 5.General Terms The tour guide reserves the rights to make changes or omit any place of visit, if it becomes necessary due to bad weather, bad road, strike or band, security reason etc. Kindly inform us if the guests are senior citizens or have health related issues (like arthritis, heart problems etc.) or any such matter which might need special arrangements. Some itineraries will not be suitable for them and we will suggest accordingly. The security concerns, driver’s working hours etc. will be kept in mind while planning the tour and sightseeing. We try to ensure that the sightseeing points do not fall on a closing day. Incase due to inevitable situation if the sightseeing falls on a closing day, it will have to be left out. Conducting that particular tour or sightseeing point the next day will be subject to time availability. Weather in the region is unpredictable. We have kept your sightseeing related with nature flexible. The region’s prime tourist interest in its Nature and eco-friendly atmosphere. The facilities available here cannot be matched with other developed destinations. Once the package is booked & confirmed no refund will be allowed. There will be no refund of any unutilized service in part or in full what so ever may be the reason. |
| General Policy : |
| PLEASE NOTE: The cost has been calculated based on mentioned persons. Rates will vary with increase or decrease of persons. Rates valid for Indian Nationals only. Rate is non-commissionable and net payable to us. Rooms / Vehicle are subject to availability & are not on hold. Cancellation charges as applicable. Kindly release a booking amount immediately as confirmation. Kindly release 100 % payment once the tour is confirmed from our end We are not responsible for tour cancellation due to Force Majeure clause Additional expenses incurred due to Force Majeure Clause shall be borne by the guest on actual and on direct payment All prevailing State and Government taxes applicable on accommodation and transport. In case of any hike in the taxes a surcharge will be applicable. Once tour starts, the tour cost is not refundable at any cause. |
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation made 30 days prior: Advance amount non-refundable. Balance refundable Cancellation made 29-15 days prior: 30% of Tour Cost Cancellation made 14-10 days prior: 50% of Tour Cost (As per hotel) Cancellation made less then 10 days : Non-Refundable
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