TREKKING IN MEGHALAYA INDIA

Today arrive at Guwahati airport, received and transferred to Shillong (140 kms / 03 hrs drive approx), reach Shillong and check into hotel, evening at leisure. Overnight in Shillong.

Today after breakfast visit Don Bosco Museum and later drive to Langkawet and check into our camp site, which is our base camp for the rest of the days. Later explore the area and overnight stay at Cottages.
Overnight at Langkawet.

This full day tour takes one to the cultural and historical hotspots such as Smit, the capital of the kingdom of Khyrim and Lyngkyrdem. Visit the 'Ieng Sad Syiem' or the High Priestess’s Palace at Smit, who is the custodian of the religious rituals and customs of the kingdom of Khyrim. Gain an understanding of the rites that are performed there and of their significance. Know of the origins of the tribe of the Khasis and their unique matrilineal social structure. Visit Langkyrdem, the erstwhile capital of the kingdom of Khyrim, a place steeped in khasi history. A leisurely hour long hike from Langkyrdem along the King's Path brings one to our camp site at Langkawet village. Lunch will be arranged at a local eatery. Dinner and overnight stay at Camp site in langkawet.
Overnight at Langkawet.

Pongtung to Byrdew falls hike: This 6-7 hour long hike originates at Pongtung village and passes through a forest to reach the beautiful Byrdew waterfalls. Return to camp from nearby Pomshutia village by vehicle. Lunch will be arranged at a local eatery enroute.
Overnight at Langkawet.

Sohra-Shella hiking tour This hike takes one along a path built by the British, centuries ago, connecting Bangladesh with Cherrapunji. A three hour hike takes one from the Cherrapunji bazar down to the border town of Shella. Take a two hour detour from Mustoh village to see the unique limestone fields at Rinsong. Drive back to base from Shella. Lunch will be arranged enroute at a local eatery.
Overnight at Langkawet.

Pynursla to Mawlynnong hike: This 5 hour long hike takes one along the King's Path, an ancient pathway built by Kings for the hill traders to reach the border haats of Bangladesh. Along the way, one passes by the curious abandoned village of Kyndiar. Know of the legend that surrounds the abandonment of this village. Lunch will be arranged at a local eatery at Mawlynnong.
Overnight at Langkawet.

An hour and half drive from camp site is the historic village of Mawphlang where the Sacred Grove is found. This forest, believed to be a thousand years old, is actively protected and harvesting of any forest produce is disallowed. Take a tour inside the forest and learn of the secrets it holds. Hike from Mawphlang to Lad Mawphlang, a 14 km, 5 hour trek that is on a 200 year old mule track built by the colonials and to the backdrop of beautiful landscape. Dry, packed lunch will be provided for the hike.
Overnight at Langkawet.

Shillong, the capital of the state of Meghalaya is guarded by three peaks that stand as towering sentinels of the city; the Shyllong Peak, the Lumsohpetbneng Peak and the Diengei Peak, which are all above 5000 feet. Most important to the region is the Lumsohpetbneng Peak, where it is believed that the followers of the indigenous religion communed with their creator God. A seven kilometer hike takes one to the top of the peak where one gets a grandstand view of the entire region. Learn of the myths and religious beliefs associated with the Khasi religion and see the sacred alter where sacrifices are offered to the creator God. Lunch will be arranged at a local restaurant beside the BeautifulUmiam Lake. Lumsohpetbneng is 20 kms or a 45 minute drive from Shillong and a 2 hour drive from our campsite at Langkawet.
Overnight at Langkawet.

Waterfall hiking tour: East Khasi hills is blessed with many spectacular water falls that come alive during the monsoons. This full day tour takes one to the best of them in the Pynursla region, such as the majestic Kshaid Uren, Kshaid Wahlangder, Kshaid Urkyrming, Kshaid Byrdew and the Kshaid Niriang waterfalls. Also learn of the legends and myths that surround them. This tour entails short, brisk hikes to reach these waterfalls. Lunch will be arranged at a local eatery.
Overnight at Langkawet.

Today we all set back to Guwahati, day at leisure. Overnight in Guwahati

After breakfast drive to Guwahati airport for onward destination.