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Meghalaya Trips- 8N/9D

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Location Meghalaya

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One of the most beautiful states in India, Meghalaya will amaze you in number of unimaginable ways. From its sheer natural beauty in the form of countless waterfalls, calm lakes and pristine rivers to humble people and their matrilineal culture, Meghalaya lures you into a different world altogether. A world where locals do not use nature for profits but live in harmony with it, be it using living roots of trees to build natural bridges or protecting the rare flora in sacred forests or inhabiting wettest place on earth. Any of this amazes you? Join us to Explore Meghalaya this May !


Private Vehicle

Stay Not Included

Meals Not Included


Pick up from Guwahati Airport. Drop to your hotel in Shillong. Spend the rest of the day sightseeing around Shillong. Umaim Lake, Shillong Peak, Don Bosco Museum etc

Drive
Waterfalls
Laitlum Canyon

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Homestay

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Pick up from Guwahati Airport and we start our most awaited journey to the magical state of Meghalaya, also known as "Abode of Clouds" The 60 kms journey from Shillong to Mawsynram takes around 2 hrs by road but the entire route passes through abundant greenery, hills and waterfalls and of course mist and clouds. In Meghalaya a day feels Incomplete without witnessing the beauty of its endless waterfalls so we will stop on the way to explore Elephant Waterfalls. After that we will continue our journey to Mawsynram. Mawsynram has now overtaken Cherrapunji as one of the wettest place on earth. After some quality time there, we drive 35 kms / 1 hr to our stay in Mawphlang Rest of the evening and the night at our beautiful riverside property

Sacred Forest
Caves
Resort at Tyrna

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Resort

Breakfast


Mornings in Meghalaya are the most beautiful. The sun rises early in North East India and gives us a wonderful opportunity to spend our morning either by relaxing by the river side, going for a nice walks around the village or spending some time doing yoga. A delicious breakfast is served after which we pack our bags and start for an exciting day ahead. Our first and most awaited stop for today is the Sacred Forest of Meghalaya. As we enter in the forest, our local guide (who by the way is from the Royal Family) will tell us many interesting stories highlighting the significance of the forest, traditions followed, and the rare plants found there and their uses. He also is a great photographer and knows the rights spots to take the most uneblievable pictures in the forest. :D. We would get a great insight into the beliefs and traditions of the Khasis people of Meghalaya. Be prepared to be blown away by many interesting tales. After our guided tour of the forest, we start our journey towards the village famous for its living root bridges, Tyrna. Appx 60 Kms from Mawphlang, the route to Tyrna passed through beautiful ghats and villages. But be prepared! The last part of the journey is bumpy and adventurous En route, we will stop by and explore The Garden Of Caves. It's a natural space, created by seasonal waterfalls and fed by rains. Surrounded by the emerald greens of bushes and hedges, the Garden of Caves are home to many mesmerizing caves, waterfalls and cascades. Our stay for tonight is in a beautiful resort perched at the edge of the mountain, offering a panoramic view of the nearby mountain ranges and waterfalls

Living Root Bridges
Rainbow Falls
View point at Resort

Trek (Drop & Pick up to trek starting point)

Resort

Breakfast


Gear up for an exciting trekking day. We dedicate this day to learn about the fascinating living root bridge of Meghalaya. The Umshiang double decker living Root Bridge is the mecca of all the living root bridges in Meghalaya. Getting there is no simple task. One has to descend 3500 cemented steps to Nongriat village that houses the Double decker living Root Bridge. After a descend of 1000 steps and trekking slightly off-route is a single decker living Root Bridge named Ritymmen, which hangs over a rain-fed river. Being 50 metres long, Ritymmen is also the longest known living root bridge. The bridge shakes and swings as one walks over it making the experience more adventurous. Further hike towards the double decker bridge passes through several small villages, where people are always smiling and welcoming. There are also a couple of beautiful footbridges on the way. The double decker, hanging over the river, are created from the huge rubber trees sitting on either side. The roots are intertangled in a complex manner making the bridges more sturdy and strong. It’s truly a wonder in itself. The trail ahead of the Double decker living Root Bridge takes you to the natural pools and the famous Rainbow falls. (We definitely will be going there ;) )

Waterfalls
Caves

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Homestay

Breakfast


After Breakfast and spending the morning at our beautiful resort, we head towards Cherrapunji, exploring various waterfalls and caves on the way. Although the distance from Tyrna to main Cherrapunji town is just 20kms, you pass through view points and beautiful roads. We will stop at the Seven Sister falls view point and explore Mowsmai caves before checking in our beautiful stay for the day. We spend the evening at one of the most beautiful falls in Cherrapunji , Nohkalikai. It falls from a height of 335 meters (1120 feet) as is regarded as the fifth highest waterfall of the world. It is the tallest plunge waterfall of India. The name ‘Noh-Ka-Likai’ refers to the ‘Jump of Ka Likai’. As per the legendary story, a lady named Likai jumped off the cliff, just like the Nohkalikai fall does, when she came to know that her husband killed her only child. Setting aside the tragic story, Nokalikai is like no other waterfall and we can trek to the top and the bottom of the falls.

Waterfalls
Drive
Dawki River
Water Activities

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Resort

Breakfast


After Breakfast we head to yet another beautiful waterfall, also known as 3 steps falls or Wei Sowdong falls. A short 20 min hikes down the falls will take you to the different steps of the falls and the beautiful view points. After seeping in the beauty of falls, we will explore yet another cave, the Arwah Caves. Known for its limestone formations and fossils, it is surrounded by the thick forest of Law Shynna. Arwah Cave is an absolute treat for adventurers and archaeology junkies. The cave itself is significantly larger than Mawsmai but only a small part of the cave has been opened for tourists. It is about 300 meters which takes around 20 minutes to explore. After Lunch we start on our beautiful drive Cherrapunji from to Shongpdeng later during the day covering a distance 90kms. We can spend the evening, enjoying the sunset from the bridge over one of the most clearest river waters in India.

Water activities
Waterfalls

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Resort

Breakfast


Depending on the weather and rain condition we will plan water activities for the morning. One can go for boating, cliff jumping, trekking or Swimming. Around noon, we head towards the Jaintia region of Meghalaya, covering two of the most beautiful waterfalls on the way. Let's just call them the Secret water falls of Meghalaya ;) Want to get glimpse of the secret we are talking about, check pictures :P and join us for the trip.

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Stay Not Included

Breakfast


Today we spend our morning exploring yet another beautiful water fall also a secret waterfall :P. A short walk and a small hike leads to this 2 step waterfall, which definitely is one of our favourite falls in Meghalaya. We definitely have saved the best for the last ;) After spending enough time absorbing beauty of this falls, we will move towards the capital city of Shillong. Spend the evening indulging in lip-smacking street food of Shillong.

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Stay Not Applicable

Meals Not Included


Guwahati is situated approx. 100km from Shillong and takes approx 3 hrs. We will drop you back by12:00 noon .


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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐉𝐎𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 Did you know that there is a village in Meghalaya where their inhabitants are called by tunes, not names? Or were you aware of a unique art form practiced in Kutcha, Gujarat, that isn’t practiced anywhere else on Earth? Or did you know that Bhutan’s GDP is determined by its people's Happiness? The joy of traveling is to wholly immerse yourself into the story of the place that you travel to and we at TGE Travels bring nothing less than that on the table. Our well thought out itineraries give a deeper insight into the culture and history of a place by getting our travelers closer to the local communities, their customs, cuisines and lifestyle. And it goes without saying that we are the queens of finding offbeat locations, stays and activities which we bring out in all our itineraries. TGE stands for The Great Escape and a trip with us is like pressing the “Escape” key from the mundane routine to an exciting and cherishable travel experience 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄? Established in the year 2016, TGE travels was founded by Reetu Yadav and Jamila Kapasi, two expert mountaineers who had more than 6+ years of experience in mountaineering and the outdoors. TGE Travels is infact one of the rare travel and outdoor companies wholly owned by women with a vision of adding more women leaders in the unconventional outdoor leadership roles. What started as just a trekking company, TGE Travels has evolved into a more wholesome style of traveling by adding experiential traveling as one of its primary services. Our team at TGE Travels are a bunch of travel experts who want to add a meaning to your excursions. We are a strong unit of on ground team leads, backend supports and partner vendors who work cohesively to make your trip smooth and memorable. 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐓𝐆𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐒? Small Groups Even before Corona, we have firmly believed that traveling in small groups is the best way to form connections and gain experiences. Now more than ever, we are committed to limiting the group size. Our travelers might meet as strangers but we ensure that they leave as friends. Amazing Team Leads What makes TGE Travels awesome are our team leads. They are the reason why our travelers choose to travel with us again and again. Full of energy and enthusiasm, our team leads are the ones who bring the whole group together. Their energy bounces off our travelers and within no time, the entire group forgets that they were just strangers just sometime ago. But of course, our team leads are also very skilled in handling any situation and ensuring the trip goes as smoothly as possible. Well Thought Out Itineraries We have spent endless hours brainstorming on itineraries to bring out the unique stories of the place that we travel to. Not only that, while designing any itinerary our team personally travels to the location to identify experiences and off beat locations. We try to provide the best experience within the timeframe and budget and that has made us popular as one of the more thought driven travel itinerary planners. Choosing the Right Stays We select our accommodation partners meaningfully. Our stays should have a story to tell. This encourages us in going beyond the standard hotels and instead delving into a wide range of accommodation options where we can choose from authentic homestays, which to us is one of the best ways to learn about the culture of a place, to beautiful resorts that are situated at the perfect picturesque locations to boutique hotels that are elegant and charming. Safe Mode of Transport Just like our accommodation partners, we give a lot of importance in choosing the right transport partners. Most of our journey is on road and we ensure our travelers are comfortable in the vehicle. Our drivers become a part of the group and it's amazing to see how our travelers treat them as just one of their own. When it comes to bike trips or Scooty trips, we ensure the two wheelers are well serviced and maintained. Apart from that we always have a support vehicle with us throughout the journey Delicious Food Food is an integral part of our itineraries. Hence all meals are planned in advance allowing our travelers to taste the unique cuisines of the regions that they travel to. We encourage our travelers in trying out local delicacies but never hesitate to deliver something comfortable immediately if the local food does not suit their palette. Responsible Travel We firmly believe in responsible tourism. Apart from the standard no littering policy, we encourage our travellers to be sensitive to the local communities.

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Fatema Zavery
Fatema Zavery

It's always a pleasure travelling with TGE! The one thing I love most is their attention to detail, which ensures that your trip is a memorable one. Travelling with TGE is a wholesome experience, you see the larger more iconic places with no compromise on the little things. Travel with them if you want to interact with the people of the place, eat their food, in short experience their lives. These guys do a superb job of making everyone comfortable and everytime I travel with them I make beautiful bonds with all the other travellers. I would 100% recommend TGE to everyone who has the travel bug. It doesn't get better than this! ☺️❤️

Diwan Chauhan
Diwan Chauhan

I have known Reetu and Jamila for many years and have worked with them in the past. But this was the first time I decided to travel with them as a participant. When Reetu told me about exploring Spiti in winters I was completely on board. The itinerary sounded exciting and the pricing less. S my friend Manish and I immediately signed up for it. One of the best decisions I ever took. Spiti in winters in beautiful. The 7 days with the team was wonderful. We spent our days driving around the valley and our evenings dancing to pahadi songs. The planning was perfect with utmost care given in the choice of stay and comfort. Of course the highlight of the trip was spotting a snow leopard. Overall it was an amazing trip and I am looking forward to join many more with The Great Escape

Shravan Kumar Poshetty
Shravan Kumar Poshetty

Should I describe with “perfect planning” / “meticulous coordination”/ “cordial organiser”...might be with all of it.
Flawless execution is what makes them unique and organiser Reetu Yadav has let all of us experience it with her executional capabilities...
Accommodation:-5/5
Coordination:-5/5
Welcome:-5/5
Clarity n flow of communication:-5/5
Accommodation cleanliness:-5/5
Food:-5/5 (delicious)
Comfort in Mode of Travel:-5/5
Action in Emergency:- very swift 5/5
Team has proved that its not all about the commercial trip but also the cause which is concealed in their carryings. What we pay at Flemingo Resort at Dholavira goes to educate and for taking care of more than 400 students and their boarding facilities as well.
Its not over yet, you will be pleased to meet the gifted souls from remote villages who are manifested in their respective disciplines like Rogan Art (Hon’le prime minister himself have gifted one to Barack Obama), Wood Art and Bell Art, Textile etc.
You will get to eat the delicious food made out of love from the local (A1 class food).
Off all, well planned itinerary and the execution is commendable. We RoK team who departed on 12th Dec’19 are truly happy with the onsite organiser Reetu Yadav and the offline backbone Jamila Kapasi who took good care of each of us at every stretch.
Their intact affirmative relation and proper delicacy in their execution makes then unique.
My best friend is much impressed with their proceedings and that makes me much happier than ever.
Last but not least, am fortunate to have rest 13 of the participants as part of my extended family. Again the credit goes to TGE.
Kudos to the team and i look for further association with “THE GREAT ESCAPE” ( you have already give our team a great escape from the routine.
Way to go TGE team!!!

Kumar Tarur Parameswaran
Kumar Tarur Parameswaran

Such great detailed planning at micro level and being open and upfront about the tour details impressed me at the very start. They lived up to their promise in every which way.
TGE’s expression of their solidarity towards the cause of the villagers by getting travellers to interact with them in a lively way and help the villagers in their livelihood was one of the primary reasons I chose to travel with TGE.
TGE means immersive experiential travel and what you get in return and come away with are unforgettable lifetime memories.
Looking forward to many more tours with TGE. Reetu and Jamila pull your collars up. Way to go! You will go miles!

Roopal Nagaria
Roopal Nagaria

The great escape recently took care of my 10 days family trip to Bhutan. We were 9 of us, including 2 kids and 2 elderlies. Each detail of the trip was so beautifully planned and coordinated. Jamila was personally in touch with drivers, hotels and homestay owners to ensure we ar getting the best of experience. We never even had to look for directions, call hotel or tell driver about anything. Everything was already taken care of and we were just the guests in very true sense. Such a wonderful trip it was. Everything was so beautiful including all the places where we stayed.
Much thanks to Jamila and the great escape team to make it work like magic for us!
100 stars!!


Inclusions

- Private transportation from Guwahati to Guwahati. - Stay at Resort/Homestays/Cottages - Meals as mentioned in the Itinerary - Experienced guide at mentioned locations - First Aid

Exclusions

- Airfare - All meals not mentioned in the itinerary - Stay in Shillong - Personal expenses of any kind - Mineral Water, Cold Drinks & Beverages - Entry tickets at tourist spots - Covid Test - Tips

Things to carry

  1.  ID Proof
  2. Backpack/Suitcase
  3. Day Pack
  4. Clothes - Flexible (Ensure they are comfortable for hiking)
  5. Shoes & Socks
  6. Sandals
  7. Raincoat - Top and Bottom ( Abosolutely compulsory)
  8. Small towel 7) Warm Wear: Jacket/Sweater/Shawl/Wollen Cap
  9. Sun Hat/Sun Cap
  10. Sunglass & Sunscreen
  11. 1 ltr water bottle
  12. Toiletteries
  13. Camera & Power Banks & Extra Batteries
  14. Personal medicines for cold, cough, fever etc



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