DAYS 5 & 6 | CHERRAPUNJEE
Drive to Cherrapunjee. Cherrapunjee, now called Sohra has the distinction of being the wettest places on Earth is a charming little town situated a few hours drive from Shillong. Enroute Cherrapunjee you will take a detour to Mawlynnong, a picturesque Khasi village nestled amongst thick forests. Mawlynnong is also the start of a short walk for one of the famous Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya. Cherrapunjee has several waterfalls and caves and you can view them at your own leisure. Subject to a market day coinciding with the time of your visit, you can take a walk around the local market where people from the surrounding villages come to display and sell their wares. Stay at a lodge in Cherrapunjee.
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Drive to Shillong. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya is a town situated amongst green hills and forests. You can visit a museum which exhibits the local culture of the tribes who inhabit Meghalaya. You can also visit the local markets to take in a bit of the wares sold there by the locals. Meghalaya has several ‘Sacred Groves’ and the one in Mawphlang is the most famous of them all. You can take a drive there and visit them. Shillong is also a great place to try the local cuisines the various tribes of Meghalaya have to offer. Stay in a hotel in Shillong.
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Arrive in Guwahati and explore what the city has to offer. You will visit the World War 2 Cemetary and the famous Kamakhya Temple, a centre of pilgrimage and worship. Subject to there being enough time you can also visit Sualkuchi, a centre famed for its silk cottage industry. Stay at a hotel in Guwahati.
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