Kamrup Metropolitan District Tours
A Walk in the Clouds - Walking Holiday in Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India
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A Walk in the Clouds - Walking Holiday in Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India
By Outdoers India
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Duration: 8 days
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- Elephant safari at Pobitora wildlife sanctuary
- Brahmaputra River cruise at Pobitora
- Entry/Admission - Double Decker Living Root Bridge
- Entry/Admission - Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
What's not included- Personal expenses - room service, bottled water etc.
- Tips
- Entry fee at sight seeing spots in Cherrapunjee
- Entry/Admission - Umiam Lake
- Entry/Admission - Nohkalikai Falls
- Entry/Admission - Arwah Cave
- Entry/Admission - Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures
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- New Airport Road, New Airport Rd, Borjhar, Guwahati, Assam 781015, IndiaThe trip starts at Guwahati airport at noon on the trip start date. We will share the contact details of the vehicle driver and the vehicle number. The vehicle will be waiting in the parking area.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 126681P2- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 126681P2
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- Sherpa024859057540 contributionsBeautiful Kumaon Binsar tripMost amazing walking trip i ever had in life. Himalayas was my first trip and i was lucky enough to have it with the outdoers team who made sure that i enjoy every bit of it. Be it the experience, home grown veggies food experience, bird watching, forest trails, well maintained heritage homestays. Everything was an experience.Written 26 October 2024
- O1560XEnp0 contributionsNot just a trip, but an experience!!This is my second trip with Outdoers, and they outdid themselves. We were lucky to have Sunderji lead the trip, who took us through forests, hills and villages. He showed us glorious sunrises and sunsets, golden sunrise views of Hathi parbat and nearby range, Trishul, Nanda Devi, and Panchhuli, from mesmerisingly close distance, with Nepal's Fishtail and Annapurna thrown in for good measure. The village walks were so informative and engrossing. We participated in an extended family event at Gaunap...a twice a year Bhog that the entire village becomes a part of. We saw more sensational birds during this trip than I have in any birding trip. Sunderji showed us how a woodpecker had created homes for insects in a tree, just to gobble them up later. We even observed a Mountain Hawk eagle during its hunting session! It was spell binding. Everything about this trip was well thought out and perfectly executed. Sunderji even made minor adjustments to the itinerary based on our interests, and paid attention to each and every participant individually. The homestays have been lovingly renovated to ensure not just comfort in the midst of a jungle, but provide thoughtful features through attention to minor details. All this while being eco sensitive. From the bamboo wastebaskets to skylights above the washroom sink, to full size windows to let in the light. The rooms were really spacious , with most properties providing a large sitting area in addition to a spacious bedroom. The local Kumaoni food was lip smacking! With locally grown freshest ingredients (many of them coming from their own gardens/farms), and a combination of traditional recipes, and Sunderji's personal take on some others, it was varied yet uniformly delicious. Sunderji himself cooked for us in some of the places, and took care of our preferences and individual querks at all times. Each tea session had multiple kinds of teas brewing for us. The staff was warm, courteous and very efficient. Making us happy seemed to be everyone's moto...from top to bottom :) I am definitely going back for more!!Written 26 October 2024
- AnushaVish0 contributionsMemorable and enjoyable experienceOur experience with Shyam and his team for the Binsar trek was fantastic. Every aspect of the trip felt customized to our needs as a group, and their team went over and above to make the experience memorable. The food and stay were excellent. The treks were also immensely enjoyable with knowledgeable guides. They took care to ensure that the pace was comfortable for all the kids and adults. I would strongly recommend Outdoers for this experienceWritten 20 October 2024
- dakshs1850 contributionsAMAZINGSuperb! The guides were really kind and helpful. The food was amazing! Thank you outdoors for such an amazing experience.Written 11 October 2024
- Flyer002517897450 contributionsit was great experience for all familyit was a great experience with my family. the accomodations were all very nice. we got see and spend time in offbeat places. the food was also very good. i would highly recommend this tripWritten 28 August 2024
- Roam222808993490 contributionsHighly recommended, professional and safeDid Poon Hill/ Annapurna panorama trek and Chandrashila with Outdoers. Very professional group, they arranged everything for us. Team is very knowledgeable and took all safety precautions. They are very understanding towards beginners and helped them throughout. Highly recommended for treks. I'm already planning my next adventure with them.Written 18 May 2024
- Happiness064026765090 contributionsThe rhododendron trek !The sudden views of Annapurna range whenever the skies cleared and the treks amongst the rhododendron and oak forests were so beautiful. The images stay with you a long time even after tour trek. Our stay was comfortable and the guides and staff were very helpful and supportive. Had a memorable trip.Written 25 April 2024
- Vacation343744544710 contributionsMy First Trek - Nepal - Poon HillThis was my first Trek and would definitely say I have made a right choice in selecting the Outdoes. The guides have taken very good care of each one of us and were always there with their smiles, hospitality and encouragement. The breathtaking Mountains view on the Poon Hill is a fantastic experience. In addition to this the stunning views of the lush forests, villages (especially Gandruk) and the colorful Rhododendrons with vibrant red, pink, and white, creating a stunning contrast against the lush greenery of the surrounding forests throughout the trek. Overall, trekking to Poon Hill is a memorable adventure that leaves a lasting impression.Written 23 April 2024
- Freedom159631381700 contributionsAnnapoorna Panorama trekIt was a very well organized trek, the guides, we had three of them, were very proactive and very encouraging, especially for the first timers. The views of the snowclad mountains and the rhododendron forests was amazing. The teahouses and hotel were very good clean and the food was good. Overall a wonderful experience.Written 23 April 2024
- dev_bina0 contributionsA very memorable trekI went with Outdoers for the Annapurna Panoramic Trek in March. It was a great experience.It was my first trekking experience.The Outdoers team comprising of Mahesh,Naresh and Prakash took good care of us during the trek and were very supportive. Even before the trek started, a WhatsApp group was created. We even had calls with Shyam to clarify all our doubts. The trek also allowed us to spend some time sightseeing at Kathmandu and Pokhara which was very nice. This trek has lots and lots of steps, which at times feel never ending. For the first 2 days of the trek the weather wasn't great and we didn't see any mountains. However the misty forest trails and beautiful rhododendrons made up for the lack of mountain views. Our patience paid off and on the 3rd day morning, the majestic mountains graced us. For the next 3 days we got good weather and the mountains kept us company till we left. All in all very memorable trek. I would definitely recommend the trek as well as Outdoers as a facilitator.Written 18 April 2024
- 763keerthir0 contributionsGREAT EXPERIANCE AND LOVELY TREK.!We had a wonderful trekking experience from Outdoers India.We did Annapurna panoramic trek in Nepal,we had an amazing time trekking with our guide Mahesh Inder and sandeep .They put a lot of effort so that our trek was safe and made us feel comfortable, sharing the knowledge about mountains and stories about the Nepal .potters were very helpful. Mr.Shyam was extremely helpful and easy to communicate with in the lead up to our trek and everything was put together as planned. We took a trek from Uleri to Ghorephani via Ghorepani /Poon Hill and Tadapani to Ghandruk.We were a small mixed group with 6women 2 men with a little range of hiking experience starting from absolute beginner.We had a wonderful experience With the team very well planned and executed and taken care of our meals in advance,very responsible and outstanding service..It was an unforgettable experience.. The outdoers India thanks for being supportive and encouraging women trekkers...definitely looking forward for many more. Overall, I loved my experience trekking with OUTDOERS INDIA. I highly recommend them.Written 15 April 2024
- Navigator504321387530 contributionsOne of the best travel experiences!This is my first ever trek. It was a well planned and sorted trip by Outdoers. Humbled by the care taken by the guides. Grateful and happy to have experienced this trip and to be a part of such wonderful group of organizers and fellow trekkers. Looking forward to many more trips in future!Written 15 April 2024
- OnAir420241814770 contributionsWonderful experience(annapurna panorama trek)This is my second trek with this wonderful team and looking forward to many more. The arrangements were top knotch, knowledgeable guides making sure to cater to needs of entire group with different capabilities made the whole experience memorableWritten 15 April 2024
- Companion132090764180 contributionsRhododendron Trek March 2024Outdoers have done a splendid job in meticulously planning the gorgeous Rhododendron trek. For a few of us, this is our first trekking trip and we were quite nervous. However, the itinerary was so well tailored and pragmatic that it boosted our confidence. Shyam connected with us regularly giving us tips and suggestions on how to prepare, what to expect, what trek gear to purchase and check list of things to carry with the minute details. It was a 5 day trek, through the dazzling Rhododendron blooms and the rustic beauty of the Himalayas. The stays were clean and very comfortable with breathtaking views of Himalayas. We were served hot piping tasty simple food at every meal. We camped 2 nights, in tents at Jaikuni Bhugyal enjoying the spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The entire team of drivers, cooks, porters, guides were extremely kind and helpful. Our guide Lokesh made this trek a wholesome experience with his knowledge on the flora, birds, local customs, beliefs. Lokesh was very supportive and patient. He even offered to carry my backpack, when I suffered altitude sickness. He would change the strategy based on our stamina and fatigue levels. We were really lucky to have him as our guide. Over all it was a perfect experience. Really thankful to the Outdoers team for giving us a lifetime of memories.Written 6 April 2024
- achalaphadke0 contributionsMesmerizing AndamanVery well organized trip by Outdoers. Thank you Shyam for considering our choices and preferences. Visited some amazing places. Stay at Lalaji Bay was exceptionally good. Very beautiful and serene place... A must visit place for all nature lovers.Written 14 December 2023
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Suchitra B
Hyderabad, India10 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
The curated activities were phenomenal. We started our 5 day trip with Spelunking and Shyam from Outdoers had arranged two phenomenal guides Ban and Gary! They were the most patient and kind guides, so much so that they even shared their shoes and walked barefoot in the caves because the sandals broke for 2 of the members in our group of 5 ladies. The whole trip was very well arranged and right from the airport pick up to the resort that we stayed in was tastefully chosen! We did Spelunking, double decker living root bridge , cliff jumping and zipping across various parts of Cherrapunjee and Shillong! We even got to see the Bangladesh border and ate some local meals. Overall, it was a perfect experience for our group who wanted to do an adventure based trip. We cannot thank Shyam and his team enough to give us a lifetime of memories
Written 15 October 2021
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Hi Suchitra, thanks for taking time to review the trip. Glad to know that all of you loved the stays, and found the trip to be an exhilarating enjoyable one! You were an enthusiastic lot. Wish you all many more adventurous trips!
Written 18 October 2021
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Ram Kumar
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Feb 2022 • Family
I'd a great experience with outdoers. Tailor made trip with arranged for us. Had a fun time with family (including my parents) we visited pobitra, shilliong and chirapunji. Visited living root bridge. Had a thrilling experience in exploring Grotte de Mawmluh (cave). Boat ride in Dwaki river is an amazing experience.
Thank you Team Outdoers for arranging a memorable trip.
Thank you Team Outdoers for arranging a memorable trip.
Written 26 March 2022
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Hi r_kumar, thanks for taking time to review the trip. Glad to hear everything went off well, and that it was a memorable trip.
Written 27 March 2022
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Aparna
Hyderabad, India1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Family
Outdoers has done has a great job in curating an amazing experience for us covering all the magical places Meghalaya, Shillong and Guwahati had to offer. More than the popular places, the remote places which the trip had to offer were the best ! The Christmas time also added a cute vibe to couple of places we stayed at! It was a good combination of trekking and a bit of relaxing as well.Took back a lot of memories from this trip! Thank u to Shyam and his team!!
Written 25 January 2024
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Dear Odyssey, thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Christmas Meghalaya walking holiday. Truly appreciate the time you took to post a review. Glad to learn that you liked the curation of the trip and that it left you with memories to cherish. We, at Outdoers look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
Written 26 January 2024
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CAROLINA T
SAN DIEGO5 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
This trip is awesome. Meghalaya is beautiful and has so much to offer. This package from Outdoers is perfect because it gives you taste of all the different things there is to see; forest, rivers, waterfalls, caves and the best part the local people. All the resorts were very comfortable, food was great, I am vegan and they accommodated my diet. The tour guides were excellent at their job and great people. Highly recommend.
Written 22 January 2022
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Hi Carolina, thanks for taking the time to review the trip! Glad you liked everything about the trip. Yes, Meghalaya indeed is a magical place, and glad to know we were able to craft a package that gives you a taste of different things in a short span of time!
Written 26 January 2022
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Lee F
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Sept 2024 • Couples
We have just returned from a weeks holiday in Fuerteventura and stayed at the Arena Beach hotel. The food, room and staff were amazing and we will definitely return.
We also want to make a special thank you to the rep in the airport who went over and above her duties to support me as I had arrived at the airport without one of our cases and passports and she arranged a taxi to get it transferred in order to catch our flight. Her name was Kirsty Crawley and she is based in Fuerterventura and she deserves a massive mention.
We will definitely rebook our next trip with Jet2 as the cabin crew and airport experience was superb.
We also want to make a special thank you to the rep in the airport who went over and above her duties to support me as I had arrived at the airport without one of our cases and passports and she arranged a taxi to get it transferred in order to catch our flight. Her name was Kirsty Crawley and she is based in Fuerterventura and she deserves a massive mention.
We will definitely rebook our next trip with Jet2 as the cabin crew and airport experience was superb.
Written 23 September 2024
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Chait1
Hyderabad, India9 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
I had always thought of Meghalaya as an exotic place of exciting cultures and beautiful awe-inspiring terrains. Shyam & team @Outdoers.in had packed all that and more into this trip lasting a little over a week. It was meticulously planned itinerary ranging across the Khasi hills that covered awesome root-bridges, pristine waterfalls, natural (swimming!) pools, off-beat villages with open, fun-loving people (and children with smiles that light up your heart!), idyllic scenery and vistas found after adventurous hikes through lush vegetation up and down steep hills. A good pair of hiking shoes, hiking pants, hats and insect repellant are a must! Of course, finding and claiming a good sized bamboo pole for a hiking stick adds to the fun for the kids. We're always being reminded by Shyam to pack swimwear and some of the hikes ended at very beautiful mountain pools at the base of waterfalls - such a treat after a hot and often humid hike! We even had a picnic lunch at the edge of a stream watching its waters fall over a huge overhanging rock to create a small waterfall. We waded / hiked back through that stream after lunch, from the waterfall to the Van parking spot to round out that afternoon perfectly.
Rain is the norm in these parts (Cheerapunjee is among the rainiest in the world!) but we did get lucky and got almost no rain. Packing good rain gear is a great idea.
If I had to do all the above again, I'd do it in a heart beat. What made it more fun was that the itinerary included things for both adults and kids. The very knowledgeable local guide was pacing my energetic 9yr son at the head of the hiking group and answering all his questions while we straggled behind with Shyam at the tail end. I have to mention the activity book provided by "Outdoers" to record adventures and interesting flora/fauna - it was seeded with lots of tidbits of interesting info and kept the kids (and a few adults too!) engaged, heh!
The eco-stays were quite comfortable and were arranged to provide a feel for the local culture/food/people and bio-diversity. As an example, the huts on stilts in the eco-stay inside the Pobitora Rhino reserve were so much fun for the kids. At the same time, the self-produced and self-made videos on the conservation efforts of the young, local conservationist running the eco-stay (and his dedicated team) were a wonderful dinner-time treat. It was humbling and at the same time inspiring to meet him and his team. I know he definitely made an impact on my son and I'm happy for that.
Cruising the mighty Brahmaputra, boating on the Umgnot river, practicing the pronunciation of village names like "Shnongpdeng" and being taken in by its charm and stunning vistas, marveling at the bio-engineering feat called (double-decker!) root-bridges, enjoying the group's company and bonding over hikes and meals, elephant safaris to view rhinos and hearing an elephant trumpet from close quarters to dissuade a rhino threatening to charge us, seeing my son bonding with the elephant-calf and feeding it bananas, .... throw in prehistoric caves and cave-art (Mawsmai), visits to living cultural museums (Don Bosco) with knowledgeable guides who make it fun for kids and adults alike - these memories will probably last us a lifetime!
Rain is the norm in these parts (Cheerapunjee is among the rainiest in the world!) but we did get lucky and got almost no rain. Packing good rain gear is a great idea.
If I had to do all the above again, I'd do it in a heart beat. What made it more fun was that the itinerary included things for both adults and kids. The very knowledgeable local guide was pacing my energetic 9yr son at the head of the hiking group and answering all his questions while we straggled behind with Shyam at the tail end. I have to mention the activity book provided by "Outdoers" to record adventures and interesting flora/fauna - it was seeded with lots of tidbits of interesting info and kept the kids (and a few adults too!) engaged, heh!
The eco-stays were quite comfortable and were arranged to provide a feel for the local culture/food/people and bio-diversity. As an example, the huts on stilts in the eco-stay inside the Pobitora Rhino reserve were so much fun for the kids. At the same time, the self-produced and self-made videos on the conservation efforts of the young, local conservationist running the eco-stay (and his dedicated team) were a wonderful dinner-time treat. It was humbling and at the same time inspiring to meet him and his team. I know he definitely made an impact on my son and I'm happy for that.
Cruising the mighty Brahmaputra, boating on the Umgnot river, practicing the pronunciation of village names like "Shnongpdeng" and being taken in by its charm and stunning vistas, marveling at the bio-engineering feat called (double-decker!) root-bridges, enjoying the group's company and bonding over hikes and meals, elephant safaris to view rhinos and hearing an elephant trumpet from close quarters to dissuade a rhino threatening to charge us, seeing my son bonding with the elephant-calf and feeding it bananas, .... throw in prehistoric caves and cave-art (Mawsmai), visits to living cultural museums (Don Bosco) with knowledgeable guides who make it fun for kids and adults alike - these memories will probably last us a lifetime!
Written 24 June 2019
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Thanks C, for the the lovely, detailed review. As always, your inputs are extremely useful. Apart from the places visited and the arrangements, glad to note that you liked the Outdoers journal too. Also, we are thrilled to note that the stay at Pobitora and Champak's videos had an impact on your son - our endeavour is also to inspire the younger lot to take an interest in culture, conservation, sustainability etc. Hope to provide a similar, if not better experience in future trips with Outdoers too.
Written 26 June 2019
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Hema
10 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Meghalaya is a magical place and no better way to explore than by walk / trek. Shyam and team managed to curate some of the gems in the area with a mix of stays in unique homestays , offbeat treks and wonderful local guides who were friendly and knowledgeable . Loved this experience and walked away with memories for a lifetime .
Written 4 January 2024
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HydiGal, thanks so much for taking the time to post a review of the Meghalaya trip with Outdoers. Meghalaya is indeed a magical place. Glad that you are happy with the trip we curated. Thanks for including some amazing pictures too!
Written 29 January 2024
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Remmya0102
Bengaluru, India4 contributions
Dec 2019
December is always holiday time with most of the MNCs at Bangalore shutting down ensuring that you take proper breaks and rejuvenate yourself. My vacation planning this time was a last-minute affair. Thanks to Shyam and @Outdoers.in who made the trip possible. I got introduced with Shyam while I was browsing through some reviews on trip advisor and the name “Meghalaya -A walk in the Clouds” struck my eyes ..Few calls to Shyam and our 9 days itinerary was made . I didn’t even google the places in the itinerary. This was our first visit to that part of India😊 too.
So, we -3 Musketeers’ stuffed all our winter clothes (the temperature can go low as 6 ◦ C at some places) and if you are travelling from Bangalore (18-20 degrees) this temp will be super cold for you in the first few days till your body get adjusted.
At airport we were welcomed by our Guide (Pankaj from Outdoers team and Nayan...ji the driver. They both were great company for us for the next 9 days. A true “Atithidevo Bhav “experience.
When you drive from Guwahati through Shillong few things which will catch your eyes are clean roads, waste bins every nook and corner, even u see them on village roads and Maruthi cars (800 and Alto) black for taxies and mostly white for private care everywhere. I guess the people there are obsessed with Maruti brand and small cars …by the way their cars are super clean too😊
1.Our first stop was Langkawet – “The Retreat “welcomed us. It’s a remote resort tucked inside the Langkawet village with beautiful farms around. The misty morning walks on the small village roads is a real pleasure and truly mesmerizing experience.
Another amazing thing about this place is the homemade hot hot food by Victor (the owner) and his team. We also tasted some amazing non veg local cuisines. I learned a non veg Sesame recipe and tried that at home too. Only thing you need to watch out in this place is the temperature .... for us it was 7 to 9 degrees.
Next few days trekked to Shnongpdeng and the blissful Umgnot river. This is a very beautiful clear river and you would be able to see stones underneath. The water is so pure and clean. There is a bamboo bridge which helps you cross to the other side. Throughout the trip we tried local cuisines from hotels, the local guides also helped us in eating/ trying some amazing delicacies.
Trekked to Shilliang .to see the few " Living root bridges".
2.Shora – “Cherrapunjee” this is how it is branded outside (this is the second rainiest place on earth)
3. Trekked to Nohkahlikai falls, here we were exposed to the wonders of dense subtropical forest as you negotiate the steep trails of Nohkahilikai falls (we had a great local guide " Baan" " he is a certified mountaineer himself, great trek and Amazing view from the water fall top
4. Mawlongbna - The place we stayed inTraveller's Nest this is run by the villages and the youngsters of the village volunteer and take turns to look after the place and the travelers. A very well-kept place. More treks followed to Split Rock – this is a spectacular and beautiful creation, is as high as a 4 storied building. We climbed down by ladder and walked through the narrow passage, these passages get filled with water during monsoon, making this site a wonderful place of river canyoning. Explored some amazing rock formations and ancient fossils. Explored a Cave (pitch dark inside) we had head lamps and torches with us, walked inside for almost 1.5 kms. the entire cave length was 3 Kms…To add on the suspense our guide after (1.5 kms) asked us to switch off lights and feel the silence. At that moment even though the silence was enchanting, I was reminded of English movies were a creature would come out of water and swallowed you ☹ …. Jokes apart …the experience of Cave dwelling was amazing
Next, we came back to Shillong city and enjoy some local shopping at " Police Bazaar". We stayed at “Aerodene cottage” (Aerodene in fact is a truly hidden gem in a quiet lane in Dhankheti locality). They have very beautiful garden where you can enjoy your morning sun shine
The neighboring state Assam greeted us the next, visited the Pobitra wildlife Sanctuary, it’s on the southern bank of the mighty Brahmaputra in Morigaon district in Assam. The boat ride on the river and the sunset view is truly an eye catcher.
Pobitra has the highest density of Rhino population in the world. Eco resort run by Champak (he is a conservationist of wild animals) was a great get away for us.
With the early morning Elephant ride, we sighted plenty of Rhinos and wild bisons. The cold mornings at Mayong (Mayong has a Mahabharata angle. it’s believed that Ghatotkacha’s clan used to live here and the village is known for its magical powers in olden times, it said that even today every family in this village knows some magic)
The last stop was Guwahati …it was more of street food time now with the help of our Driver Nayan- he is a self-made man who came to Guwahati at the age of 11, he knows in all the locations in North east and is reliable than your travel review pages and google maps
Over all an amazing holiday to a beautiful place and very warm people. Thank you Shyam and Outdoers for making this possible for us.
So, we -3 Musketeers’ stuffed all our winter clothes (the temperature can go low as 6 ◦ C at some places) and if you are travelling from Bangalore (18-20 degrees) this temp will be super cold for you in the first few days till your body get adjusted.
At airport we were welcomed by our Guide (Pankaj from Outdoers team and Nayan...ji the driver. They both were great company for us for the next 9 days. A true “Atithidevo Bhav “experience.
When you drive from Guwahati through Shillong few things which will catch your eyes are clean roads, waste bins every nook and corner, even u see them on village roads and Maruthi cars (800 and Alto) black for taxies and mostly white for private care everywhere. I guess the people there are obsessed with Maruti brand and small cars …by the way their cars are super clean too😊
1.Our first stop was Langkawet – “The Retreat “welcomed us. It’s a remote resort tucked inside the Langkawet village with beautiful farms around. The misty morning walks on the small village roads is a real pleasure and truly mesmerizing experience.
Another amazing thing about this place is the homemade hot hot food by Victor (the owner) and his team. We also tasted some amazing non veg local cuisines. I learned a non veg Sesame recipe and tried that at home too. Only thing you need to watch out in this place is the temperature .... for us it was 7 to 9 degrees.
Next few days trekked to Shnongpdeng and the blissful Umgnot river. This is a very beautiful clear river and you would be able to see stones underneath. The water is so pure and clean. There is a bamboo bridge which helps you cross to the other side. Throughout the trip we tried local cuisines from hotels, the local guides also helped us in eating/ trying some amazing delicacies.
Trekked to Shilliang .to see the few " Living root bridges".
2.Shora – “Cherrapunjee” this is how it is branded outside (this is the second rainiest place on earth)
3. Trekked to Nohkahlikai falls, here we were exposed to the wonders of dense subtropical forest as you negotiate the steep trails of Nohkahilikai falls (we had a great local guide " Baan" " he is a certified mountaineer himself, great trek and Amazing view from the water fall top
4. Mawlongbna - The place we stayed inTraveller's Nest this is run by the villages and the youngsters of the village volunteer and take turns to look after the place and the travelers. A very well-kept place. More treks followed to Split Rock – this is a spectacular and beautiful creation, is as high as a 4 storied building. We climbed down by ladder and walked through the narrow passage, these passages get filled with water during monsoon, making this site a wonderful place of river canyoning. Explored some amazing rock formations and ancient fossils. Explored a Cave (pitch dark inside) we had head lamps and torches with us, walked inside for almost 1.5 kms. the entire cave length was 3 Kms…To add on the suspense our guide after (1.5 kms) asked us to switch off lights and feel the silence. At that moment even though the silence was enchanting, I was reminded of English movies were a creature would come out of water and swallowed you ☹ …. Jokes apart …the experience of Cave dwelling was amazing
Next, we came back to Shillong city and enjoy some local shopping at " Police Bazaar". We stayed at “Aerodene cottage” (Aerodene in fact is a truly hidden gem in a quiet lane in Dhankheti locality). They have very beautiful garden where you can enjoy your morning sun shine
The neighboring state Assam greeted us the next, visited the Pobitra wildlife Sanctuary, it’s on the southern bank of the mighty Brahmaputra in Morigaon district in Assam. The boat ride on the river and the sunset view is truly an eye catcher.
Pobitra has the highest density of Rhino population in the world. Eco resort run by Champak (he is a conservationist of wild animals) was a great get away for us.
With the early morning Elephant ride, we sighted plenty of Rhinos and wild bisons. The cold mornings at Mayong (Mayong has a Mahabharata angle. it’s believed that Ghatotkacha’s clan used to live here and the village is known for its magical powers in olden times, it said that even today every family in this village knows some magic)
The last stop was Guwahati …it was more of street food time now with the help of our Driver Nayan- he is a self-made man who came to Guwahati at the age of 11, he knows in all the locations in North east and is reliable than your travel review pages and google maps
Over all an amazing holiday to a beautiful place and very warm people. Thank you Shyam and Outdoers for making this possible for us.
Written 7 January 2020
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Dear Remmya, thank you so much for taking the time to write up a detailed review. Glad to see that the trip went off very well. You are just the kind of guests we love to have - people who love exploring offbeat places, love to savour local culture, local cuisine and enjoy nature. You seem to have done more research of the places than us! The Mayong - Mahabharata connection was a revelation!
Hope you will join us on other Outdoers trips in the future.
Written 15 January 2020
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Kumudakar Chitturi
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Nov 2019 • Couples
Very happy with all the arrangements and pleasant experience. Looking forward for another tour. Our entire team had a very happy experience.
Written 17 November 2019
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Thanks for taking time to review the trip. Glad to know that all of you had a good experience.
Written 18 November 2019
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Madhuri
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Nov 2019 • Couples
We were a group of 9 with about 4 senior citizens.From the word 'go' the tour was a hit with regards to the stays which were very comfortable and cozy..The food was simple and hot and very homely and good on stomach..The bus, driver and the assistant to the Tour organiser were very very helpful and courteous...The Best part of the tour was the interesting places chosen by the organiser and the smooth execution made the tour very pleasant and memorable..
I highly recommend Team Outdoers/ Shaam for an enjoyable and well coordinated trip.
Regards
Madhuri Jupudi
I highly recommend Team Outdoers/ Shaam for an enjoyable and well coordinated trip.
Regards
Madhuri Jupudi
Written 15 November 2019
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Hi Madhuri, thanks so much for taking time to review the trip. This is the first time we organized a trip for senior citizens and glad to note that we were able to take care of their specific needs, apart from the usual travel arrangements.
Written 16 November 2019
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