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Meghalaya Assam Backpacking Trip

Name: Meghalaya Assam Backpacking Trip
Start: 2018-09-29 14:00:00
End: 2018-10-07 14:00:00
Location: Guwahati Airport - Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Inte

Saturday 02:00 PM - Guwahati Airport - Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Inte · Borjhar · Guwahati

If North East is a dream destination for you, it’s time to tick it off! If North East is a mystic land that you have always wondered about, it’s time to unfold the mysteries of yourself!

There are many reasons Meghalaya is called the heaven on earth.

The mighty mountains filled with dense forests & interspersed by misty valleys are just the beginners. Amazing waterfalls & pristine rivers make your journey soothing, fill your mind & body with excitement & joy.

The icing on the cake is the wonderful local culture, the beautiful people & their warm reception where ever you set your foot! Put everything together, it’s a unique experience you will cherish for the rest of your life!

Muddie Trails brings it all on a platter for the traveler in you! Come,let’s experience the magical world together.

Schedule and itinerary:

Day 1 Saturday 29^thSep:

Meet at the arrival terminal of Guwahati Airport before 2 PM.
Drive from Guwahati, the bustling capital city of Assam, to a cooler and greener Meghalaya. On the way, you will get a glimpse of the beautiful Umiam Lake.
Let’s make a quick stopover to take pictures and a quick snack!
We won’t be entering Shillong but will be taking a detour and reach Mawphlang and set up our Camp for an overnight stay (Pitch our own tents)
Enjoy the local food, sit by the campfire and gaze at a million stars, indulging in some enticing conversations.

Day 2 Sunday 30^thSep:

Start an early day -6 AM- with a quick breakfast at the campsite and head out on a historical trail, this 16-km trek is a part of the famous horse cart track that was built by David Scott a British officer during early 1800’s
Duration: 4-5 hours, 16 km
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Gradual descent for 1 hour followed by a flat walk for about 2-3 hours. Gradual ascent for the last 1 hour.
Things to carry: 2 liters of water, snacks, and some packed food.
Reach back to the campsite by evening and freshen up and call it an early day with sumptuous local food.

Day 3 Monday 1st Oct:

Start an early day -6 AM- with quick breakfast at the campsite and leave for Mawnylong, Asia’s first cleanest village but what is more enticing to see there is the Matriarchal society working in perfect harmony.
Visit the living root bridge at Riwai and hike up to Nowhere village to get a glimpse of our neighboring Bangladesh. Lunch at Riwai.
A quick stop at Dawki, enjoy boating gaping at the river bed and moving fish through one of the clearest river waters and reach Shnongpedang by evening.
Setup our camp (Pitch our own tents) and enjoy the evening with campfire, music, local food and loads of fun.

Day 4 Tuesday 2nd Oct:

Start a lazy day with a swim in the fresh cold waters of Umngot river, have breakfast at our campsite.
Shnongpdeng is blessed with a topography that beckons every nature lovers to enjoy camping, angling, rock climbing, cliff jumping, zip lining, snorkeling, scuba diving and trekking. (activities at guests expense)
Cool off the activity loaded day with food frolic and barbeque at the campsite with loads of music and masti.

Day 5 Wednesday 3rd Oct:

Start an early day and head to the breathtaking Krangsuri waterfalls and swim in the fresh cold waters, have breakfast and freshen up.
Leave for Shora enjoying the breathtaking landscapes of Scotland of the east. Lunch en route.
Catch up with some breathtaking views and sunset over the Sohra Hills. Call it an early night with sumptuous local food.

Day 6 Thursday 4th Oct:

Start an early day -5 AM- and begin our journey to the Tyrna village (in Cherrapunjee) which acts as the base point for the double-decker trek.
Have breakfast at Tyrna and start climbing down 3000 steps, and reach your the double-decker living root bridges. Take a pit stop at Nongriat village, recuperate our energy and head out into the wilderness and witness fascinating fairy pools and umpteen waterfalls and reach rainbow waterfalls.
Enjoy the trek while keeping track of time as we have to trek all the way back to Shora by evening.

Day 7 Friday 5th Oct:

Start a lazy day, have a sumptuous breakfast and leave for Kaziranga
After soaking 4 days in blissful nature, time to get back to civilization, have a quick pit stop at Shillong and visit some places en route which are not part of the itinerary
Reach Kaziranga by night and call it an early night with sumptuous Assamese Cuisine.

Day 8 Saturday 6th Oct:

Start an early day and head out to on a jungle safari into the foggy grasslands of Kaziranga National Park.
Come back and relax or take a stroll in the flea market of Kohra.
Visit the Orchid and Cultural Park in the afternoon post lunch and bewilder at the cultural extravagance of Assam.
Come back and gather around by dinner time to rekindle our tranquil tales of Meghalaya and Kaziranga.
Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

Day 9 Sunday 7th Oct:

Wake up, enjoy breakfast and then pack your bags for the return journey to Guwahati.
The long drive through fertile Brahmaputra river belt will have numerous viewpoints and local souvenir stores, you could stop and admire the spots as long as you have time to make it for your flight back home.
Arrive at Guwahati by afternoon and bid goodbye to the northeast.

Note:

Kaziranga National Park is slated to open on 1st October 2018 for the post-monsoon season. However, if the park remains closed due to any unforeseen circumstances like floods or bad weather or any other reason which is beyond the control of Muddie Trails, we will be replacing the Kaziranga part of the itinerary with something equally enticing at no additional cost. At the same time, no refunds will be entertained.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions:

Dedicated tour/trek guide throughout the trip
Airport pick up and drop at Guwahati
All local transport in a dedicated vehicle throughout the trip
All permits and guide fees etc for all scheduled activities.
Basic vegetarian local breakfast, and Dinner.
Accommodation in dormitories/shared tents and/or camps.
Entry tickets for scheduled activities
Trekking fees for a couple of scheduled treks
Campfire multiple times
Boating on Umngot river
Jeep Safari at Kaziranga National Park

Exclusions:

Lunch on all days
Any personal shopping or purchases
Any snacks/aerated drinks/water bottles/beverages etc.
Fees or tickets for any unscheduled activities
Expenses towards the repeat of any activities
Any expense that is out of the scope of the itinerary
Any fines or duties levied by local authorities for any misconduct
Any fees or charges levied towards use of your personal photography equipment.
Any exigency purchases made during the stay
Charges towards any medical emergencies during the tour

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions:

Dedicated tour/trek guide throughout the trip
Airport pick up and drop at Guwahati
All local transport in a dedicated vehicle throughout the trip
All permits and guide fees etc for all scheduled activities.
Basic vegetarian local breakfast, and Dinner.
Accommodation in dormitories/shared tents and/or camps.
Entry tickets for scheduled activities
Trekking fees for a couple of scheduled treks
Campfire multiple times
Boating on Umngot river
Jeep Safari at Kaziranga National Park

Exclusions:

Lunch on all days
Any personal shopping or purchases
Any snacks/aerated drinks/water bottles/beverages etc.
Fees or tickets for any unscheduled activities
Expenses towards the repeat of any activities
Any expense that is out of the scope of the itinerary
Any fines or duties levied by local authorities for any misconduct
Any fees or charges levied towards use of your personal photography equipment.
Any exigency purchases made during the stay
Charges towards any medical emergencies during the tour

Important Notes

Important Notes:

Tents will be provided on 3 and 4 Sharing basis
Washrooms would be common at all camping sites where we pitch tents
Twin Sharing Tents can be provided at an Extra Price of Rs. 500/- per person per day on prior notice subject to availability
Dorms will be provided with 5 or 6 people sharing basis.
Twin Sharing rooms can be provided at an Extra Price of Rs. 1,000/- per person per day on prior notice subject to availability.
Tents will be provided on 3 and 4 Sharing basis
Washrooms would be common at all camping sites where we pitch tents
Twin Sharing Tents can be provided at an Extra Price of Rs. 500/- per person per day on prior notice subject to availability
Dorms will be provided with 5 or 6 people sharing basis.
Twin Sharing rooms can be provided at an Extra Price of Rs. 1,000/- per person per day on prior notice subject to availability.
This is gonna be a backpacking trip where the facilities would be basic but the experience would be wonderful
Travelers are expected to sign a waiver form before starting the trip
By paying the registration fee you are giving unconditional acceptance of the Terms & Conditions mentioned in the link.

Important Notes

Important Notes:

Tents will be provided on 3 and 4 Sharing basis
Washrooms would be common at all camping sites where we pitch tents
Twin Sharing Tents can be provided at an Extra Price of Rs. 500/- per person per day on prior notice subject to availability
Dorms will be provided with 5 or 6 people sharing basis.
Twin Sharing rooms can be provided at an Extra Price of Rs. 1,000/- per person per day on prior notice subject to availability.
Tents will be provided on 3 and 4 Sharing basis
Washrooms would be common at all camping sites where we pitch tents
Twin Sharing Tents can be provided at an Extra Price of Rs. 500/- per person per day on prior notice subject to availability
Dorms will be provided with 5 or 6 people sharing basis.
Twin Sharing rooms can be provided at an Extra Price of Rs. 1,000/- per person per day on prior notice subject to availability.
This is gonna be a backpacking trip where the facilities would be basic but the experience would be wonderful
Travelers are expected to sign a waiver form before starting the trip
By paying the registration fee you are giving unconditional acceptance of the Terms & Conditions mentioned in the link.

Things to carry

Things to carry:

Valid Identity Proof with address (Passport / Adhaar Card).
2 Passport Size Color Photographs
Good Water Bottles(not the disposable ones)
A light-weighted Rucksack or Backpack, and a smaller daypack
A good pair of trekking shoes, and a pair of flipflops
Thermal Inners, Fleece Jackets, and warm clothes
Raincoat/poncho(Just in case)
Personal clothing, Track pants, shorts, Towel, napkins
Cap, sunglasses
Camera, Binoculars (if you choose to)
Toiletries Sunscreen, Moisturizer, Light towel, Lip balm, Wet wipes, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Hand Sanitizer etc basing on your personal needs.
Extra Polythene Bags (To segregate used/ unused garments, wet/ dry clothing)
Any medicines that you may feel necessary.
Mosquito repellant
Energy Drinks, Juices, Snacks & Biscuits to munch on (can be purchased over there too)

Things to carry

Things to carry:

Valid Identity Proof with address (Passport / Adhaar Card).
2 Passport Size Color Photographs
Good Water Bottles(not the disposable ones)
A light-weighted Rucksack or Backpack, and a smaller daypack
A good pair of trekking shoes, and a pair of flipflops
Thermal Inners, Fleece Jackets, and warm clothes
Raincoat/poncho(Just in case)
Personal clothing, Track pants, shorts, Towel, napkins
Cap, sunglasses
Camera, Binoculars (if you choose to)
Toiletries Sunscreen, Moisturizer, Light towel, Lip balm, Wet wipes, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Hand Sanitizer etc basing on your personal needs.
Extra Polythene Bags (To segregate used/ unused garments, wet/ dry clothing)
Any medicines that you may feel necessary.
Mosquito repellant
Energy Drinks, Juices, Snacks & Biscuits to munch on (can be purchased over there too)

Know about Location & Place

Guwahati Airport - Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Inte

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Address:

Borjhar, Guwahati, Assam 781015, India

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