Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji5days
5
Days
40
Activities
1
Location
15
Meals out
08:00
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Luxury Cherrapunji Expedition

A comprehensive five-day exploration of Cherrapunji, featuring living root bridges, high waterfalls, limestone caves, and local cultural landmarks with upscale dining.

  • 12Food stops
  • 7Outdoors
  • 5Sights
  • 3Stays
  • 3Parks
  • 3Markets & shops
  • friends
  • couples
  • solo
  • nature
  • waterfalls
  • adventure

Day by day

Day 1

Valleys, Waterfalls, and Local Culture8 Activities

Begin the journey with panoramic valley viewpoints, local museum exhibits, dramatic waterfall vantage points, and shopping in Sohra.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Sky Grill at Polo Orchid Resort

    08:00 – 09:00

    Eat breakfast at Sky Grill overlooking the surrounding hills before starting the day's excursions.

  2. 09:3010:30
    Sightseeing

    Visit Mawkdok Dympep Valley Viewpoint

    09:30 – 10:30

    Stop at the viewpoint for expansive vistas across the deep V-shaped Khasi valleys.

    • entryFree
  3. 10:4512:00
    Sightseeing

    Ram Krishna Mission Museum Visit

    10:45 – 12:00

    Browse the museum exhibits detailing regional Khasi culture, history, and tribal artifacts.

    • entryFree
  4. 12:3013:30
    Food

    Lunch at Orange Roots

    12:30 – 13:30

    Dine at Orange Roots, a popular local spot for vegetarian meals.

  5. 14:0015:15
    Sightseeing

    Nohkalikai Falls Visit

    14:00 – 15:15

    Observe India's tallest plunge waterfall from the main viewing platform.

    • entryFree
  6. 15:3016:45
    Sightseeing

    Eco Park Visit

    15:30 – 16:45

    Walk along the landscaped plateau overlooking edge cliffs and deep gorges.

    • entryFree
  7. 17:0018:15
    Shopping

    Shopping at Sohra Market

    17:00 – 18:15

    Browse local shops selling Khasi handicrafts, spices, and bamboo items.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Sohra Plaza Restaurant

    19:30 – 21:00

    Enjoy evening dining at Sohra Plaza Restaurant serving Indian and regional dishes.

Day 2

Bridges, Caves, and Khasi Outdoors8 Activities

Hike to indigenous root bridges, explore limestone caverns, and spend time in the Khasi outdoors.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Cafe Cherrapunjee

    08:00 – 09:00

    Have morning breakfast at Cafe Cherrapunjee set in a restored heritage house.

  2. 09:1511:00
    Outdoor

    Explore Living Root Bridges

    09:15 – 11:00

    Trek down stone pathways to inspect the bio-engineered living root bridges spanning forest streams.

  3. 11:1512:30
    Outdoor

    Mawsmai Cave Exploration

    11:15 – 12:30

    Navigate the illuminated passages, limestone formations, and tight turns of Mawsmai Cave.

  4. 12:4513:45
    Food

    Lunch at Halari Restaurant

    12:45 – 13:45

    Stop for mid-day lunch at Halari Restaurant.

  5. 14:0015:30
    Outdoor

    Trekking to Seven Sisters Falls

    14:00 – 15:30

    Take a guided trail along the ridge for views of the multi-segmented Seven Sisters Falls.

  6. 15:4517:00
    Sightseeing

    Dainthlen Falls Excursion

    15:45 – 17:00

    Visit the flat rock riverbed where Dainthlen Falls plunges over the plateau edge.

    • entryFree
  7. 17:1519:00
    Outdoor

    Camping in Khasi Hills

    17:15 – 19:00

    Experience an outdoor evening setup in the Khasi Hills landscape.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Rain Cafe

    19:30 – 21:00

    Eat dinner at Rain Cafe offering local and continental options.

Day 3

Plateaus, Shopping, and Waterways8 Activities

Revisiting top geological highlights, local artisan goods at Sohra Market, and regional natural formations.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Sky Grill at Polo Orchid Resort

    08:00 – 09:00

    Start the morning with breakfast at Sky Grill.

  2. 09:1510:30
    Sightseeing

    Dainthlen Falls Excursion

    09:15 – 10:30

    Examine the carved riverbed natural features and natural pools above Dainthlen Falls.

    • entryFree
  3. 10:4512:00
    Outdoor

    Mawsmai Cave Exploration

    10:45 – 12:00

    Walk through the natural limestone caves to observe stalactite and stalagmite formations.

  4. 12:3013:30
    Food

    Lunch at Orange Roots

    12:30 – 13:30

    Have lunch at Orange Roots near Mawsmai.

  5. 14:0015:15
    Sightseeing

    Visit Mawkdok Dympep Valley Viewpoint

    14:00 – 15:15

    Return to Mawkdok Dympep Valley Viewpoint for afternoon lighting across the gorge.

    • entryFree
  6. 15:3016:45
    Shopping

    Shopping at Sohra Market

    15:30 – 16:45

    Purchase handmade bamboo crafts, wild honey, and local tea at Sohra Market.

  7. 17:0018:15
    Sightseeing

    Ram Krishna Mission Museum Visit

    17:00 – 18:15

    Revisit the museum galleries to inspect indigenous tools, attire, and historical displays.

    • entryFree
  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Sohra Plaza Restaurant

    19:30 – 21:00

    Dine at Sohra Plaza Restaurant.

Day 4

Treks, Parks, and Ridge Views8 Activities

Active outdoor trails visiting waterfalls, eco-parks, and forest pathways.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Cafe Cherrapunjee

    08:00 – 09:00

    Eat morning breakfast at Cafe Cherrapunjee.

  2. 09:1511:30
    Outdoor

    Explore Living Root Bridges

    09:15 – 11:30

    Hike through lush forest trails to visit living root bridge structures.

  3. 11:4512:45
    Sightseeing

    Eco Park Visit

    11:45 – 12:45

    Walk along the cliffside paths and viewing platforms inside Eco Park.

    • entryFree
  4. 13:0014:00
    Food

    Lunch at Polo Orchid Resort Restaurant

    13:00 – 14:00

    Enjoy lunch overlooking the hills at Polo Orchid Resort Restaurant.

  5. 14:1515:30
    Sightseeing

    Nohkalikai Falls Visit

    14:15 – 15:30

    View Nohkalikai Falls and its turquoise plunge pool from the canyon rim.

    • entryFree
  6. 15:4517:15
    Outdoor

    Trekking to Seven Sisters Falls

    15:45 – 17:15

    Trek along the scenic ridge to observe the expanse of Seven Sisters Falls.

  7. 17:3019:00
    Outdoor

    Camping in Khasi Hills

    17:30 – 19:00

    Spend time at a campsite ground in the Khasi Hills before dusk.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Abode of Clouds Restaurant

    19:30 – 21:00

    Dine at Abode of Clouds Restaurant.

Day 5

Final Panorama and Market Day8 Activities

Conclude the tour with visits to Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters trail, and last-minute shopping.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Sky Grill at Polo Orchid Resort

    08:00 – 09:00

    Have breakfast at Sky Grill at Polo Orchid Resort.

  2. 09:1510:30
    Sightseeing

    Nohkalikai Falls Visit

    09:15 – 10:30

    Take a final morning trip to the Nohkalikai viewpoint.

    • entryFree
  3. 10:4512:00
    Sightseeing

    Eco Park Visit

    10:45 – 12:00

    Stroll around Eco Park to see the water stream origins that feed into the falls.

    • entryFree
  4. 12:3013:30
    Food

    Lunch at Orange Roots

    12:30 – 13:30

    Eat lunch at Orange Roots restaurant.

  5. 14:0015:15
    Outdoor

    Mawsmai Cave Exploration

    14:00 – 15:15

    Explore the natural limestone passages of Mawsmai Cave.

  6. 15:3016:45
    Shopping

    Shopping at Sohra Market

    15:30 – 16:45

    Shop for souvenirs, local produce, and souvenirs at Sohra Market.

  7. 17:0018:30
    Outdoor

    Trekking to Seven Sisters Falls

    17:00 – 18:30

    Complete a final trek along the viewpoint trail overlooking Seven Sisters Falls.

  8. 19:3021:00
    Food

    Dinner at Sohra Plaza Restaurant

    19:30 – 21:00

    Enjoy a farewell dinner at Sohra Plaza Restaurant.

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