Overview
This tour covers all the important attractions of this beautiful hill station of Northeast India known as Scotland of the East. Also included is lunch with both vegetarian and non vegetarian options. Our experienced drivers make the tour comfortable and enjoyable for our guests. Safe for women travellers.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
A beautiful man made lake on the way from Guwahati to Shillong boasts of some spectacular views of the hills and water body.
Stop 2
Elephant Falls was the British name of what the local Khasi people once referred to as Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew (or "Three Steps Waterfalls") since the falls actually consists of three sections in succession. The British renamed the falls because there used to be a rock resembling an elephant near the left side of the main falls. However, that rock was destroyed in an earthquake in 1897.
Stop 3
Don Bosco Museum or Center for Indigenous Cultures in short DBCIC is an exclusive endeavor by the Silesians of Don Bosco, set up in North East India for the conservation and preservation of the local tribal cultures, habitats, occupation, art, artifacts, music etc.
Stop 4
Known locally as Nan-Polok. It is an artificial lake with garden and boating facilities. The lake is named after the then Chief Commissioner of Assam, Sir William Ward, who started the plan for the establishment of this lake.
Stop 5
Built by the first Catholic missionaries to these hills, the Salvatorians from Germany (of the Society of the Divine Saviour), it was the first Catholic Cathedral Church in what was then the Mission of Assam.
Stop 6
Local market selling various products including local produce and handicrafts.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels