When I decided to visit North-East of India in Apr 2009, I had a lot of apprehensions in my mind due to our pre-conceived notion arising out of adverse media reports about North East. Yet I was so determined to visit as I felt that it was a god sent opportunity. To add fuel to my apprehensions, a bomb blast incident took place at Guwahati just one day prior to our departure. But it never deterred our enthusiasm and we boarded the Air India flight as per the schedule. It was a morning flight from Delhi. Air India served us a hot and delicious breakfast. While relishing the breakfast, we had an opportunity to see the aerial view of beautiful tea gardens of Bagdogra where our flight landed on our way to Guwahati. When we reached Guwahati airport, a cool breeze welcomed us. On the way to our Guest House, we were passing through beautiful buildings of the city. We were able to spot Guwahati University, High Court and other important landmarks of the city. Finally, we reached the famous Kamakhya temple. We were stunned to see the huge crowd standing on the queue to pay their obeisance to God. What we really surprised that the previous day bomb blast never had any impact on the life of Guwahati citizens as the whole city looked as usual as any other normal day.
Next day early morning we proceeded to Shillong. Our journey from Guwahati to Shillong was not only memorable but also a feast to the eyes. When we reached Shillong, we were completely awestruck over the beauty of Shillong. Its unique buildings, neat and clean roads, people with colourful attire added more beauty to the city. Initially we had difficulty in pronouncing the names of the roads of Shillong as it all resemble Chinese names. On our sight seeing trip, from Shillong peak we could able to see the whole city of Shillong. It was a breathtaking experience. Elephant falls not only enthralled us by its beauty but also its serene surroundings. We felt fresh and got rejuvenated after our boating at the most beautiful Wards Lake. Musical fountain at this place was simply superb. I was amazed to see 18 holes Golf Course the biggest Golf Course in Asia. I became spellbound over its lush green lawns. Our only disappointment in Shillong was that I could not able to see the famous Don Bosco Museum as it was closed due to Easter holidays. The climate of Shillong really soothed both my mind and body.
After my sight seeing trip to Shillong, I proceeded to our dream destination. Yes it was Cheerapunji, the wettest place on earth (this record has now been snatched away by a village called Mawsynram just 10 kms away from Cherrapunji). I joined with a conducted tour to Cheerapunji in a Meghalaya Transport Corporation Bus. The moment we boarded the bus, the guide welcomed us and started briefing us about the significance of Cheerapunji in tolerable English. After his briefing, we really got exited to see our dream destination. Cherrapunji is full of huge mountains, beautiful valleys and pleasing water falls. Certainly it is the most picturesque place we have ever visited. Noh-ka-Likai falls was an absolute beauty. We could not take our eyes away from it as long as we stand there. Gushing sound of water and reflection of rainbow at the end still lingering in our mind. It was really a scenic beauty and worth to watch. If you are bit adventurous you can visit Mawsmai caves. You may underestimate its deepness while entering the cave. Before coming out of the caves, you would miss few heart beats on the way. We were completely excited to see the seven sisters where seven water falls appeared in a row. We could not believe our eyes as we witnessed the Bangaldesh border from Cherrapunji. It was really a life time opportunity.
I enjoyed the whole trip. It is really a lovely place and it was one of my best holidays which I will remember for ever.
Nice description .I think i will also visit it in near future.
Yeah it is really worth to see. Thank you
Nice post
Gorgeous photo
Thank you
I would love to visit India one day!
You are most welcome, thank you
Thank you for sharing. We haven’t seen that part of India.
Leslie
Yeah its really worth to see. Thank you
I’m sure it is. It sounded lovely.
Leslie
Good to see you have visited my hometown, Shillong and loved it so much.
Wow how lucky you are! I always cherish my trip to shillong. Thank you.
Beautiful pictures.
Thank you
I could not conceive of missing North-East India, when I visit the subcontinent, in five years’ time.
Yeah make it a point when you visit next time. Thank you
Great post 👍🏼 Beautiful narrative account .
Thank you
We visited Shillong and Cherrapunji last year and it was one of the best trips ever. Thanks for a wonderful post.
It is indeed awesome place. Thank you for the comments.
Very nice!
Lovely sights indeed.
Wow just looks stunning 😍😍😍
North East is on my list of holiday destinations to visit too. Good description.
Very nice place and worth a visit. Thank you.
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Must go there. A good friend of mine Dhroova Saikia was born in Shillong.
Yeah, don’t miss this place.
Thanks for sharing!!! I love it!
Thank you.
Gorgeous.
Thank you.
Wow, such a beautiful place, One day in the life, I would like to visit. You have done a great job to put it in writing.
Thank you
nice
Thank you
I am glad you enjoyed a trip to my hometown. There are several sights in Shillong and Sohra (Cherrapunji) and otherwise that are becoming popular amongst people now. 🙂
Yeah I really enjoyed my trip to Shillong. Thank you for thew comments.
NE is really beautiful and unexplored. I hope to visit NE someday.
Yeah you must
Though i have not been there yet but planning on it. And this blog is something that increased the want to see the beauty of North East India..thank u for sharing your journey
Thank you for the comments
Beautiful article! Travel always cheers and motivates me!!
Thank you for the comments.
Hope to visit NE someday!
Yeah it will be a useful visit.
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