Mawphlang Sacred Forest Tour Meghalaya

Shillong(3N)

4.4 (145 Reviews)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Guwahati to Shillong
  • The mawphlang sacred forest tour starts at Guwahati Airport or Railway Station with the 100-kilometre drive west through the Brahmaputra plains and into the East Khasi Hills. The climb through Nongpoh takes the road from plains level to 1,496 metres at Shillong in about 2.5 to 3 hours. The city has good food, live music and an evening pace that rewards walking rather than driving. Ward's Lake or the lanes near Police Bazaar settle the group before sleep. Mawphlang is 30 minutes from Shillong and an early start tomorrow benefits from a proper rest tonight.
  • A 30-minute drive from Shillong brings the group to Mawphlang village where the law kyntang begins with a local guide. The grove sits under Khasi community protection - no plant, stone or soil may be removed, nothing cut or disturbed. What that rule produces over generations is what the walk reveals: tree species absent from surrounding forest, aerial root systems above soil level and a canopy density that changes the light and temperature inside the grove within a few steps of the boundary. The guided walk takes 1.5 to 2 hours. The afternoon back in Shillong is open by design.
  • Day 3 keeps the group in Shillong and covers the city and its edges entirely by vehicle. The Don Bosco Museum is one of the most complete presentations of northeastern tribal culture in India - seven floors covering the history, art, music and everyday life of the region's communities. Laitlum Canyon opens from flat meadow without warning, the valley dropping hundreds of metres below a rim with no visible build-up. Umiam Lake sits on the Guwahati highway about 15 kilometres out and boating here is on reservoir water with the Khasi Hills visible on both banks. Elephant Falls rounds the day.
  • Morning checkout after breakfast and the drive from Shillong to Guwahati Airport or Railway Station follows the East Khasi Hills road down to the Brahmaputra plains, approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. The mawphlang sacred forest tour closes here. Groups with morning departures from Guwahati should flag timing at booking - Shillong checkout and the drive leave limited buffer for early flights or trains.

Stay & Meal Details

Package Policies

  • Private car throughout, point to point on the itinerary and not on disposal.
  • All sightseeing listed on the day plan with no hidden gaps.
  • Pickup and drop at Guwahati Airport or Railway Station at the start and end of the trip.
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel on CP basis.
  • Deluxe hotel double sharing rooms throughout.
  • All fuel, parking and toll charges.
  • Driver's full trip allowances, nothing extra owed on the road.
  • Flights and train fares to Guwahati are not included.
  • Dinner and lunch throughout the trip.
  • Guide charges at Mawphlang Sacred Forest, paid locally on Day 2.
  • Entry fees at museums, viewpoints and cultural sites, paid directly on site.
  • Boating charges at Umiam Lake, paid locally on Day 3.
  • Extra costs caused by road closures, landslides or other natural events.
  • Personal spends including laundry, tips, shopping and beverages.
  • Anything not clearly covered under the inclusions above.
  • Refund Policy
    • Eligible refunds are generally processed within 7–15 working days after cancellation approval.
    • Refunds are transferred to the original payment source or customer bank account.
    • Actual processing time may vary depending on airlines, hotels, banks, or other travel partners.
    • We always try to process eligible refunds as quickly as possible.
  • Invoice & Payment Receipt
    • Payment receipts will be shared after successful payment confirmation.
    • Customers requiring booking invoices should provide correct billing details before invoice generation.
    • Invoice corrections or modifications may not always be possible once generated.
    • Invoice generation may take up to 24–72 working hours depending on operational workload.
  • Delayed or Incomplete Payment
    • Delayed payments may sometimes result in:
      • Fare increases
      • Hotel rate changes
      • Loss of seat or room availability
      • Booking release due to supplier deadlines
    • We will always try to inform customers about such situations whenever possible.
  • Fraud Prevention & Payment Safety
    • Customers are requested to make payments only to officially authorized company accounts.
    • We will not be responsible for payments made to unauthorized persons or fraudulent accounts.
    • Payment screenshots alone are not considered payment confirmation until the amount is successfully received.
  • Force Majeure
    • We shall not be held responsible for delays, cancellations, or itinerary changes caused by situations beyond our control, including:
      • Natural disasters
      • Floods
      • Political unrest
      • Pandemic restrictions
      • Government regulations
      • Airline operational issues
      • War or civil disturbances
    • In such cases, refunds and adjustments will depend on airline, hotel, and supplier policies.
  • Important Notes
    • Cancellation requests must be shared through official WhatsApp or email communication.
    • Refund calculations are based on the date the cancellation request is officially received.
    • By making payment, customers agree to the terms and conditions of our policies.
    • We reserve the right to update this policy whenever required for operational purposes.
  • Domestic Tour Packages Cancellation Time Before Departure:
    • 30 days or more: 10% of package cost
    • 15–29 days: 15% of package cost
    • 7–14 days: 25% of package cost
    • Less than 7 days / No Show: 50% of package cost
  • Flight & Hotel Cancellation:
    • Flight tickets are subject to airline cancellation policies.
    • Hotel cancellation charges depend on hotel and supplier terms.
    • Certain promotional fares, festive offers, peak season bookings, and fixed departures may be non-refundable.
    • Convenience fees and supplier retention charges, if applicable, may be deducted during refund processing.

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Mawphlang Sacred Forest Tour Meghalaya

Shillong(3N)

4.4 (145 Reviews)

39 Agents for Shillong

STAY   3✭ hotel

$ 94

$ 104

9% off

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