Top Things to do in East Khasi Hills District
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Top 10 Things to do Good for Couples in East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
Discover the best top things to do in East Khasi Hills District, India including Pioneer Adventure Tour, Double Decker Living Root Bridge, Umiam Lake, Nohkalikai Falls, Roots Bridges, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, David Scott Trail, Laitlum Canyons, Garden of Caves, The Evening Club.
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1. Pioneer Adventure Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Seeking adventure in Meghalaya? You’ve come to the right place. Pioneer Adventure tours will make sure you get your dose of adrenaline! We have a wide variety of activities ranging from caving, rock climbing and even scuba diving. Try our day trips if you are short of time, and if you have more time then take the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful outdoors over two days and take part in a whole slew of activities at a more relaxed pace. Imagine star-lit skies, the sound of crickets and rushing water,the smell of the barbeque wafting past your tent as you prepare.
2. Double Decker Living Root Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 794 reviews
Reviewed By ugenb
Need to be fit to reach here and go back kn the same day. If you have any doubt on your fitness, then please stay back at Nongriat. 1. Location - In Nongriat, Cherrapunjee Meghalaya is where the famous double decker root bridge resides. 2. How to get there - From Cherrapunjee (aka Sohra) get down to a village called Tyrna. That's where the trek starts. 3700 steps/2 hours take you to Nongriat village, where the famous double decker living root bridges are. 3. Entry fees - 20 bucks for double decker. 4. Other attractions - Serenity pool (30 minutes before rainbow falls) and Rainbow falls (50 minutes) after crossing the roit bridges. 2.5 hours further uphill from Rainbow falls will take you to the famous "Nohkalikai water falls." This is an information that I collected from a group that had travelled from Cherrapunjee and they later confirmed me that they had reached. As per them, the trek is tough because the path is rough and not well laid out like rainbow falls. 5. Food - Plenty of options are available till double decker bridge but there isn't even 1 shop till the rainbow falls. 6. Overnight options - Homestays with options of rooms and dorm are there at Nongriat (double decker ). 7. What to do there - Photography, dipping legs in the natural pool and hike to Serenity pool and Rainbow falls. Also, you can roam around the village. 8. Temperature - Since you are coming downhill from Cherrapunjee, the altitude drops and you are at river level. So it gets very hot and humid during summers and pleasant during winters. I travelled in Nov but still I sweated a lot. 9. Communication - Till Tyrna, a reseved Alto/800 will take you 400 to 500 bucks from Sohra. For any further details, let me know. 10. The trek path - well laid out roads. You will cross 3 hanging bridges that are over clear rivers. A 5 minute detour will take you to a single root bridge. This diversion comes after 30 minutes. For any more information please let me know.
3. Umiam Lake
4. Nohkalikai Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 583 reviews
Reviewed By Kunal_Bhowmick - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
One of the largest waterfall in Cherrapunji region...however, it can be best viewed during monsoon season...as it is a natural spring...
5. Roots Bridges
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By nishitapatwardhan - Mumbai, India
Although we would have loved to have done the double decker root bridge - we were short on both time and stamina so this one was a much easier one to get to - it took us a painless 10 minute walk down steps and a little more painful 15 minute walk up after ! We went in Feb - not really the best time to visit but this natural marvel was still breath taking with just a stream under verses a gushing river ! A visit to the neighbouring Mawlynnong Village known to be the cleanest in India can be done easily from here - if short of time skip the village but definitely do the bridge !!!
6. Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 686 reviews
Acclaimed as one the finest museum in Asia on the promotion of indigenous and tribal cultures, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures (DBCIC) or Don Bosco Museum as it is popularly known is a major tourists' attraction that provides a glimpse of the rich and multi-cultural lifestyles, history and traditions of the indigenous peoples of North East India. The museum, showcasing many galleries, gives an insight into the beautiful and diverse cultural richness of the eight States of India's North East under one roof. The Museum, run by the Salesian of Don Bosco of the Catholic Church, houses and documents the various indigenous cultures, arts and crafts of North East India.
Reviewed By LailaFreddy - Pune, India
A real mix of cultural heritage, history, tribal customs, beautiful displays, and a spectacular rooftop view.
7. David Scott Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By thecarneliancloak
One of the most memorable days from my Meghalaya trip was trekking on the David Scott trail. I went with Winning Star (8368487316) who was the perfect companion for the trek. It is one of the less-visited places, and I met only one other trekker on the way. Winning has in-depth knowledge of the trek, the Khasi hills, tribe, food, history of the trail as well as other local tidbits. We spoke about everything over the course of the 16 km trek. He was a fun guy to do the trek with and I honestly had a blast. The trek did not feel long or tedious thanks to his company and him letting me go at my pace. The trek itself isn't hard, even though my health isn't the greatest. It is long, and you go through the entire range of flat grounds, climbs, and downward slopes with brooks and streams in the middle and plenty of fields. We stopped at the midpoint and had red tea, Maggi made by the talented chef that is Winning star. All in all, so worth the time and effort. Also, would recommend speaking to Winning regarding other outdoorsy stuff to do in Meghalaya which are off beat.
8. Laitlum Canyons
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By Saurav_s_12 - Navi Mumbai, India
The Laitlum grand canyon is a visual treat, one can see various shades of green for miles around, standing at the edge of the canyon. Spend a few hours sitting there, enjoying the wind and the solitude. One can also pack some food (and maybe some wine), bring along a mat, and enjoy a picnic watching the kids play in the meadows while one relaxes... Absolute bliss!! The road journey is tough, narrow broken dusty roads, but its well worth it. They are building some fences for safety of the tourists, but jn my view that is spoiling the view. Try the stairs which go downhill, with viewing platforms which allow one to soak in the beauty of this place. The food options available are pretty basic, though
9. Garden of Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Nidhei
MUST VISIT this place. So different from other places. Roads would be ready in one week. So much to see at one place. Do not miss it !!!
10. The Evening Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
The Evening Club, with origins from 1958, now re-opens in 2018 as a performance venue for live music while serving drinks and food inspired by local culture and music history. Accompanied by vintage vinyl records, we also pay tribute to the pioneers of the Shillong music scene. Swing by and be a part of this new chapter.
