Meghalaya Backpacking (5N-6D Trip)
Overview
Travelling through high mountains, serene waterfalls, feeling the chill in the air and smile on your face these are some of the experiences we promise you on a road trip you will remember for the rest of your life. Meghalaya also known as Abode of clouds, falls in one of the richest bio diverse regions of the world. The Monsoon in Meghalaya, traditional festivals, the terrain , the rivers, waterfalls, the caves are some of many things that you experience during your trip to Meghalaya. Come & experience a visual delight for your soul and body as we lazily drive through long and winding roads. Come with us on a journey across cultures so diverse and land so different.
Places Covered:
Shillong, Umiam Lake, The Laitlum Canyon, Krang Shuri waterfall, Phe Phe Waterfall, Shnongpdeng, Umngot river, Mawlynnong, Cherrapunji, Nongriat village
Tour Plan
Included/Exclude
- Meals 6 , Breakfast on Day2,3,4,5, & 6 ( 5 Breakfast) Dinner on Day 2( Dinner 1).
- Accommodation on Triple Sharing Basis. Double Sharing only for Couples with Extra charges. On Day 2 stay at Shnongpdeng small Dome tents with common washroom.
- Trip Completion Certificate Soft Copy.
- We may not able to accommodate everyone in same hotel or camp due to limited availability.
- All Inner Line Permits.
- All entry tickets to places mentioned in the itinerary.
- Â GST as applicable.
- Personal Beverages of any kind.
- All meals not mentioned in inclusion section.
- Personal Expenses of any kind.
- Monuments Entrance fees during sightseeing.
- Lunch and Dinner.
- Camera Charges.
- Extensions of the tour program or diversions in the tour itinerary for any reasons eg. Due to bad weather, road closure, breakdown orany natural calamity or due to any social or political situation/unrest/strikes, flight cancellations, flight delays, , sudden rule changes or shut down of Govt. offices, etc. Any additional expenses incurred due to the same would be borne by the participants.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusion list.
Tour Amenities
Advisory
- Abide by the instructions given by the team leader.
- Do not encourage or take part in littering the vicinity in any form.
- Avoid roaming during the nights without the consent of the tour leaders/facilitators.
- Do not disturb the local environment or life in any form.
- Company is not responsible for the safety or the insurance (injury or death) claim of the participant or his/her associate in case of an accident.
- Incase of any medical emergency or hospitalization the participant needs to pay for their treatments.
- All sightseeing is subject to weather conditions, political conditions in the destination.
Things to Carry
Packing for atrip can be exciting. But unpacking is always depressing. Here is some items which you can bring with you in Meghalaya.
- Good quality shoes ( Trekking shoes) and slippers (for the night).
- Sunscreen lotion ( SPF 50+) or skin moisturizers.
- Insect repellents.
- Caps/hats, goggles/sunglasses
- Personal medication (if any) , basic medications & medical kit.
- 1 Good Quality Jacket or any other woolen cloth, wind proof jacket.
- ID proof. Aadhar card/Driving License.
- Photocopies of ID proof.
- Passport Size Photographs.
- Bagpack with rain cover. No trolleys or suitcase.
- Few quick dry T-shirts, Track pants, 1 pair of thermals, cotton socks, quick dry towel, travel laundry bag.
- Mobile charger/Power bank.
- Gloves, scarf or balaclava, trekking pole, headlamp or torch, water bottle, antibacterial powder, lip balm.
Cancellation Policy
Booking Policy:
- Pay Booking amount of INR 5,000 as advance.
- Pay remaining amount 30 days before commencement of tour.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations made before 45 days prior to the trip will result in 70% refund.
- Cancellations made between 30-45 days prior to the trip will result in 50%refund.
- Cancellations made 30 days before the trip date will receive no refund.
If you want to make changes to your trip plan:
After you make booking by paying full or partial amount, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by the traveler himself.
Change or Cancellation by The Thumping Nomad:
We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. Occasionally, we may have to make changes due to Force Majeure Events and we  reserve  the  right  to  do  so  at  any time before or during the  trip. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date before or during the trip based on the Force Majeure Events. We also reserve the right under Force Majeure Events to cancel your travel arrangements
/ offer alternative dates / revise the itinerary before or during the trip. Any additional cost incurred due to the above mentioned reasons will have to be borne by the traveler himself. There shall be no refund to the traveler under Force Majeure Events.
Force Majeure Event shall mean and include any circumstance beyond the reasonable control of The Thumping Nomad, including without limitation, any act of nature or the public enemy, accident, explosion, fire, storm, earthquake, flood, drought, perils of the sea, casualty, strikes, lock-outs, labour troubles, riots, sabotage, terrorists acts, embargo, war (whether or not declared),Pandemic, Epidemic, governmental actions, delay in issuance or processing of Visa/permit, change of laws and regulations, orders, or decrees, or other causes of like or different character etc beyond the control of The Thumping Nomad.