NorthEast India Feb 2025: Day 3

Day 3: Shillong & Cherrapunji (Sohra) 

Went for a morning walk from 6.30am but no spectacular views. 


Departed hotel at 9am for Laitlum Canyon. 

Some nice views but covered in mist even on a sunny day. 


Arwah Cave:

https://www.meghalayatourism.in/destinations/arwah-cave/

There are fossils visible on the roof and walls but we couldn’t spot any until we happened to see a guide for another group who pointed them out to us. 




Thought I saw a Vishnu conch or Ganesha on the hillside - see if you agree…


We stopped at a viewing point for the Gorge. 

Disappointing as river beds are all dry with no rain from Nov to March. 


Most memorable was meeting King Kong at a hilltop. 


We went on to Noh Ka Likai Waterfall viewing point

There was just a light trickle of water flowing and you had to imagine what it would be like after rain. 



Mawsmai Cave 

https://www.meghalayatourism.in/destinations/mawsmai-cave/

This cave was extremely narrow, claustrophobic, one-way route only. 

Some interesting limestone formations with stalactites and paw forms. 

A few head bumps and other minor scrapes. 


Buskers playing outside was perhaps more memorable. 



Nohsngithithiang (Seven Sisters) Waterfall

https://www.meghalayatourism.in/destinations/noh-sngithiang-falls/


This was dry.  

Have to imagine (or look in the link above to see) what it would be like after rains.  Another wasted stop...


Reached Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort Hotel https://cherrapunjee.com/ after an hour. 

They had a cultural dance and live music before dinner.  Dance similar to Kadazan dance but not the same hand movements as a Sumazau. 


Rooms ok but no onsite bar.  Had to call the driver Rajesh back to buy us supply and finally had a beer after 3 days… Cheers! 🍻



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