IRCTC offers Shillong-Guwahati tour package, starting at Rs. 20,000
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers domestic as well as International tour packages throughout the year. Currently, it is offering a four nights, five days 'Splendour North East air package' to Guwahati and Shillong from Kolkata starting at Rs. 19,819 per person. The tour, which includes economy-class flight tickets of IndiGo, shall commence on August 10. Here are more details.
Package and costing
The Splendour North East air package includes economy-class airfare for return flights from Kolkata to Guwahati, accommodation on double and triple sharing basis, sightseeing, meals (breakfast and dinner) and applicable taxes. The package costs Rs. 21,639 per person on a double-occupancy basis, and Rs. 19,819 on a triple occupancy basis. Price per child passenger is Rs. 16,179 with bed and Rs. 10,589 without bed.
Flight, check-in, and sightseeing
On the first day, passengers shall take an IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Guwahati at 6:50 AM. They will then travel to Shillong upon arrival. The passengers will be taken to the Umiam Lake in Shillong, followed by check-in at the hotel. Later, the travelers will be taken on visits to Don Bosco Museum and Lady Hydari Park and Wards Lake.
Visits to Cherrapunji, falls, and Mawlynnong
On day two, travelers will be taken to Cherrapunji, famous for being one of the wettest destinations across the world. Furthermore, passengers will visit various places like Elephanta Falls, Nawkhalikai Falls, Mawsmai Caves, Dwan Syiem View Point, Eco Park, Seven Sisters Falls and Ramkrishna Mission. Third day includes a visit to Mawlynnong, the cleanest Asian village, followed by dinner and stay in Shillong.
Guwahati, Kamakhya temple, and return flight
On the fourth day of tour, travelers would be taken back to Guwahati and checked-in to the hotel. They might go for sightseeing during the day. On fifth and final day, the travelers would be checked out of the hotel and taken for a visit to Kamakhya Temple. Later, in the evening, they shall board the return flight to Kolkata.
