Ranthambore

Itinerary 2N/3D.


When to visit Ranthambore:
This is a tricky question and the right answer to this depends on the purpose of your trip. If you wish to have a leisure trip, just to enjoy the jungle and your resort than October-March is said to be the best season for Ranthambore with highest tourist footfall.

But if the purpose of your trip is tiger-spotting than the best months to go are May-June.

This time of the year, supposedly the hottest days in Sawai Madhopur area, with temp rising to around 46 degrees with an unbearable heatwave post 11am, most of the trees and bushes in the forest have no leaves and Tigers usually come out in the open for water, so the chances of spotting these ferocious cat-family species is the highest.

And when I say highest it means almost 80-90%.


Choosing the right zone:
Your jungle safari via Gypsy or Canter has to be pre-booked around 60-90 days in advance.

The jungle is divided into 10 zones. Zone 1 till 6 are good ones with maximum tiger sightings.
And out of these 6, Zone 3, 4 & 5 fill out faster as the tiger spotting probability is highest here.

In case you are not able to book yourself, you can always call some local agent and he will book it for you with some extra charges.

Itinerary
Day-1: Spend this day visiting the Ranthambore fort. The fort is a UNESCO world heritage site. You might have to climb 500 stairs to reach the top, but the view from there is unmatched and worth the trek.

Ranthambore Fort

Day-2: Go for an early morning safari. So even if you are traveling in May-June, you will not feel the heat.




How to reach:
- Sawai Madhopur Junction is the nearest railway station.
- By Car it is around 380Kms from Delhi. 

Keep Traveling,
Jaideep Singh

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Shillong

Itinerary: 3N/4D trip to Shillong

Quick Travel Notes:




Assuming you are landing at Guwahati airport and starting your trip from there.

Day-1: Guwahati --> Shillong (98kms)
The drive from Guwahati to Shillong is truly beautiful. Broad roads and not much traffic till you reach Shillong entry point. You must try the local pineapples on your way to Shillong.

Visit Umiam lake on the way. The lake is huge, picturesque and very soothing. You will love the breeze here.

Umiam Lake

Once you reach Shillong, you might want to visit Ward's lake.
End your day with an evening stroll and dinner at Police bazaar. It is very lively and you will surely   get some good local shopping options here.

Police Bazaar

Day-2: Shillong--> Cherrapunji (58kms)
Start early and try to reach Tyrna village by 11am. Start your trek to see this amazing marvel created by the local villagers called the double decker root bridge. Its a good 3500 stairs to reach this place but every bit worth it.

Double Decker Bridge.

On your way back to Shillong visit this mammoth waterfall called the NohKaliKai falls.

Day-3: Shillong--> Dawki & Mawlynnog (90kms)
Leave your hotel by 8am and reach Dawki river by 11sh. You will surely be mesmerized by the tranquility of this place and the crystal clear water of river Dawki. You can enjoy boating or kayaking here.


Post lunch visit Mawlynnog village, the cleanest village in Asia. The living root bridge here is equally beautiful and can not be skipped. The village itself has the vibes of a European countryside and trust my words it is "Surreal".
You can do some souvenir shopping here.

Day-4: Shillong --> Guwahati.
You can visit elephant falls and and Cathedral church before you head to Guwahati..


Experiences I missed:
- Krang Suri water falls
- Home stay in Cherrapunjee.

Where to eat:
- Cafe Shillong @ Laitumkhrah.
- Lamee @Police Bazaar.


Keep Exploring, Keep Traveling,
Jaideep Singh