3 Days - 2 Nights (Shillong - Nartiang Durga Temple - Shillong)
Pilgrim Packages India offers the 2-night and 3-day Nartiang Durga Temple tour. This Meghalaya pilgrimage tour takes you on a peaceful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Assam and Meghalaya, starting from and ending in Guwahati. On this specially designed pilgrimage tour, you will have the wonderful opportunity to experience the spiritual side of Northeast India, with a visit to Nartiang Durga Temple. Located in the West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, Nartiang Durga Temple is a 600-year-old temple. It is also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India and one of the holiest places among Hindus. It is believed that Devi's left thigh had fallen at Nartiang in the Jaintia Hills. Hence, the Goddess is known as Jainteshwari. Durga Puja is the main festival celebrated at this temple. During the celebration, a banana plant is decorated and worshipped as the Goddess. Our tour includes simple vegetarian meals, temple visit, and local sightseeing. After the tour is complete, you will return home with great memories of the spiritual and natural beauty of the region.
A representative from Pilgrim Packages India will receive you from the hotel, the airport, or the railway station, with a warm welcome. Then, you will be driven by road to Shillong, which will take approximately 3 to 4 hours. En route, you can enjoy breakfast like paratha, poori, samosa, and masala chai. Take some time to relax and freshen up. Later, embark on a local sightseeing tour in Shillong. Explore some of the most scenic and cultural spots of the city. Visit the famous Ward’s Lake and take a leisurely walk around this scenic lake. Thereafter, visit Shillong Cathedral, a historic church. Then, explore Police Bazaar, which is the shopping hub of Shillong. From this bazaar, you can buy local handicrafts and souvenirs. In the evening, visit Shillong and enjoy the panoramic views of the city and the surrounding hills at sunset. Return to the hotel on time. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Shillong.
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Nartiang village. The village is approximately 60 km from Shillong, and it takes around 2.5 hours to reach Nartiang from Shillong by road. On arrival, visit the Nartiang Durga Temple, a revered Shakti Peetha dedicated to Goddess Durga. Explore the temple complex, seek the blessings of the Goddess, and enjoy the peaceful divine atmosphere. After the temple visit, explore the Nartiang village. Return to Shillong. Take a stroll around the city or relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Shillong.
Have a delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Later, proceed to morning sightseeing in Shillong and visit Elephant Falls, a beautiful 3-tier waterfall. Return and check out of the hotel in Shillong. Drive back to Guwahati. On arrival in Guwahati, our representative will drop you off at your hotel, airport, or railway station. The Nartiang Durga Temple tour concludes.
