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Day Tour at Silk Village at Umden

1 day · Flexible entry

Explore the beautiful village of Umden on this trip from Shillong and have fun during various fun activities such as mountain biking.

Overview

Activity Location: Umden, Meghalaya

Activity Timings: 07:00 AM

Activity Duration: 1 Day

About Day Tour at Silk Village at Umden:

This tour will start from Shillong and take you to the beautiful village of Umden. Learn about the famous Eri Silk and the production of Ryndia. Explore this beautiful area filled with lush green locality. Join the group for a fun mountain biking session. Satisfy your belly with traditional food prepared within the village and served on leaves for authenticity.

About the Activity:

  • Get ready to be picked up by 07:00 AM from Shillong and start the journey towards Umden.
  • After reaching the village, visit the silk production centre.
  • See the production of Eri Silk and the handloom of Ryndia and learn how different patterns are created.
  • Take a walk around the green lush area and take up the option to join the mountain biking.
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared in a traditional style and served on plaintiff leaves.
  • Stroll around the area till evening and then you will be dropped back to the meeting point.

Highlights

  • Join this amazing trip to Umden Village from Shillong and have fun learning about ancient traditions
  • Visit the silk production factory and learn how the famous Eri-silk and Ryndia are made from scratch
  • Stroll around the lush green locality and join the group on a fun mountain biking activity
  • Have delicious lunch prepared in the village and served in the traditional way for authentic experience

Know before you go

  • Pick up and drop from the starting point to different location will be available at an extra cost.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes for this activity.
  • Carry necessary items like charger, umbrella, sunglasses etc.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest upon arrival. A PAN card will not be considered a valid address proof.

Maps & Location

  1. Starting point
    Shillong city centre

    Shillong, Meghalaya, India

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