wilderness lake chalets Khasi villagers have trained across streams to form natural pathways. Three of these root bridges (i

Just beyond, a left turning passes the Golaghar or Ahom ammunition store, the stonework of which is held together with a mix of dhal, lime and egg. Beyond wilderness lake chalets are the two-storey ruins of Talatalghar (Indian/ foreigner 5/100; hdawn-dusk), the extensive, wilderness lake chalets two-storey Ahom palace built by Ahom King Rajeswar Singha in the mid-18th century.

The two main villages are Kamalabari, 3km from the ferry port and Garamur, 5km further wilderness lake chalets north. The most interesting, accessible satras are the large, beautifully peaceful Uttar Kamalabari (1km north, then 600m east of Kamalabari) and Auniati (5km west of Kamalabari), where monks are keen to show you their little museum (Indian/ foreigner/camera/video 5/50/50/200; h9.3011am & 12-4pm) of Ahom royal artefacts. The best chances of observing chanting, dances or drama recitations are around dawn and dusk or during the big Ras Mahotsav Festival (third wilderness lake chalets week of November).

Khasi villagers have trained across streams to form natural pathways. Three of these root bridges (including an amazing double- decker ) are near Nongriat. Access involves wilderness lake chalets a two-hour very steep trek down from Tyrna, a pretty, wilderness lake chalets palm-clad wilderness lake chalets village that s 2km from Mawshamok. From Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort the entire roundtrip hike takes eight hours, is highly strenuous and involves wilderness lake chalets descending and ascending some 2000-odd steps (this particular author couldn t walk for two days afterwards!). The Cherrapunjee wilderness lake chalets Holiday Resort provides maps.