OVERLANDING INDIA PT.1 (THE NORTHEAST) - The Way Overland - Episode 42

India! One thing that continues to amaze me is how everything can be so different as soon as you cross the border. There's never any easing into it, just a complete cultural change as soon as you step foot over that invisible line. India was no exception.
The check in process was all relatively easy, though it did take a bit longer than usual because there were multiple foreign vehicles coming in at once. One thing happened at this border crossing that was yet to happen is that they searched both Troopy's and motorbikes. With the motorbike panniers being more easily accessible they had a much more thorough search than us, which thankfully, because I was getting pretty excited for my first 'actual' Indian curry, they just had a quick squizz in our little home and said they were satisfied.
Leaving the customs building for Moreh (the border town) we drove for about 100m and were stopped by a military check point and had to supply all of our documentation, again. The officers were friendly and quite curious as to how we'd all driven/rode there from Australia. After about 45 minutes and they were satisfied that we were travellers and not smugglers, we were on our way and drove into town to get set up for the night.
From Moreh we had another 2 HUGE days of driving to get to our first destination, Sohra (Cherrapunji). The first day took us up into the mountains, mountains that were so beautiful, so clean and so steep that it felt like we were flying along the edge of them. We went up and down many times, as Mark had the longest arm workout of his life taking the Troopy around the never ending bends. This is not what I'd pictured India to look like!
After a very long day of driving we had an overnight stop outside a police station on a dusty road that filled up with trucks by 5am. We left early to finish off the drive to Sohra and arrived mid afternoon.
Following a big past week of driving we were pretty excited to set up for a few days and explore the area. Sohra is a small town which sits atop a plateau overlooking the plains of Bangladesh; it is also known as being one of the rainiest places on earth; thankfully there was no rain on our visit.
We found a great place to set up, right on the edge of the plateau with the Nohsngithiang Falls just walking distance away, which of course we climbed down to check it out.
The area is also known for the 'Living Root Bridges', which are handmade from the roots of rubber fig trees and they actually grow stronger over time. To check these bridges out we walked down about 2000 steps into the valley to reach them. They were really beautiful and really secure to walk across. From the root bridge we trekked for another 30mins to one of the most amazing swimming holes I've ever seen. The water was crystal clear and so blue I could barely believe it was real, especially after jumping in to cool off after a sweaty walk. Feeling very high on life this fine afternoon we sat back to take it all in, looking the whole way up the valley to the waterfall coming off the plateau. What a beautiful sight, one that I will never forget. Am I selling it or what!? Now just for the climb back up the stairs!
(Just a note - that's the sound of the forest at 14:12 - almost deafening! After trying several different filters that's the best reduction we could do!)
That's a wrap for this episode! Thanks for watching! In the next episode we’ll be heading west to Nepal and preparing for our month long trek in the Everest region!
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[@mangbaite8973]

They are exaggerating security threats in N E India. No tourist ever been kidnapped or assaulted. Central India is more scary in every aspect.

[@bodhiganguly]

Agreed north and central India is much dangerous

[@tp77799]

If you had seen the news a couple was abducted by the ULFA when ULFA was at its prime time. I was a kid when I saw that news may be 10years ago or more

[@k_entertainer01]

@@tp77799 ohh

[@k_entertainer01]

@Ritika Dubey you know most of the terrorist attacks and bombings were held in central india.

[@WeTubeuniques]

Ignorant dumb, There were many incident happened in meghalaya only, where many foreigners were kidnapped and murdered by the militants also there were many Indians too. I'm also from NE India. Before pointing out to other you should look at yourself first.

[@Jairus2015]

Welcome to Meghalaya :) Abode of clouds also known as Scotland of the east.

[@kirankumar-ui1qc]

Incredible India 😍💙

[@babylneihsial.5244]

Love to see my place my hometown ...love the video and thank you guys for doing this..❤️❤️❤️🇮🇳😘

[@hellohello9956]

Thanks for showing us the North East of India. Cheers from Mumbai 😍 😍

[@robertmochary5051]

Here I'm your new subscriber Regards from North east India

[@narsha2167]

Love from Mizoram ❤️

[@arunsrinivasthangiah799]

Meghalaya - Megham(Cloud)+Aalayam(Temple) - This is heaven on Earth. Huge respect to the people for preserving Nature.

[@TheWayOverland]

Wow that's good to know the meaning of Meghalaya! Thanks 😃 I think we were there on an unusual week as we didn't have one drop of rain the whole time! We're very glad that we visited as it's such a beautiful and unique part of India!

[@dovelover2820]

There are many more places such as weisawdong ,Wahkhen ,Dawki,such places like these will be a deep memory if u went to.....so next time plz do a video upon these places I hope so that u may like and love it .........plz plz plz

[@anmolwankhede9714]

5.17 bangladeshi threats for our country...

[@akash214singh]

Great video guys.....many foreigners don't know much about north eastern part of India...hope you had great adventures in North East.......India is such a diverse place that we have African tribes(siddis) also living here in India in some western and southern parts....many foreigners would not know about it....Hope you had great time here in India..Best wishes😘

[@sukherkmawshun7899]

Even mainland India..foreigners they are 1st peoples to Northeast India

[@abhi_shivam_]

Even most of the Year Indians don't know much about NE

[@TheWayOverland]

We had an amazing time in the NE! We would of liked to spend more time there though we had a deadline to get to Kathmandu. We’ll be back for sure though to explore it further! Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks 😄

[@mdmohsinranaofficial]

Very nice video Beautiful video creating Go on...

[@dajiedkharkongor589]

I'm so proud to be from this most beautiful place,Meghalaya.. Thanks for this video

[@indianatureandheritage7183]

Meghalaya is amazing place..I love meghalaya and its people..how friendly and clean your places..I never see any place like that in my life..love from.Kerala

[@drsubham1451]

Plz do visit TRIPURA,,Let's have the taste of tripura

[@NilamjyotiSharma]

I m from Northeast India. 💜💜 Hope to see you in Again in Northeast.❤❤ Great drone shots...💙💙 everything is great. 💚💚

[@luchurujetakezevi4346]

Beautiful melody.. Nice music.. wow.. Plzz name of the song.. At the starting. 🤣

[@mataibarangna5353]

I really enjoyed watching your video. Enjoy your days in Nepal. Thanks. Lots of love from Manipur.

[@TheWayOverland]

Thanks! 😄

[@WemelhiuThopi]

Next time come to Dzukuo valley in Nagaland. Also, you have got a whole lot more places to explore in Meghalaya.

[@Ashish_Sharma239]

Even an entire year is not enough to explore India🇮🇳.

[@chandangohain7906]

I'm from Assam

[@redeye8924]

love from MIZORAM great video

[@24hourtravellers]

Really good info and beautiful drone shots guys. Can we do an interview with you for our Channel?

[@migomkuli6150]

Great work!!!!!! Love from the neighbouring state of Meghalaya, Assam

[@stevencampbell8465]

I’ve been following your trip since Timor Leste. The footage in this episode is the best yet. I like your attitude - very laid back. I traveled by Kombi in India in 1970 and rode a motorcycle from Singapore to London in 1973. I love travel and adventure. Your trip is epic. Well done.

[@TheWayOverland]

Thanks Steven, I'm sure you've got some awesome tales of your travels back then! We have it easy these days I'm sure!

[@innrex6983]

the views are like from the movie 'JACK THE GIANT SLAYER' where a bean grew to giant tree and reached beyond sky

[@martinsangma1992]

Thank you for exploring North East....👍👍👍👍

[@dantheman6159]

Just catching up on all the videos guys. Did I see another troopy there? Another aussie couple or Germans?

[@TheWayOverland]

Well kind of both, a German couple in an Aussie Troopy. (Those Germans sure like to overland!). We teamed up with this couple to cross Myanmar.

[@sukherkmawshun7899]

Im speechless with other NE states..I belong from Mawlynnong..Hope to see more NE videos from your side..thank u

[@indianatureandheritage7183]

Indian govt and state govtments must give more publicity and advertisements for our north eastern states..if that places become famous among foreigners that will be tourist Paradise of India, because most beautiful places on earth is there,with zero pollution and unique culture..

[@travelwithasifmehmood9681]

India is beautiful . From Pakistan

[@nazarnislam1175]

This is North East same like Pakistan is beautiful in nature not like in North India where there is no toilet....

[@trusfratedbunny2215]

@@nazarnislam1175 Well u can't say that if u r indian bt if u r pakistani then I m nt surprised much coz u don't Know about the beautiful places and states of North India other than just Delhi like Nainital, Shimla, Kullu, Manali, Gulmerg, Dalhousie lake, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Rishikesh, etc.

[@bhaskarmukherjee8710]

absolutely breathtaking scenic beauty

[@TheIndian1987]

Indian government should focus on North Eastern State's tourism, so more foreigners can visit there.

[@damanbhalyngdoh3156]

Driving in our Northeast India is challenging, I must say. Nevertheless, thank you for making a visit to Sohra (Cherrapunjee). All the best for your adventures and journeys. Safe travels. Khublei (Thank you in Khasi Language of Meghalaya)

[@TheWayOverland]

The beauty of the northeast is worth enduring the challenging driving days! We were blown away by this part of India and would definitely go back again. Khublei 😄

[@WemelhiuThopi]

@@TheWayOverland khublei for the beautiful video. Please visit us again.

[@roadtoheaven9838]

Josh

[@anupombora2316]

True travellers!!!!! I went there 3 times, but never dared to go in spite of presence of stairs. But you people hiked to the bottom of Nohkalikai falls the very first time you arrivd from a different country. Hats off to u guyz !!!!! Keep showing us the world through your most adventurous eyes and expeditions...

[@santuindiantraveller5624]

what a beautiful place wooowww just wooww.....great place love from Uk

[@TheWayOverland]

It is indeed! 👍🏼

[@highlandtoyota2432]

Come and visit our place brother....you'll never regret

[@RekhaSharma-wg4kr]

I don't know what is South, north and North East all I know is India🇮🇳.

[@kirtigupta9753]

Do u know Meghalaya means Abode of Clouds ?

[@lioninurarea5514]

IDK

[@rmchuhdari]

There are many movements for independence from India in this region

[@mrinmoyroysarkar807]

what is the name of this background music

[@NichankiMyrchiang]

Hello there.. Actually is not Cherrapunji it is Sohra. Welcome to Paradise.. From Mynso Meghalaya.. Khublei

[@ambindia]

Did you enter India from Northern Bangla Desh? Sylhet? Does your vehicle have leaf springs back and front? Which year was it made? I adore this make . You mentioned entering via Myanmar. Which would mean Tamu, Moreh in Manipur

[@TheWayOverland]

We entered into the North East from Myanmar at Moreh. It's an '06 model with leaf springs back, coils front, good for carry weight, not ideal for off-roading (though still very capable).

[@xxxxxx-ep9ix]

U came to the right places northeast india....enjoy ur journey

[@TheWayOverland]

Thanks! 😄

[@Mr_HellboY]

Watching after 4 years ❤

[@sumeetkumar8214]

💕💕💕 Loved the way it's mentioned properly about Part 1, 2and 3

[@prathapds]

North East..North East..North East..North East.. every were only this in youtube.......Good

[@zelda2012333]

It's not chera punji it's sohra....

[@arghaghosh5561]

Feeling like far cry 3

[@mimisuting111]

Lots of love n respect from meghalaya

[@TheWayOverland]

Thanks! 😄

[@thecruiserlife4310]

Hey guys, just found your channel! What an unreal experience you've created for yourselves. We're currently living on the road doing the lap of Australia, however this is next level! Can't wait to follow along on your adventure

[@TheWayOverland]

Hey! Thanks 🙂 We hope you're enjoying those carefree sane Aussie roads!

[@leendt]

Greetings from northeast

[@kyrshanmawlong62]

Thank you so much for visiting our State Meghalaya I love this video God bless you

[@TheWayOverland]

Ah thank you! 😄

[@kyrshanmawlong62]

@@TheWayOverland your most welcome

[@Respect8340]

Do come back to Meghalaya

[@prakashk5798]

👌👍Subscribed Love From India

[@TheWayOverland]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@goodoonongmaithem8624]

Please visit Manipur

[@riamriam6758]

Epic footage! Some great drone shots in this one and music matches perfect. Is the screen on the rear doors custom? Cheers

[@TheWayOverland]

Cheers! This one was a lot of fun to film! I ordered the screen from www.topgear2go.com.au/product-toyota-troop-carrier-models-hzj75-hzj78-and-vdj78r-55.aspx We’ve had them for about 14 months now and can’t fault the product. It’s really heavy duty and has been holding up really well.

[@advravik_m7102]

Great video i actually enjoyed watching...

[@Suvorupaofficial]

I love North East India.

[@a.rymbai4898]

Welcome to my Shillong Scotland of the east.

[@nripenkalita7124]

Is that cricket which was wrong making that strange sound? [14:12]

[@TheWayOverland]

It sure is! They’re so loud!

[@DaminotThangkhiew]

Lov from Pluto

[@lk1320]

Next time do come and visit Mizoram as well 😊

[@jimrykamei4043]

Ahise Dee

[@gautombora6521]

Thnq mam😍😍...love from north east ❤️

[@CampingCo]

Meghalaya is the premier overlanding destination in India, it's really easy to find spots to park in the state. The locals are really friendly and helpful people

[@Olive_Chap]

kahsmir is overrated NE is heaven ❤️❤️

[@vanlal7330]

Luv you guys from Mizoram

[@exupscaspirants388]

Yup !!Subscribed

[@venus8738]

Its really beautiful!!

[@taleik3953]

It was nice video ...love from Arunachal Pradesh northeast india

[@TheWayOverland]

Thanks! ☺️

[@Westralia]

You got to be kiddin me...you took a troopy all the way to my town-Shillong and Cherrapunjee and I live in Perth,WA..This is bloody awesome!

[@g_lyngdoh]

Thankyou for visiting our state Meghalaya and the N.E At 0:34 actually the place is not cherrapunji but it is Sohra , please remember .👍

[@F-Khan491]

You guys are doing an amazing job. Love your videos! BIG respect from Pakistan. I wish we did not have all these fights going on around the world, such beautiful places to see everywhere. India is beautiful I must say. But sadly, it's very difficult for us Pakistani's to visit India : (

[@indianproudindian5391]

Beautiful NE 🇮🇳😍

[@invisible692]

plz come to pakistan💕🇵🇰🇵🇰

[@bhaskarmukherjee8710]

purely heaven 👍

[@freddykrueger6571]

Wow!

[@armadilloburns4880]

Way down under are climbing up. Would love to do the opposite. Your laws are stricter.

[@lasingresergaming6785]

D water fall they had shown is smallest of Meghalaya If u want 2 see real meghalaya than go to Shillong n Cherrapunji

[@rohitshukre]

Welcome to India..

[@TheWayOverland]

Thanks Rohit! 🇮🇳

[@mawiteazinhlawng7741]

Do you visit Mizoram ? One of the state of NE India....

[@BishalNath]

From Assam 💐💐💐

[@elijushchmarak9289]

What is the cost of the drone u buy

[@TheWayOverland]

Hey it’s a few years old now so maybe just do a search for ‘DJI Mavic Pro Drone’

[@aakashbansal9323]

m happy u returned your home.Thank you very much for various videos.

[@kanekijestkhasighoul7329]

plsss its Sohra not cherrapunji

[@azumikaka6040]

My Meghalaya.. Wow... Look different.. Do come again #bro n #sis... Beautifully drone video..

[@TheWayOverland]

Thanks! It certainly was very beautiful! 😄

[@OverlandTrax]

Good video, keep them coming 👍

[@mrinmoyroysarkar807]

Tell me the names of the background tracks please

[@Bholu420]

which month were u there?

[@AryaInk]

8:33 I want Bear Grylls to climb down from there.

[@Kannurian123]

മലയാളി ഇണ്ടോ ഇവിടെ

[@stevensun5542]

our Meghalaya"Abode of cloud"

[@lowerassamind.1769]

Have you been in Guwahati?

[@silrikmarak12Dec]

Here comes new subscriber after watching your video. Please visit Siju cave, Balpakram National park also located in South Garo Hills Meghalaya. Thank you

[@TheWayOverland]

Thanks! 😄

[@bibiancythangkhiew5160]

Well the real name of the place is Sohra not Cherrapunji

[@challengereactions64]

you are speaking too fast..

[@goldenstarthongni4322]

Right place wrong time it seems. Awesome video

[@bugged1212]

Can't believe you never mentioned that this is the wettest point of the world!

[@TheWayOverland]

So I didn’t! As we didn’t have a drop of rain the whole time we were there I completely forgot that it is indeed the wettest place! 🤭 whoops!

[@tarunjyotichakma9098]

Nice keep goibg...all the best.

[@TheWayOverland]

Thanks!

[@kcnamliakpou8771]

New sub here..Interesting.. thanks for visiting Northeast India

[@TheWayOverland]

Cheers! 👍🏼

[@rupertmay3453]

like the bridge

[@johngilbertmarngar9152]

Wow, love from Mars 😒😒😒