Tour Guides Association of Meghalaya

10/03/2024

As one of the activities during the Monolith Festival 2024 Monolith Festival, Ecologist & Birder, Mr. Ezra Rynjah organized a one day session on Birdwatching on the 9th March 2024. The session was attended by the Members of TGAM, local guides from various regions of the state, students and local guides. It was an informative & meaningful session since we lack skilled birding guides in the state. Talks by the esteemed Dr. Arpit Deomurari & Mr. Gaurav Kataria was an eye opening to all the attendees. We have learnt that Birding is a tourism product that Meghalaya has huge potential as the region is untapped in this field and through this activity it will generate employment especially to the local guides. This will also create a sustainable approach towards conservation of flora and fauna in the state. TGAM would like to thank Bah Alan West Kharkongor for approaching the association for this wonderful initiative, Mr. Ezra Rynjah for the wonderful opportunity having Dr. Arpit Deomurari & Mr. Gaurav Kataria as key speakers. We also thank the President Ialamphang Lyngdoh, V. President Gilbert Khongsit & General Secretary Gerald Samuel Pinocchio Duia TGAM for making this event a successful one.

We will be having more workshops and trainings on Bird Watching and Birding Guide soon 🦜🐦🦉🪶
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Thank you for the group photo 📷

29/02/2024

This is an amazing opportunity for all Tour Guides and Birding enthusiasts of Meghalaya. TGAM welcomes you 🕊🦜🦅🦆

For registration kindly send your name and contact through WhatsApp +919774365937 to Mr. Gerald Samuel Pinocchio Duia

18/02/2024

2019 - Inception of Tour Guides Association of Meghalaya (TGAM) alongside with our Hon'ble Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma

17/09/2023

The Tour Guides Association of Meghalaya (TGAM), Central Body today the 16th September 2023 in the presence of the President TGAM Central Body, Mr. Lyngdoh, General Secretary TGAM Central Body, Mr. Samuel Duia and Executive Members of the TGAM Central Body have inducted new members and have formed the *Tour Guides Association of Meghalaya - Sohra Unit* under the leadership of Mr. Khongsit, President TGAM Sohra Unit, Mr. Banehskhem Diengdoh, General Secretary TGAM Sohra Unit, and Mr. Dappura Chyne, Treasurer TGAM Sohra Unit. Looking at the rise in the tourism sector in the state especially in Sohra region, the TGAM Central Body has took a new step in ensuring that all tourism activities should be mechanised in a systematic manner where it'll ease the visitors of the state in availing professional tour guide services at the same time safeguarding the interests and livelihood that the guides will earn through these services. The association will be forming new units at various locations where tourism has picked up. The association also welcomes application for membership of any individual involving in Tour Guiding activities or similar, this will bring all the tour guides under one umbrella to share a profound and united manner of uplifting and working with each other in the tourism industry of the state. This will enhance and give a meaningful experience to the visitors of the state in various ways than just mere sightseeing if local guides are present. The Central Body wishes the newly formed Sohra Unit the very best in this new chapter and will work together in various aspects.

12/07/2023

It was an honour to recieve a Token of Appreciation during the 'International Yoga Day' 2023, from India Tourism Shillong, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The award was recieved by the President and General Secretary of the association.(TGAM)

We highly appreciate this gesture 🙌

Khublei Shibun, Mitela, Dhanyawad, Thank You 🙏

07/07/2023

The members of the Tour Guides Association of Meghalaya (TGAM), Bah Ialamphang Lyngdoh , President, Bah Gerald Samuel Pinocchio Duia , General Secretary & Bah E. B. Blah, Advisor, yesterday the 6th July 2023, met the Chief Executive Member, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), pertaining to various issues faced by our Tour Guides, Transporters and Other tourism stakeholders. We are grateful for his prompt response in meeting us. We had a fruitful discussion, we look forward to strengthening our tourism industry in the state and ensure that each and every tourism stakeholder benefit from the Tourism Resources of our beloved land, meanwhile, also keeping in mind and ensuring that everything is regulated. We will not sit and wait, we will be doing many tasks and checks and we will make sure everything is in place. We request the citizens of the state to support us on this move. Thank you, Khublei Shibun, Mitela 🙏

27/03/2023

𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣! 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙠𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨?
Guidelines:

- registration & participation fee Rs. 500/- per head.
Inclusive of Guide fee & Entry fee.
- registration is open from *12 March & close at 14 April*.
- children below 12yrs won't be allowed, Rs. 300/- for children 12yrs above till 18yrs of age.
- trek briefing at 07:am sharp
- trek will start at 08:am sharp, participants are requested to reach the venue before time.
- payment of Registration fees will confirmed after payment via Gpay- +919485431169 (Banjop Iawphniaw)
- no transportation or whatsoever will be provided by the organizers, participants are to arrange and bear own transportation charges.
- to register send details of your Name, Age, S*x, Address to the given numbers.
- difficulty level: *Moderate to Difficult.
- this is a guided tour.
- wear comfortable shoes & clothing (participants are requested to not wear slippers/sandals for the trek)
- carry extra clothes for change.
- carry your own rain & trekking gear (umbrella, rain jacket, trekking poles, etc.).
- carry your own drinking water, lunch and snacks.
- carry your own medication (if any).
- NO DRUGS/ALCOHOL. Intoxicated participants will not be allowed to participate.
- participants are requested to maintain decency and respect each other, no foul language.
- participants are requested to help fellow trekkers during the trek.
- we request participants to not litter, any plastics or wrappers should be kept in your own bags and can be disposed later at proper bins.
- meeting and starting point will be 15 minutes drive down from jiva resort (Sohra). Signage will be kept.

WhatsApp: +91 70859 06057 & +919774458673

𝘏𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘈𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.

12/03/2023

𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣! 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙠𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨?
Guidelines:

- registration & participation fee Rs. 500/- per head.
Inclusive of Guide fee & Entry fee.
- registration is open from *12 March & close at 14 April*.
- children below 12yrs won't be allowed, Rs. 300/- for children 12yrs above till 18yrs of age.
- trek briefing at 07:am sharp
- trek will start at 08:am sharp, participants are requested to reach the venue before time.
- payment of Registration fees will confirmed after payment via Gpay- 97741 67502 (Gilbert khongsit)
- no transportation or whatsoever will be provided by the organizers, participants are to arrange and bear own transportation charges.
- to register send details of your Name, Age, S*x, Address to the given numbers.
- difficulty level: *Moderate to Difficult.
- this is a guided tour.
- wear comfortable shoes & clothing (participants are requested to not wear slippers/sandals for the trek)
- carry extra clothes for change.
- carry your own rain & trekking gear (umbrella, rain jacket, trekking poles, etc.).
- carry your own drinking water, lunch and snacks.
- carry your own medication (if any).
- NO DRUGS/ALCOHOL. Intoxicated participants will not be allowed to participate.
- participants are requested to maintain decency and respect each other, no foul language.
- participants are requested to help fellow trekkers during the trek.
- we request participants to not litter, any plastics or wrappers should be kept in your own bags and can be disposed later at proper bins.
- meeting and starting point will be 15 minutes drive down from jiva resort (Sohra). Signage will be kept.

WhatsApp: +91 70859 06057 & +919774458673

𝘏𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘈𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.

20/09/2022

Some of the surprises that awaits you. ✨

20/09/2022

Attention!! Trekker's TGAM is bringing a very exciting Trek this season... So are you Ready for this?
Guidelines:

- registration & participation fee Rs. 500/- per head.
Inclusive of Guide fee, entry fee and evening tea.
- registration is open at 8:30 am sharp & close at 09:30am.
- children below 12yrs won't be allowed, Rs. 300/- for children 12yrs above till 18yrs of age.
- trek briefing at 09:40am
- trek will start at 09:50am sharp, participants are requested to reach the venue before time.
- payment of Registration fees will be confirmed after payment done via Gpay- 8787560676 (Pynskhem lang nongrum)
- No transportation or whatsoever will be provided by the organizers, participants are to arrange and bear own transportation charges.
- to register send details of your Name, Age, S*x, Address to the given numbers.
- difficulty level: *moderate to difficult.
- this is a guided tour.
- wear comfortable shoes & clothing (participants are requested to not wear slippers/sandals for the trek)
- carry extra clothes for change.
- carry your own rain & trekking gear (umbrella, rain jacket, trekking poles, etc.).
- carry your own drinking water, lunch and snacks.
- carry your own medication (if any).
- NO DRUGS/ALCOHOL. Intoxicated participants will not be allowed to participate.
- participants are requested to maintain decency and respect each other, no foul language.
- participants are requested to help fellow trekkers during the trek.
- we request participants to not litter, any plastics or wrappers should be kept in your own bags and can be disposed later at proper bins.
- meeting point will be in *Wah u Tim View point. (Mawmluh) Sohra. Signage will be kept.

WhatsApp: +919774458673 &
+919774365937

𝘏𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘈𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.

26/02/2022

First of all we are sorry for uploading this memories so late, we had an issue with memory card and took time to retrieve the images.

However, we are very thankful to each and every participants who joined us and made this event our first trekking event orgnised by TGAM a successfull one. without each and everyone of you this wouldn't have been possible.

We will soon be hosting such events again, stay connected with us and hope to see u all and also many new faces soon for our next event.

Thank you.

03/02/2022

"Always remember that your present situation is not your final destination. The best is yet to come."

- Zig Zigler.
📸 LYNGDOH

11/04/2021

A big thank you to all the participants in our first ever event "Trek to Khlieh Kynrem falls in Sohra". 55 humans & 2 furry friends joined us in this amazing journey. Completed a total 5hrs descent and ascend through a little jungle bashing and slippery trails. A lot of team work between the participants and the guides made this a success. We hope everyone had a great time, we look forward to seeing you all in our next event! Shout out to the TGAM & Duia Trailblazers team for executing the much awaited trek.

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11/04/2021

A big thank you to all the participants in our first ever event "Trek to Khlieh Kynrem falls in Sohra". 55 humans & 2 furry friends joined us in this amazing journey. Completed a total 5hrs descent and ascend through a little jungle bashing and slippery trails. A lot of team work between the participants and the guides made this a success. We hope everyone had a great time, we look forward to seeing you all in our next event! Shout out to the TGAM & Duia Trailblazers team for executing the much awaited trek.

Follow us on Instagram & Facebook & Duia Trailblazers

Don't forget to tag and give us a shout out!

06/04/2021

Glimpses of the upcoming event this Saturday the 10th April 2021.
See you there. Cheers!

Photos: Duia Trailblazers

06/04/2021

A reminder to all the adventure seekers this Saturday the 10th of April 2021, we are trekking to Khlieh Kshaid Kynrem (Edge of Kynrem Falls). Trek through the beautiful tropical forest of Sohra and immerse yourself with a beautiful view overlooking the plains of Bangladesh standing at the edge of the Mighty Kynrem Falls.

We are looking forward to seeing you there. Cheers!

Registration fee: Rs. 300/- per head
For registration details contact:
+91 97744 58673 & +91 87949 16647

Note: the venue and starting point of the trek is a few yards further from Noh Sngithiang falls > right side to Khmat Kharai > Venue & Starting point.

Duia Trailblazers Tour Guides Association of Meghalaya

06/04/2021

19/03/2021

*Guidelines:*
- registration & participation fee *Rs. 300/- per head.*
- registration is *open at 09:00 am sharp & close at 09:30am.*
- children below 12yrs won't be allowed, Rs. 150/- for children 12yrs above till 18yrs of age.
- trek briefing at 09:35am
- *trek will start at 09:40am sharp*, participants are requested to reach the venue before time.
- payment of Registration fees can be done in the venue itself.
- no transportation or whatsoever will be provided by the organizers, participants are to arrange and bear own transportation charges.
- to register send details of your *Name, Age, S*x, Address to the given numbers.*
- difficulty level: *easy to moderate.*
- this is a guided tour.
- wear comfortable shoes & clothing (participants are requested to not wear slippers/sandals for the trek)
- carry extra clothes for change.
- carry your own rain & trekking gear (umbrella, rain jacket, trekking poles, etc.).
- carry your own drinking water, lunch and snacks.
- carry your own medication (if any).
- *NO DRUGS/ALCOHOL.* Intoxicated participants will not be allowed to participate.
- participants are requested to maintain decency and respect each other, no foul language.
- participants are requested to help fellow trekkers during the trek.
- we request participants to not litter, any plastics or wrappers should be kept in your own bags and can be disposed later at proper bins.
- meeting and starting point is ahead of Noh Sngithiang falls (7sisters falls). Signage will be kept.

WhatsApp: +919774458673 & +918794916647

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