Tour overview

Rich landscapes, exotic wildlife, bountiful nature not to mention a vibrant culture heritage  is what you get to experience in this 15 days long Culture and Wildlife Tour of North East.  Suitable for the young and old alike, this tour will have you visit wild life sanctuaries like the Manas National park and the Kaziranga National Park; Cheerapunjee- the wettest land on earth; the river island of Majuli ; Mawlynnong village- the cleanest village of Asia and the Buddhist monasteries of Tawang  & Bomdila.

 

Day 1: Guwahati-Shillong

Welcome on arrival in Guwahati & transfer to Shillong. Enroute visit Borapani Lake.
Shillong - The ‘Gleneagle of the East’ lies in the centre of a plateau surrounded by Khasi hills. The gorgeous city offers amazing tourist spots. The city’s own Ward’s Lake is popular for short garden walks & boating. Overnight in Shillong.

Day 2: Shillong-Mawlynnong

After breakfast trip to Mawlynnong village, this is declared as the cleanest village in Asia. Enjoy the soothing climate and the flora and fauna of this colourful little village.Drive to Dawki ( Bangladesh Border) enjoy the boating over river umgot ,Drive back to Shillong

Day 3: Shillong-Cherrapunjee-Sonapur

After early breakfast proceed to Cherrapunjee. Enjoy a pleasant drive to see water falls & gorges. Cherrapunjee - The wettest place on Earth offers roaring water falls, limestone caves, living root bridge, & galore of water & adventure activities. Witness the gorgeous Seven Sisters falls & visit the Mawsmai cave & Thangkharang Park. Drive to Sonapur. Enroute visit at Shillong Peak.. Overnight at Sonapur

Day 4: Sonapur-Majuli

After Breakfast, it will take a 6 hours drive to Jorhat, ( Nimati ghat) cross the Brahmaputra river by ferry , over night stay.

Day 5: Majuli - Kaziranga

After breakfast visit Monastery , local village, lunch ,transfer to ghat, cross the river , drive to Kaziranga National park, night stay

Day 6: Kaziranga National Park

We start for elephant safari early in the morning in the central range of the park, for one hour. Afterwards back to the resort for breakfast. After breakfast we take you deep inside the central range of the park in a jeep. Then we come back for lunch evening free.. Overnight will be at Kaziranga.

Day 7: Kaziranga -Dirang

After breakfast drive to Dirang Valley. Enroute visit Tippi Orchid Centre. Over night stay at Dirang

Day 8: Dirang-Tawang (The Land of Monpa Tribes)

Today Tour the unique Dirang Valley famous for its monasteries, hot Springs, Apple & kiwi Orchards, sheep breeding farms & charming valleys. Later drive to Tawang. enroute witness the snowcapped Sella Pass at 14000 ft and the Jaswant Garh War Memorial. (Legend has it that Jaswant (Mahavir Chakra Awardee (Posthumous) of 4th Batallion Garhwal Rifles), fought a lone battle against the Invading Chinese during the 1962 war. His spirit is still believed to protect the place). Overnight at Tawang.

Day 9: Tawang

Tawang - The beautiful land of the Monpa tribes with the “GOLDEN NAMGYEL LHATSE” Monestary - one of the largest Lamaseries of Mahayana sects in Asia. The birth place of the 6th Dalai Lama, the Monastery is 350 years old and is adorned with the 18 feet high statue of Lord Buddha. ‘The Land of Dawn-lit Mountains’ at 3500 mts gives you unparallel purity of nature. Visit the monastery and the War Memorial. Evening free for shopping. Overnight in Tawang.

Note: To visit Bumla client have to hire local vehicle and permit (Optional)

Day 10: Tawang-Bomdila

Drive back over the Se-la pass via Dirang to Bomdila. Enroute stop at villages and take photos of a fantastic waterfall. Overnight hotel in Bomdila.

Day 11: Bomdila- Nameri

In the morning visit Rabgyaling Gontse Gompa, Upper Gompa and Thupchob Gatseling Gompa. After that we will leave the mountains and come to the plains of Assam when we drive to Nameri , Night stay

Day 12: Nameri to Manas National Park

Morning trek inside the forest ( Rafting will be the option on direct payment) breakfast, transfer to Manas National Park Night stray

Day 13: Manas National Park

After breakfast jeep safari for half day including pangbang ( a small village of Bhutan) evening free night stay

Day 14: Manas National Park - Guwahati

After breakfast transfer to Guwahati ,visit Kamkhya temple, Dinner cruise , night stay

Day 15: Guwahati Airport

After breakfast transfer to Guwahati airport, Tour ends