01 Day: Arrival Guwahati
Meeting and assistance on arrival at the airport, our representative welcomes and escorts you by a private car and transfer to the hotel, whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would hand over the documents and brief the tour programme to you. Later if time permits, visit the famous shakti shrine to Maa Kamakhya Temple which is situated atop the Nilachal hill to the west of Guwahati is at present an important part of a sacred complex. The main temple consists of the pitha of goddess Kamakhya and two shrines of Laksmi and Sarasvati nereby. The Kamamhya temple complex also consists of Goddess Kali, Tara, Bagala, Chinnamasta, Bhuvanesvari, Bhairavi and Dhumavati. Evening is free for shopping in the local market. Overnight at the hotel.
Guwahati: The entire region and an entry point the world of wonders. This erstwhile capital of Demon king 'Narakashura' of 'Pragjyotishpura' finds mention in the Great Indian Epic 'Mahabharata'. It is also the ancient land of 'Kamarupa' from which the present day name of Kamrup administrative district under which Guwahati city comes was derived. "Kama-Rupa" was the land where the Hindu god of Beauty, fertility and source of life was reborn. We explored as many nooks and corners of this delightfully interesting city as was possible in the four days that we were there. One can easily spend a week here... with every day being a new experience in itself!.
02 Day: Guwahati – Nameri (220 kms: 5 hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Nameri. On arrival, transfer to the eco camp. Evening free for leisure and indiviidual activities. Overnight at the camp.
Nameri National Park covering an area of about 200sq. kms is located at the foothills of eastern Himalayas. The park is the second Tiger reserve of Assam. The park consists of deciduous forests, hills and the river Jia Bhoroli flows through it. Nameri was set up as a sanctuary on 18th September 1985 with an area of 137 sq km.
03 Day: Nameri
After breakfast, morning is free for leisure. Later in the afternoon trek inside Nameri national park. Return to eco camp. Overnight at the camp.
04 Day: Nameri – Dirang (164 kms: 6 hrs)
After early breakfast , check out of the hotel and drive to Dirang. Enroute visit River Bhorelli that flows nearby and do a gentle rafting on inflatable rubber dinghies for appx 2 hours. Later drive to Dirang, an ideal getaway in West Kameng district with beautiful apple orchards and sheep breeding farms. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Rest of the evening is free for leaure. Overnight at the hotel.
05 Day: Dirang – Sela Pass – Tawang (145 kms: 5 hrs)
After breakfast visit Dirang Dzong and check out of the hotel and drive to Tawang,. On the way cross Sela pass It is a narrow pass in the mountainous regions of Arunachal Pradesh, at an elevation of 13700 ft above mean sea level and it signals our entry into the Tawang valley. After visit continue to drive to Tawang. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Later evening is free to explore the local market. Overnight at the hotel.
Konark: Renown for Sun Temple probably remains as the last remnant of the glorious temples of Orissa an extant example of the architectural excellence of the times. Built in the 13th Century, here a colossal image of the chariot of the Sun, drawn by seven horses and 24 wheels symbolizes the divisions of time. The Konark Sun Temple also houses a Natamandira or dancing hall. Only two subsidiary temples out of the 22 exist today. The Vaishnadevi Mayadevi Temple stand to the West it. The Sun temple of Narasimhadeva is a depiction in stone of the life of those times – royal, social, religious and military. The intricate carvings on the walls and wheels of the chariot are unprecedented in history. The fine sculptures depicting court life, hunting, scenes and celestial deities are epitomes of precision and grace. Graceful sculptures from the world of the Kamasutra, epic of eroticism also adorn the structures. The Sun Temple standing in solitary splendor is the relic of a great past.
06 Day: Tawang
Morning visit the legendary 400 year-old monastery at Tawang. The Tawang monastery was founded by the Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso in 1681 in accordance to the wishes of the 5th Dalai Lama, Nagwang Lobsang Gyatso, and has an interesting legend surrounding its name, which means "Chosen by Horse". Also visit Urgelling Monastery, situated 5 km to the south of Tawang Township. Overnight at the hotel.
07 Day: Tawang – Bomdila (185 kms: 7 hrs)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and drive to Bomdila En route visit Jang waterfall and Indo China war memorial. Later proceed to Bomdila. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Evening you can walk around the town and visit the Lower Gompa. Over night at the hotel.
Bomdila is a beautiful small town situated at a height of about 8000 ft. above the sea level from where one can see the brilliant landscape and snow-clad mountains of the Himalayan Range. The Buddhist monastery of Bomdila is the repository of culture and is among primary attractions of the area.
08 Day: Bomdila – Itanagar (320 kms: 8 hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Itanagar, capital of the state of Arunachal Pradesh also as known as 'the Land of the Dawnlit Mountains', is Spread well over an area of 2,500 acres. Nestled on top of low flat hills, the city offers a lovely climate. Itanagar is placed in beautiful and serene surroundings with a bracing climate making them its hallmark qualities.
09 Day: Itanagar – Ziro (160 kms: 6 hrs)
After breakfast, visit the historical Ita Fort, museum and the famous Buddhist temple. Later check out of the hotel and drive to Ziro. En route, visit villages inhabited by the Nishi tribes. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
"Ziro is a small picturesque and beautiful destination filled with Pine and Bamboo groves, villages, a craft centre and Tarin Fish Farm
10 Day: Ziro
After breakfast, whole day at Ziro visiting Apatani tribal villages. These are extremely ancient and very interesting tribes. Only upon visiting their villages we fully appreciate how they have managed to preserve their way of life over all these years. They are still in harmony with their surroundings and with nature unlike their ilk in the cities. The uniqueness of Apatani tribe is tattooing on the face by the women folk and the nose plug. Overnight at the hotel.
11 Day: Ziro – Daporijo (160 kms: 5 hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Daporijo. On the way visit some villages of the Nyishi, Hill Miri and Tagin tribes. On arrival, transfer to the village guest house. Overnight at the guest house.
The Daporijo city of Arunachal Pradesh is beautifully decorated with traditional style. The lush green sceneries located in this city represent a small but picturesque destination with many rare species of wood and bamboo. Some of the fascinating wild lives are also visible there.
12 Day: Daporijo – Along (162 kms: 5 hrs)
After breakfast check out of the guest house and drive to Along. Enroute visit Adi tribal villages of Tapi and Tribin houses in these villages are artistically built on the hill slop without using nails but only of bamboo and cane. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the evening, visit to the Museum and the local market. After visit return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Along is a valley and is extremely beautiful as far the scenic grandeur of this place is concerned. It has mountains all around with two rivers flowing through it - the Sipu and Siyom.
13 Day: Along
After breakfast walk around nearby Darka Village - one of the largest Adi (Gallong) tribal villages. Later visit the Kabu village, 4 kms away, on river bank bank. Walk around the village, meet and experience their life style. There is an interesting bridge made of cane and bamboo supported by iron cable across the near by river, Siyom. Its quite scary for first timer since it swings and sways, but villagers cross the same daily for their liveliyhood since most of their cultivation land is across the river. After this visit another nearby village, Paya. Then visit another village of Miniyong Adi tribe. Overnight at the hotel.
14 Day: Along – Dibrugarh (175 kms: 8 hrs)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and drive to Dibrugarh Cross the mighty Brahmaputra River by ferry (about 2 hrs) on the way. Dibrugarh is now an important town as the nearby areas are surrounded by tea gardens and also coal; and oil are found not very far from here. Overnight at a heritage tea bungalow.
Dibrugarh is situated on the banks of the River Brahmaputra, in Upper Assam, India, is the gateway to the three tea producing districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, and Sivasagar. These three areas account for approximately 50% of India's Assam tea crop and this gives Dibrugarh its rightly earned sobriquet as the Tea City of India. Oil and Timber are the other big two industries in and around Dibrugarh.
15 Day: Dibrugarh – Mon (150 kms: 5 hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the bungalow and drive to Mon, home of the famous ‘Konyak’ Nagas through lush green valleys of the tea-estates of Assam. ‘Konyaks’ are seen by everyone as the most backward of the sixteen Naga tribes. This on the other hand can also be perceived as the most traditional of the tribes. They have given up their head-hunting ways, but still dress and live in a very traditional lifestyle. On arrival, transfer to the guest house. If time permits we will visit the nearby Mon village. Overnight at the guest house.
16 Day: Mon
After breakfast, commence an excursion to Longwa village on the Indo-Burma border. Return to Mon for overnight stay.
Longwa Village: One of the biggest villages in Mon district, it is an interesting sight to see. As the village straddles an international boundary line, one half of the Angh's house falls within Indian territory, whereas the other half lies under Myanmarese control. However, the whole village is controlled by the Angh and the village Council Chairman. Another interesting feature of this village is that the Angh of the village has 60 wives and his jurisdiction extends up to Myanmar and Arunachal Pradesh.
17 Day: Mon – Jorhat (165 kms: 5 hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Jorhat. On arrival, transfer to the tea bungalow located amidst a tea estate. Afternoon walk around the tea plantation. Overnight at the bunglow.
Jorhat as the name signifies was just a couple (Jor) of marts (Hut). From these two parallel marts namely Chowkihut and Macharhut, which lay on the eastern and the western banks of the river Bhogdoi.
18 Day: Jorhat – Kohima (225 kms: 6 hrs)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and drive to Kohima. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visit the famous WWII war grave. The japanese were finally halted here after a deadly fight with the Allied forces. Overnight at the hotel.
Kohima, the capital town of Nagaland in the north eastern part of India is a picturesque town, situated amidst lush green wealth of the nature.
19 Day: Kohima – Khonoma – Kohima (22 kms: 1 hr)
After breakfast visit the very interesting local vegetable and fish market and then proceed to Khonoma village, famous for its valour and fiercely independent mindset. Return back to the hotel for rest and relaxation. Later visit to the State musuem. Overnight at the hotel.
Note: State Museum is closed on Monday.
20 Day: Kohima – Kaziranga (220 kms: 5 hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Kaziranga National Park – a paradise for greater Indian one horned Rhinoceros as well as a birdwatcher’s delight. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the evening if time permits take a jeep safari through the grassland and woodland of the Central Range / western range. Overnight at the hotel.
21 Day: Kaziranga
Early morning elephant ride in the Central Range Packed breakfast will be served inside the park right after your elephant safari, followed by a jeep safari in the Eastern Range of the park. Later return to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
22 Day: Kaziranga – Shillong (350 kms: 7 ½ hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Shillong. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
23 Day: Shillong
After breakfast opt for Shillong city sightseeing including visit to elephant falls, Bara Bazar, archery ground (Sunday closed). Overnight at the hotel.
Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is a hill town, situated in the north eastern part of India. Shillong in Meghalaya is situated at an altitude of 1496 m above sea level The place, the people and the climate all combined together to create an amiable atmosphere, to make Shillong Meghalaya an ideal holiday destination throughout the year.
24 Day: Shillong – Cherrapunji (86 kms: 3 hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Cherrapunjee. Cherrapunjee is known the world over as the wettest place on earth. On the way visit Nokalikai waterfalls, lime stone cave. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
High above misty valleys and foaming rivers, ensconced in swirling clouds and perched on an escarpment, lies Cherrapunji (4,500 feet). This is a stunning location and the year-round rain earned Cherrapunji coveted entry long ago into the Guinness Book of World Records as the wettest place on earth, the place where the rainfall can be recorded in feet rather than in millimeters
25 Day: Cherrapunji – Guwahati (165 kms: 5 hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to the airport to board the flight for hometown. Tour concludes here with happy memories.
