Tour overview

1N KAZIRANGA 1N BOMDILA 2N TAWANG 1N DIRANG 2N GUWAHATI 1N SHILLONG

Kaziranga, Kaziranga National Park is a protected area in the northeast Indian state of Assam. Spread across the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River, its forests, wetlands and grasslands are home to tigers, elephants and the world’s largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses. Ganges River dolphins swim in the park’s waters. It’s visited by many rare migratory birds, and gray pelicans roost near Kaziranga village.

Bomdila, Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. Bomdila is one of the 60 constituencies of the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Tawang, Tawang is a town and the headquarters of an eponymous district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. China claims the region as part of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Tawang is situated 448 km north-west of state capital Itanagar at an elevation of approximately 3,048 metres.

Dirang, Dirang is a village in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. West Kameng is the name of the district that contains village Dirang. Dirang is one of the 60 constituencies of Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh. Name of current MLA (August-2016) of this constituency is Phurpa Tsering.

Guwahati, Guwahati is a sprawling city beside the Brahmaputra River in the northeast Indian state of Assam. It’s known for holy sites like the hilltop Kamakhya Temple, featuring shrines to the Hindu deities Shiva and Vishnu. To the east, 18th-century Navagraha Temple is an astronomical center with planetary shrines. Umananda Temple, dedicated to Shiva and covered with engravings, stands on Peacock Island in the river.

Shillong, Shillong is a hill station in northeast India and capital of the state of Meghalaya. It’s known for the manicured gardens at Lady Hydari Park. Nearby, Ward’s Lake is surrounded by walking trails. North, the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures features displays on the region’s native people. Waterfalls include the Elephant Falls to the southwest. East of here, forested Shillong Peak offers city views.

Included

  • All Toll Taxes, Parking fees and Driver's Expenses.
  • Transportation mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Hotel Booking, if required.
  • Tour Manager.

Not Included

  • Any Private Expenses.
  • All other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Day 01: TRANSFER FROM GUWAHATI TO KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK

After receiving from Guwahati airport and transfer to Kaziranga National Park. Kaziranga National Park in the heart of Assam, covering an area of 430 sq-kms, is inhabited by the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as many mammals, including tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and thousands of birds. In 1985, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its unique natural environment.
Evening visit Orchid Park and enjoy local cultural Bihu Dance Show (Direct Payment Basis).
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Kaziranga National Orchid Park : is a national park in the Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site. According to the census held in March 2018 which was jointly conducted by the Forest Department of the Government of Assam and some recognized wildlife NGOs, the rhino population in Kaziranga National Park is 2,413. It comprises 1,641 adult rhinos (642 males, 793 females, 206 unsexed) 387 sub-adults (116 males, 149 females, 122 unsexed) and 385 calves.

Overnight stay at a resort in Kaziranga.

Day 02: JUNGLE ACTIVITIES AT KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK AND TRANSFER TO BOMDILA

After an early wake up, you will be taken to the riding point in the Central Range (Kohora) for a Jeep Ride. After the ride, return back to the Hotel. After breakfast transfer to Bomdila (200km 7hrs). En-route visit Tipi Orchidarium, a glass house with over 7500 Orchids.
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Kohora: Kohora is a small town situated in the Golaghat district of Assam. It is the main entrance of the world-famous Kaziranga National Park. It lies on the National Highway 37(Asean Highway 1). Kohora Lies Between Nagaon And Golaghat.
Jeep Ride: Wildlife safari in Kaziranga National Park, jeep safari, elephant safari and its timing in park. ... Elephant Safari : The best way to travel inside the park is Elephant ride, where you'll Kaziranga Range, Kohora.
Tipi Orchid : Tipi Orchid Research Centre houses a large number of species of orchids, and thus is seen as an important tourist destination in the district.

Overnight stay in a Hotel in Bomdila.

Day 03:TRANSFER FROM BOMDILA TO TAWANG

Morning after breakfast drive towards Tawang ,viewing the beautiful valley overlooking the river and inhabited by colorful tribes, proceed towards the Sela Pass (13703 ft) spend some lovely times by the paradise lake. Reaching Tawang (143 km, 7hrs) check in at the Hotel.
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Sela Pass: The Sela Pass more appropriately called Se La, as La means Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng Districts of Arunachal Pradesh state in India. It has an elevation of 4170 m (13,700 ft) and connects the Indian Buddhist town of Tawang to Dirang and Guwahati. The pass carries the National Highway 13 (previously NH 229), connecting Tawang with the rest of India. The pass supports scarce amounts of vegetation and is usually snow-covered to some extent throughout the year. Sela Lake, near the summit of the pass, is one of approximately 101 lakes in the area that are sacred in Tibetan Buddhism. While Sela Pass does get heavy snowfall in winters, it is usually open throughout the year unless landslides or snow require the pass to be shut down temporarily.
Paradise Lake: In Kathalguri This beautiful lake is located at Kathalguri, Nagaon. Kathalguri is a medium size village located in Samaguri Circle of Nagaon district.

Overnight at Tawang.

Day 04: TAWANG SIGHTSEEING

Today enjoy local sightseeing in Tawang. Visit Maduri lake, China Border, & The Tawang Gompa is definitely the high point of the town, with a commanding view of the splendid valleys beyond. Also visit the War memorial. Evening free for shopping and leisure.
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Madhuri Lake: Formed by a flash flood after an earthquake in the year 1950, Madhuri Lake is originally known as Shonga-tser Lake, which is one of the most popular lakes in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The lake was renamed so after the shooting of Bollywood movie Koyla, starring Madhuri Dixit, the beautiful actress.
War Memorial: A war memorial is a building, monument, statue, or other edifice to celebrate a war or victory, or (predominating in modern times) to commemorate those who died or were injured in a war.
Tawang Monastery: located in Tawang city of Tawang district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, is the largest monastery in India and second largest in the world after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. It is situated in the valley of the Tawang Chu, near the small town of the same name in the northwestern part of Arunachal Pradesh, in close proximity to the Tibetan and Bhutanese border.

Overnight in Tawang.

Day 05: TRANSFER FROM TAWANG TO DIRANG

Early morning, drive to Jang to get a breathtaking view of waterfalls. Pay homage at the Jaswant Garh Indo Chinese War Memorial and down hill drive (185km, 7hrs) to Dirang
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Jaswant Garh: is located about 25 kilometers from Tawang in Nuranang district. This must visit place sits at an altitude of about 10,000 feet and an interesting

War Memorial: A war memorial is a building, monument, statue, or other edifice to celebrate a war or victory, or (predominating in modern times) to commemorate those who died or were injured in a war.

Dirang: is a village in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. West Kameng is the name of the district that contains village Dirang.

Overnight at the Hotel at Dirang.

Day 06: TRANSFER FROM DIRANG TO GUWAHATI

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and back to Guwahati. Reached Guwahati to check in at a city hotel. Evening free for leisure.

Overnight at Guwahati.

Day 07: TRANSFER FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG VIA CHERRAPUNJI

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Cherrapunjee which is famed for being the wettest place in the world. Enroute visit Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls.After a drive of 3½ hours amid pine trees and mists we reach Cherrapunjee. Cherrapunjee possesses some exotic waterfalls and impressive limestone caves. In Cherrapunji, we visit the Nohkalikai Falls, Seven sister falls, Mawsmai Caves,Rama Krishna Mission, Eco Park. Later back to Shillong.
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Nohkalikai Falls: Is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. Its height is 340 metres (1,115 ft). The waterfall is located in the Indian state of Meghalaya, near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth. Nohkalikai Falls are fed by the rainwater collected on the summit of a comparatively small plateau and decrease in power during the dry season, from December to February. Below the falls is a plunge pool with unusual green-colored water.
Nohsngithiang Falls: Also known as the Seven Sisters Waterfalls or Mawsmai Falls is a seven-segmented waterfall located 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south of Mawsmai village in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. The water falls from a height of 315 metres (1,033 ft) and has an average width of 70 metres (230 ft). making it one of the tallest waterfalls in India.

Mawsmai Cave: Mawsmai Cave is at a stone's throw away from Sohra (Cherrapunjee) and 57 km from Shillong in the little village of Mawsmai.

Ramakrishna Mission: The building of Ramakrishna Mission, Shillong at the present site was completed and in the same year this center got affiliation to the headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math. It was a dream which was conceived by revered Swami Prabhanandaji Maharaj (Ketaki Maharaj) which was put forth at the managing committee in 1929 at the Jagannath Temple Premises in which Swami Shankaranandaji Maharaj happened to be present. Swami Bhuteshanandaji Maharaj became the first secretary of the Mission.

Eco Park: Eco Park is one of the popular tourist attractions of Cherrapunjee from where the visitors can enjoy lovely view of the ‘Green Canyons’ of Cherapunji along with the waterfalls that are located nearby. The eco park also has a crystal clear water stream in its boundaries.

Dainthen Hills: The waterfall derives its name from a Thlen or a snake of gigantic size which dwelt in a cave. Legend has it that the people destroyed the snake in order to rid themselves of its reign of terror. Adjacent to the very spot where the Thlen was slaughtered lies the Dainthlen Waterfalls. Natural rock carvings of the episode draw visitors to see the image of the Thlen, the symbol of greed, corruption and evil.

Wei Sawdong: Wei Sawdong or the three level waterfalls is a must must visit while you are in Sohra. This is way more beautiful than you will see in the pictures
Arwah Caves: Sunken chamber leading to caverns known for limestone walls with fossils of fish & crustaceans.

Garden Cave: One of the most beautiful places I visited in Meghalaya, although it was a rainy day, but we enjoyed the waterfalls and beautiful scenery of various places.

Overnight at Shillong.

Day 08: TRANSFER FROM SHILLONG TO GUWAHATI

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and back to Guwahati.Reached Guwahati visit the famous Maa Kamakhya Temple on the Nilachal Hills (10kms) – a seat of the tantric cult in India and one of the 108 Shakti Pethas in the country. Evening River Cruise on the mighty river Brahmaputra and visit local market at Guwahati.
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Kamakhya Temple : Kamakhya Temple is a Sakta temple dedicated to the mother goddess Kamakhya. It is one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Pithas. Situated on the Nilachal Hill in western part of Guwahati city in Assam, India, it is the main temple in a complex of individual temples which is the most comprehensive representation of the ten Mahavidyas of Shaktism,namely, Kali, Tara, TripuraSundari, Bhuvaneshwari, Bhairavi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi and Kamalatmika. Among these, Tripurasundari, Matangi and Kamala reside inside the main temple whereas the other seven reside in individual temples. It is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus and especially for Tantric worshipers.

Nilachal :Is a style of Hindu temple architecture in Assam, India, that is characterized by a bulbous polygonal dome over a cruciform ratha type bada. This hybrid style developed first in the Kamakhya temple on the Nilachal hills under the Koch kingdom and became popular as a style later under the Ahom kingdom.

Overnight in Guwahati.

Day 09: TRANSFER TO GUWAHATI AIRPORT

After breakfast Check out from the hotel and transfer to Guwahati Airport for the onward journey.