Best Of Assam & Meghalaya

Overview

The program covers the capital city of Assam, Guwahati - also known as the gateway of North-east India, the famous Kaziranga National Park- a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the program also covers the Meghalaya and some of its popular destinations, like Cherrapunjee where you will find the unique Living Root Bridges and Mawllynnong – supposed to be the cleanest village of Asia.

This tour has all for you, and your family to experience and collect the beautiful Stories of India. Which you are going to cherish throughout your life.

HIGHLIGHTS OF TOUR

• A sunset river cruise in the Brahmaputra River

• Visit one of the most powerful shakti temple in India – Kamakhya Temple

• Trek to the unique Living Root Bridge

• Jungle safaris in Kaziranga National Park

• Assamese traditional Bihu dance show 

Routing Map
Itinerary

Arrive at Guwahati Airport

After collecting the baggage, as you step into the “Meet and Greet Hall”, you will be met by our representative, who will transfer you in a chauffeur-driven vehicle to your hotel.   

Upon arrival Check In at hotel.

Later enjoy a sunset cruise in The Mighty River Brahmaputra.

Evening will be at leisure for independent activities 

Overnight at hotel  

Today we will visit Kamakhya temple, Navagraha temple and then drive to Shillong (03 hrs drive), en-route stop at the scenic view point of the Umiam lake (The largest man made lake in Northeast India)

Upon arrival check in at hotel.

After refreshment explore the local night markets of Shillong.

Overnight at hotel

Shillong is the capital and hill station of Meghalaya, also known as "The Abode of Clouds", one of the smallest states in India. It is the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district and is situated at an average altitude of 4,908 feet above sea level, with the highest point being Shillong Peak at 6,449 feet. Shillong is the 330th most populous city in India with population of 143,007 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the European settlers of Scotland. Hence, they would also refer to it as the "Scotland of the East"

Today we will drive to Mawphlang Scared forest (35 kms / 02 hrs drive), then we will start a trek of known as David Scot Trail for 06 hrs, reach Mawladh and then you will be picked up and taken to Cherrapunjee.

Upon arrival Check In at hotel

Evening at leisure for independent activities

Overnight at hotel

After breakfast set off on a trek to Nongriat village, A War-Khasi village situated at the bottom of a deep valley. En-route meet local Khasi villagers in Mawshamok, Tyrna, Umsohphie and Nongthymmai. See the longest Living Root Bridge, Double Decker Root Bridge. It is a trek of about 4 to 5 hours.

After the trek we drive back to hotel

Overnight at hotel.

(OR, if you want then we can arrange alternate sightseeing in and around Cherrapunjee)

Today after breakfast we drive to Mawllynnong (110 kms / 02 ½ hrs drive), explore the village and also trek for 10 min to visit the Single Decker Living Root Bridge in Riwai village, later drive to Dawki Border and also enjoy a boat ride in the crystal clear river Umgot, after the day excursion, drive to Shillong.

 

Upon arrival Check In at hotel

 

Overnight at hotel.

 

The adage "Neighbours envy, owners pride' is apt for Mawlynnong as it has earned the distinction of being one of the cleanest villages in Asia, a fact that every Mawlynnong villager is proud of and other villagers are envy of.

The village is quite pretty, especially in the monsoons when there is lush greenery all around, with waterfalls paving the way to small streams and abundance of flowering orchids dangling from the trees and hedges add to the beauty of the village.

After a leisurely breakfast we will drive to Pobitora WLS (04 hrs drive)

Upon arrival Check In at hotel

Later explore an exciting village.

Evening enjoy Bihu dance performance.

Overnight at lodge / hotel

Today early morning we will go for a boat ride in The Brahmaputra river for Endangered River Dolphin (for 02 hrs) and also walk to an ancient temple on the other side of the river.

Later return back to lodge / hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Kaziranga National Park (200 kms / 04 ½ hrs drive).

Upon arrival Check In at hotel.

Evening at leisure for independent activities

Overnight at lodge / hotel  

Today you will go for safaris and elephant ride inside the national park. Early morning go for an Elephant ride (timing 5:00 AM/ 06:00 AM/ 7:00 AM) then return back to the lodge / hotel and after breakfast go for a Jeep Safari (timing 8:00 AM / 9:00 AM) for 03 hrs.

After the safari come back to lodge.

After lunch and refreshment go for another Jeep Safari in the Western/ Central range of the park (timing 2:00AM / 3:00 AM) for 02 ½ hrs (Also depending on the sunset as in winters the sun sets early in Northeast India), evening at leisure.

Overnight at lodge / hotel

Today after an early breakfast we drive to the Eastern Range of the park for a jeep safari (21 kms approx) for 3 hrs inside the forest.

Return back to lodge and after lunch and refreshment, explore an Assamese village and also enjoy a traditional dance show by the locals.

Overnight at lodge / hotel

After Breakfast, you will be transferred to Guwahati airport to take flight back home with some great STORIES OF INDIA.

END OF THE TOUR

Includes
Accommodation, Transportation, Guide. Entrances
Excludes
Any kind of Insurance, Tips and expense of personal nature
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