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.
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