Arunachal Pradesh
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Day 01: Guwahati Airport / Rly Station – Shillong (100 kms / 3 hrs.)
Meet and assist our representative at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station & transfer to Shillong (4,900 ft.), also called ‘Scotland of the East”. En route, we see Umium Lake, a majestic placid lake with its surrounding sylvan hills. On arrival at Shillong, check in at your hotel. Evening visit the local market & enjoy shopping on your own. Overnight stay at Shillong.
Day 02: Excursion to Cherrapunjee (60 kms / 2 hrs.)
After an early breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee (4,400 ft.), the wettest place in the world. You will see the beautiful waterfall known as Nohkalikai. You can also explore the caves known as Mawsmai. Evening return to Shillong, en route visit Elephanta Falls and Shillong Peak for some breathtaking views. Overnight stay at Shillong.
Day 03: Excursion to Mawlynnong (90 kms / 3 hrs.)
After early breakfast drive to Mawlynnong – “Asia’s Cleanest Village”. Mawlynnong offers many interesting sights such as the living root bridge and another strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another small rock. Stay overnight at your hotel in Shillong.
Day 04: Shillong – Kaziranga (295 kms / 7 hrs.)
After breakfast transfer to Kaziranga National Park, the home of “One Horned Rhinoceros”. Check-in at your hotel. The evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.
Day 05: Kaziranga National Park
Early morning explore any one zone of Kaziranga National Park on back of Elephant. Apart from the Rhino, other species found are Hog Deer, Swamp Deer, Wild Buffalo, Elephants and if you are lucky then tiger also. It is also home to pelicans, storks and darters as there are a number of water bodies inside the Park. Return to the resort for breakfast. In the afternoon enjoy a jeep safari through the National Park. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.
Day 06 : Kaziranga National Park – Tezpur/Bhalukpong (165 kms / 5 hrs.)
After breakfast departure to Tezpur/Bhalukpong. On arrival check in at your hotel. Overnight stay at Bhalukpong.
Day 07 : Tezpur/Bhalukpong – Bomdila (160 kms / 5 hrs.)
Early morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Bomdila (8,200 ft.). Check in to the hotel. The evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Bomdila.
Day 08 : Bomdila – Tawang (185 kms / 7 hrs.)
After breakfast departure to Tawang (11,500 ft.). En route visit Sela Pass (13,700 ft.) & Jaswant Garh. Check-in at your hotel. Overnight stay at Tawang.
Day 09 – Tawang Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Tawang Monstery, Pankang Teng Tso Lake (PT Tso Lake), Urgeling Gompa (6th Dalai Lama birthplace) & War Memorial. Evening free. Overnight stay at Tawang.
Day 10 – Tawang – Dirang (145 kms / 5 hrs.)
After breakfast proceed to Dirang (4,910 ft.). On the way enjoy the beauty and majesty of Nuranng Water Fall. Dirang is famous for its hot water springs where people take bath to cure skin ailments. Places worth visiting here are the Apple & Kiwi Garden depending upon season, Dirang Monastery and Kalachakra Monastery. Overnight stay at Dirang.
Day 11- Dirang – Nameri (165 kms / 6 hrs.)
After Breakfast transfer to Nameri National Park – a tiger reserve and also famous for some Bird species. On arrival at Nameri check in to Eco camp. Afternoon you can explore the nearby area of Nameri Eco Camp. The evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Nameri.
Day 12 – Nameri – Guwahati (225 kms / 6 hrs.)
After Breakfast transfer to Guwahati. On arrival check in at your hotel. In the evening visit ‘Kalakshetra’, a place where Assamese history and culture is presented through Light and sound show. Overnight stay at Guwahati.
Day 13 – Guwahati Local Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Kamakhya Temple, Tirupati Balaji Temple, Navagraha Temple, Assam State Museum, State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, Regional Science Centre and Sukreswar Temple (The 6th Jyotirlinga of Shiva). Evening we suggest an optional tour of Golden sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra (Direct Payment). Overnight stay at Guwahati.
Day 14- Guwahati Airport / Rly Station
Morning free for personal activities. Transfer to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey with sweet memories of Assam & Meghalaya ..