Dream of North East India, a portion of the earth that’s blessed with spectacular gifts of nature, is worthy of a thousand visits! A breathtaking walk on the ingenious living root bridges across Asia’s cleanest village in Meghalaya, then experience a pristine wilderness in the only floating National Park in the world, the Keibul Lamjau National Park in Manipur.
Dream of North East India is a rich treasure of cultural heritage and exotic presence of flora and fauna, that calls you for a trip. Just one click and you get to witness a closer look to the spectacular biodiversity.
Meet and greet on arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station and transfer to Hotel. Evening visit ‘Kalakshetra’, a place where Assamese history and culture. Return to hotel. Overnight stay at Guwahati.
After breakfast visit Kamakhya Temple, etc. Afternoon transfer to Shillong (4,900 ft.), called ‘Scotland of the East”. Enroute visit Umium Lake, a majestic placid lake with its surrounding sylvan hills. On arrival at Shillong, check-in at your hotel. Evening visit Don Bosco Museum & Ward’s Lake. Overnight stay at Shillong.
After 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.
After breakfast visit Don Bosco Museum & Ward’s Lake. Later drive to Tezpur/Bhalukpong. On arrival check in to the hotel. The evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Tezpur/Bhalukpong.
After early breakfast drive to Dirang. On the way visit Tipi Orchidarium situated on the banks of the river Bharali, a place over 500 orchids, on display there are some rare species of orchid. Arunachal has largest range of orchids in the country then takes a break to visit Nag Temple. Continue your drive and do not forget to keep your cameras handy as you cross beautiful waterfalls and get some spectacular views.
On arrival check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit Apple orchard & Kiwi Farm (depending upon season), Dirang Monastery, and Kalachakra Monastery. Dirang is also famous for hot water springs where people take bath to cure skin ailments. Overnight stay at Dirang
Note: Every Indian tourist visiting Arunachal Pradesh has to obtain ILP (Inner Line Permit) at Bhalukpong border before entering the state against submission of photo identity card and two copies of passport size photographs.
After early breakfast proceeds to Tawang the Land of Hidden Paradise. On the way enjoy the beauty of Sela Pass (13700 Ft) a borderline between two districts i.e Tawang & West KamengTawang, Sela Lake a small lake, which remains frozen for most of the year. Further drive to 10 kms visit Jaswantgarh War Memorial – a memorial to the brave soldier who singles handily tried to hold of approaching Chinese from the pass during the 1962 Indo-Chinese war. Later visit majesty of Nuranng Falls where scenes from the SRK-Madhuri Dixit starrer “Koyla” were shot. Arrive & check in to the hotel. The evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Tawang
After breakfast visit Tawang Monstery world famous seventeenth century Tawang Monastery, also known as Galden Namgyal Lhatse which overlooks the wide Tawang Valley at a height of 10,000 ft. The monastery is a vast complex of 65 buildings housing Lamas and antique scriptures written in gold letters and ancient scripture, images and has an eight meters high gilded Buddha statue. It is the largest monastery in the Himalayan region and the second oldest monastery in Asia. Five hundred lamas live in its residential buildings and it is rich in.
Later visit Urgeling Gompa, 6th Dalai Lama’s birthplace who is the only Indian to have risen to such a high position in Gelupka Sect of Buddhism so far. Inside the monastery, there are several Stupas (Vihar) and people from all walks of life visit this place during Buddhist new year to get the blessing for the coming year. Then proceed to the War Memorial which is dedicated to the martyrs of the 1962 Sino-Indian war. The memorial is 40-foot-high and like a stupa in design. It is locally called ‘Namgyal Chortan’. The names of 2420 martyrs imprinted in gold on 32 black granite plagues.
You can also visit the craft center in Tawang sells beautiful masks, hand-woven carpets, jewelry in silver, coral and amber, ‘chubas’ the local dress, and delightful affordable mementos. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Tawang.
After breakfast transfer to Bomdila (8,200 ft.) – the headquarter of West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh and also known for its Buddhist monasteries. It has a lot of attractions for the visitors for its cool climate. On arrival check in to the hotel. Evening visit Bomdila Monastery. Overnight stay at Bomdila.
After breakfast transfer to Kaziranga. On arrival check-in the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.
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 jeep safari through the National Park. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.
After breakfast transfer to Kohima via Dimapur. Enroute visit ruins of Kachari Kingdom and hotspring at Garampani. Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Kohima.
After breakfast visits The Kohima War Cemetery constructed in the memory of the officers and soldiers who made supreme sacrifices during World War II, the war cemetery attracts hundreds of visitors every year including the relatives of those martyrs. Maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the cemetery witnessed more than 2000 graves, on each grave, there are beautiful epitaphs carved in bronze. “When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today”. Later an excursion to Khonoma Village that lies 21 kms away from Kohima town the Khonoma village is the first “green village” of Nagaland. The village is well known for the legendary leader Angami Zapu Phizo who was the founder of the Naga movement. Later Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After early breakfast drive to Imphal, Enroute visit Naga Heritage Village-the the permanent site for Hornbill festival. You will pass through the border town of Mao which is the official border gate of Nagaland and Manipur. Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Imphal.
Today after breakfast start for a Full day city tour of Imphal city. You will visit Kangla Fort & Kangla Museum (Wednesday closed), Govindajee Temple, Mahabali Temple, Imphal Museum, Second World War Cemeteries, and the famous IMA Market, a unique market run by the women. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Imphal
After early breakfast drive to Silchar.On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Silchar.
After breakfast drive to Aizawl, the capital city of Mizoram.On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Aizawl.
Start for full day city tour including Mini Zoo Garden, Solomons Temple, Mizoram State Museum (Sunday closed), Folkland Park, KV Paradise, and Durtlang Hills, Evening is kept free for a shopping tour at Luangmual Handicraft Centre, Bara Bazar. Overnight stay at Aizawl
After breakfast drive back to Silchar.On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Silchar
After breakfast drive to Agartala, the state capital of Tripura. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Agartala.
After breakfast proceeds for sightseeing of Agartala covering Durga Bari Tea Estate, Haveli Museum, Fourteen Goddess Temple, Jagannath Bari Lake, Ujjayanta Palace (State Museum), Heritage Park, Comilla Border (India – Bangladesh Border Flag down show), Purbasha (Govt Handicrafts Emporium), etc. Evening free for shopping. Overnight stay at Agartala
After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Agartala Airport for your onward journey.
The fact that it was Magh Bihu time in Assam, a harvest festival celebrated with yummy feasts and merry making with friends and family, added charm to our trip.