Glimpse Of North East

DAY 01: GUWAHATI (1 NIGHT)

On arrival at Guwahati Airport and drive to Hotel. Today we visit Umananda Temple(at own ferry cost) situated in a small river island in Brahmaputra and enjoy the boat ride in Brahmaputra River.

DAY 02: GUWAHATI – BOMDILA (352KM /10 HRS) (1 NIGHT)

Today we will leave for Bomdila. En route we will enjoy Tipi Orchadarium. 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

DAY 03: BOMDILA – TAWANG (180 KMS/7-8 HRS.) (2 NIGHTS)

Today we visit Bomdila Monastery. Then we visit The Sela Pass, Sela Lake, Jashwant Garh Indo Chinese War Memorial, Monpa village, and Kiwi garden. (Subject to operation). Then we proceed to Tawang.

DAY 04: TAWANG LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

In the morning go for sightseeing in and around Tawang. Visit the War Memorial and Tawang Monastery. The Monastery is 400 year old and adorned with the 18 ft. High statue of Lord Buddha. ‘The Land of Dawn-lit Mountain’ at 3500m gives you unparallel purity of nature. O/N at Tawang. Later visit Urgeling Gompa, 6th Dalai Lama’s birth place 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, jewellery in silver, coral and amber, ‘chubas’ the local dressand delightful affordable mementos. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Tawang.

DAY 05: TAWANG – BOMDILA (170 KMS / 8 HRS.)

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. Later visit Gontse Rabgyaling Monastery (Upper Gonpa), ThubChog Gatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gonpa).Bomdila offers wonderfully panoramic view of Himalayan landscapes and snow clad ranges. Evening you can visit the local market. Overnight stay at Bomdila.

DAY 06: BOMDILA – KAZIRANGA (210 KMS / 8 HRS.)

After breakfast transfer to Kaziranga. on arrival check in the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

DAY 07: 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 jeep safari through the National Park. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

DAY 08: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK – SHILLONG (295 KMS / 7 HRS.)

After breakfast proceed for 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. Back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Shillong

DAY 09: EXCURSION TO CHERRAPUNJEE (60 KMS / 2 HRS.)

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, enroute visit Elephanta falls and Shillong peak for some breathtaking views. Overnight stay at Shillong.

DAY 10: EXCURSION TO MAWLYNNONG & DAWKI (120 KMS / 4 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. Later proceed to Dawki, a small town near India Bangladesh border. Enjoy breathtaking view of the Umangot River. Evening drive back to Shillong. Stay overnight at your hotel in Shillong.

DAY 11: SHILLONG – GUWAHATI (65 KMS) (1 NIGHT)

Today we proceed to Guwahati, On arrival visit the famed Kamakhya Temple - one of the 56 Shakti Peethas in the country and enjoy cruise on Brahmputra river.Over night at guwhati

DAY 12 HOTEL – GUWAHATI AIRPORT / RLY STATION

Morning free for personal activities. Transfer to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey