Duration: 12 Days 11 Nights
Description : GUWAHATI-SHILLONG-CHERRAPUNJI-NAMERI-BOMDILA-TAWANG-GUWAHATI-KAZIRANGA – JORHAT – DELHI/KOLKATA
DAY 1: GUWAHATI-SHILLONG (110 KMS/4 HRS) :
Upon Arrival in Guwahati, our Guide will meet you at Airport and introduce you to the Driver, who will remain with you for the entire trip. The First destination being Shillong,
a journey of 4 hours Via Barapani Lake.
After completing the formalities of Check-in, relax for a while and then proceed for sightseeing of Shillong accompanied by an English speaking Guide. Visit Ward’s Lake, Don Bosco Church, Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls and the Local Market
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Shillong.
DAY 2: SHILLONG-CHERRAPUNJI (68 KMS/2 HRS):
Breakfast in the Hotel.
The hightlight of Day long excursion to Cherrapunji are Mawsmai Caves, Eco Park, Waterfalls and many viewpoints. Return to Shillong
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Shillong.
DAY3: SHILLONG-NAMERI (285 KMS APX./ 5 HRS) :
Breakfast in the Hotel.
To-Day, you will drive a distance of 5 Hours to reach Nameri.
(Nameri National Park and adjacent PAKHUI Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh cobine together occupy an area of 100Km. It is a deciduous and ever-green forest. You will come across narrow strips of open grassland and bamboo brakes. It also has 300 species of Birds.)
Check-in at the pre-booked Hotel.
AFTERNOON – During the visit to Sanctuary, you will see Winged Wood Ducks, Wild Boar and Barking and Hog Deer. Luck enough! Have a chance to See Tiger, Leopard and Black Panther.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Nameri.
DAY 4: NAMERI-BOMDILA (180 KMS/6 HRS):
Breakfast in the Hotel.
The Drive to mountains will continue with First one coming across as BOMDILA.
(Bomdila – This small village is located at an altitude of 2500M. One can see the Snow-capped mountains of Himalayan Range.)
Your Hotel is pre-booked for your stay.
Afternoon: Visit Buddhist Monastery and the Crafts Center displaying Local Crafts.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bomdila.
DAY 5: BOMDILA-TAWANG (185 KMS/6 HRS):
Breakfast in the Hotel.
Journey to Tawang Gompa will take 6 hours through the winding Mountain Roads.
(TAWANG covers an area of approximately 2,172 Sq.km, strategically located by Tibet (China) to the north, Bhutan to the south-west and Sela ranges.)
En-route from Bomdila, you will cross Sela Pass – one of the highest motorable passes on Himalaya at 4375M. This road is witness to the battle between India and China, once. Many Tibetan live here. One can see numerous prayer flags fluttering in the breeze.
Late Afternoon – Arrive & Check-in at the Hotel.
After Lunch and brief rest, visit the local colorful Market.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Tawang.
DAY 6: TAWANG:
Breakfast in the Hotel.
Tawang is at an altitude of 3125M. Your visit will take you to the Monastery which falls in a route chosen by Dalai Lama to enter India from Tibet. A Gold plated statue measuring 8M is spectacular and this is attached to the Monastery. Museum and Library has priceless collections of art and literature. This Monastery has about 1000 Monks and is considered to be one of the largest in Asia. The monastery is one of the largest in Asia with a thousand monks. Masks, Hand-woven carpets are sold atthe Craft Centre. One will also find Tangkas and Jewelry in Silver and turquoise, coral and amber.
DAY 7: TAWANG:
Leisurely Breakfast in the HotelTo-day, you will visit PT TSO (LAKE) 18 Km from Tawang which has earned lot of admiration from the tourist. You can have your picnic Lunch at the fixed spots near the Lake. Being at higher altitude, the Lake is frozen in Winter and can be an ideal spot for skiing.
After Lunch, Return to Tawang and relax or walk through the Bazaars for shopping.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Tawang.
DAY 8: TAWANG- BOMDILA (190 KMS / 7 HRS):
Breakfast in the Hotel.
Continuing the journey, we drive back to Bomdila to see the remaining highlights of this place.On Arrival, Check-in at the Hotel
Afternoon: This place offers a panoramic view of Himalayan landscapes and the snow-caped Mountains. Visit Gontse Rabgyaling Monastery (Upper Gompa), Thub-Chog Gatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gompa), Bomdila View Point. Don’t overlook to visit the local market.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bomdila.
DAY 9: BOMDILA-KAZIRANGA (210KM APX.5HRS) :
Breakfast in the Hotel.
To-day, you will drive to Kaziranga National Park in Assam.
(This prestigious Park is situated in the North-Eastern State of Assam. Home to Famous One-Horned Rhinoceros. The estimate of populationis about 2000, more than Two Third of the world population.)
On Arrival, Check-in at the Hotel.
Rest of the Day Free.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kaziranga.
DAY 10: KAZIRANGA
Early Morning – Tea/Coffee in the Hotel & proceed to Kohora located in the Central Zone of the Sanctuary and explore the wild life on Elephant to enjoy an Elephant Safari in the smallest Zone National park having a maximum density of one horned Rhino. The narrow path of the Zone will bring you closer to the wildlife for a clear view. This Zone of the national park is mix of Grassland and Woodland. Return to the Hotel for Breakfast and rest till afternoon.
AFTERNOON –Western ranges follow a dedicated route to Bagori, Dongabeel etc and Jeep Safari will give you lot of opportunity to explore the area for viewing Wild life. The route is along the Bank of River Mori Diffalu. Also climb the Watch Tower at Donga to have a clear view of the Wild life.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kaziranga.
DAY 11: KAZIRANGA
After Breakfast visit, the eastern range consists mostly of woodland and is famous for its wide variety of Birds. The migratory Birds have a large population, besides Wild Elephants. Proceed to visit the Shola water body and climb Shohola Tower for birdlife.
Once again, after Lunch, proceed to Central range through Daflang and Kerasing Tower, view the wild life Tower. Afterwards, Return to Lodge and relax. Visit a Village to study the local lifestyle.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kaziranga.
DAY 12: KAZIRANGA – GAUWAHATI – KOLKATA/DELHI
After Breakfast, Leave for Guwahati for your onward journey.
To back home via Kolkata or Delhi.
