Shillong – Kaziranga – Guwahati – Monsoon Special

Assam is the meeting ground of diverse cultures. The people of the enchanting state of Assam are an intermixture of various racial stocks such as Mongoloid, Indo-Burmese, Indo-Iranian and Aryan. The Assamese culture is a rich and exotic tapestry of all these races evolved through a long assimilative process.

Shillong – Kaziranga – Guwahati – Monsoon Special

Day 1

Arrive Guwahati – Shillong (110 kms 3hrs approx.)Transfer from Guwahati airport/railway station to Shillong en route visit Umium Lake. Shillong became the first capital of the State of Meghalaya. Located in undulating pine covered hills, the city has a milder climate than tropical India. The city centre is 1496m above sea level and currently has a population of around 270,000. Home to several waterfalls, it is also known as the Scotland of the East. The British legacy is still visible in the architecture and food habits of the population. Overnight at Shillong.

Day 2

Shillong – Dawki & Mawlynnong– Shillong (90 kms 3 hrs each way)After breakfast drive from Shillong to Dawki(Indo-Bangladesh Border) and Myallynnong Village. Morning drive to Dawki, visit Indo-Bangladesh border and Umngot River (one can enjoy country boat ride here on direct payment basis). Later on proceed to the Mwallynnong village. Mawlynnong Village located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, also referred as ‘God’s own garden’ has won the acclaim of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003. The village known for its cleanliness is located around 90 kms from Shillong and is a community based eco-tourism initiative. The community has made collective effort to maintain the ambience of a clean village. The village offers picturesque natural beauty, a trek to the living root bridge at a neighbouring village Riwai. The village also offers a sight of natural balancing rock, a strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock. Evening return back to Shillong. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3

Shillong – Cherrapunjee – Shillong (60 kms 2 hrs each way)Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Cherrapunjee. Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on the planet and the only place in India to receive rain throughout the year. The town of Cherrapunji is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 km southwest of the state’s capital, Shillong. Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra or Churra, means ‘the land of oranges’. The cliffs of Cherrapunji also offer stunning views of the plains of Bangladesh. Visit to Arwah Cave, Nahkhalikai Falls, Mwasmai Cave, Seven Sister Falls, Dainthlen Waterfalls and Eco Park and Wei Sawdong Waterfalls. Return back to Shillong,en-route visit Elephant Falls is a mountain stream gorging down two successive falls set in dells of fern covered rocks. Overnight at Shillong.

Day 4

Shillong – Kaziranga (320 kms 7 hrs approx.)After breakfast drive from Shillong to Kaziranga. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5

KazirangaMorning after breakfast drive towards bank of Brahmaputra River at Kaliabhomora to experience a dolphin Boat ride (boat ride is subjected to river conditions and permission). This boat is for couple of hours and the primary objective is to spot the endangered Gangetic River Dolphin. Return to hotel. Afternoon proceed for a jeep safari through the villages in the fringes of the park covering Rubber, Coffee & Pepper Plantation, Ethnic Village and Kaziranga Orchid & Biodiversity Park (jeep safari in subjected to water level in villages of Kaziranga). Overnight at hotel.

Day 6

Kaziranga – Guwahati (230 kms 4 hrs approx.)After breakfast drive from Kaziranga to Guwahati. The gateway to the northeast and the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the region. It’s a somewhat featureless city – a prosaic heap of glass and concrete for the most part – but there are a scattering of interesting temples to explore. Walk its back alleys and old quarters, however, and you will be able to salvage a generous amount of local flavour that lingers amid its suburban sprawl of ponds, palm trees, small single-storey traditional houses and old colonial-era mansions. Evening enjoy Sunset River Cruise on the Brahmaputra River (Subjected to operational/weather conditions/water level) Overnight at hotel.

Day 7

Departure GuwahatiAfter breakfast visit to Kamakhya Temple - The temple is dedicated to goddess Kamakhya an incarnation of Sati. It is on Nilachal hill, says the Shiva Purana, that the yoni or creative organ of Sati fell when Vishnu, in a bid to save the world from the Shiva’s tandavanrittya or dance of destruction, cut her dead body into 51 pieces with his Suddarshan chakra. Later on transfer to the airport/railway station in time for onward connection.

Overview

The term "Seven Sisters" refers to a group of seven northeastern states of India, which are known for their stunning natural beauty, rich cultural diversity, and unique traditions. These states are located in the northeastern region of the country, sharing borders with Bhutan, China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. The Seven Sisters include Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura.

Policy

Inclusions

What your tour price includes?

Guwahati: Brahmaputra River

Shillong: Umiam Lake | Dawki | Myallynnong Village

Kaziranga: Kaziranga National Park

Return Airfare included

Accommodation in the above mentioned hotel or similar category hotels/ resorts.

Daily dinner (except on the departure day)
Brahmaputra River Sunset Cruise tickets, Guwahati
All transfers and sightseeing by Dzire/ Xylo/ Scorpio/ Innova/ Tempo Trv Similar as per suitable group size. (Ac will be switched off during Hilly drives)
Road Taxes and Parking charges
All toll taxes, parking charges, driver allowances.

Exclusions

What your tour price does not include?

Rafting ChargesAny other meal not mentioned in inclusion.

Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
Any monument entrance fees, camera fees, guide charges.
Any expenses of personal nature
GST as applicable