Shillong
Shillong is a hill station in northeast India and capital of the state of Meghalaya. It’s known for the manicured gardens at Lady Hydari Park. Nearby, Ward’s Lake is surrounded by walking trails. North, the Don Bosco Center for Indigenous Cultures features displays on the region’s native people. Waterfalls include the Elephant Falls to the southwest. East of here, forested Shillong Peak offers city views.
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Kaziranga
Kaziranga National Park is a protected area in the northeast Indian state of Assam. Spread across the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River, its forests, wetlands and grasslands are home to tigers, elephants and the world’s largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses. Ganges River dolphins swim in the park’s waters. It’s visited by many rare migratory birds, and gray pelicans roost near Kaziranga village.
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Tawang
Tawang is a mountain town in Asia. India considers it to be part of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, while China claims it as part of South Tibet. Its home to the 17th-century Tawang Monastery, a hilltop structure housing a massive gilded Buddha statue. The War Memorial commemorates soldiers who died in the 1962 Chinese-Indian War. Nearby, tranquil Penga Teng Tso (P. T. Tso) Lake attracts migratory birds in summer.
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Welcome to Gujarat. Meet and be assisted by our representative at the airport/railway station & proceed to Shillong, also called ‘Scotland of the East” (100 km, 3 hrs).
While traveling, we see the majestic Umiam Lake (Barapani), surrounded by sylvan hills and wrapped in the beauty of an assortment of green Khasi pines and the azure blue skies. On arrival at Shillong, check in at your hotel. Evening you can visit the local market. Overnight stay in Shillong.
Get up early today to enjoy the mesmerising mornings of Shillong, and after breakfast at 07:30 a.m., drive to Cherrapunjee (60 km 1½ hours), which is the wettest place in the world. It is a pleasant drive to see roaring waterfalls leaping into deep gorges, including the famed Nohsngithiang Falls.
The beautiful waterfall, Nohkalikai, is at Cherrapunjee. You can also explore some of the caves in and around Cherrapunjee. Evening return to Shillong; en route visit Elephanta Falls and Shillong Peak for some breathtaking views. Overnight stay in Shillong.
Transfer to Kaziranga National Park, the home of the “One Horned Rhinoceros” (280 km/7 hrs), Check in at your hotel/Lodge/resort, Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Early morning, explore the Western Zone of Kaziranga National Park on the back of an elephant. Apart from the world’s endangered one-horned rhinoceros, the park sustains half the world’s population of genetically pure Wild Water Buffaloes, over 1000 wild elephants, and perhaps the densest population of Royal Bengal Tigers anywhere.
Kaziranga is also a bird watcher’s paradise and home to some 500 species of birds. The Crested Serpent Eagle, Palla’s Fishing Eagle, Greyheaded Fishing Eagle, Swamp Partridge, Bar-headed Goose, Whistling Teal, Bengal Florican, Storks, Herons, and Pelicans are some of the species found here.
We will return to the resort for breakfast. Afternoon, we have arranged a Jeep safari through the Central Zone of the National Park. Evening, come back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Start early in the morning for Dirang. On the way visit Tippi On the banks of the river Bharali at an elevation of 190 mtrs is Tipi, an orchidarium with over 7500 orchids. On display are some of the finest species with names like the Dainty Lady’s Slipper or the more formal-sounding Dendrobium.
Arunachal has the largest range of orchids in the country. Continue your drive and do not forget to keep your cameras handy as you cross beautiful waterfalls and get some spectacular views. Check in to your hotel.
After lunch, visit the regional apple Nursery, kiwi farm, dzong (fort), and hot water spring. Overnight stay in Dirang.
After breakfast, transfer to Tawang. On the way, visit war cemetery. Continue with the drive till you reach Sela Pass at an altitude of 4114 m / 13494 ft.
It is famous for high-altitude lakes & scenic beauty & is ideal for ice skating during winter. Check in the hotel on arrival. Overnight stay in Tawang
After breakfast visit Tawang Monstery, Namgye Lhaste, PT Tso, Gorsham Chorten, Gontse Garden, Singar Ani Gompa. Evening return back to hotel. Overnight stay in Tawang.
After breakfast, transfer to Bomdila. Check in the hotel on arrival. After lunch, visit Gontse Rabgyaling Monastery (Upper Gonpa), Thub-Chog Gatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gonpa), and Bomdila View Point.
Bomdila offers a wonderfully panoramic view of Himalayan landscapes and snow-clad ranges. Evening you can visit the local market. Overnight stay in Bomdila.
After breakfast, transfer to Guwahati. Check in to your hotel. Evening, you are free for leisure. Overnight stay in Guwahati.
After breakfast check out from hotel visit Kamakhya Temple and with everlasting memories transfer to Guwahati airport/railway station for onward journey.
