Day 01: Guwahati Airport / Rly Station – Tezpur (255 kms / 6 hrs.)
Meet and greet on arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station and transfer to Bhalukpong. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Tezpur.
Day 02: Tezpur – Dirang (140 kms / 7 hrs.)
After early breakfast drive to Dirang. On the way visit Tipi Orchidarium situated on the banks of the River Bharali, showcasing over 500 varieties of orchids including some rare species. Arunachal Pradesh has the largest range of orchids in India. Later visit Nag Temple. Continue your drive enjoying scenic waterfalls and breathtaking mountain views.
On arrival, check in to the hotel. In the afternoon visit Apple Orchard & Kiwi Farm (depending upon season), Dirang Monastery and Kalachakra Monastery. Dirang is also famous for its hot water springs, believed to cure skin ailments. Overnight stay at Dirang.
Note: Every Indian tourist visiting Arunachal Pradesh has to obtain an ILP (Inner Line Permit) at the Bhalukpong border against submission of a valid photo ID card and two passport-size photographs.
Day 03: Dirang – Tawang (130 kms / 7 hrs.)
After early breakfast proceed to Tawang, the Land of Hidden Paradise. En route enjoy the beauty of Sela Pass (13,700 ft.), the border between West Kameng and Tawang districts, and the serene Sela Lake which remains frozen for most of the year. Further visit Jaswantgarh War Memorial, dedicated to the brave soldier of the 1962 Indo–China war. Later visit the majestic Nuranang Falls, where scenes from the movie Koyla were filmed.
Arrive and check in to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Tawang.
Day 04: Tawang Local Sightseeing
After breakfast visit the world-famous seventeenth-century Tawang Monastery, also known as Galden Namgyal Lhatse, overlooking the Tawang Valley at 10,000 ft. It is the largest monastery in the Himalayan region and the second oldest in Asia, housing ancient scriptures, images and an eight-metre-high gilded Buddha statue.
Later visit Urgeling Gompa, the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama. Proceed to the War Memorial (Namgyal Chorten), dedicated to the martyrs of the 1962 Sino–Indian war, with the names of 2,420 soldiers inscribed on granite plaques. Visit the local craft centre selling traditional masks, handwoven carpets, silver jewellery, coral, amber and local dresses. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Tawang.
Day 05: Tawang – Bomdila (170 kms / 8 hrs.)
After breakfast transfer to Bomdila (8,200 ft.), the headquarters of West Kameng district, known for its Buddhist monasteries and cool climate. On arrival check in to the hotel. Later visit Gontse Rabgyaling Monastery (Upper Gonpa) and Thub-Chog Gatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gonpa). Enjoy panoramic views of Himalayan landscapes and snow-clad ranges. Evening visit to the local market. Overnight stay at Bomdila.
Day 06: Bomdila – Kaziranga (210 kms / 8 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Kaziranga National Park. On arrival check in to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.
Day 07: Kaziranga National Park
Early morning explore one zone of Kaziranga National Park on an elephant safari. Apart from the one-horned rhinoceros, the park is home to wild buffalo, elephants, swamp deer, hog deer and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. The park also shelters numerous bird species including pelicans, storks and darters.
Return to the resort for breakfast. In the afternoon enjoy a jeep safari inside the national park. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.
Day 08: Kaziranga National Park – Shillong (295 kms / 7 hrs.)
After breakfast proceed to Shillong (4,900 ft.), popularly known as the “Scotland of the East”. En route visit Umiam Lake, a picturesque reservoir surrounded by sylvan hills. On arrival check in to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Shillong.
Day 09: Excursion to Cherrapunjee (60 kms / 2 hrs. one way)
After early breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee (4,400 ft.), one of the wettest places on earth. Visit the spectacular Nohkalikai Falls and explore Mawsmai Cave. Evening return to Shillong, en route visit Elephanta Falls and Shillong Peak for breathtaking views of the city. Overnight stay at Shillong.
Day 10: Excursion to Dawki & Mawlynnong (120 kms / 4 hrs. one way)
After early breakfast drive to Dawki, a small town near the Indo–Bangladesh border, famous for the crystal-clear waters of the Umngot River. Enjoy the scenic beauty and optional boating. Later proceed to Mawlynnong, known as “Asia’s Cleanest Village”. Visit the Living Root Bridge and the balancing rock. Evening return to Shillong. Overnight stay at Shillong.
Day 11: Shillong Sightseeing – Guwahati (100 kms / 3 hrs.)
After breakfast visit Don Bosco Museum and Ward’s Lake. Later drive to Guwahati. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the evening visit Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, showcasing Assamese culture and heritage. Overnight stay at Guwahati.
Day 12: Guwahati Local Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Kamakhya Temple, Tirupati Balaji Temple, Navagraha Temple, Assam State Museum, State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, Regional Science Centre and Sukreswar Temple (6th Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva). In the evening enjoy an optional sunset cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra River (direct payment). Overnight stay at Guwahati.
Day 13: Guwahati – Departure
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey. Tour concludes with memorable experiences of Northeast India.
