Highlights
Visit to World
Heritage Site and Tiger Reserve to see the famed one-horned
rhinoceros
Beautiful
mountains and stunning valleys
Visit to
Cherrapunjee, the wettest place in the world
Arunachal having the
largest range of orchids in the country
And lots more…..
The state of Meghalaya
along with Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Assam
make up the Seven Sister States in North East India.
Assam is the central state in the North East Region
of India and serves as the gateway to the rest of the Seven Sister States. The
land of red river and blue hills, Assam is reflected peerlessness in the
exquisite natural beauty, cultural richness and all round socio-economic
scenario by its name. It is a region where nature herself has painted the
vibrant landscape, hillocks, woods , brooks and streams, flora and fauna and
above all the affectionate people.
Arunachal Pradesh stretches from snow-capped mountains in the
north to the plains of Brahmaputra valley in the south. There are places of
worship and piligrimage such as Parasuramkund and 400 years old Tawang
Monastery, or the sites of archeological excavations like Malinithan and
Itanagar, the serene beauty of lakes such as Ganga lake or Sela lake or the
numerous variations of scenic beauty of the snowclad silver mountain peaks and
lush green meadows where thousands of species of flora and fauna prosper.
Meghalaya means "Abode of Clouds" is one of the
seven Northeastern states of India. Meghalaya, of Scottish scenery and Indian
charm is a beautiful state nestled amid Assam and Bangladesh. The Cherrapunji
belt receives the highest rainfall in the world. Home to an extraordinary
diversity of peoples, the Khasi, Jantia and Garo tribes, Meghalaya is one of
the most picturesque states of India, which serves as an ideal gateway for
people in search of beauty and tranquility.
Place
Seven sisters, North East
Duration
10 nights & 11 days Ex
Guwahati
Dates
5 Mar’16 / 16 Apr’16
Tentative
itinerary
DAY
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PROGRAMME
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01
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Guwahati arrival and drive to Shillong
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Arrive at Guwahati airport, received and
transferred to Shillong (110km) – known as Scotland of the east is a popular
hill station of north east India. En-route visit Umium lake (Barapani lake) –
largest manmade lake of the state Meghalaya. Evening free at leisure.
Overnight at Shillong.
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02
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Excursion to Cherrapunjee
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After breakfast, will go for a day long
excursion to Cherrapunjee (65km) – the wettest place in the world. At
Cherrapunjee enjoy the numerous waterfalls like Nohkalikai falls, Seven
Sister falls and Mawsmai cave. On way to Cherrapunjee will visit Elephant
falls and Shillong Peak – to have a bird eye view of the Shillong city.
Evening drive back to Shillong and stay overnight.
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03
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Excursion to Mawlynnong
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Today after breakfast, explore Mawlynnong
(90km) – claimed to be the cleanest village of Asia. Mawlynnong offers many
interesting sights such as the living root bridge and another strange natural
phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another small rock. Evening drive
back to Shillong and visit Police bazaar. Overnight stay at Shillong.
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04
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Shillong – Kaziranga
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Today morning after breakfast drive to
Kaziranga National Park (288 km/07 hrs) - a World Heritage Site and Tiger
Reserve, covering an area of 430 Sq km. It is the home to more than 80% of
world’s Rhino population.
O/N at Kaziranga
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05
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Kaziranga – Jungle activity
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Early morning Elephant ride (5.30-6.30 a.m.
/ 6.30-7.30 a.m.) in the Central / western range of the park then back to
resort and have breakfast. Afternoon, go for an exclusive Jeep safari (2.30
p.m.) in the central range/western range of the park.
O/N at Kaziranga.
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06
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Kaziranga - Bomdila
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Today drive to Bomdila (245km) - 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. En-route visit Tipi Orchidarium a place over 7500 orchids,
on display there are some rare species of orchid. Arunachal has largest range
of orchids in the country then take a break to visit Nag Temple. On arrival
at Bomdila check in to hotel and stay overnight.
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07
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Bomdila – Tawang
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This morning check out from hotel &
visit Bomdila Monastery & proceed to Tawang (180km) – the land of Monpa
Tribes & major centre of the Mahayana Buddhists. On the way to Tawang
lies the world’s second highest pass – Sela Pass (13700ft) which run through
a small ridge & along a lake called Sela Lake. And visit Jaswantgarh, a
memorial to the brave soldier who single handily tried to hold of approaching
Chinese from the pass during the 1962 Indo-Chinese war. On arrival at Tawang
check in hotel.
O/N at Tawang.
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08
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Tawang – local sightseeing
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Tawang local sightseeing – visit Tawang
monastery, War memorial, Bhramadungchung ani gompa and in the evening enjoy
the shopping at local market. Overnight at Tawang.
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09
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Tawang – Bomdila
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This day will take return journey towards
Bomdila (180km). While coming from Tawang will visit Urgelling monastery –
birth place of 6th Dalai Lama, Narunang
waterfall at Jang. En-route at Dirang will visit Dirang Dzong, Kiwi garden
then will continue the drive to Bomdila.
O/N at Bomdila.
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10
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Bomdila – Guwahati
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Today morning after breakfast drive to
Guwahati (350 km).On arrival check in your
hotel.
O/N at Guwahati
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11
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Guwahati – departure
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Today morning check out from hotel and visit
Kamakhya Temple on the Nilachal Hills (10kms) and drive to Guwahati Airport
/Railway (25 km) station to depart by for your onward destination. The tour
concludes here.
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