Trip to Three Sisters – Assam, Arunachal, Meghalaya

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		PROGRAMME
01	Guwahati arrival and drive to Shillong	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.
02	Excursion to Cherrapunjee	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.
03	Excursion to Mawlynnong	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.
04	Shillong – Kaziranga	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
05	Kaziranga – Jungle activity	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.
06	Kaziranga - Bomdila	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.
07	Bomdila – Tawang	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.
08	Tawang – local sightseeing	Tawang local sightseeing – visit Tawang monastery, War memorial, Bhramadungchung ani gompa and in the evening enjoy the shopping at local market. Overnight at Tawang.
09	Tawang – Bomdila	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.
10	Bomdila – Guwahati	Today morning after breakfast drive to Guwahati (350 km).On arrival check in your hotel.            O/N at Guwahati
11	Guwahati – departure	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.