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Guwahati - Shillong - Cherrapunjee - Kaziranga - Bomdila - Tawang - Bhalukpung - Guwahati

 A 12 day visit to the states of Assam, Meghalaya, & Arunachal Pradesh covering some of the unique things and places in the world including Cherrapunjee, Kaziranga National Park and Sela Pass.

DAY 01: Guwahati-Shillong (03 hrs)

Our tour manager will welcome you at Guwahati Airport. After your arrival we will drive to Shillong-'The Scotland of the East', the capital of the state of Meghalaya. Reaching Shillong after a drive of approximately 3 hours, we check in at hotel Yalana or similar, freshen up & after a light meal we go out sight seeing.

DAY 02: Shillong - Cherrapunjee (90 minutes) - Barapani (02 hrs)

Early in the morning, we will take you to Cherrapunjee, famed for being the wettest place in the world. After a drive of two hours amid pine trees and mists we reach Cherrapunjee. Cherrapunjee possesses some exotic waterfalls

 

Barapani Lake - Meghalaya

 

Tipi orchidarium

 

Watch Tower - Kaziranga

 

Rafting at Jiabhoroli

 

Blue Vanda - Tipi Orchidarium

 
Deepor Beel
 
Commonhoopoe Deepor Beel
 
Elephant Ride, Kaziranga
 
Greater Adjutant Guwahati
 
 
 
 

and impressive limestone caves.

 At Cherrapunjee, we visit Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Falls, Thangkharang Park and Mawsmai cave which is one of the 100 odd limestone caves in Meghalaya. Afterwards, it is time for lunch. After lunch, we leave Cherrapunjee for Barapani Lake. Enroute we visit Elephant falls and Shillong peak . At Barapani Lake we check in at Orchid Lake Resort.

DAY 03: Barapani-Kaziranga (06 hrs)

First half at leisure by the side of the lake. After lunch, we take a 6 hour drive to Kaziranga National Park, the home of the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros. Other residents of  the park include elephants, Indian bison, four species of deer, tiger, leopard, capped langur, wild boar, hoolock gibbon etc and a host of both resident and migratory birds. We check in at Bonhabi Resort or Government Tourist Lodges.

DAY 04: Kaziranga

We start our Jungle Safari on elephant back early in the morning in the central range of the park, for one hour. Afterwards, back to hotel and breakfast. After breakfast we take you deep inside the central range of the park in a jeep. Then, we come back for lunch and rest for two hours. Again in the afternoon ,we take up another jeep safari this time covering the western range of the park.

DAY 05: Kaziranga

Early in the morning ,we go for a jeep safari in the eastern range of the park, famous for the Pelican colony. We come back for lunch and rest for two hours. In the afternoon, it's time for  tea garden visits and a visit to an Assamese village.

DAY 06: Kaziranga-Bomdila (08-09 hrs)

Early in the morning, we leave for  Bomdila. Enroute we visit Asia's third largest Orchidarium at Tipi where you can see over 7500 orchids from a collection of approximately 300 species, some of them very rare. Situated at an altitude of 8500 ft. Bomdila offers wonderful panoramic views of Himalayan landscapes and snow-clad ranges. There are beautiful apple orchards and Buddhist monasteries as well. Overnight at hotel Siphiangphong or Government Tourist Lodge.

DAY 07: Bomdila-Tawang (06-07 hrs)

Early morning sight seeing in and around Bomdila. Afterwards we leave for  Tawang. On the way lies world's second highest Pass - the Sela Pass (14,000ft.).Reaching Tawang we check in at hotel Buddha or similar.

DAY 08: Tawang

After breakfast we go sight seeing in and around Tawang. We visit Tsongeswar Lake, Paradise Lake, Craft Centre and finally the three hundred year old Tawang Monastery - the second largest Buddhist monastery in the world. The Craft Centre produces some beautiful woolen carpets.

DAY 09: Tawang-Bhalukpung (09 hrs)

Early in the morning we leave Tawang for Bhalukpung. Bhalukpung, on the border of the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh is a place of enthralling scenic beauty. The sparkling river Jia Bhorali which passes through Bhalukpung is a nature and adventure lover's paradise. By the side of the river is the Nameri National Park which falls under the Project Tiger.Overnight at Government Tourist Lodge.

DAY 10: Bhalukpung

The Nameri National Park is the home of the near extinct White Winged Wood-Duck. Besides, the park abounds in Elephants, Tiger, Leopards, Sambar, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Gaur, Wild Dogs and a variety of birds including four species of Hornbill. After breakfast we gear-up for rafting over the Jia Bharali river. Afterwards you can explore this beautiful place on foot on your own and at your leisure.

DAY 11: Bhalukpung-Guwahati (06 hrs)

In the morning we leave Bhalukpung for Guwahati, the capital of Assam. We check in at  hotel President or similar and have lunch. Afterwards we go sight seeing in Guwahati.

DAY 12: Guwahati

After breakfast we proceed to the airport for your departure flight and the tour comes to an end.

TOUR PRICE

   

Groups (4 persons & above) per head EURO 915.00

   

 

Price includes: All transfers, accommodations on twin sharing, meals, safari charges, rafting charges, entry fees, guide charges, driver charges, royalty to the Govt. of Arunachal, Service Tax to the Govt. of India etc.

Price does not include: Camera fees, Any Insurance Cover, Expenses arising out of sudden extension of the tour due to natural calamities or political strike & any expenses of personal nature such as tips, drinks etc.

 

Season of Visit : October - April

Prices quoted valid until April, 2009

   

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