NORTH EAST WONDERS

NORTH-EAST-WONDERS

Destinations Covered : Guwahati – Shillong-Barapani – 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 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.


THE HIMALAYAN DELIGHT

Destinations Covered : Kolkatta- Darjeeling- Pemyangste-Gangtok- Kolkatta

Day 01: ARRIVE KOLKATA
On arrival to Kolkata, assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free to get over the jet lag.
Overnight in Kolkata

Day 02: KOLKATA / BAGDOGRA / DARJEELING
Morning: Transfer to airport in time to connect flight to Bagdogra. On arrival in Bagdogra, drive to Darjeeling the gateway to Eastern Himalaya.
Overnight in Darjeeling

Day 03: IN DARJEELING
Early morning drive to Tiger Hill to enjoy the breathtaking view of colour changes during sunrise over snowcapped peaks of Mt. Kanchendzonga Range visit Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, Tibetian Self-Help Refugee Centre, Himalayan Mountaineering Institiute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park. Also visit a tea garden to watch the tea plantations. Evening walk around the Mall Area, the heart of the town.
Overnight in Darjeeling.

Day 04: DARJEELING / PEMYANGTSE
After breakfast drive to Pemyangtse, a calm and quiet hamlet on the lap of the Himalaya. Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight in Pemyangtse.

Day 05: IN PEMYANGTSE
Early morning short trail to Sangachoeling Monastery you will get the enchanting view of Mt. Kanchendzonga Range (The 3rd highest mountain in the world) from the top of the monastery. After breakfast visit one of the significant monasteries in Sikkim, Pemyangste Royal Monastery (1705 A. D.). After lunch short drive to Kecheopalri Lake which is called by the wishing lake surrounded by the dense forest.
Overnight in Pemayangtse.

Day 06: PEMYANGTSE / GANGTOK
Morning: Drive to Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. River Teesta will be your journey mate. Enroute visit Rumtek Monastery, the largest monastery of its kind outside Tibet. Evening free to gather experience about this capital city or walk on your own through the streets of local markets to enjoy the hill culture.
Overnight in Gangtok.

Day 07: IN GANGTOK
Morning excursion to Tsamgo Lake (12, 400 Ft) which remains frozen almost half of the year and an ideal habitat of red panda and other species. Evening free on your own.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: GANGTOK / BAGDOGRA / KOLKATA
After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra airport in time to connect flight to Kolkata. On arrival in Kolkata, transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Kolkata

Day 09: IN KOLKATA
After breakfast proceed for a fullday city tour of Kolkata. Late evening: After a farewell dinner, transfer to airport in time to connect your onward flight homeā€¦.


GREEN PARADISE

Destinations Covered : Guwahati-Shillong-Cherrapunje-Barapani- Kaziranga-Guwahati

A 7 day visit to the states of Meghalaya and Assam in search of caves, cascades, tea and wildlife

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 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-Guwahati (04 hrs): In the morning we leave Kaziranga for Guwahati, the capital of Assam. We check in at hotel President or similar and take lunch. Afterwards we go for sight seeing at Guwahati.

DAY 07: Guwahati After breakfast we proceed to the airport for your departure flight & the tour comes to an end.




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