North East Extraordinary

Day 01: Guwahati Airport / Rly Station – Kaziranga National Park (220 kms / 5 hrs.)

On arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station & transfer to Kaziranga National Park, the home of “One Horned Rhinoceros”, Check in at your hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

Day 02: Kaziranga National Park

Early morning explores any one zone of Kaziranga National Park on back of Elephant. Apart from the Rhino, other species found are Hog Deer, Swamp Deer, Wild Buffalo, Elephants and if you are lucky then tiger also. It is also home to pelicans, storks and darters as there are a number of water bodies inside the Park. Return to the resort for breakfast. In the afternoon enjoy jeep safari through the National Park. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

Important note:

Elephant rides are all regulated and controlled by the forest Dept. Govt. of Assam. We do not have any control on the booking. Elephant rides & Jeep safari are subject to availability only.

Day 03: Kaziranga National Park – Shillong (295 kms / 7 hrs.)

After breakfast proceed for Shillong (4,900 ft.), called ‘Scotland of the East”. Enroute visit Umium Lake, a majestic placid lake with its surrounding sylvan hills. On arrival at Shillong, check in to hotel. Evening you can visit Police Bazaar which the biggest local market. Overnight stay at Shillong.

Day 04: Shillong – Laitlum Canyons – Krang Suri Falls – Shillong (115 KM | 4 Hrs Per Way)

After breakfast proceed to Laitlum Canyons for some breathtaking views. Then visit Krang Suri Falls. It is one of the best waterfalls in Meghalaya. You can also swim in a naturally formed pool here. You can also go behind the waterfall and see the water falling in front of you. After Lunch return back to Shillong. Overnight at Shillong.

Day 05: Shillong – Mawsynram – Mawphlang Sacred Forest – Shillong ( 60 KM | 1.5 Hrs Per Way)

After breakfast visit Mawsynram, which as per the new geological reports, receives the highest rainfall in the world. The area is known for its caves. Later visit Mawphlang Sacred Grove. It is one of the biggest Sacred Groves in Meghalaya. It is a well preserved forest by local community. Nothing can be taken out from the forest as this is being protected by the local deities. Visit Khasi model village. In the evening return to Shillong. Visit Elephanta Falls and Shillong Peak for some breathtaking views. Overnight stay at Shillong.

Day 06: Shillong – Dawki – Mawlynnong Village – Cherrapunjee ( 120 KM | 3 Hrs Per Way)

After breakfast visit Mawlynnong Village the cleanest village in Asia. This cute and colorful little village is known for its cleanliness.  It is situated 90 kms. From Shillong and besides the picturesque village, offers many interesting sights such as the Living Root Bridge and the strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock. After that proceed to Dawki, Dawki is along the Indo-Bangladesh border. You can enjoy boating in the crystal clear waters of the Umgnot River. Evening proceed to Cherrapunjee. Overnight at Cherrapunjee.

Day 07: Cherrapunjee Local Sightseeing

Get up early to enjoy the mesmerizing mornings of Cherrapunjee. Visit Eco Park, Dainthlen Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Nohsngithiang Falls (Seven Sisters Falls), Mawsmai Cave, Thangkharang Park. Overnight stay at Cherrapunjee.

Optional Activity- Proceed for a full day trekking to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge at Nongriat Village. Need to trek approx. 3200 steps each way to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge. We can further trek down to the Rainbow Falls which take about 60 to 90 minutes from the Double Decker Living Root Bridge.

Day 08: Cherrapunjee  – Guwahati (160 KM | 4.5 HRS)

After breakfast proceed to Guwahati. Arrive and check in at hotel. Visit Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra a place where Assamese history and culture is presented, one may also visit the Assam Film Museum to know the History of Assamese Cinema. Visit GTAC Tea Lounge to enjoy a cup of finest Assam Tea and also carry some Tea back home. Here you will find the finest quality of Organic, CTC, Orthodox, Green Tea, White Tea, Purple Tea etc. Evening you may take a River Cruise (Direct Payment) on the mighty River Brahmaputra. You may also visit the local market. Assam is famous for Assam Silk particularly Golden Muga Silk, Assam Tea, Bamboo and Cane Products. Overnight stay at Guwahati.

Day 09: Hotel – Airport / Rly Station

After breakfast visit Kamakhya Temple (Timing: 08:00 A.M till 01:00 P.M & 3:00 P.M till its gets dark). Transfer to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey.

Note: In case of early morning departure, Kamakhya Temple might be covered the previous day instead of visiting Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra Museum. We suggest you to take an evening flight / train for departure, so that we can offer you few more sightseeing points on the day of departure.