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Day 01:
Guwahati - Shillong (about 100 kms)
You will be received at Guwahati airport and later transferred
to Shillong. On the route have Lunch at Borapani Umiam Lake, a
majestic placid lake with its surrounding sylvan hills.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Shillong.
Day 02: Shillong - Cherrapunjee - Shillong (about 120
kms)
After breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee, about 60 kms from
Shillong and one of the wettest place in the world. The
beautiful waterfall-Nohkalikai is at Cherrapunjee. You can
also explore some of the caves in and around Cherrapunjee.
Return to Shillong, en-route encounter Elephanta falls and
Shillong peak for some breathtaking views. Stay overnight at
hotel in Shillong.
Day 03: Shillong - Kaziranga National Park (about 280
kms)
Morning sightseeing at Shillong, admire the beauty of Shillong
also called Scotland of the East. It is erstwhile capital of
undivided Assam; present North-East and home to the Khasi
Highland tribes. After lunch drive to Kaziranga, the home of
unicorn rhino. Check in at the tourist lodge for overnight
stay.
Day 04: Kaziranga National Park
Early morning explore central area of Kaziranga National park
on an elephant safari. Ride on Elephant through the park
chasing a unicorn rhino along with a wide range of rare
species. After lunch again take jeep safari to the central
area of the park. Rest of the day at leisure to explore
nature. Overnight at tourist Lodge.
Day 05: Kaziranga National Park
In the morning visit a tribal village and Tea Estate later
followed by jeep safari in the eastern range of park with
packed lunch. Spent the day exploring Mother Nature. Overnight
at tourist Lodge.
Day 06: Kaziranga - Kohima - Touphema Tourist Village
(about 266 kms)
In the morning depart for Kohima after breakfast. On arrival
proceed to Touphema Village Resort run by Angami Naga village
community. Enjoy cultural presentation by village folks. Stay
overnight at Touphema Tourist village.
Day 07: Touphema - Kohima - Dimori Cove - Kohima
Explore the village in the morning. After breakfast check out
of the village resort and drive to Kohima. Visit the World War
II Cemetery, nestled in the heart of Kohima town, where one of
the fiercest battles was fought. On a huge stone of in-laid
bronze the following famous words are there to remind one of
undoubting courage displayed by the war heroes in order to
preserve the freedom of the future generation. "When you go
home… Tell them of us and say For your Tomorrow We gave our
today". Also visit State Museum, located at Bayani hill Kohima.
It gives you a peep into the various aspects of Naga Culture.
It displays dioramas of the lifestyle of the Naga tribes.
Artifacts, handlooms, Handicrafts, Tools and Implements, Gems
and Jewellery, Coins and Ancient weaponry will give you an
idea of the rich culture and heritage of the native people.
Proceed to Kepfiizha (Kigwema village) Dimori Cove Guest house
after lunch. This small but beautiful place is on the Kohima
Imphal Highway, which we use as base for trekking up the Japfu
Peak (3048 metre) Mt. Japfu is the home of the world's tallest
rhododendron tree (20 metres high) and also for trekking to
Dzukou Valley, the best trekking valley of North-East India.
In the afternoon visit nearby Angami village of Jakhama.
Return to Kohima. Stay overnight at Kohima.
Day 08: Kohima - Khonoma (about 20 kms) - Kohima
Visit Angami Tribal village of Khonoma, home village of father
of Naga Nationalist movement Angami Phizo. This village
located on top of a hillock has a pastoral beauty of its own.
This was where the Last part of the Anglo Naga War was fought.
Return to Kohima for overnight stay.
Day 09: Kohima - Jorhat (about 200 kms)
Early in the morning, we will drive to Jorhat, the tea capital
of Assam. On arrival at Jorhat, you will be accommodated in
the Thengal Mansion, a historic ancestral house of a Tea
Planter amidst an Asssamese village, 15 kms from Jorhat. The
72-year old Thangal Mansion is to answer the queries on
Assamese culture and tradition. After lunch and rest, take a
walk in a nearby village to see the simplicity of their lives.
Day 10: Jorhat - Majuli
Early morning drive to Majuli the biggest River Island in the
world and seat of Baishnavite monasteries. You will
cross-mighty Brahmaputra on a ferry to reach this historic
Island. Overnight stay at the Govt. circuit house at Majuli.
Day 11: Majuli
Majuli, the biggest river island, laps Kamalabari Satra and
Auniati Satra, centers of Vaishnavite culture. Early morning
visit to these satras and admire the close proximity of nature
that thrills. Arrive back at Circuit house and in the evening
enjoy the cultural display by the artists.
Day 12: Majuli - Guwahati (about 340 kms)
Early morning drive to Guwahati. On arrival check in to your
hotel. In the evening set out on a River cruise to watch the
sun go down the Brahmaputra River and see yourself why the
river is locally called 'Luit'- colour of blood. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 13: Guwahati
Today you will visit Sualchuci, the Manchester of Assam. Which
produces some of the finest qualities of 'Adi' and 'Muga'
silks hand-woven and presented in colourful dresses. Also
visit Hajo an all religion pilgrimage centre. Arrive back at
your hotel by afternoon. Rest of day at leisure.
Day 14: Guwahati (Departure)
Day free till the time of departure from Guwahati
airport/railway station.
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