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Day 01: Guwahati - Shillong (about 100 kms)
You will be received at Guwahati and later transferred to
Shillong. Have Lunch enroute at Borapani Umiam Lake, a
majestic placid lake with its surrounding sylvan hills.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Shillong.
Day 02: Shillong - Cherrapunjee
After an early morning breakfast drive down to Krem Mawmluh
Cave. This cave is located half a km west of Cherrapunjee
adjacent to the small hamlet of Mawmluh. The cave has five
river passage with impressive proportions. The cave has a
length of over seven Kms. Explore the cave under the guidance
of Best caving experts of South Asia. Also visit the Nohkalikai Waterfalls, the fourth tallest waterfall in
Cherrapunjee and Living root Bridges. Overnight stay in
Cherrapunjee.
Day 03: Cherrapunjee
An early wake up call and breakfast in the morning and ready
to walk to the Double Decker Livng Root Bridge. An engineering
marvel of indigenous Khasi Tribesmen. Who weaved the routes of
the ereca tree to make bridges across streams. Return to Chera
Tourist Resort after a picnic lunch at the bridge. Evening at
leisure to experience the breathtaking views of the Khasi
hills and the plains of Bangladesh. Overnight at Cherapunjee.
Day 04: Cherrapunjee - Shillong
After breakfast drive to Shillong, the 'Scotland of the East".
En-route encounter Elephanta falls and Shillong peak for some
breathtaking views. Overnight at Shillong.
Day 05: Shillong
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. Overnight at Shillong
Day 06: Shillong - Kaziranga National Park (about 280
kms)
After a leissurely breakfast drive onto famous Kaziranga
National park. Overnight at Kaziranga National Park.
Day 07: Kaziranga National Park
Early morning explore central area of Kaziranga National park
on an elephant safari. Ride an 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 08: Kaziranga National Park - Kohima - Touphema (about 266 kms)
After breakfast drive to Kohima. On arrival lunch at Kohima
and proceed to Touphema Village Resort run by Angami Naga
village community. Overnight at Touphema Tourist village.
Day 09: Touphema - Kohima - Dimori Cove
After breakfast check out of the village resort and drive to
Kohima. After lunch 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 in in-laid bronze the following
famous words remind one of the 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 The 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) and check into Dimori Cove. Overnight stay at Dimori
Cove.
Day 10: Dimori Cove - Dziikuo valley
Morning drive to Dziikou valley via Jakhama village. The drive
will end at a point from where one has to trek up to the
Dzukou valley, which takes 4 hrs. Dzukou valley is at a height
of 2438 mts is on the southwest side of Japfu ranges. It is at
a distance of 25 kms from Kohima and can be approached from
different routes via Jakhoma, Viswema on NH 39. This valley is
a place of Solace and Tranquility and provides the right
atmosphere for all eco adventures, nature lovers, trekkers.
Bamboo brush, a tough dwarf bamboo predominates the vegetation
and it gives an appearance of a fully mown lawn from afar. The
serpentine streams and rivulets flows leisurely through the
valley freeze during winter. Rhododendrons adorn the hills,
rocks during spring. Summer brings its own variety of flowers
to the valley, during this season, the valley looks a
veritable "Garden of Eden". For all lovers of adventure and
trekking, Dziikou beckons with the refrain, which seems to say
- "All you seekers of Adventure, And lovers of tough treks,
Come and be my guest- And drink deep of my beauty." Overnight
in the rest house/rock caves or tents.
Day 11: Dziikou Valley - Dimori Cove
Morning Explore Dziikou valley. The call of Dziikou is
irresistible for trekkers. This is the best trekking spot in
the NE Region. Post Lunch return to Dimori Cove. Overnight
stay at Dimori Cove.
Day 12: Dimori Cove - Khonoma - Kohima (about 20 kms)
Morning check out of Dimori Cove and drive to Khonoma Angami
Tribal village and the home village of father of Naga
Nationalist movement Angami Phizo. This village is 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 13: 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 14: Jorhat - Sibasagar - Jorhat
Early in the morning we will depart for Sibasagar, the ancient
capital of ahom kingdom (1699 - 1788). Taking a brief rest
after lunch, visit Ranghar the Capital and military station of
Ahom Kings, then we visit the Tolatol Ghar a seven storied
building - Four above and Three Below the ground. The other
significant archaeological remains in Sibasagar are Shiva Doul,
Vishnu Doul and the Tombs of Ahom Kings and Queens in
Charaideo Hillock. Return to Jorhat for overnight stay.
Day 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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
your hotel.
Day 18: 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. There are
lots if you want to buy as souvenir. Also visit Hajo an all
religion pilgrimage centre. Arrive back at your hotel by
afternoon. Rest of day at leisure.
Day 19: Guwahati (Departure)
Day free till the time of departure from Guwahati
airport/railway station.
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