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Day 01:
Jorhat (Arrival)
Arrive at Jorhat airport and after a brief welcome ceremony
drive into Thengal Mansion, a historic ancestral house of a
Tea Planter amidst an Assamese 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.
Overnight at Jorhat.
Day 02: Jorhat - Sibasagar - Jorhat
Early in the morning you will depart for Sibasagar (50 km), the
ancient capital of Ahom Kingdom (1699-1788). Taking a brief
rest on arrival you will visit some of the significant
archaeological sites in Sibasagar viz. Shiva Doul, Vishnu Doul
and the Tombs of Ahom Kings and Queens in Charaideo Hillock
amidst the eternal peace of beauty and silence. Return to
Jorhat for overnight stay.
Day 03: Jorhat - Majuli
Early morning drive to Majuli, the 'Biggest River Island' in
the world and seat of Baishnavite culture enroute crossing
mighty Brahmaputra River by ferry. In the evening enjoy a
cultural presentation at the monastery. Overnight at Majuli.
Day 04: Majuli
Early morning visit to the monastery to attend a prayer
meeting. A Monk from the satra will guide you in and around to
tell about the evolution and history of Baishnavite culture in
Assam. After a leisurely breakfast, you can explore this
Biggest river Island in the world of 880 Sq Kms which at one
time used to be of 1200 sq km plus. The Island has recently
been notified as 'World Heritage Site' by UNESCO for its
unique preservation of Baishnavite Culture. Overnight at
Majuli.
Day 05: Majuli - Kohima - Touphema (about 340 kms)
Early morning, drive to Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, home
of over Sixteen Naga tribes with their distinct cultural
identity and fiercely independent nature. On arrival proceed
to Touphema Village Resort, run by Angami Naga village
community. Enjoy cultural presentation by village folks.
Overnight at Touphema Tourist village.
Day 06: Touphema - Kohima
Explore the village in the morning hours. After breakfast
check out of the village resort and drive to Kohima. Visit
World War II cemetery, where lays the remains of valiant
soldiers who laid down their lives in defending the world from
Japanese aggression in World War II. Kohima is the frontier
town of Eastern front where the invading Japanese were halted
during world war II. Also visit, Barra Basti, the zoo, Viswama
village of Angami tribe and some other prominent places in and
around Kohima. Overnight at your hotel in Kohima.
Day 07: Kohima - Imphal (about 125 km)
We will move to Imphal, the capital of Manipur, with wooded
hills and lakes nearby. Check in to your Hotel and take rest
till the evening. In the evening visit the Baishnavite Shri
Govindji Temple and experience the charm of a ceremonial dance
held at the temple. Overnight stay at Imphal.
Day 08: Imphal
After breakfast we drive to Loktak Lake, the largest fresh
water lake in the North East and Sendra Island, a small
islands that are actually floating weeds. On the Loktak Lake
there lies the only floating National Park in the world that
is the last natural habitat of Sangai, the Dancing Deer of
Manipur. For any tourist to this lake the Dancing Deer is an
enthusiasm. Have lunch in the park and proceed to Vishnupur to
visit the Vishnu Temple, famous for the built in Chinese
architecture having the single celled conical roof and drive
back to Imphal. Overnight at your hotel in Imphal.
Day 09: Imphal - Kaziranga National Park (about 399 km)
Early in the morning drive to Kaziranga National Park. Check
into Tourist Lodge and have a leisurely time and serenity
amidst the wild.
Day 10: Kaziranga National Park
Early morning explore central area of Kaziranga National park
on an elephant safari. 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 11: Kaziranga National Park - Guwahati (about 220
km)
Early morning depart for Guwahati. Enroute visit Bordoa,
birthplace of His Holyness Shankardeva. Who was profounder of
Baishnavite cultural revivalism in Assam and North Bengal in
the 14th Century. On arrival at Guwahati check into your hotel
and take a brief rest. In the evening visit Kalakhsetra, a
modern day center of Assamese culture. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Guwahati - Barpeta
Early in the morning move to Barpeta. Visit different 'Satras'.
In the evening enjoy cultural event presented by the local
artists at the Satra premise. See some of the classical dance
and drama forms of Assam. Overnight at Barpeta.
Day 13: Barpeta - Guwahati
Visit Satra early in the morning and attend 'Prasanga',
morning prayers and get blessed. Depart for Guwahati. Spend a
leisurely afternoon or go for shopping. Overnight at Guwahati.
Day 14: Guwahati
After breakfast we will go for a visit to Basistha Ashram, a
picturesque old shrine through which flow the three legendary
rocky streams-the Sandhya, Lalita and Kanta. After lunch we
will board on a ferry and reach for Umananda. Located on the
Peacock Island it appears to be the crown of the island. In
the evening have a boat cruise on river Brahmaputra. Overnight
in Guwahati.
Day 15: Guwahati (Departure)
Day at rest till the time of departure to Guwahati airport.
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