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Wildlife Packages 5- North East India Monasteries Tour |
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Duration
: 13 Nights- 14 Days
Places Covered : Guwahati - Bomdilla (Buddhist
Monasteries)- Tawang ( Monastery, Monpa Village)-
Dirang - Nameri National Park - Kaziranga National Park- Guwahati
Day 01: Guwahati: Welcome ceremony, Brahmaputra river
cruise.
You are received at Guwahati and transferred to your hotel..
Rest of the day at your discretion to explore this gateway city
to Northeast India and the riverfront of mighty Brahmaputra
River. In the evening set out on a River cruise to watch the
sun go down the river and see yourself why the river is locally
called 'Luit'- colour of blood.
Day 02: Bomdilla: Picturesque drive, Temple of Orchids.
After breakfast drive through the picturesque tea gardens of
Tezpur to reach Bhalukpung (240km 5 hrs), on the foothills of
Eastern Himalayas. After entry formalities and lunch we enter
Arunachal, bounty of unending natural beauty. Driving for 20
minutes through curly roads overlooking the dancing 'Bhoroli'
river you arrive at Tipi, where lies the Orchidarium, a glass
house having 7500 orchids. We drive on to Bomdila(100km, 4 hrs).
On reaching Bomdilla check in to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03: Tawang: Buddhist Monasteries, Tribal village,
Sela pass.
Early morning, we will visit the upper and the lower 'Gompa'
(Buddhist Monastery) at Bomdilla. After a leisurely breakfast
we depart for Tawang (180km, 6 hrs), the blessed land of Monpa's.
Drive through centuries old Dirang Basti a 'Dirang Monpa' tribal
village, still retaining its old stone made houses and its colourful
inhabitants with warmth in their hearts, Dirang town overlooking
the fast flowing Dirang river, Sela pass (13703ft) and Jaswant-Garh
Chino-Indian war memorial. Check in at the hotel for overnight
stay. In the night you can see illuminated Tawang Monastery.
Day 04: Tawang: Monasteries, Nunneries, Tribal culture.
After breakfast, visit 350years old Buddhist monastery, locally
known as Gompa, which seemed to be suspended from heaven in
an equally ethereal space. Also visit the nunneries locally
called Ani Gompa and Urgelling Monastery, 460 years old Monastery
established by lama Urghen Sangpo Bhumthang. It is also the
birthplace of His holiness 6th Dalai Lama. In the evening enjoy
ethnic Monpa tribal dances and dances by Lamas.
Day 05: Tawang: Monastery, Monpa Village.
Early in the morning we will drive to a Monpa tribal village
and meet the peoples. Explore the village and its peoples. Return
to Tawang for some cultural activity. Stay overnight at Tawang
Day 06: Dirang: Waterfalls, Sela peak, Scenic beauty.
Early morning drive to Jang to encounter the waterfalls, one
of the breathtaking sights. Move onto Bomdilla(150km), another
heart pulling place with scenic beauty, en-route stopping at
Sela Top (13000 ft). Check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 07: Dirang: Trek, Scenic beauty.
Explore the beauty of the Sangti valley and trek through the
'Dirang Monpa' Tribal village to where rare Black Necked Cranes
come for wintering. Overnight at Dirang.
Day 08: Nameri: National park, Elephants, Wild life.
Early in the morning drive for the Nameri National Park(209km),
the last house of White winged Wood Duck along with many other
rare species. Spent whole day on an elephant ride. Accommodation
will be in the thatched hut in the Eco Camp; adjacent to the
Nameri National Park. The Eco Camp itself offers a golden opportunity
to live with the nature.
Day 09: Kaziranga: Agnigarh, Rhino, Kaziranga National
Park.
After a leisurely breakfast at Eco camp drive to Kaziranga National
park(158km), home of famous One horned rhinos. Enroute visit
Tezpur, gateway town to Arunachal on the banks of Brahmaputra,
home to some ancient mythological sites. Overnight at Kaziranga
Tourist lodge.
Day 10: Kaziranga: Kaziranga, Elephant Safari, Rhino.
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: Kaziranga, Jeep Safari, Rhino, Tea
Estate.
Visit a tribal village and Tea Estate after breakfast followed
by jeep safari in the eastern range of park with packed lunch.
Spent the day exploring Mother Nature. Overnight at tourist
Lodge.
Day 12: Guwahati: City, Emporiums.
Early morning drive to Guwahati(220km), the gateway to the places
of interest and beauty with varied offerings of its own. After
lunch, visit a Govt. emporium and buy if you want to take any
sovereign of NE. In the evening a boat cruise on river Brahmaputra.(Optional)
Day 13: Guwahati: Kamakhya Temple, Sight seeing.
Spent the day for local sight seeing at Guwahati. Visit Kamakhya
Temple; where tantricism is still practiced, Kalakshetra for
a Glimpse of Assamese culture & tradition, Bashistha Ashram
and others. Overnight at your hotel in Guwahati.
Day 14: Departure. Transfer to Guwahati airport/railway
station to catch train/flight for onward destinations.
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