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Wildlife Packages 4- North East India Tour with Kaziranga |
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Durations:
13 Nights & 14 Days
Destinations Covered: Shillong - Cherrapunjee- Kaziranga-
Kohima - Touphema Tourist Village- Kohima- Jorhat - Majuli (
Baishnavite Monastery ) - Guwahati
Day 01: Shillong
Arrival, Welcome Ceremony You will be received at Guwahati and
after a welcome ceremony transferred to Shillong (100 kms 3
hrs). Have Lunch enroute at Borapani Umiam Lake, a majestic
placid lake with its surrounding sylvan hills. Check in at your
hotel. Stay overnight at your hotel in Shillong.
Day 02: Shillong: Cherrapunjee, Waterfalls, Cave, Lake
After breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee (60 kms 1 hr), 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 your hotel in Shillong.
Day 03: Shillong-Kaziranga: Ward lake, Hydari Park
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 (280 kms 5 hrs), the
home of unicorn rhino. Check in at the tourist lodge for overnight
stay.
Day 04: Kaziranga: Elephant Safari, Rhino
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 05: 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 06: Kaziranga-Kohima-Touphema Tourist Village
Depart for Kohima after breakfast (225 kms 5 hrs drive). On
arrival proceed to Touphema Village Resort (41 kms from Kohima)
run by Angami Naga village community. Enjoy cultural presentation
by village folks. Stay overnight at Touphema Tourist village.
Day 07: Touphema-Kohima-Dimori Cove
Explore the village in the morning hours. After breakfast check
out of the village resort & drive to Kohima. Visit the WW
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 are there to remind one of
undoubting courage displayed by the war heroes in order to preserve
the freedom of the future generation.
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 & Implements, Gems & Jewelry,
Coins & 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, 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.
Day 08: Khonoma: Drive to Khonoma (20 kms)
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: Tea Capital of the world, the
Thengal Mansion, Assamese village.
Early in the morning, we will drive to Jorhat (200
Kms 4 hrs), 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: Biggest River Island, presentation
on wild life.
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: Baishnavite Monastery, Cultural programme.
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: Guwahati: River cruise, City.
Early morning drive to Guwahati (340 kms 6hrs). 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 13: Guwahati: Assam Silk, Pilgrimage centres.
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.
Day14: Farewell, departure
Day free till the time of departure from Guwahati airport/railway
station.
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