Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati (22 km / 45 mins)

• Arrive at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and transfer to your hotel.

• Visit the sacred Kamakhya Temple, one of India’s most revered Shakti Peethas, famous for its spiritual energy and unique architecture.

• In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra River with live Assamese cultural performances, local cuisine, and stunning golden-hour views.

• Overnight stay in Guwahati.
  

Day 2: Guwahati → Kaziranga National Park (190 km / 4–5 hrs)

• After breakfast, drive through scenic NH-37 passing tea gardens, villages, and glimpses of the Brahmaputra.

• Arrive at Kaziranga, check into your resort, and enjoy lunch amidst lush surroundings.

• Visit the Kaziranga Visitor Centre to learn about conservation efforts and local biodiversity.

• Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.
  

Day 3: Kaziranga Safari → Dirang (133 km / 3–4 hrs)

• Early morning Jeep Safari in Kaziranga’s core zone, spotting the world-famous one-horned rhinoceros, elephants, and diverse birdlife.

• Return for breakfast, then drive to Dirang, crossing into Arunachal Pradesh at Bhalukpong.

• Arrive at the picturesque Dirang Valley (5,200 ft), known for its apple orchards and Monpa tribal culture.

• Visit natural hot springs and interact with local families.

• Overnight stay in Dirang.
  

Day 4: Dirang → Tawang via Sela Pass (140 km / 4–5 hrs)

• After breakfast, drive through dramatic Himalayan landscapes towards Tawang.

• Cross the spectacular Sela Pass (13,700 ft) with its sacred lakes, fluttering prayer flags, and breathtaking mountain views.

• En route, stop at Jaswant Garh War Memorial, dedicated to Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat’s heroism during the 1962 Indo-China War.

• Arrive in Tawang (10,000 ft) by evening and check into your accommodation.

• Overnight stay in Tawang.
  

Day 5: Tawang Monastery & Local Exploration

• Visit the iconic Tawang Monastery (Galden Namgyal Lhatse), India’s largest and the world’s second-largest monastery.

• Explore its 26-ft golden Buddha statue, assembly hall, library of ancient manuscripts, and museum.

• Later visit Tawang War Memorial, Urgeling Monastery (birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama), and the vibrant local market.

• Evening at leisure with Monpa cuisine (try momos, thukpa, and butter tea).

• Overnight stay in Tawang.
  

Day 6: Excursion to Bum La Pass, Madhuri Lake & Nuranang Falls

• Early departure for Bum La Pass (15,000 ft) on the Indo-China border (subject to permits).

• Visit Madhuri Lake (Sangetsar Lake) – a glacial lake named after Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit.

• Stop at the magnificent Nuranang/Jang Falls, a 100-m tall cascade surrounded by forests.

• Return to Tawang, with time to visit Ani Gompa Nunnery.

• Overnight stay in Tawang.
  

Day 7: Tawang → Bomdila (175 km / 5–6 hrs)

• Drive back through scenic Himalayan roads with another stop at Sela Pass for morning photography.

• Visit Monpa villages and apple orchards en route.

• Arrive in Bomdila (8,500 ft), known for its Upper Gompa Monastery, apple cultivation, and craft centers.

• Explore local handicrafts, woolens, and Buddhist culture.

• Overnight stay in Bomdila.
  

Day 8: Bomdila → Shillong (349 km / 5.5–6 hrs)

• Begin the long but scenic drive, crossing Tezpur and the Brahmaputra River, before entering Meghalaya’s lush Khasi Hills.

• Arrive in Shillong, the “Scotland of the East”.

• Evening stroll through Police Bazaar, enjoying shopping and local Khasi cuisine.

• Overnight stay in Shillong.
  

Day 9: Shillong → Cherrapunjee (53 km / 1.5–2 hrs)

• Drive to Cherrapunjee (Sohra), famous as one of the wettest places on Earth.

• Visit:

  • Nohkalikai Falls – India’s tallest plunge waterfall.

  • Mawsmai Cave – limestone formations.

  • Seven Sisters Falls – seven-segmented natural cascade.

  • Eco Park with orchids and panoramic views.

• Overnight stay in Cherrapunjee.
  

Day 10: Cherrapunjee → Mawlynnong & Dawki → Return

• Visit Mawlynnong Village – Asia’s Cleanest Village, with spotless streets and community-driven eco practices.

• Short trek to Riwai Living Root Bridge, an incredible natural bio-engineering marvel.

• Continue to Dawki for a boat ride on the crystal-clear Umngot River, famous for appearing like “floating boats on glass”.

• Return to Cherrapunjee for overnight stay.
  

Day 11: Cherrapunjee → Guwahati Departure (180 km / 4–5 hrs)

• After breakfast, drive back via Shillong (optional stops: Ward’s Lake, Shillong Peak).

• Proceed to Guwahati Airport for departure. If time permits, visit Umananda Temple on Peacock Island.

• Tour ends with unforgettable memories of Northeast India’s wildlife, mountains, monasteries, and culture.