Day 1 – Arrival at Guwahati

• Arrival:

  • Reach Guwahati by flight or train.

  • Meet and greet, then transfer to hotel.

• Sightseeing:

  • Visit Kamakhya Temple, one of India’s most powerful Shakti Peethas.

  • Explore Umananda Temple on Peacock Island by ferry (time permitting).

  • Stroll by Brahmaputra riverfront in the evening.

• Stay: Guwahati.

Day 2 – Guwahati → Kaziranga National Park

• Distance/Time: 220 km / 5-6 hrs

• Enroute: Scenic drive through tea gardens and countryside.

• Activities:

  • Afternoon arrival and hotel check-in.

  • Visit Kaziranga Orchid & Biodiversity Park.

  • Evening cultural show with traditional Assamese dance (seasonal).

• Stay: Kaziranga.

Day 3 – Kaziranga National Park Safari

• Early Morning:

  • Elephant Safari in the central range – spot one-horned rhinoceros, wild buffalo, and swamp deer.

• After Breakfast:

  • Jeep Safari in the western range for deeper jungle exploration.

• Evening: Leisure time to relax or visit local craft shops.

• Stay: Kaziranga.

Day 4 – Kaziranga → Dirang

• Distance/Time: 270 km / 7-8 hrs

• Scenic Drive: Through picturesque hills and valleys of Arunachal Pradesh.

• Enroute Stops:

  • Beautiful viewpoints and tribal villages.

  • Tipi Orchid Research Center near Bhalukpong.

• Arrival: Evening arrival at Dirang, known for apple orchards and hot springs.

• Stay: Dirang.

Day 5 – Dirang → Tawang

• Distance/Time: 140 km / 6-7 hrs

• Highlights:

  • Cross the spectacular Sela Pass (13,700 ft) with views of frozen lakes and snow-capped peaks.

  • Stop at Jaswant Garh War Memorial, honoring the hero Jaswant Singh.

• Evening: Check-in and rest at Tawang.

• Stay: Tawang.

Day 6 – Explore Tawang

• Sightseeing:

  • Tawang Monastery – Largest Buddhist monastery in India.

  • Urgyelling Monastery – Birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama.

  • Tawang War Memorial – Honoring soldiers of the 1962 Indo-China war.

• Evening: Stroll through local markets for handicrafts and souvenirs.

• Stay: Tawang.

Day 7 – Tawang → Bumla Pass & Sangetsar Lake (Madhuri Lake)

• Excursion:

  • Day trip to Bumla Pass near the Indo-China border (permit required).

  • Visit Sangetsar Lake (Madhuri Lake), famous for its stunning beauty.

  • Stop at PT Tso Lake on the way back.

• Evening: Return to Tawang and relax.

• Stay: Tawang.

Day 8 – Tawang → Bomdila

• Distance/Time: 170 km / 7-8 hrs

• Activities:

  • Scenic drive back, stopping at Sela Pass again for photography.

  • Visit Bomdila Monastery and local apple orchards.

• Stay: Bomdila.

Day 9 – Bomdila → Shillong

• Distance/Time: 320 km / 9-10 hrs

• Early Morning Departure: Long journey crossing Assam plains.

• Arrival: Check-in at hotel in Shillong, known as the Scotland of the East.

• Evening: Leisure walk at Police Bazaar for shopping and local food.

• Stay: Shillong.

Day 10 – Shillong → Cherrapunjee Day Trip

• Distance/Time: 55 km / 2 hrs (one way)

• Highlights in Cherrapunjee:

  • Nohkalikai Falls – India’s highest plunge waterfall.

  • Mawsmai Caves – Natural limestone caves.

  • Seven Sisters Falls – Scenic panoramic waterfall views.

  • Optional: Short trek to Double Decker Living Root Bridge (if group is fit).

• Evening: Return to Shillong.

• Stay: Shillong.

Day 11 – Shillong → Mawlynnong → Dawki → Shillong

• Distance/Time: 170 km round trip / 5-6 hrs

• Highlights:

  • Mawlynnong Village – Asia’s cleanest village.

  • Living Root Bridge nearby.

  • Dawki River – Crystal-clear waters with boating on the Umngot River.

• Evening: Back to Shillong for leisure and packing.

• Stay: Shillong.

Day 12 – Shillong → Guwahati Departure

• Distance/Time: 100 km / 3-4 hrs

• Morning:

  • Depart for Guwahati after breakfast.

  • Enroute visit Umiam Lake for beautiful sunrise photography.

• Drop: Guwahati airport or railway station for onward journey.