Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Guwahati Sightseeing

• Arrive at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station.

• Visit the Maa Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hills – one of the 108 Shakti Peethas and a sacred seat of Tantric traditions. The hilltop offers spiritual ambiance and sweeping views of Guwahati.

• Board a ferry to Umananda Temple, located on the smallest inhabited river island in the world – Peacock Island, named so by the British for its resemblance to a peacock.

• After lunch, enjoy India’s longest ropeway (2 km) across the mighty Brahmaputra River – an 8-minute scenic journey offering stunning aerial views of the river, Umananda Temple, and the surrounding hills.

• Explore Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, a cultural complex that beautifully represents Assam’s art, heritage, and lifestyle.

• Evening darshan at the majestic Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji Temple.

• Overnight stay in Guwahati.

Day 2: Guwahati – Kaziranga National Park

• Morning drive to Kaziranga National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the one-horned rhinoceros).

• Check in at the hotel and refresh.

• Evening visit to Kaziranga National Orchid Park (Durgapur Village, 12 km from Kohora):

  • Over 500 orchid varieties.

  • Rock garden, rice museum, herbal & fruit gardens.

  • A bamboo park with 54 species of bamboo.

  • Cultural performances and a guided nature walk.

• Overnight stay in Kaziranga.

Day 3: Kaziranga Safaris – Majuli Island

• 5:30 AM: Start the day with an Elephant Safari (own expense) in the Bagori (Western) range, an ideal time to spot rhinos grazing in the grasslands.

• Return for breakfast at the hotel.

• Post-breakfast, enjoy a Jeep Safari in the Kohora (Central) range.

• Later (around 10 AM), drive towards Majuli Island, the world’s largest river island, with a 2-hour ferry ride across the mighty Brahmaputra River.

• Experience rural life, scenic river views, and the peaceful charm of this unique island.

• Overnight stay in Majuli.

Day 4: Majuli Sightseeing – Sivasagar

• After breakfast, explore Majuli’s rich Vaishnavite culture and historic Satras (monastic institutions):

  • Kamalabari Satra – known for its classical art and culture.

  • Dakshinapat Satra – famous for traditional dance and drama.

  • Auniati Satra – noted for its religious relics and cultural treasures.

  • Benegenaati Satra & Tengapania – highlighting Majuli’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

• After lunch, drive to Sivasagar, the ancient capital of the Ahom dynasty.

• Overnight stay in Sivasagar.

Day 5: Sivasagar Heritage Sightseeing

• After breakfast, explore the historic attractions of Sivasagar, once the seat of Ahom rulers:

  • Rang Ghar – Asia’s oldest amphitheatre.

  • Talatal Ghar – Ahom-era palace with underground passages.

  • Siva Dol Temple – one of the tallest Shiva temples in India.

  • Sivasagar Tank (Barpukhuri) – an artificial lake built by the Ahoms.

  • Kareng Ghar (Gargaon Palace) – royal palace showcasing Ahom architecture.

  • Charaideo Maidam – burial mounds of Ahom kings, known as the “Pyramids of Assam”.

• Overnight stay in Sivasagar.

Day 6: Sivasagar – Jorhat (Tea Experience)

• Drive to Jorhat

• Visit a tea estate & tea factory (plucking, processing & tasting experience – subject to operational days)

• Optional visit to Tocklai Tea Research Institute (exterior)

• Evening at leisure in Jorhat

• Night stay in Jorhat

Day 7: Jorhat / Guwahati Airport Departure

• Breakfast at hotel

• Drive to Jorhat Airport or transfer to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for onward journey