Itinerary

Day 1: Guwahati – Laitlum Canyons – Shillong

• Morning pickup from Guwahati hotel at 7 AM and drive to Shillong.

• En route visit the picturesque Umiam Lake.

• Continue to Laitlum Canyons, a stunning viewpoint known for its natural landscapes and breathtaking gorges.

• On arrival in Shillong (also known as Scotland of the East), explore:

  • Ward’s Lake – popular for garden walks and boating.

  • Shillong Golf Course.

  • Don Bosco Museum.

  • St. Cathedral Church.

• Evening free for shopping at Police Bazaar.

• Overnight stay in Shillong.

Day 2: Shillong – Cherrapunji Sightseeing

• After breakfast, drive to Cherrapunji, the wettest place on Earth.

• En route visit Elephant Falls.

• In Cherrapunji, visit:

  • Mawkdok Dympep Valley.

  • Garden of Caves.

  • Wah Kaba Falls.

  • Dainthlen Falls.

  • Wei Sawdong Waterfalls.

  • Arwah Caves.

  • Nohkalikai Falls – the tallest plunge waterfall in India.

  • Eco Park.

  • Mawsmai Caves.

  • Seven Sisters Falls.

• Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.

Day 3: Cherrapunji – Mawlynnong – Dawki

• After breakfast, drive to Mawlynnong Village, awarded as the Cleanest Village in Asia.

• On the way, visit Shillong Peak for panoramic views.

• At Mawlynnong, explore:

  • Single Decker Root Bridge.

  • Balancing Rock.

  • Sky View Point – an 85 ft high bamboo tower with views of Bangladesh plains.

• After lunch, continue to Dawki, on the Indo-Bangladesh border.

• Enjoy boating on the crystal-clear waters of Umngot River.

• Overnight stay in Dawki.

Day 4: Dawki – Jowai – Shillong

• After breakfast, drive to Jowai.

• Visit the breathtaking Krang Suri Waterfalls.

• Explore Nartiang Durga Temple and the historic Nartiang Monoliths.

• Later drive back to Shillong.

• Overnight stay in Shillong.

Day 5: Shillong – Kaziranga National Park

• After breakfast, drive to Kaziranga National Park.

• En route visit Maha Mrityunjay Temple in Nagaon, home to the world’s tallest 126-ft Shivlinga.

• Evening visit Kaziranga National Orchid Park at Durgapur Village featuring:

  • 500+ varieties of orchids.

  • Greenhouse, Rice Museum, Rock Garden, Herbal Plant Garden.

  • Fruit & Flower Gardens, Fish Pond, Bamboo Park.

  • Space for Folk Cultural Practices.

• Overnight stay in Kaziranga.

Day 6: Kaziranga Safari – Bhalukpong

• Early morning (5:30 AM) enjoy Elephant Safari in the Bagori (Western Range) (at own expense).

• After breakfast, proceed for a Jeep Safari in the Kohora (Central Range).

• Later drive to Bhalukpong.

• Overnight stay in Bhalukpong.

Day 7: Bhalukpong – Dirang

• After breakfast, drive to Dirang, home of the Monpa tribes.

• En route visit:

  • Tippi Orchid Centre.

  • Sessa Orchid Sanctuary.

  • Lummum Waterfalls.

  • Nag Mandir.

  • Dirang Monastery.

• Overnight stay in Dirang.

Day 8: Dirang – Tawang

• After breakfast, proceed to Tawang (11,500 ft.).

• En route visit:

  • Sella Lake and cross Sella Pass (13,746 ft).

  • Jaswantgarh War Memorial, dedicated to the 1962 hero Jaswant Singh Rawat.

• Evening: Enjoy the Light & Sound Show at Tawang War Memorial.

• Overnight stay in Tawang.

Day 9: Tawang Sightseeing

• After breakfast, excursion to the Indo-China Border (subject to permits and local vehicle hire).

• En route visit:

  • PTSo Lake.

  • Sangetsar Lake (Madhuri Lake).

• Afternoon sightseeing in Tawang:

  • Tawang Monastery (Gaden Namgyal Lhatse) – founded in 1680, one of the largest in Asia.

  • Giant Buddha Statue.

• Overnight stay in Tawang.

Day 10: Tawang – Bomdila

• After breakfast, drive to Bomdila.

• En route visit:

  • Jung (Nuranang) Waterfalls.

  • Hot Water Spring.

  • Bomdila View Point.

  • Bomdila Monastery.

• Evening: Explore Bomdila Market for local handicrafts.

• Overnight stay in Bomdila.

Day 11: Bomdila – Guwahati (via Kalaktang Road)

• After breakfast, check out and drive to Guwahati.

• En route visit Chillipam Monastery and the Bhutan Border.

• Evening arrival in Guwahati.

• Overnight stay in Guwahati.

Day 12: Guwahati Sightseeing – Departure

• Early morning visit Maa Kamakhya Temple, one of the 108 Shakti Peethas.

• Take a ferry to Umananda Temple, located on Peacock Island – the world’s smallest river island.

• Later experience India’s longest ropeway across the Brahmaputra River (2 km stretch).

• Transfer to Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for onward journey.