Assam, Arunachal & Meghalaya Tour – One Timeless Journey

After breakfast drive 6 hours to Dirang, a charming valley located in the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. Visit Tipi Orchidarium nearby which has over 2000 orchids varieties, Hot Water Spring, Dirang D’zong and Dirang Monastery. Check in to your hotel for an overnight stay at Dirang

After breakfast, drive 6-7 hours to Tawang. You will cross Sela Pass, a narrow pass in the mountainous regions of Arunachal Pradesh, at an elevation of 13,700 ft above mean sea level which signals your entry into the Tawang valley. There are many scenic spots on the way to Tawang. i.e. Paradise Lake, Jung fall, Jaswant garh. Overnight stay at Tawang.

After breakfast, drive to BUM LA PASS located in the Indo China border which is a must-visit destination when in Tawang. It is at an altitude of 16,500 ft above sea level and is located about 37 km away from Tawang. Enroute visit PTSO Lake, Madhuri Lake. Evening back to Tawang for local sightseeing.
Tawang is the 6th Dalai Lama’s birthplace. It is a hill station situated at an altitude of 3500 meters and is one of the most spectacular destinations. It is the land of the Monpa Tribes. The main attraction in Tawang is the 400-year-old Tawang Monastery. The Light and sound show at War Memorial, Dorjee Khandu Memorial are other tourist attractions. Overnight stay at Tawang.

This morning after breakfast proceed to Bomdila. En-route visit Bomdila Monastery from where you get a beautiful view of Bomdila town. Best time to visit is late afternoon. The evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Bomdila.

After breakfast drive 5-6 hours to Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site inhabited by the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, in addition to tigers, elephants, Asiatic buffalo, panthers, and thousands of birds. Rest of the day free for leisure and overnight stay at Kaziranga.

Early morning go for Elephant Safari at (5.30-6.30am / 6.30-7.30am) in the Central / Western range of the National Park. After having breakfast go for Jeep safari. Visit Orchid Garden and a nearby tea garden. Evening you can enjoy Bihu Dance. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

After breakfast, drive approximately 5 hours to Shillong, also known as Scotland of the East. En-route visit Mini Pehalgam and Umiam Lake, a picturesque manmade reservoir where you can enjoy some water sports, if interested. In Shillong visit Cathedral Church and Don Bosco Museum. Overnight stay at Shillong.

After breakfast, drive to Cherrapunjee, until recently the wettest place in the world. On the way to Cherrapunjee, the Elephant falls, Arwah cave, Wah Kaba Falls and Garden of caves are interesting places to visit. Elephant Falls is located about 12 kms away from the heart of Shillong, on the way to Cherrapunjee. You may have to climb down 350-400 steps to enjoy this beautiful waterfall.

After breakfast drive to Mawlynnong, the cleanest village in Asia. The main attractions are here are Living Root Bridge and Balancing rock. After lunch, leave for Dawki, a small town in the Jaintia Hills district. The main attraction here is the Umngot river with crystal clear water. Dawki is known for Indo-Bangladesh border. Drive back to Shillong in the evening for overnight stay.

This morning proceed to Jowai, the headquarters of West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. Krang Suri waterfall is a famous tourist destination. En-route visit Nortiang Monoliths. Evening back to Shillong for overnight stay.

This morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed to Guwahati. En-route visit Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, Umananda Island. Evening free for shopping at local markets. Overnight stay at Guwahati.

This morning visit Maa Kamakhya Temple, which is one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Pithas. Later proceed to Guwahati airport/railway station for onward journey with everlasting memories.