Assam Arunachal Meghalaya Nagaland Mizoram Tripura Tour

Approx. 140 km / 5-6 hrs drive

Drive to Dirang via Bomdila, with a stop at the Sessa Orchid Sanctuary en route (seasonal).
On arrival, visit Dirang Dzong (old fort) and, if time permits, the Sangti Valley – known for its black-necked cranes in winter.
Overnight: Dirang (1N)

Approx. 140 km / 6-7 hrs drive

Drive over the dramatic Sela Pass (13,700 ft), pausing at Sela Lake and the Jaswant Garh War Memorial en route.
Descend into the Tawang valley by evening and check in to the hotel.
Overnight: Tawang (Night 1 of 2)

Full-day excursion (permit required, arranged in advance) to Bum La Pass on the Indo-China border (approx. 15,200 ft).
En route, stop at PT Tso Lake and the Y-Junction War Memorial.
In the afternoon, visit Madhuri Lake (Sangetsar Lake), a serene high-altitude lake surrounded by pine forest.
Evening free to explore Tawang town and, if time allows, Tawang Monastery – the largest in India.
Overnight: Tawang (Night 2 of 2)

Approx. 180 km / 7 hrs drive, back over Sela Pass

Return drive to Bomdila. On arrival, visit Bomdila Monastery and take a stroll through the apple orchards for which the town is known.
Overnight: Bomdila (1N)

Approx. 310 km / 8-9 hrs drive

Long scenic drive down from the hills to the plains of Assam, via Tezpur and Nagaon, arriving at Kaziranga by evening.
Overnight: Kaziranga (Night 1 of 2)

Early morning elephant safari in the Central Range – the best way to get close to the one-horned rhinoceros.
Afternoon jeep safari in the Western or Eastern Range in search of rhino, wild elephant, swamp deer and, with luck, the Royal Bengal Tiger.
Overnight: Kaziranga (Night 2 of 2)

Approx. 330 km / 7-8 hrs drive

Drive to Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, via Nagaon and Dimapur.
Overnight: Kohima (Night 1 of 3)

Full day visiting the Kohima War Cemetery, Kohima War Museum, the Nagaland State Museum and the local market.
If dates align with December, this can also be timed around the Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village.
Overnight: Kohima (Night 2 of 3)

Approx. 20 km / 45 min from Kohima

Full-day excursion to Khonoma – Asia’s first “green village”, an Angami Naga settlement famous for its terrace cultivation, community-led conservation and old fort ruins.
Walk through the village, meet local families, and enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding hills.
Overnight: Kohima (Night 3 of 3)

Approx. 75 km road + rail journey

Morning drive from Kohima to Dimapur (approx. 2.5 hrs).
Board the Shatabdi Express from Dimapur to Guwahati and check in to the hotel on arrival.
Overnight: Guwahati (1N)

Guwahati – Sairang Express, approx. 13h 45m

Board the overnight Guwahati – Sairang Express (via the newly opened Bairabi–Sairang line) to Sairang, the railhead for Mizoram’s capital.
On arrival at Sairang, a short road transfer (approx. 20 km) brings you into Aizawl.
Overnight: Aizawl (Night 1 of 3)

Full day exploring Aizawl – Mizoram State Museum, Solomon’s Temple, Durtlang Hills viewpoint and the bustling Bara Bazaar.
Overnight: Aizawl (Night 2 of 3)

Continue local sightseeing – Reiek Tlang viewpoint (weather permitting), a Mizo heritage village, and local handicraft centres for bamboo and cane products.
Overnight: Aizawl (Night 3 of 3)

Approx. 380 km / 9-10 hrs drive

Full-day road transfer from Aizawl to Agartala, capital of Tripura.
Overnight: Agartala (Night 1 of 4)

Visit Ujjayanta Palace, Heritage Park, Kunjaban Palace and local markets in Agartala.
Overnight: Agartala (Night 2 of 4)

Approx. 180 km one-way / 4-5 hrs each way

ull-day excursion to Unakoti – a hillside site of giant rock-cut carvings and stone images dating back centuries, set amid forest, considered one of the most striking archaeological sites in the Northeast.
Given the distance, this is a long but rewarding day trip; an early start is recommended.
Overnight: Agartala (Night 3 of 4)

Approx. 55 km / 1.5-2 hrs each way

Visit Neermahal, the picturesque lake palace at Rudrasagar Lake, reached by boat.
Continue to the Tripura Sundari Temple at Udaipur, one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, and explore the surrounding temple town.
Overnight: Agartala (Night 4 of 4)

Transfer to Agartala Airport for your onward flight. Tour ends with fond memories of the Northeast.