Tour Code: FIT/3916

Amazing Assam

6 Nights / 7 Days
Private Van Tour
Winter Special
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Cities : Shillong (3N),Kaziranga (2N),Guwahati (1N)

Sightseeing

Shillong, India
  • Umiam Lake
  • Enroute visit Mwallynong
  • Umngot river- Dawki
  • Living Root Bridge Mawlynnong
Kaziranga, India
  • Kaziranga Jeep Safari
  • Elephant Ride
Guwahati, India
  • Nilachal Hills
  • Visit to Maa Kamakhya Temple
  • River rating in brahmputra

Meals

  • 6 Breakfast
  • 6 Dinner
Note :
  • Check In Time After 1400 Hrs And Check Out At 1200 Hrs
  • Flow Of Itenarary Would Be Confirmed By Us Before Travel
  • Extra Bed In The Room Means Only Extra Mattress (No Cot) 


Note :

Surcharge Will Be Applicable On Black-out Dates : 

Durga Puja : 08 – 15 October

Diwali : 28 October – 10 November

Christmas & New Year- 15 – 31 December


Philosophy of the North East Tour: 

  • NRI clients have to carry their passport along with the OCI & Visa documents.
  • Kaziranga National Park remains close from 1st.May to 30th.Oct
  • This destination has Long & Hilly road drives involved during the whole trip. Clients with Knee, back pain & motion sickness should note this.
  • As per Government orders, vehicles used here will not have overhead carriers to store the luggage. Luggage will be stored inside the car only. 
  • It is strictly advisable to travel light. 1 medium size bag & 1 carry bag per person is allowed as per the transport norms.
  • Tempo traveller is not as comfortable as Innova. 
  • The Tempo traveller in this destination is modified as per the roads of this place & so the seats are narrow , Leg space is very less , seats are non-push back & the middle row is also narrow. 
  • Most of the hotels do not have light facility. Clients have to climb the stairs.
  • Food at the hotels is basic, with local flavour & limited options. 
  • We recommend Innova for maximum 4 pax. If there are more than 4 pax than pls prefer to take either 2 Innova or Tempo Traveller. 

Note: Entry fees will be applicable for all Sightseeing


IMP NOTE ON SAFARI IN NATIONAL PARKS:

Most National Parks remain open only from 1 November - 30 April

Safari in October and May is limited within a few kms and is subject to flood situation

  • Elephant Safari - Please note Elephant safari is on per seat basis and not individual hiring
  • Jeep Safari -1 jeep accommodates 6 persons and can be hired individually
  • For pre-booked Safari with us :
  • Counter for Safari tickets open at 5:30 pm and tickets are issued only for the next day. We cannot pre-purchase safari tickets. Tickets are issued as per Forest Department rules
  • Safari is managed by our representative in the region who would provide details in the evening at about 7:30 - 8:00 pm and provide all required information.
  • Kindly inform the guest not to re-book safari (if we have already confirmed in our voucher) in the hotel/ resort of their stay. No refunds will be entertained for such booking.
  • We cannot guarantee Elephant Safari and it is subject to availability. Optional Jeep Safari will be provided if Elephant Safari tickets is not available
  • We cannot guarantee Elephant Safari and it is subject to availability. Optional Jeep Safari will be provided if Elephant Safari tickets is not available
  • We are not responsible for cancellation of safari. The Safari is managed by the Forest Department and many times tickets are not alloted for tourists due to VIP / Government movement or for anti-poaching / census drives.
  • The Safari is managed by the Forest Department and many times tickets are not alloted for tourists due to VIP / Government movement or for anti-poaching / census drives.
  • Refunds for safari, if any, will be transferred back to account and will not be handed over to guest on the spot

Day wise travel itinerary

  • Day 1 :Arrival At Guwahati-Shillong (130 Kms / 3 ½ Hrs Drive)

    Welcome on arrival in Guwahati Airport/Station and drive to Shillong. En route witness the Umiam Lake or Barapani - is the biggest artificial lake in Meghalaya in midst of sylvan hills adorned by Khasi pines & peerless beauty. If time permits visit Cathedral of Marry and Ward’s Lake. Evening free at leisure to explore the region on own. You may take a walk to the famous Police Bazaar for shopping. Overnight in Shillong.

    • Dinner
  • Day 2 :Shillong – Cherrapunjee – Shillong (60 Kms / 2 Hrs-One Way)

    After breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on the earth, for an awesome day trip. En route visit the famous Elephant falls. At Sohra, stop at the Duwan Sing Syiem view point for mesmerizing views of the Hills. In Cherrapunjee be witness to the gorgeous Seven Sisters (Nohsngithiang) Falls and Nohkalikai Falls. Later take a soft cave walk inside the Mawsmai Cave. The limestone cave is a natural wonder with innumerable formations inside it. Also visit the Garden of Caves. Drive back to Shillong for overnight stay.

     

    Note: Most of the waterfalls are dry during winter season.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 3 :Shillong - Mwallynong - Shillong

    After breakfast drive to Mwallynong, the cleanest village in Asia (100 kms / 3 hrs drive approx), also known as ‘God’s own Garden’. With over 80 households, the village gives the ambiance of walking in a well maintained park !  You will also be acquainted to the Khasi lifestyle, their culture and economy. A trek to the nearby Rewai Village is another interesting activity. Walk down a flight of almost 100 steps to witness nature’s wonder, living-root bridge. The bridges are tangles of massive thick roots, which the local people inter-twine to form a bridge that can hold several people at a time. The root bridges, may be up to over a hundred feet long and take ten to fifteen years to become fully functional, but they become very strong in the process. The bridges live and keep growing and strengthen over time. The useful lifespan of the bridges, is thought to be 500–600 years. Later drive to Dawki, a village of the Jaintia community whose prime occupation of fishing. Be mesmerized by the beauty of the Umngot river. The Umngot itself is a prime fishing spot for fishermen of the villages. The river is also famous for its crystal clear water, so clear that when seen from a distance, it appears as if the boat is floating in mid-air! The Umngot river is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar or Jaintia Hills with Hima Khyrim of Khasi hills over which is a single span suspension bridge was constructed. This is the gateway to Bangladesh where major export and import transactions take place. Enjoy an amazing country boat river ride (at additional cost)(boat ride at additional cost). Drive up to the Bangladesh border. Drive back to Shillong for overnight stay.

    Note: It is advisable to carry have packed lunch to Mwallynong. 
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 4 :Shillong – Kaziranga (325 Kms / 7 Hrs)

    After breakfast drive to Kaziranga. Check in at hotel. Overnight at Kaziranga.

    Kaziranga, the World Heritage Site is the oldest park in Assam & is located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River. Kaziranga National Park is a natural habitat for conservation of biologically diverse flora & fauna. It is inhabited by the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses besides sheltering about 15 species of India’s threatened mammals. There are numerous other major wildlife fauna.


    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 5 :Kaziranga

    After breakfast proceed for Jeep safari in the Central Range. With Kohora as the entry point, the Central Range covers the Daphlang and Kathpora. Later visit Orchid Biodiversity Park, enjoy Local Village & Tea Garden (Outer View) tour. Overnight at Kaziranga.

    Note: Elephant ride is not included and can be taken at additional cost (5-30 A.M/ 6: 30 A.M./ Subject to availability / operation and allotment from forest department).

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 6 :Kaziranga-Guwahati (250kms/ 5hrs)

    After Breakfast drive to Guwahati. Check in at Hotel. Guwahati, ‘The light of the East’ is the commercial capital of North East lying adjacent to the shores of the turbulent Brahmaputra. Evening enjoy a River cruise over the river Brahmaputra (cruise charges additional). Overnight in Guwahati.

    NOTE: River cruise depends up on availability, water level and river condition.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 7 :Departure

    After Breakfast drive to Guwahati Airport /Station. If time permits, visit Kamakhya Temple (Temple doors remain open for devotees in the following timings - 08:00 am to 01:00 pm & 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.)

    Tour ends with a wonderful experience of north east india.

    • Breakfast
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Sightseeing

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Umiam Lake

One of the popular tourist spots in shilling, umiam lake is a vast and scenic reservoir that attracts a larger number of tourist from across the country. Also known as “Bara Pani ” or the big water. The lake is a part of a dam , constructed as a first hydel power project in this north east Indian state. Intended initially as a reservoir for a dam , the lake quickly  became one of the most popular tourist spots in shilling , becoming a prominent venue  for kayaking , water cycling , boating & scooting. Tourist can also enjoy riding row boats , paddle boats , sailing boats , cruise boats & speed boats as well.
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Enroute visit Mwallynong

Located at 15kms from Cherrapunjee,  the Double Decker Root Bridge is a living root bridge located at Nongriat village near Cherrapunji in Meghalaya.  The descent to the Nongriat double-decker root bridge is an epic one. Begin at the tip of the valley close to the village of Tyrna and climb down approximately 3000 steps. On the way, there are plenty of stunning vistas and natural sights to soak in.



The root bridges of Meghalaya are an enigma, an integral part of the old Khasi lifestyle that dates back to the times when trekking through thick forests and negotiating fast-flowing rivers was a part of the routine. Nongriat’s double-decker root bridge is unique because of its multi-level formation – it took years for these beautiful examples of botanical architecture to develop. The whole idea of Meghalaya’s living bridges came into the picture some two centuries ago (180 years precisely) when veterans of Khasi clan living in Meghalaya put rubber tree roots into hollow canes of Areca nut palm that met halfway across the stream. The roots were nurtured and cared properly until they grew enough to reach the opposite bank, get completely entwined with each other, and make themselves capable enough to carry heavy weight.

There are some pools nearby surrounded with rocks where you can sit and relax – the neatly maintained food stalls will ensure that you will not be famished after your journey.

The Nongriat root bridges require a certain level of fitness to reach.



Some Interesting Facts :

1. The Living Root Bridges are made from rubber tree roots also known as Ficus elastica tree. Some of the root bridges are over 100 feet long and take 10 to 15 years to attain the perfect shape.

Once fully grown, these roots last for as long as 500 years. While some of the roots decay because of their continuous association of water, others grow and make up for the decayed, thus providing the required stability to the bridge.

2.  All the Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya, the double-decker root bridge in Cherrapunji and the single-decker root bridge in Shillong are the unique bridges in the world and make for prime attraction in the Northeast.

3. Living Root Bridge in Meghalaya is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Umngot river- Dawki

Dawki Integrated Check Post or Dawki border crossing is on Dawki-Tamabil is one of the few road border crossings between India and Bangladesh in West Jaintia Hills district in the state of Meghalaya, India, the corresponding post in Bangladesh is Tamabil post. Dawki ICP foundation stone was laid in January 2017 and will become operation in 2-18.It is used mainly for coal transportation to Bangladesh. Some 500 trucks cross the border every day in peak season.

Some shared transport is available from Barabazar in Shillong to the border post at Dawki every morning. Buses are also available for the 70 kilometres (43 mi) journey from Shillong. On the other side inside Bangladesh the Tamabil bus station, 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) away, has regular bus service to Sylhet 55 kilometres (34 mi) away.

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Living Root Bridge Mawlynnong

Timings : Early morning


Located at 15kms from Cherrapunjee, the Double Decker Root Bridge is a living root bridge located at Nongriat village near Cherrapunji in Meghalaya. The descent to the Nongriat double-decker root bridge is an epic one. Begin at the tip of the valley close to the village of Tyrna and climb down approximately 3000 steps. On the way, there are plenty of stunning vistas and natural sights to soak in. The root bridges of Meghalaya are an enigma, an integral part of the old Khasi lifestyle that dates back to the times when trekking through thick forests and negotiating fast-flowing rivers was a part of the routine. Nongriat’s double-decker root bridge is unique because of its multi-level formation – it took years for these beautiful examples of botanical architecture to develop. The whole idea of Meghalaya’s living bridges came into the picture some two centuries ago (180 years precisely) when veterans of Khasi clan living in Meghalaya put rubber tree roots into hollow canes of Areca nut palm that met halfway across the stream. The roots were nurtured and cared properly until they grew enough to reach the opposite bank, get completely entwined with each other, and make themselves capable enough to carry heavy weight. There are some pools nearby surrounded with rocks where you can sit and relax – the neatly maintained food stalls will ensure that you will not be famished after your journey. The Nongriat root bridges require a certain level of fitness to reach. Some Interesting Facts : 1. The Living Root Bridges are made from rubber tree roots also known as Ficus elastica tree. Some of the root bridges are over 100 feet long and take 10 to 15 years to attain the perfect shape. Once fully grown, these roots last for as long as 500 years. While some of the roots decay because of their continuous association of water, others grow and make up for the decayed, thus providing the required stability to the bridge. 2. All the Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya, the double-decker root bridge in Cherrapunji and the single-decker root bridge in Shillong are the unique bridges in the world and make for prime attraction in the Northeast.

3. Living Root Bridge in Meghalaya is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.


Tips :

1. Carry Sunscreen

2. Carry Hat/Cap & Sunglasses

3. Wear Comfortable good grip Shoes

4. Carry water bottle and some snacks

5. Carry an extra pair of clothes


Exclusion :

Vehicle Cost

Guide cost


Important Note :

1. The given sightseeing can be done if have hired vehicle for the full day or planning to take one. However it is at discretion of vehicle company to do it. Also one has to make sure that the same falls in given kilometer limits by the company.

2. The cost of sightseeing is given for reference and planning purposes only. The same has to be paid directly on spot.


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Gallery

  • Umiam Lake – Shillong
    Umiam Lake – Shillong
  • Dawki River
    Dawki River
  • Elephant Falls
    Elephant Falls
  • Mawsmai Cave - Cherapunjee
    Mawsmai Cave - Cherapunjee
  • Umiam Lake – Shillong
    Umiam Lake – Shillong
  • Umiam Lake – Shillong
    Umiam Lake – Shillong
  • Dawki River
  • Dawki River
  • Elephant Falls
  • Mawsmai Cave - Cherapunjee
  • Umiam Lake – Shillong
  • Umiam Lake – Shillong
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