Assam
A 6 nights and 7 days journey through Guwahati, Shillong, Kaziranga, planned end to end by Assam specialists at Red Bird Holidays.
Trip highlights
- 1 night in Guwahati
- 3 nights in Shillong
- 2 nights in Kaziranga
Day by day
1Arrival in Guwahati
After arrival at Guwahati airport, proceed to the hotel. Later visit the world famous Kamakhya Shakti Peeth temple in Guwahati. After dinner, relax at hotel.
2Journey to Shillong
After breakfast, check out your luggage and depart by boat for the darshan of Bholenath at Umananda Temple in Guwahati. After the darshan, return to the hotel for lunch. Immediately after lunch, depart from Guwahati for Shillong. After visiting Umiam Lake on the way, check-in and rest at the hotel in Shillong.
3Sightseeing of Shillong
After breakfast, leave Shillong for Dawki Village. On the way, visit the Root Bridge, visit Mawlynnong Village, known as the cleanest village in Asia, and go boating in the crystal clear waters of the Umgot River near Dawki Village (at your own expense and at your own discretion). Then, visit the nearby India-Bangladesh Tamabil border, visit different viewpoints of Shillong, and return to the hotel.
4Shillong for Cherrapunji
After breakfast, leave Shillong for Cherrapunji (Sohra). On the way, visit Elephant Waterfall, Maudak View Point, Arava Cave and Nohkalikai Waterfalls, Echo Point, Moosami Cave, Garden of Caves and the main attraction of Cherrapunji, Seven Sisters Waterfall, then return to Shillong.
5Shillong for Kaziranga
After breakfast in the morning, proceed to Kaziranga National Park from Shillong via Nowgam after visiting the world's largest and most spacious Mahamrityunjaya Temple. After check-in and rest at the hotel, in the evening, visit the Orchid Park as per the time available, where you will get information about different orchid plantations and enjoy the Assamese cultural program (Bihu dance) and return to the hotel.
6Elephant ride and jeep safari
For the optional elephant ride package in Kaziranga National Park, you will have to leave at 4 am or after breakfast at 9:30 am, enjoy a 2-hour jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park, where you will have the wonderful sight of seeing animals like elephants, deer, rhinoceros and wild buffalo in their natural environment... After the jeep safari, visit the tea garden and tea outlet, relax after lunch or at your own expense, according to your time, visit the Kakochhang waterfall near Bokakhat, which is about 30 km away from Kaziranga. (You will have to walk 1 km on a hilly road in dense forests)
7Tour End
After breakfast at 7:00 AM, transfer to Guwahati Airport or Railway Station
What is included
- Accommodation in handpicked hotels or resorts on the stated sharing basis
- Daily breakfast, with additional meals as listed in the day wise plan
- All transfers and sightseeing by a private air conditioned vehicle
- Driver allowance, toll, parking and interstate permits
- Assistance on arrival and a dedicated travel planner through the trip
Not included
- Airfare, train fare and visa fees unless quoted separately
- Monument, park and activity entry tickets
- Personal expenses such as laundry, tips, telephone and minibar
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Ask us about this trip
This itinerary is a template. Nights, hotels, sightseeing and travel dates are all adjustable, and the final quote depends on your group size and the season you travel in.
Starting price
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Priced once we know your dates, group size and the hotels you prefer.
Mon to Fri, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm · Sat, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm · Sun closed
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