Overview

Tour Name:- East India Tour (Monastic Tour)
Duration:-   13 Nights & 14 Days.
Destination Covered:-  Guwahati, Bomdilla – Tawang – Dirang – Nameri – Kaziranga - Guwahati

Package Details

Tour Highlights

 Guwahati

 Brahmaputra River Cruise

 Bomdilla

 Bomdilla: Picturesque Drive, Temple of Orchids. Upper and Lower Gompa (Buddhist   Monastery)

 Tawang

 Buddhist Monasteries, Tribal Village, Sela Pass, Jaswant-Garh China India War   Memorial

 Dirang

 Sangti Valley, Dirang Monpa - Tribal Village, Waterfall, Sela Peak

 Nameri

 Nameri National Park

 Kaziranga

 Kaziranga National Park – home of famous One Horned Rhinos

 

Package Itinerary

Day - Guwahati - Brahmaputra River Cruise.

Arrive at Guwahati Airport, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in. Rest of the day at your discretion to explore this gateway city to Northeast India and the riverfront of mighty Brahmaputra River. In the evening set out on the river cruise to watch the sun go down the river and see yourself why the river is locally called 'Luit'- color of blood.

Overnight at hotel - Guwahati


Day 2 - Guwahati - Bomdilla: Picturesque Drive, Temple of Orchids

After breakfast drive through the picturesque tea gardens of Tezpur to reach Bhalukpung (Distance: 240 kms / 5 hrs), on the foothills of Eastern Himalayas. After entry formalities and lunch we enter Arunachal, bounty of unending natural beauty. Driving for 20 minutes through curly roads overlooking the dancing 'Bhoroli' river you arrive at Tipi, where lies the Orchidarium, a glass house having 7500 orchids. We drive on to Bomdila (Distance: 100 kms / 4 hrs). On reaching Bomdilla check in to the hotel for overnight stay.

Overnight at hotel – Bomdilla


Day 3 - Tawang: Buddhist Monasteries, Tribal Village, Sela Pass

Early morning, we will visit the upper and the lower 'Gompa' (Buddhist Monastery) at Bomdilla. After a leisurely breakfast we depart for Tawang (Distance: 180 km / 6 hrs), the blessed land of Monpa's. Drive through centuries old Dirang Basti a 'Dirang Monpa' tribal village, still retaining its old stone made houses and its colorful inhabitants with warmth in their hearts, Dirang town overlooking the fast flowing Dirang River, Sela Pass (13703 ft) and Jaswant-Garh China-Indian war memorial. Check in at the hotel for overnight stay. In the night you can see illuminated Tawang Monastery.

Overnight at hotel - Tawang   


Day 4 - Tawang: Monasteries, Nunneries, Tribal Culture

After breakfast, visit 350 years old Buddhist monastery, locally known as Gompa, which seemed to be suspended from heaven in an equally ethereal space. Also visit the nunneries locally called Ani Gompa and Urgelling Monastery, 460 years old Monastery established by Lama Urghen Sangpo Bhumthang. It is also the birthplace of His holiness 6th Dalai Lama. In the evening enjoy ethnic Monpa tribal dances and dances by Lamas.

Overnight at hotel - Tawang


Day 5 - Tawang: Monastery, Monpa Village

Early in the morning we will drive to a Monpa tribal village to explore and meet the people. Return to Tawang for some cultural activity. Stay overnight at Tawang.

Overnight at hotel - Tawang


Day 6 - Tawang - Dirang: Waterfalls, Sela peak, Scenic beauty.

Check out early morning and drive to Jang to encounter the waterfalls, one of the breathtaking sights. Move onto Dirang (Distance: 177 km / 5.5 hrs), another heart pulling place with scenic beauty, en-route stopping at Sela Top (13000 ft). Check into hotel for overnight stay.

Overnight at hotel - Dirang     


Day 7 - Dirang: Trek, Scenic Beauty

Morning after breakfast, explore the beauty of the Sangti Valley and trek through the 'Dirang Monpa' tribal village to where rare Black Necked Cranes come for wintering. Overnight at Dirang.

Overnight at hotel – Dirang 


Day 8 - Dirang - Nameri: National Park, Elephants, Wild Life

Early in the morning drive for the Nameri National Park (Distance: 200 kms / 6hrs), the last house of White Winged Wood Duck along with many other rare species. Spend whole day on an elephant ride. Accommodation will be in the thatched hut in the Eco Camp; adjacent to the Nameri National Park. The Eco Camp itself offers a golden opportunity to live with the nature.

Overnight at Camp - Nameri


Day 9 - Kaziranga: Agnigarh, Rhino, Kaziranga National Park

After a leisurely breakfast at Eco camp drive to Kaziranga National park (Distance: 70 kms / 2 hrs), home of famous One Horned rhinos. Enroute visit Tezpur, gateway town to Arunachal on the banks of Brahmaputra, home to some ancient mythological sites. Overnight at lodge in Kaziranga

Overnight at Lodge - Kaziranga


Day 10 - Kaziranga: Kaziranga, Elephant Safari, Rhinos

Early morning explore central area of Kaziranga National park on an elephant safari. After lunch again take a jeep safari to the central area of the park. Rest of the day at leisure to explore nature. Overnight at Lodge.

Overnight at Lodge - Kaziranga


Day 11 - Kaziranga: Kaziranga, Jeep Safari, Rhinos, Tea Estate

Visit a tribal village and Tea Estate after breakfast followed by a jeep safari in the eastern range of park with packed lunch. Spent the day exploring Mother Nature. Overnight at Lodge.

Overnight at Lodge - Kaziranga                                       


Day 12 - Guwahati: City, Emporiums

Early morning check out and drive to Guwahati (Distance: 220 km / 5 hrs), the gateway to the places of interest and beauty with varied offerings of its own. After lunch, visit a Govt. emporium and buy if you want to take any souvenir of North East. In the evening a boat cruise on river Brahmaputra. (Optional)

Overnight at hotel - Guwahati

                   


Day 13 - Guwahati: Kamakhya Temple, Local Sightseeing

Spent the day for local sightseeing at Guwahati. Visit Kamakhya Temple; where tantricism is still practiced, Later proceed to Kalakshetra for a glimpse of Assamese culture & tradition, Bashistha Ashram and others. Overnight at your hotel in Guwahati.

Overnight at hotel - Guwahati


Day 14 - Departure.

Tour concludes. Check out and transfer to Guwahati Airport for your hometown.



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