Rhinos at dawn, waterfalls by day, folk dances by night
This seven-day loop through Assam and Meghalaya opens in Kaziranga National Park, home to the one-horned rhinoceros, with a jeep safari, an optional elephant ride, and a hands-on local cooking session or a guided hike into the Karbi Anglong hills. From there it’s on to Shillong, the ‘Scotland of the East’, for a full day chasing Cherrapunjee’s waterfalls and limestone caves, a visit to Mawlynnong’s famous living root bridge, and a boat ride on the crystal-clear Umngot River at Dawki, right at the Indo-Bangladesh border. The trip closes in Guwahati with the Maa Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Island, and an optional sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra. Throughout, an English-speaking guide and a traditional Assamese welcome are included, along with daily breakfast and dinner so the only real decision each day is which local dish to try next.
8 reasons travellers pick this trip
Kaziranga National Park home to the one-horned rhinoceros, with an included jeep safari and an optional elephant ride at dawn.
Hands-on local culture a traditional cooking session with a local family (Gahori/chicken with bamboo shoot, or Pitha sweets), or a guided hike into the Karbi Anglong hills.
An evening cultural programme at Kaziranga Orchid & Biodiversity Park Bihu, Mising, Karbi and Rabha folk dances, with an invitation to join the performers on stage.
A full day around Cherrapunjee's waterfalls and limestone caves, with the option to dress in traditional Khasi attire at Elephant Falls for photos.
Mawlynnong village and its famous living root bridge, followed by a boat ride on the Umngot River at Dawki, right at the Indo-Bangladesh border.
Guwahati's spiritual and riverside side Maa Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Island, and an optional sunset or dinner cruise on the Brahmaputra.
Local flavours throughout an Assamese thali in Kaziranga, smoked pork and sticky rice in Shillong, and Muga silk and bamboo-shoot pickles to shop for.
An English-speaking guide throughout the tour, with a traditional Assamese welcome (Bihuwan) on arrival.
Follow the route
D1 · Arrive Guwahati – Kaziranga National Park 250 kms / 4–5 hrs ▼
Meet our Driver at the Guwahati Airport / Railway Station and road to Kaziranga National Park, the home of "One Horned Rhinoceros", Check in at your hotel. Evening free for leisure or explore the local market.
Based on your arrival time, the group will join local house for experiencing traditional cooking sessions. The session is focused on the authentic preparation of local cuisine like Gahori (pork) or Chicken cooked with bamboo shoots. Group can also learn to prepare local sweet dish like Pitha made of Rice, coconut, jiggery and other seeds based on interest. (Prior booking needed)
Alternatively, group can go for Guided Hiking to Krabi Anglong Hills. (Prior Booking needed)
Overnight accommodation will be in Kaziranga.
We recommend to stay in Kodom Bari Retreat for a more local experience.
TERRAIN: Plains + Forest (National Park)
D2 · Kaziranga National Park ▼
Early morning Elephant Ride (Either Central "KOHORA" or Western Range "BAGORI") (Optional: Unless it is mentioned in the inclusion).
Later return back to hotel/Resort for breakfast.
Ride timings: 5.30 AM / 6.30 AM / 7.30 AM
After breakfast you can visit "Kaziranga orchid and Biodiversity Park" and Tea Garden. Even visit Hathikhuli Tea outlet – for direct tea retail outlet by Hathikhuli Tea Garden for organic CTC and organic Green Tea.
You can also enjoy Authentic Assamese Thali today inside Kaziranga Orchid Park.
Afternoon 2.00 PM you will have JEEP SAFARI/GAME DRIVE in Central range/Western Range. (Optional: Unless it is mentioned in the inclusion).
Evening you can enjoy Cultural programme at Kaziranga Orchid & Biodiversity park.
Show starts at 6:30 pm which is a must visit while you are in Kaziranga. You can witness Assam's diverse ethnic heritage, and variety of Folk dance performances, including Bihu Dance, Mising, Karbi & Rabha Dances.
Later join the performers on stage and be one of them and learn the folk dance.
Overnight accommodation will be in Kaziranga.
D3 · Kaziranga National Park – Shillong ~325 kms ▼
After Breakfast, check out from hotel and then road to Shillong. The 'Scotland of the East' lies in the centre of a plateau surrounded by Khasi hills. En-route visit Umium Lake/Park. Evening you can visit famous Police Bazaar (PB) on your own.
Explore the Flee Market of Police Bazar or try local street food to satisfy your taste buds.
Umium Lake popularly known as Barapani, this is the biggest artificial lake in the State. Surrounded by sylvan hills and wrapped in the beauty of an assortment of green Khasi-pines and the azure blue skies. Developed upon the reservoir of the Umiam Hydro Electric Project, the Water Sports Complex provides a choice of row-boats, paddle-boats, cruise boats, sailing boats, water scooters and speed boats. This is a very popular place for picnic, fishing and water sports. M.T.D.C. had started operating water-sports in the area
Overnight accommodation will be in Shillong.
TERRAIN: Plains + Hills
D4 · Shillong – Cherrapunjee – Shillong ~150 kms ▼
After Breakfast, excursion of Cherrapunjee. The sightseeing points: Elephant Falls, Mawkdok Dympep Valley View, Garden of Caves, Nohsngithiang Falls (Known as Seven Sister Falls), Nohkalikai Waterfalls, Mawsmai Cave and Arwah Cave. Later drive back to Shillong.
At Elephant Falls, get ready to dress like Khasi tribe and for picture perfect poses.
You can also enjoy local smoked pork, Sticky rice and fermented dry fish if you are a non veg Lover.
Must buy pickles made of Bamboo shoots & Fish.
Overnight accommodation will be in Shillong.
TERRAIN: Hills
D5 · Shillong – Mawlynnong – Dawki – Shillong ~205 kms ▼
After Breakfast, excursion to Mawlynnong. Then Drive to Dawki (Tamabil – Indo Bangladesh Border and Umngot River), It's the bordering town to Bangladesh town Tamabil. On this day you will be visiting Indo-Bangladesh Friendship border, Dawki River, Balancing Rock, Single Root Bridge & Mawlynnong Village. Later return back to Shillong.
Optional: Boat ride in Dawki – Umgnot River. (ON DIRECT PAYMENT BASIS)
Must try local Pineapples while you are here.
Overnight accommodation will be in Shillong.
TERRAIN: Hills
D6 · Shillong – Guwahati 150 kms / 3 hrs ▼
After breakfast, drive to Guwahati. On arrival visit Maa Kamakhya temple. You can also visit Umananda Island (The smallest inhabited island of India) – There is a Shiva temple in the island and the only way to go there is through a ferry. You can also enjoy Rope way over Bhramaputra River on direct payment basis.
Evening you can have walk around the market and can find shops with fine "Muga Silk" dresses.
Optional: Sunset/SunDown Brahmaputra River Cruise (ON DIRECT PAYMENT BASIS)
4.30PM - Sunset Cruise - ₹750/₹650 per person
5.30 PM - Sun Down Cruise - ₹750/₹650 per person
7.30 PM - Dinner Cruise - ₹1750 per person
PS: Report time is 30 Min Ahead, and recommended to book your ticket 1 day prior atleast.
Overnight accommodation will be in Guwahati.
TERRAIN: PLAIN
D7 · Guwahati Departure ▼
Post breakfast checkout from hotel and if time permits visit State Emporium, Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra (A museum of Assam diverse culture) and Tirupati Balaji Temple. Later transfer to airport for your onwards journey.
What your price covers
✓ Included
- ✓ 06 nights of accommodation in mentioned or similar hotel. (Rooms in base category unless specified.)
- ✓ Daily breakfast except on the day of arrival. (Meals as per Hotel's set menu and policy)
- ✓ Daily dinner in respective hotels.
- ✓ All transfers and sightseeing by using above mentioned vehicle on point to point basis.
- ✓ Traditional Welcome on arrival with Assamese Bihuwan.
- ✓ 01 Round of Jeep Safari at Kaziranga.
- ✓ 500ml Water bottle per day each.
- ✓ 01 English Speaking guide throughout the tour.
- ✓ 01 Cooking Session (based on prior request)
- ✓ 01 Local Assamese Lunch in Kaziranga.
- ✓ 01 Round of Boating at Dawki River.
- ✓ Driver's Allowance, Fuel Charges, Toll Taxes, Parking Charges.
- ✓ Rates valid for Indian Nationals Only.
✕ Not included
- ✕ Any GST
- ✕ Any Airfare/Train fare
- ✕ Any Safari other than mentioned
- ✕ Meals other than mentioned above.
- ✕ Entry to the monuments.
- ✕ Any optional sightseeing or Activity.
- ✕ Telephone bill, Laundry, personal expenses.
- ✕ Anything not mentioned in "Inclusion"
Pack smart, travel easy
- Hotel are not at par with pan India. And due to the covid situation, there was cut down of staffs in many of the hotels.. So sometimes, room service get late than required.
- Being family destination, all hotels may not have twin beds.
- Roads are hilly so it take times from point A to point B. People from plains might find it bit tiring. And if somebody has a problem with nausea.. They can opt for medicine (anti vomit) while travelling.
- Sometimes Due to weather, sightseeing may affect but we will try our best to cover all mentioned places..
- There are very few solely vegetarian hotels in Northeast. Please speak to your tour leader regarding the choice of meal.
- Here sunset is early at around 4.30pm. All the sightseeing must be completed before it.
- Carry Deet / Odomos – Insect Repelent.
- Carry out all the important requirements and OTC drugs. Do not forget to have brand names and generic names of drug.
- Wear a hat / cap under the sun.
- Stay hydrated. Do not drink the tap water. Use only bottled or packaged drinking water.
- Keep a personal medical kit and insect repellent.
- To prevent fungal and parasitic infections, keep feet clean and dry, and do not walk barefoot.
- Avoid eating junk food purchased from street vendors.
- Do not drink beverages with ice.
- Do not eat dairy products unless you know they have been pasteurized.
- Keep safe distance from animals (especially monkeys, dogs and cats)
- Carry extra Umbrella (in case of Emergency)
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What guests say
Everything was seamless — from the airport pickup to the checkout. Tiger Hill sunrise was absolutely breathtaking, and the Toy Train ride was a childhood dream come true. Will definitely book another trip with this team.
Took my wife for our anniversary and it was perfect. The hotel was lovely, the driver was very professional, and Mirik was a surprise highlight we hadn't expected. Highly recommended for couples.