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7-Day Phuket (Thailand) + Karbi Anglong (Assam, India) Week: Beaches, Islands & Indigenous Culture

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Day 1: Arrival & Beach

Phuket, Thailand on October 6, 2025

10:00am

Arrival at Phuket International Airport (HKT) and transfer

Collect luggage and transfer to your hotel in Patong/Karon; useful to settle, change into beachwear and start slow after travel.
THB300, 1h30m

12:00pm

Hotel check-in & short rest

Check in and freshen up; use hotel's pool to relax before exploring — many hotels allow early luggage drop if room not ready.
THB0, 1h

1:00pm

Lunch — No.9 2nd Restaurant (Patong)

Popular local spot for classic Thai dishes and seafood; good introduction to Phuket flavours in a casual setting.
THB300, 1h

3:00pm

Patong Beach & Bangla Road stroll

Relax on Patong's wide sandy beach, swim or stroll; later explore Bangla Road for its lively scene (best after sunset).
THB0, 2h

6:00pm

Sunset at Karon Viewpoint / Promthep Cape

Short drive to a classic Phuket sunset spot offering panoramic sea views — great for photos and winding down the day.
THB0, 1h30m

8:00pm

Dinner — Kan Eang@Pier (Chalong pier)

One of Phuket's top seafood restaurants with seaside ambience; perfect for fresh crab, prawns and southern Thai flavours.
THB900, 1h30m

Day 2: Island Day Trip

Phuket, Thailand on October 7, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast — hotel buffet / Gallery Café

Energy-rich breakfast; choose hotel buffet for convenience or a nearby café in Old Phuket Town for coffee and light bites.
THB200, 30m

8:00am

Phi Phi / Maya Bay & snorkeling speedboat tour

Full-day licensed speedboat trip visiting Phi Phi islands, snorkeling spots and (depending on regulations) Maya Bay lookouts; ideal for clear-water swimming and marine life.
THB3000, 9h0m

5:30pm

Return to hotel & freshen up

You’ll be back by late afternoon; shower and relax before dinner.
THB0, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner — Savoey Seafood (Patong)

Popular seafood restaurant in Patong with a wide menu — choose grilled fish and local curries to sample southern Thai seafood styles.
THB800, 1h30m

Day 3: Culture & Sights

Phuket, Thailand on October 8, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast — Gallery Café by Pinky (Old Phuket Town)

Nice café in Old Phuket Town serving coffee and Thai-style breakfast; a good start before exploring the town’s Sino-Portuguese streets.
THB350, 45m

9:30am

Big Buddha visit

Drive up to the Big Buddha for panoramic views over Phuket; site is open daily and is a calm cultural stop (donation-based entry).
THB0, 1h

11:00am

Wat Chalong

Most important temple in Phuket with ornate architecture and history — visit between 7:00am–5:00pm for respectful viewing.
THB0, 1h

1:00pm

Lunch — Raya Restaurant (Old Town speciality)

Family-run restaurant known for authentic southern-Thai and Phuketian curries; great for classic rice-and-curry sets.
THB400, 1h

3:00pm

Explore Old Phuket Town & Thai Hua Museum

Walk Thalang and Dibuk streets to admire Sino-Portuguese architecture, cafés and small museums; Thai Hua Museum typically open 9:00am–5:00pm.
THB150, 2h

7:30pm

Dinner — Blue Elephant Phuket (Old Town)

Upscale royal-Thai dining in a restored colonial building — book ahead for a refined finale to your Phuket stay.
THB1600, 1h30m

Day 4: Travel North

Phuket → Guwahati, India (overnight) on October 9, 2025

6:00am

Early breakfast & airport transfer

Quick breakfast and check-out; transfer to Phuket Airport for your flight north — leave ample time for international/connecting flights.
THB200, 1h

9:00am

Flight Phuket to Guwahati (via Bangkok or connecting hub)

Typical routing involves a connection (Bangkok or another hub) — total travel time often 10–14 hours including layovers; book a single-airline itinerary when possible for luggage convenience.
THB6000, 12h0m

9:00pm

Arrival in Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport) and check-in

Arrive late evening, overnight in Guwahati to break the journey before heading to Diphu (Karbi Anglong) the next morning.
INR1800, 30m

9:30pm

Dinner — local Guwahati restaurant (e.g., Khorika or Pansuriya)

Sample Assamese tandoori grills or thali-style local dishes; many city restaurants are open until 10:00–11:00pm.
INR600, 1h

Day 5: Drive to Diphu

Diphu (Karbi Anglong), India on October 10, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast — Guwahati hotel

Early breakfast before the road journey; choose a filling meal to keep energy up for the drive into the hills.
INR300, 30m

8:00am

Drive Guwahati → Diphu (Karbi Anglong) by private car

Scenic drive north-east into Karbi Anglong; expect 4–5 hours depending on traffic and road conditions — arrange a driver experienced with hill roads.
INR4000, 4h30m

12:30pm

Check-in & Lunch — local Diphu eatery

Settle into your guesthouse/homestay and try Assamese dishes like fish tenga or local thali at a nearby restaurant.
INR300, 1h

3:00pm

Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary & hot springs

Short drive to Garampani to see hot springs, forest and simple wildlife trails; sanctuary typically open 7:00am–5:00pm — a peaceful introduction to the region’s nature.
INR50, 2h

6:30pm

Karbi cultural homestay experience

Stay with or visit a homestay to meet Karbi artisans, see traditional weaving and possibly an evening performance (arrange in advance).
INR1500, 3h

9:30pm

Dinner — homestay or Diphu restaurant

Enjoy a homestyle Karbi meal (rice, smoked fish, bamboo shoot dishes) or a local restaurant; homestay often includes dinner in the fee.
INR300, 1h

Day 6: Village & Trek

Diphu (Karbi Anglong), India on October 11, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast — homestay (local pitha and tea)

Traditional breakfast served at the homestay: local rice cakes (pitha), seasonal fruits and Assamese tea — included in many homestays.
INR0, 30m

9:00am

Guided village walk & bamboo-craft workshop

Walk through nearby Karbi villages to meet artisans, learn bamboo and cane craft techniques, and understand daily life — organised with homestay or local guide.
INR800, 3h

1:00pm

Lunch — local eatery (try fish tenga or pork with bamboo shoot)

Savour regional Assamese/Karbi dishes made from fresh local ingredients; ask your host for recommended regional specialties.
INR300, 1h

3:00pm

Short trek to a nearby viewpoint or waterfall (Borail Range vicinity)

Afternoon trek to a nearby scenic viewpoint or small waterfall for forest views and birdwatching; wear good shoes and carry water.
INR200, 3h

7:30pm

Dinner — homestay or Diphu local restaurant

Relaxed dinner with hosts or at a small town restaurant; gentle evening with storytelling or a cultural demonstration if available.
INR400, 1h

Day 7: Return & Departure

Guwahati / Departure, India on October 12, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast — homestay

Final homestay breakfast, pack and check out; pay any remaining local fees and thank your hosts for cultural insights.
INR0, 30m

8:00am

Drive Diphu → Guwahati

Return drive to Guwahati; allow 4–5 hours for traffic and stops en route — arrive mid-late afternoon depending on start time.
INR4000, 4h30m

1:00pm

Lunch — Guwahati (Khorika or Paradise)

Back in the city, enjoy Assamese grilled specialties or a full thali to wrap up your northeast food experience.
INR600, 1h

3:00pm

Visit Kamakhya Temple (if time permits)

Iconic hilltop temple overlooking Guwahati; temple timings vary but commonly open from early morning until late afternoon — check exact darshan times and dress respectfully.
INR0, 1h30m

5:00pm

Brahmaputra sunset cruise (optional)

Short river cruise for sunset views of the Brahmaputra and Guwahati skyline; many cruises depart from near Fancy Bazaar/shoreline in late afternoon.
INR800, 1h30m

7:30pm

Final dinner & transfer to airport / overnight stay

Early dinner in Guwahati if you have an evening flight, or check into a hotel if flying next day; confirm flight check-in time and allow buffer for traffic.
INR800, 1h
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