Northeast India Business Tour from Bokajan to New Delhi

Morning

Begin at Cement Corporation of India Bokajan Unit for the scheduled three-hour meetings with the Director (Finance), GM (Marketing), and DGM (Marketing). Keep the morning focused on the official agenda; the unit is outside the compact town center, so allow extra time for security formalities and visitor registration. Carry identification and confirm the meeting room and entry requirements in advance. Afterward, return toward central Bokajan by auto-rickshaw or arranged car—roughly 10–20 minutes depending on traffic.

Lunch and Afternoon

Spend about an hour around the Bokajan market area, where small eateries and shops give a good sense of the town’s everyday rhythm. Choose a busy, clean local restaurant and ask for a simple Assamese or north-eastern thali, rice, dal, seasonal vegetables, and fish or chicken; budget approximately ₹150–350 per person. For the afternoon, drive to Deoparbat Ruins near Numaligarh, usually 45–60 minutes each way. The hilltop archaeological site involves an uphill walk and uneven stone steps, so wear comfortable shoes and carry water. Visit in the softer afternoon light, when the surrounding tea-country views are especially pleasant; allow around two hours, and confirm local access conditions before setting out.

Evening

Return to Bokajan before dark and keep dinner relaxed at a well-reviewed Assamese restaurant near town, choosing traditional dishes such as tenga, khar, pork or fish preparations, and rice. Expect roughly ₹400–800 per person for a comfortable meal. Restaurants here can close earlier than in larger cities, so aim to arrive around 7:30–8:00 PM and ask your hotel or driver for the freshest local option on the day.

Morning

Return to the Cement Corporation of India Bokajan Unit for the second day of official discussions and follow-up meetings with the Director (Finance), GM (Marketing), and DGM (Marketing). Keep the morning focused and carry identification for the unit’s security check; allow a little buffer for entry formalities and arrange the next day’s travel before leaving. A practical finish is around noon, leaving time for the drive to Diphu.

Midday

Drive to the Karbi Anglong District Museum in Diphu, roughly 45 minutes from Bokajan depending on road conditions. Allow about 1½ hours for the galleries, which provide useful context on Karbi Anglong’s tribal communities, traditional clothing, tools, crafts, and way of life. Confirm opening hours locally before setting out, as smaller museums can have variable schedules; keep ₹50–150 per person for entry, photography, or a modest donation. Afterward, have a simple lunch in Diphu rather than trying to return immediately—rice, dal, vegetables, and fish or chicken are usually the easiest local options.

Afternoon and Evening

Spend the afternoon at Diphu market, where the pace is unhurried and the best browsing is around the produce stalls, handwoven textiles, bamboo goods, and small handicrafts. Keep cash in small denominations and ask before photographing people or merchandise; bargaining is polite but modest. Allow around an hour, then return to Bokajan by hired car or auto-rickshaw, usually 45–60 minutes. Finish with tea and regional snacks at a local Bokajan café—budget approximately ₹150–300 per person for tea, pitha, singara, or other light snacks. Keep the evening relaxed and confirm the early departure arrangements for Guwahati the following morning.

Morning

Start at Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill, allowing about two hours for the shrine, queues, and the hilltop views over the Brahmaputra River. Temple access begins early, but timings and darshan arrangements can change, so confirm locally the previous evening; the inner sanctum may involve a separate queue or ticket. Dress modestly, avoid carrying large bags, and keep cash handy for lockers, offerings, and local transport. From here, take an auto-rickshaw or app cab toward the Uzanbazar riverfront—roughly 25–40 minutes depending on traffic—for the ferry to Umananda Temple. Ferries usually operate through the day but can be weather-dependent; allow extra time for boarding and the short island visit.

Afternoon

After returning to the riverfront, continue by cab to the Assam State Museum beside Dighalipukhuri, generally open during daytime hours except its weekly closure day; budget around ₹20–100 for entry and 90 minutes inside. The archaeological, tribal, and textile displays give useful context before the rest of the itinerary, and the shaded tank-side area is pleasant for a short breather. Have a late lunch or tea nearby rather than rushing—traffic across central Guwahati can be slow, especially after school and office hours.

Late Afternoon and Evening

Head toward Khanapara for the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre area, allowing 30–45 minutes by taxi from central Guwahati. The auction activity is primarily commercial and not always open as a formal visitor attraction, so arrange any tea-tasting or trade briefing in advance through a local tea company; otherwise, use the area for a curated Assam tea tasting. Finish at Khorikaa on Zoo Road, a convenient 20–30-minute drive back toward the city, for dinner. Order regional dishes such as khorika-style grilled meat, tenga, pitha, or seasonal vegetarian preparations; expect approximately ₹700–1,200 per person. Reserve ahead for a group, and keep the evening unhurried after the early start.

Morning

Leave Guwahati around 6:30 AM by private car or shared taxi for Shillong via NH6. The drive usually takes 3–4 hours, with a short tea or viewpoint stop possible along the way; keep the morning flexible because traffic at Jorabat can delay the journey. On arrival, leave luggage at your Shillong hotel if rooms are not ready, then head to Ward’s Lake in the city centre. A gentle one-hour circuit around the landscaped lake is ideal after the drive; entry is generally around ₹20–30, and the gates typically open from about 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, though timings can vary.

Midday

Take a short taxi ride—roughly 10–15 minutes, depending on traffic—to Don Bosco Museum in Mawblei. Allow about two hours for its galleries on Northeast Indian communities, textiles, music, and everyday life; it is closed on Sundays and commonly operates around 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, with a modest entry fee of approximately ₹100–200. For lunch, use one of the nearby local restaurants or cafés rather than returning immediately to Police Bazaar, then keep some time for a relaxed hotel check-in and rest before the afternoon outing.

Afternoon and Evening

Around 2:30–3:00 PM, take a taxi to Shillong Peak in Upper Shillong. The viewpoint is roughly 10–12 km from the centre and can take 30–45 minutes each way; carry photo identification because the area is near a defence installation, and expect the viewpoint to close by late afternoon. Weather changes quickly, so cloudy conditions may limit the panorama—do not force a long stop if visibility is poor. Return to Police Bazaar for dinner at Trattoria, a dependable choice for Khasi and other Northeast Indian dishes; budget about ₹600–1,000 per person and arrive early or reserve if possible, as the compact dining room fills quickly. A taxi is more practical than walking back to the hotel after dinner, especially in the rain.

Morning

This is a very long transfer day, so leave Shillong around 4:30–5:00 AM with a dedicated driver and packed breakfast. The practical route runs through Jorabat, Nagaon, Jorhat, and onward to Dibrugarh, normally taking 9–11 hours depending on monsoon-affected roads, traffic, and meal stops. A private car generally costs ₹10,000–15,000 for the vehicle; confirm that the driver is comfortable continuing to Tinsukia after reaching Dibrugarh. If flying from Guwahati Airport instead, leave Shillong before dawn for the 3–4-hour airport transfer and verify the limited September schedule well ahead.

Afternoon

The road option leaves only a narrow window for sightseeing. After checking in or leaving luggage in Dibrugarh, visit a tea estate on the town’s outskirts for the planned two-hour garden tour, ideally around 3:00–5:00 PM. Tea-estate access is often by prior arrangement rather than a walk-in ticket; expect roughly ₹300–1,000 per person depending on whether a factory visit and tasting are included. Wear covered shoes, carry mosquito repellent, and allow extra time if rain has slowed the drive.

Evening

Continue by car to Jagannath Temple in Khanikar, allowing about 45 minutes for the colourful hilltop shrine and city views. Temple visiting hours can vary, so arrive before dusk and dress modestly. From there, the drive to Tinsukia takes roughly 45–60 minutes each way; if you reach Dibrugarh late, treat the market visit as optional rather than rushing it. Otherwise, spend about an hour around the central commercial streets, where shops and stalls are generally liveliest until approximately 8:00–9:00 PM.

Return to Dibrugarh for dinner at Khorikaa, a well-known local restaurant serving Assamese-style preparations, or ask the hotel for a currently open traditional eatery. Budget ₹400–800 per person for a regional thali with fish or vegetarian dishes. Because the next day’s flight to New Delhi is likely to be early, keep the meal relaxed and confirm airport transport before turning in.

Morning

Arrange a hotel car to Dibrugarh Airport (Mohanbari) at least two hours before your scheduled domestic departure; the drive from central Dibrugarh generally takes 30–45 minutes, depending on traffic and rain. Keep your identity documents and booking details handy, and confirm the exact flight schedule the night before—nonstop services to New Delhi are not guaranteed every day. If you are taking a connecting flight via Guwahati or Kolkata, allow at least 90 minutes between flights and check whether your baggage is tagged through.

Afternoon

After landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport, allow 45–90 minutes for baggage collection and the transfer into central Delhi, depending on the terminal and traffic. If you arrive with daylight remaining, take a relaxed walk through Lodhi Garden, usually open from early morning until around 8:00 PM; the landscaped paths, shaded lawns, and scattered medieval tombs make it a good way to decompress after the flight. A taxi or app cab is easiest from the airport, while the Jor Bagh Metro station is the closest useful connection for the garden. Avoid carrying large luggage around the grounds—leave it at your hotel or use a pre-arranged car.

Evening

Finish at Indian Accent at The Lodhi on Lodhi Road, a short cab ride from the garden. Reserve well ahead, particularly for a September evening, and allow about 1½ hours for the tasting-style modern Indian menu; budget roughly ₹3,000–5,000 per person before drinks. The restaurant’s hours and menu can change, so confirm the booking after your flight lands. For a quieter finish, ask for a table away from the main bar area, and arrange your return cab in advance since app-car pickup around the hotel can be slower at dinner time.