5-Day Honeymoon Itinerary in Assam for July 2023

1. Day 1: Kamakhya Temple
   20 minutes (8.4 km) from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

   Start your honeymoon by visiting the Kamakhya Temple - a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya. You can attend the morning aarti and seek blessings for your new journey together. Spend the afternoon exploring the Umananda Temple - the smallest inhabited riverine island in the world, located in the middle of Brahmaputra River. In the evening, take a romantic stroll at the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden.

2. Day 2: Majuli Island
   3 hours 30 minutes (145 km) from Kamakhya Temple

   Take a day trip to the stunning Majuli Island, a river island located in the Brahmaputra River. Start your morning by visiting the Kamalabari Satra - an ancient Vaishnavite monastery. Afternoon, indulge in a traditional Assamese meal and explore the local villages. You can witness the beautiful sunset at the banks of Brahmaputra and enjoy a cultural performance in the evening.

3. Day 3: Kaziranga National Park
   6 hours 30 minutes (246 km) from Majuli Island

   Go for an early morning elephant ride through the Kaziranga National Park - home to the one-horned Indian rhinoceros, tigers, elephants and many other species of animals and birds. Spend the afternoon exploring the park further and visit the Karbi Anglong Hills in the evening.

4. Day 4: Shillong
   4 hours 30 minutes (160 km) from Kaziranga National Park

   Take a day trip to the picturesque Shillong, also known as the Scotland of the East. Start your day by visiting the Nohkalikai Falls - the tallest plunge waterfall in India. You can also visit the Mawsmai Cave, the Khasi Heritage Village, and the Shillong Peak. Spend the evening exploring the local markets and tasting the local delicacies.

5. Day 5: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
   4 hours (141 km) from Shillong

   Take a morning jeep safari in the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary - home to the highest density of Indian rhinoceros in the world. Afternoon, explore the nearby Mayong Village - also known as the Land of Black Magic. In the evening, take a romantic boat ride on the Brahmaputra River.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, the Manas National Park, and the Tawang Monastery. Don't miss out on experiencing the traditional Assamese cuisine and the various festivals celebrated in Assam. You can also go for a river cruise on the Brahmaputra River or take a hot air balloon ride for a unique experience.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kamakhya Temple (2 hours, free)
• Umananda Temple (2 hours, free)
• Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden (2 hours, INR 30)
• Majuli Island (10 hours, INR 5000)
• Kaziranga National Park (8 hours, INR 2000)
• Shillong (12 hours, INR 6000)
• Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (6 hours, INR 1500)
• Total Estimated Costs (for two): INR 13,530

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