Motorcycle Riding Itinerary for Meghalaya and Kaziranga in October 2023

1. Day 1: Shillong
   Starting location
   Distance from previous location: N/A
   Estimated time from previous location: N/A

   In the morning, visit the Elephant Falls and the Ward's Lake. For lunch, try the local Khasi cuisine at Jiva Grill. In the afternoon, ride to the Shillong Peak for panoramic views of the city. In the evening, explore the lively Police Bazaar, a popular shopping destination.

2. Day 2: Cherrapunjee
   Distance from previous location: 53 km
   Estimated time from previous location: 2 hours

   In the morning, ride to the famous Double Decker Living Root Bridge. On the way, visit the Nohkalikai Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in India. For lunch, try the local cuisine at Sohra Pulie. In the afternoon, explore the Mawsmai Cave and the Seven Sisters Falls. In the evening, return to your hotel in Cherrapunjee.

3. Day 3: Dawki
   Distance from previous location: 78 km
   Estimated time from previous location: 3 hours

   In the morning, ride to the Dawki river and experience the crystal clear waters of the Umngot River. For lunch, try the local cuisine at Tasty Kitchen. In the afternoon, visit the Mawlynnong Village, known as the cleanest village in Asia. In the evening, return to your hotel in Dawki.

4. Day 4: Kaziranga National Park
   Distance from previous location: 163 km
   Estimated time from previous location: 5 hours

   In the morning, ride to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kaziranga National Park, home to the one-horned rhinoceros. Take a safari through the park to witness the diverse wildlife. For lunch, try the local cuisine at Cafe Heritage Koliabor. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Panbari Reserve Forest. In the evening, return to your hotel near Kaziranga National Park.

5. Day 5: Majuli Island
   Distance from previous location: 140 km
   Estimated time from previous location: 5 hours

   In the morning, ride to the Majuli Island, the world's largest river island. Visit the Kamalabari Satra and the Auniati Satra, two of the 22 Vaishnavite monasteries. For lunch, try the local cuisine at Hotel Kuber. In the afternoon, take a boat ride on the Brahmaputra River and explore the island's culture. In the evening, return to your hotel near Majuli Island.

6. Day 6: Guwahati
   Distance from previous location: 320 km
   Estimated time from previous location: 8 hours

   In the morning, ride back to Guwahati and visit the Kamakhya Temple, the most famous Hindu pilgrimage site in Northeast India. For lunch, try the local cuisine at Khorikaa. In the afternoon, visit the Assam State Museum and the Umananda Temple on Peacock Island. In the evening, explore the markets at Fancy Bazaar and Pan Bazaar.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Jaintia Hills for rock climbing and caving experiences. You can also take a day trip from Kaziranga National Park to the Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary or the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Elephant Falls (1 hour, INR 20)
• Ward's Lake (1 hour, INR 20)
• Jiva Grill (1.5 hours, INR 500)
• Shillong Peak (1 hour, INR 30)
• Double Decker Living Root Bridge (3 hours, INR 200)
• Nohkalikai Falls (1 hour, INR 20)
• Sohra Pulie (1.5 hours, INR 300)
• Mawsmai Cave (1 hour, INR 50)
• Seven Sisters Falls (1 hour, INR 20)
• Umngot River (2 hours, INR 500)
• Tasty Kitchen (1.5 hours, INR 300)
• Mawlynnong Village (2 hours, INR 50)
• Kaziranga National Park (4 hours, INR 1,000)
• Cafe Heritage Koliabor (1.5 hours, INR 500)
• Panbari Reserve Forest (2 hours, INR 50)
• Majuli Island (5 hours, INR 100)
• Hotel Kuber (1.5 hours, INR 300)
• Kamalabari Satra (1 hour, INR 20)
• Auniati Satra (1 hour, INR 20)
• Brahmaputra River Boat Ride (2 hours, INR 1,000)
• Kamakhya Temple (2 hours, INR 50)
• Khorikaa (1.5 hours, INR 500)
• Assam State Museum (1 hour, INR 50)
• Umananda Temple (2 hours, INR 50)
• Fancy Bazaar and Pan Bazaar (2 hours, INR 500)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 5,610

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