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7-Day Adventure Itinerary for North East India in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Trekking in Shillong
    30 minutes (9.7 km) from Shillong Airport

    In the morning, trek to the Living Root Bridge in Mawlynnong village. In the afternoon, visit the Elephant Waterfalls. In the evening, explore the local markets in Police Bazar.

  2. Day 2: Caving in Jaintia Hills
    2 hours (60 km) from Shillong

    In the morning, visit the Krem Mawmluh Cave, the fourth longest cave in the Indian subcontinent. In the afternoon, go to Krem Liat Prah, the longest natural cave in India. In the evening, visit the Nartiang Monoliths.

  3. Day 3: River Rafting in Tezpur
    5 hours (190 km) from Jaintia Hills

    In the morning, go for river rafting in the Brahmaputra river. In the afternoon, visit the Agnigarh Hill and the Mahabhairav Temple. In the evening, go to the Kalia Bhomora Setu for a beautiful sunset view.

  4. Day 4: Trekking in Kaziranga National Park
    1.5 hours (70 km) from Tezpur

    In the morning, go for an elephant safari in the Kaziranga National Park. In the afternoon, go for a jeep safari to the Burapahar Range. In the evening, visit the Kaziranga Orchid and Biodiversity Park.

  5. Day 5: River Island Hopping in Majuli
    3 hours (120 km) from Kaziranga National Park

    In the morning, go for a boat ride in the Brahmaputra river to reach Majuli. In the afternoon, visit the Kamalabari Satra and Auniati Satra. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Assamese dance performance by the local artists.

  6. Day 6: Trekking in Dzukou Valley
    6 hours (236 km) from Majuli

    In the morning, trek to the Dzukou Valley, known for its trekking trails and scenic beauty. In the afternoon, visit the Dzukou Valley base camp. In the evening, return to Kohima and explore the local markets.

  7. Day 7: Kohima War Cemetery and Hornbill Festival
    1 hour (32 km) from Dzukou Valley

    In the morning, visit the Kohima War Cemetery, a memorial dedicated to the soldiers who lost their lives during World War II. In the afternoon, attend the Hornbill Festival, a cultural extravaganza showcasing the rich heritage of Nagaland. In the evening, head to the airport for your departure.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the Tawang Monastery and the Bomdila Monastery for a spiritual experience. The Nuranang Falls and the Gorichen Peak are also worth visiting for their natural beauty. You can plan a day trip to the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary for a jeep safari to see the one-horned rhinoceros. To maximize your fun, try the local cuisine like the Khasi Jadoh, Naga Pork Curry, and Assamese Thali.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Living Root Bridge (3 hours, ₹500)
  • Elephant Waterfalls (2 hours, ₹20)
  • Krem Mawmluh Cave (5 hours, ₹500)
  • Krem Liat Prah (6 hours, ₹800)
  • Nartiang Monoliths (1 hour, Free)
  • River Rafting (3 hours, ₹2000)
  • Agnigarh Hill (1 hour, Free)
  • Mahabhairav Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Elephant Safari (2 hours, ₹1500)
  • Jeep Safari (3 hours, ₹3000)
  • Kaziranga Orchid and Biodiversity Park (1 hour, ₹50)
  • Boat Ride (3 hours, ₹1500)
  • Kamalabari Satra (1 hour, Free)
  • Auniati Satra (1 hour, Free)
  • Dzukou Valley Trek (8 hours, ₹1500)
  • Kohima War Cemetery (1 hour, Free)
  • Hornbill Festival (4 hours, ₹1000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹12040

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