A Journey through North East India

  1. Day 1: Explore the city of Guwahati
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 0 minutes

    Visit the Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Island and get a panoramic view of the city from the Peacock Island.

  2. Day 2: Discover Kaziranga National Park
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 4 hours (215 km)

    Spot Bengal tigers, Indian elephants and the famed one-horned rhinoceros in their natural habitat.

  3. Day 3: Marvel at Majuli – The Cultural Capital of Assam
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 3 hours (141 km) + 2-hour ferry ride

    Explore the art, culture and traditions of the Mising tribes at the Kamalabari Satra and Garmur Satra monasteries.

  4. Day 4: Walk along Asia's cleanest village – Mawlynnong
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 6 hours (280 km)

    Experience the eco-tourism of the Khasi village, with clean surroundings, natural root bridges and tropical forests.

  5. Day 5: Discover the Living Root Bridges in Cherrapunji
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 1 hour (36 km)

    View the natural architectural marvels built by the Khasi tribe using the roots of rubber trees.

  6. Day 6: Trek to the Double-Decker Living Root Bridges
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 3 hours (102 km)

    Hike to the Nongriat village to get a closer look at the unique root bridges, waterfalls and natural infinity pools.

  7. Day 7: Get a glimpse of the Myanmar Border in Mon
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 7 hours (200 km)

    Explore the fascinating tribal culture of the Konyak Nagas, known for their tattoos, headhunting and traditional woodcarvings.

  8. Day 8: Visit the Beautiful Tea Gardens of Dibrugarh
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 3 hours (140 km)

    Experience fresh tea plantations, interact with tea garden workers and learn about the history of Assam tea.

  9. Day 9: Explore the Mystic Monasteries of Tawang
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 6 hours (260 km)

    Visit the Tawang Monastery – the largest in India, the War Memorial and the Indo-China Border.

  10. Day 10: Conclude the trip in Shillong
    Estimated Time from Previous Location: 10 hours (480 km)

    Explore the beautiful capital of Meghalaya – Shillong and visit the Ward's Lake, Don Bosco Center for Indigenous Culture and Elephant Falls.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kamakhya Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Umananda Island (2 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Peacock Island (2 hours, INR 300 per person)
  • Kaziranga National Park (1 day, INR 1,000 per person)
  • Kamalabari Satra (2 hours, Free)
  • Parking at Mawlynnong (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Living Root Bridge in Cherrapunji (1 hour, INR 20 per person)
  • Trek to Double-Decker Living Root Bridges (3 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Woodcarving Village in Mon (2 hours, Free)
  • Dibrugarh Tea Garden Tour (3 hours, INR 500 per person)
  • Tawang Monastery (2 hours, Free)
  • Ward's Lake (2 hours, Free)
  • Don Bosco Center for Indigenous Culture (2 hours, Free)
  • Elephant Falls (1 hour, INR 20 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,710 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a day trip to the living root bridges in Mawlynnong or visit one of the many hot water springs in Assam. If you have less time, prioritize Kaziranga National Park and Cherrapunji for a unique natural experience.

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