7-Day Relaxation Itinerary in Northeast India

  1. Day 1: Shillong
    Guwahati to Shillong (2 hours, 60 km)

    Visit the Umiam Lake to enjoy the scenic beauty, then explore the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, and end the day with a relaxing nature walk in Ward's Lake.

  2. Day 2: Cherrapunji
    Shillong to Cherrapunji (2 hours, 55 km)

    Explore the stunning Nohkalikai Falls, the Bamboo Skywalk, and the Mawsmai Cave, then relax at the serene Seven Sisters Falls.

  3. Day 3: Kaziranga National Park
    Cherrapunji to Kaziranga National Park (7 hours, 340 km)

    Enjoy an elephant safari to see the one-horned rhinoceros and explore the park's lush forests. End the day with a visit to the Karbi Ethnic Village nearby.

  4. Day 4: Majuli Island
    Kaziranga National Park to Majuli Island (4.5 hours, 155 km)

    Visit the historic Kamalabari Satra, explore the scenic landscapes of Majuli Island, and learn about the local culture at the Pareshnath Temple.

  5. Day 5: Tawang
    Majuli Island to Tawang (15 hours, 540 km)

    Visit the serene Sela Pass and the picturesque Jaswant Garh War Memorial, and explore the Tawang Monastery - the largest in India.

  6. Day 6: Bomdila
    Tawang to Bomdila (6.5 hours, 180 km)

    Enjoy a scenic drive through the Eastern Himalayas, visit the Bomdila Monastery, and shop for traditional handicrafts at the Bomdila Market.

  7. Day 7: Guwahati
    Bomdila to Guwahati (9 hours, 329 km)

    End the trip with a serene sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra River and a visit to the famous Kamakhya Temple, one of the oldest Shakti Peethas in India.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Umiam Lake (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures (2-3 hours, INR 100)
  • Ward's Lake (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Nohkalikai Falls (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Bamboo Skywalk (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Mawsmai Cave (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Seven Sisters Falls (1-2 hours, INR 45)
  • Elephant safari at Kaziranga National Park (2 hours, INR 1500)
  • Karbi Ethnic Village (2-3 hours, INR 150)
  • Kamalabari Satra (1 hour, Free)
  • Pareshnath Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Sela Pass (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Jaswant Garh War Memorial (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Tawang Monastery (2-3 hours, Free)
  • Bomdila Monastery (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Bomdila Market (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Brahmaputra River sunset cruise (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Kamakhya Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (for activities with costs): INR 2,520

Useful Tips

Add an extra day in Kaziranga National Park for a jeep safari if you have more time. Subtract a day from Bomdila if you have less time. Make sure to check the weather before traveling as it can impact your itinerary.

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