10-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Guwahati, Shillong, Chirrapunji, Manas, and Tawang

1. Day 1: Explore Guwahati
   Estimated time and distance: 30 minutes (11.5 km) from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

   Visit the Kamakhya Temple, which is one of the oldest and most visited pilgrimage sites in India. Take a boat tour of the Brahmaputra River. Check out the Assam State Museum, dedicated to the history of the state.

2. Day 2: Head to Shillong
   Estimated time and distance: 3 hours (99 km) from Guwahati

   Visit the Elephant Falls and the Wards Lake for a family picnic. Enjoy the stunning view from the Shillong Peak. Take a walk in the lively Police Bazaar area.

3. Day 3: Discover Cherrapunji
   Estimated time and distance: 2.5 hours (54 km) from Shillong

   Explore the Mawsmai Cave and take photos in front of the Nohkalikai Falls, one of the tallest in India. Learn about the traditional Khasi culture at the Khasi Heritage Village.

4. Day 4: Adventure in Manas
   Estimated time and distance: 7 hours (290 km) from Cherrapunji

   Embark on a Jeep safari in the Manas National Park to spot elephants, rhinos, and tigers. Take a stroll in the Bhuyanpara Forest Reserve, which offers a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery. Visit the nearby Manas Maozigendri Ecotourism Society for a cultural experience.

5. Day 5-6: En route to Tawang
   Estimated time and distance: 12 hours (361 km) from Manas

   Stop halfway in the Bomdila town and enjoy the view from the Bomdila Viewpoint, visit the Bomdila Monastery.

6. Day 7-8: Sightsee in Tawang
   Estimated time and distance: 6 hours (200 km) from Bomdila

   Visit the Tawang Monastery, a 400-year-old monastery known for its exquisite murals. Hike to the Gorichen Peak for a stunning view. Explore the War Memorial Park to pay homage to the martyrs of the 1962 India-China war.

7. Day 9-10: Back to Guwahati
   Estimated time and distance: 16 hours (520 km) from Tawang

   Take a break for lunch in the historic Tezpur town with a visit to the Agnigarh Hill which affords impressive views. Check out the Umananda Temple and the Balaji Temple for a cultural experience.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kamakhya Temple (2-3 hours, free)
• Brahmaputra River boat tour (1 hour, INR 500 per person)
• Assam State Museum (2-3 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Elephant Falls (1-2 hours, INR 20 per person)
• Wards Lake (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
• Shillong Peak (1 hour, INR 20 per person)
• Mawsmai Cave (1-2 hours, INR 20 per person)
• Nohkalikai Falls (1 hour, INR 20 per person)
• Khasi Heritage Village (2-3 hours, INR 25 per person)
• Manas Jeep safari (3-4 hours, INR 1,500 per jeep)
• Bhuyanpara Forest Reserve (1 hour, free)
• Tawang Monastery (2-3 hours, free)
• Gorichen Peak Hike (3-4 hours, INR 200 per person)
• War Memorial Park (1-2 hours, free)
• Agnigarh Hill (1-2 hours, free)
• Umananda Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Balaji Temple (1-2 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 2,965 per person

Useful tips

If you have additional time, consider visiting the Kaziranga National Park for an up-close experience with Indian one-horned rhinoceroses. If you have less time, consider skipping the Bhuyanpara Forest Reserve and Balaji Temple.