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7-day itinerary for Assam in November 2023

  1. Day 1: Guwahati
    30 minutes (12.5 km) from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Kamakhya Temple, an important Hindu pilgrimage site. In the afternoon, explore the Assam State Museum to learn about the state's culture and history. In the evening, take a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra River.

  2. Day 2: Kaziranga National Park
    4 hours (195 km) from Guwahati

    Spend the morning on a jeep safari in the central range of the park. In the afternoon, take an elephant safari in the western range. In the evening, relax at a nearby eco-resort.

  3. Day 3: Majuli Island
    6 hours (280 km) from Kaziranga National Park

    Take a ferry ride to the island and visit the Satras or Vaishnava monasteries in the morning. In the afternoon, explore the countryside on a bicycle. In the evening, watch a traditional Assamese dance performance.

  4. Day 4: Sivasagar
    7 hours (320 km) from Majuli Island

    In the morning, visit the Rang Ghar, an amphitheatre in the Ahom style of architecture. Then, explore the Talatal Ghar, a palace and military station. In the afternoon, visit the Joysagar Tank and the Shiva Dol, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the evening, relax at your hotel.

  5. Day 5: Jorhat
    2 hours (80 km) from Sivasagar

    Visit the Tocklai Tea Research Institute in the morning to learn about tea cultivation and processing. In the afternoon, visit the Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, which has the highest concentration of Hoolock gibbons in India. In the evening, explore the local markets and try some Assamese street food.

  6. Day 6: Digboi
    2 hours (80 km) from Jorhat

    In the morning, visit the Digboi Oil Refinery, the oldest oil refinery in India. In the afternoon, visit the War Cemetery to pay respects to the soldiers who died during World War II. In the evening, relax at your hotel.

  7. Day 7: Dibrugarh
    1 hour (40 km) from Digboi

    Visit the Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary in the morning, which is home to several endangered species. In the afternoon, visit the Namphake Village to learn about the Tai Phake community and their way of life. In the evening, take a flight back home from the Mohanbari Airport.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Manas National Park, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, or the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. You can also take a river rafting trip down the Brahmaputra River or go trekking in the nearby hills. Don't forget to try the local Assamese cuisine, which includes dishes like fish curry, bamboo shoot pickle, and pithas (rice dumplings).

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kamakhya Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Assam State Museum (2 hours, ₹50)
  • Brahmaputra River sunset cruise (1 hour, ₹200)
  • Jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park (3 hours, ₹2000)
  • Elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park (2 hours, ₹1500)
  • Bicycle rental on Majuli Island (3 hours, ₹200)
  • Assamese dance performance on Majuli Island (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Rang Ghar in Sivasagar (1 hour, ₹10)
  • Talatal Ghar in Sivasagar (1 hour, ₹10)
  • Joysagar Tank in Sivasagar (1 hour, free)
  • Shiva Dol in Sivasagar (1 hour, free)
  • Tocklai Tea Research Institute in Jorhat (2 hours, free)
  • Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Jorhat (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Digboi Oil Refinery in Digboi (2 hours, free)
  • War Cemetery in Digboi (1 hour, free)
  • Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary in Dibrugarh (3 hours, ₹500)
  • Namphake Village in Dibrugarh (2 hours, free)
  • Flight back home from Mohanbari Airport (time and price varies)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹5,020
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