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5-Day Adventure Itinerary in Assam

  1. Day 1: Manas National Park
    2 hours 30 minutes (95.1 km) from Guwahati

    In the morning, go for a safari ride in the Manas National Park to see tigers, elephants, and rhinos. In the afternoon, go for a jungle walk to explore the lush green forest. In the evening, relax at the Barpeta Satra and witness the Monastery Art performances.

  2. Day 2: Kaziranga National Park
    3 hours 30 minutes (194 km) from Manas National Park

    Start your day with an early morning elephant ride in the Kaziranga National Park. After lunch, go for a jeep safari to spot one-horned rhinos and wild buffaloes. In the evening, visit the nearby Panbari Reserve Forest and enjoy bird watching.

  3. Day 3: Majuli Island
    3 hours 30 minutes (163 km) from Kaziranga National Park

    Take a ferry ride to the Majuli Island, the largest river island in the world. In the morning, visit the Garamurh Satra and learn about the ancient Vaishnavite culture of Assam. Afternoon, take a cycling tour of the island and explore the traditional bamboo houses of the local Mishing tribe. In the evening, enjoy the sunset at the riverbanks of Brahmaputra.

  4. Day 4: Cherrapunjee and Nohkalikai Falls
    8 hours 30 minutes (390 km) from Majuli Island

    Start early and take a road trip to Cherrapunjee in Meghalaya, one of the wettest places on earth. Visit the Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in India. In the afternoon, go for a trek to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge in the dense forest of Meghalaya. In the evening, try local Khasi cuisine at the Sohra Plaza Restaurant.

  5. Day 5: Kamakhya Temple and Brahmaputra River Cruise
    3 hours 40 minutes (86.4 km) from Cherrapunjee

    Visit the Kamakhya Temple, the most sacred temple in Assam, and learn about the tantric practices of Hinduism. In the afternoon, take a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra River and enjoy the view of the Umananda Island. In the evening, explore the local markets for traditional Assam silk and handicrafts.

Recommendations

You can also visit the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its one-horned rhinos, or the Tawang Monastery, the largest monastery in India. You can also take a side trip to Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, and explore the local markets and waterfalls. To maximize your fun, try local Assam tea and snacks, or take a river rafting tour in the Brahmaputra River.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Manas National Park Safari (4 hours, INR 1200)
  • Kaziranga National Park Elephant Ride (2 hours, INR 800)
  • Kaziranga National Park Jeep Safari (3 hours, INR 1500)
  • Majuli Island Ferry (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Cherrapunjee and Nohkalikai Falls Road Trip (10 hours, INR 6000)
  • Brahmaputra River Sunset Cruise (2 hours, INR 1000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 11,550
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