Assam - Arunachala - Meghalaya

Code: AAM 18
By Train 18 Days / By Flight 13 Days

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Departure Dates 2024 : MAR 8, 21. APR 3, 16. OCT 25. NOV 7, 20.
Tour Code AAM 18
EX Guwahati
Vehicles Used Tempo Traveller / Tavera / Sumo type vehicles
Duration By Train 18 Days / By Flight 13 Days
States/Countries Visited Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya
Places Visited Guwahati, Nagaon, Maha Mrityunjaya, Tezpur ( Assam) Bomdila, Tawang, Sela Pass, Kaziranga National Park, Cheerapunji, Shillong.
Best Time To Visit Mar-Apr, Aug-Oct

Guwahati

Guwahati is the biggest city of the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India. Dispur, the capital of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the seat of the Government of Assam. A major riverine port city along with hills, and one of the fastest growing cities in India, Guwahati is situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra. The city is known as the "gateway to North East India".


Nagaon

Nagaon is a town and a municipal board in Nagaon district in the Indian state of Assam. It is situated 122.6 kilometres (76 mi) east of Guwahati.


Maha Mrityunjaya Temple

Maha Mrityunjay Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Hindu God Shiva, situated in Nagaon, Assam, India. This Temple is special in its architectural sense as it is built in a form a Shivling. It is the World's largest Shivalinga, at the height of 126 foot. This feature is made it unique and very attractive for the devotees.


Tezpur

Tezpur is a town in Sonitpur district, Assam state, India. Tezpur is located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, 175 kilometres (109 mi) northeast of Guwahati, and is the largest of the north bank cities.


Bomdila 

Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. Bomdila is one of the 60 constituencies of the state of Arunachal Pradesh.


Tawang

Tawang is a town and administrative headquarter of Tawang district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The town was once the capital of the Tawang Tract, which is now divided into the Tawang district and the West Kameng district. Tawang continues as the headquarters of the former. Tawang is the number one tourist destination of Arunachal Pradesh.


Sela Pass

The Sela Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng districts in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It has an elevation of 4170 m (13,700 ft) and connects the Indian Buddhist town of Tawang to Dirang and Guwahati. The pass carries the National Highway 13 (previously NH 229), connecting Tawang with the rest of India. The pass supports scarce amounts of vegetation and is usually snow-covered to some extent throughout the year. Sela Lake, near the summit of the pass, is one of approximately 101 lakes in the area that are sacred in Tibetan Buddhism. While Sela Pass does get heavy snowfall in winters, it is usually open throughout the year unless landslides or snow require the pass to be shut down temporarily. Sela pass is one of the highest motorable mountain passes in the world.


Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The park, which hosts two-thirds of the world's Indian rhinoceroses, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to the census held in March 2018 which was jointly conducted by the Forest Department of the Government of Assam and some recognized wildlife NGOs, the rhino population in Kaziranga National Park is 2,613. It comprises 1,641 adult rhinos (642 males, 793 females, 206 unsexed); 387 sub-adults (116 males, 149 females, 122 unsexed); and 385 calves.


Cherrapunji 

Cherrapunji or Sohra is a sub-divisional town (Proposed District) East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It was the traditional capital of ka hima Sohra (Khasi tribal kingdom).

Sohra has often been credited as being the wettest place on Earth, but for now nearby Mawsynram currently holds that distinction. It still holds the all-time record for the most rainfall in a calendar month and in a year, however: it received 9,300 millimetres (370 in; 30.5 ft) in July 1861 and 26,461 millimetres (1,041.8 in; 86.814 ft) between 1 August 1860 and 31 July 1861.


Shillong 

Shillong is a hill station and the capital of Meghalaya, a state in northeastern India. It is the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district. Shillong is the 330th most populous city in India with a population of 143,229 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the British of Scotland. Hence, they would also refer to it as the "Scotland of the East".

DAY 1

BENGALURU - GUWAHATI

Night departure to Guwahati from Bangalore Railway Station.

DAY 2

IN TRAIN

Train Journey continues.

DAY 3

IN TRAIN

Train Journey continues.....

DAY 4

GUWAHATI

Arrival at Guwahati airport / Railway Station transfer to Hotel & Lunch, proceed to Kamakhya temple for Darshan, Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 5

GUWAHATI - SHILLONG

After breakfast proceed to Shillong on the way visit Umium Lake ( Bara Pani) , Don Bosco Museum, etc. Night halt at Shillong.

DAY 6

MAWLYNNONG - DAWKI - SHILLONG

After early breakfast, dep to Mwallynong (81 km/ 1.5 hrs), the cleanest village in Asia, also known as " God's own Garden". With over 80 households, the village gives the ambiance of walking in a well maintained park! Climb the 80 ft Sky Walk at Mawlynnong village for a bird's eye view of the Village, the plantations and faraway plains of Bangladesh. You will also be acquainted to the Khasi lifestyle, their culture and economy. A trek to the nearby Rewai Village is another interesting activity. Walk down a flight of almost 100 steps to witness nature's wonder, living-root bridge. The bridges are tangles of massive thick roots, which the local people inter-twine to form a bridge that can hold several people at a time. The root bridges, may be up to over a hundred feet long and take ten to fifteen years to become fully functional, but they become very strong in the process. The bridges live and keep growing and strengthen over time. The useful lifespan of the bridges, is thought to be 500-600 years. Later drive to Dawki, a village of the Jaintia community whose prime occupation of fishing. Be mesmerized by the beauty of the Umngot river, the venue of the annual boat race held during March April at Umsyiem. The Umngot itself is a prime fishing spot for fishermen of the villages. The river is also famous for its crystal clear water, so clear that when seen from a distance, it appears as if the boat is floating in mid-air! The Umngot river is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar or Jaintia Hills with Hima Khyrim of Khasi hills over which is a single span suspension bridge was constructed. This is the gateway to Bangladesh where major export and import transactions take place. Enjoy an amazing country boat river ride (at additional cost). Drive up to the Bangladesh border. Later proceed to Shillong for overnight stay.

DAY 7

SHILLONG- CHERRAPUNJEE- GUWAHATI

Morning after breakfast drive to Cherrapunji (65km, approx) - the wettest place on the earth. En-route visit Elephant Falls . At Cherrapunji visit Mawsmai Cave, Wakba falls, Seven Sister Falls - drive back to Guwahati . Night h alt at Guwahati

DAY 8

GUWAHATI - TEZPUR

After breakfast Proceed to Nagaon Maha Marithyunjaya temple. Aftrewrds dep to Tezpur Tezpur, situated on the bank of Bramhaputra River. Visit Agnigarh , a mythological place where it is said to be the battle ground of Hari - Hara. ( Tez means blood in Assammee language) Night halt at Tezpur.

DAY 9

TEZPUR- BOMDILA / DIRANG

Departure to Bomdilla,. En route witness the beauty of nature which is rich in Valleys, River . Night stay at Bomdilla / Dirang.

DAY 10

BOMDILA -SELA PASS - TAWANG

Morning departure to Tawang, on the way visit upper monestry. Enroute visit Sela pass(13700ft), Jaswant Garh War Memorial. Night stay at Tawang.

DAY 11

TAWANG

After breakfast proceed for sight seeing consisting of P.T. Tso Lake, Tawang Monestry (400 yrs. Old), War Memorial etc. Night stay at Tawang.

DAY 12

TAWANG -DIRANG / BOMDILA

Departure to Bomdilla / Dirang. Night stay at Dirang / Bomdilla.

DAY 13

BOMDILA-KAZIRANGA

Having your breakfast at the hotel , checkout and departure to Kaziranga. Evening reach and night stay at Kaziranga.

DAY 14

KAZIRANGA

Early morning go for Elephant ride (own cost) (Optional) then back to hotel , have after breakfast, leisure time. Afternoon go for an exclusive jeep safari (optional ) Evening free. Night halt at Kaziranga.

DAY 15

KAZIRANGA - GUWAHATI

Morning dep to Guwahati. Afternoon reach and sight seeing of Umananda Temple in Brahmaputra river. Tirupati balaji temple ( If time permoits). Back to hotel and night stay at Guwahati. Night halt at Guwahati

DAY 16

GUWAHATI - BENGALURU

Morning dep to Bengaluru by Train

DAY 17

IN TRAIN

Train journey contineus via Bhubaneshwar - Vijayawada

DAY 18

BENGALURU

Reach Bengaluru railway station

  Mini bus Tempo Traveller / Sumo for Travelling.

  Guidance & services of an experienced Tour Escort

  Accommodation on twin sharing a/c standard rooms except hilly area

  Vegetarian Food by our cooking Staff (Tea/coffee/ Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner)

  Entry Tickets , Boating, Camera Charges, Kaziranga Elephant and Jeep safari, Special Darshan and Puja

  Anything not specifically mentioned in

  Food during the train journey.

  Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach.

  GST 5%

  Air / Flight tickets

Note: This tentative itinerary is for your reference only. Final itinerary will be given only after the confirmation of Train tickets / Air tickets / Hotel Bookings.

  1 Water bottle per day during bus journey, Bag, Cap & tour kit

Overview

Departure Dates 2024 : MAR 8, 21. APR 3, 16. OCT 25. NOV 7, 20.
Tour Code AAM 18
EX Guwahati
Vehicles Used Tempo Traveller / Tavera / Sumo type vehicles
Duration By Train 18 Days / By Flight 13 Days
States/Countries Visited Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya
Places Visited Guwahati, Nagaon, Maha Mrityunjaya, Tezpur ( Assam) Bomdila, Tawang, Sela Pass, Kaziranga National Park, Cheerapunji, Shillong.
Best Time To Visit Mar-Apr, Aug-Oct

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Highlights

Guwahati

Guwahati is the biggest city of the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India. Dispur, the capital of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the seat of the Government of Assam. A major riverine port city along with hills, and one of the fastest growing cities in India, Guwahati is situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra. The city is known as the "gateway to North East India".


Nagaon

Nagaon is a town and a municipal board in Nagaon district in the Indian state of Assam. It is situated 122.6 kilometres (76 mi) east of Guwahati.


Maha Mrityunjaya Temple

Maha Mrityunjay Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Hindu God Shiva, situated in Nagaon, Assam, India. This Temple is special in its architectural sense as it is built in a form a Shivling. It is the World's largest Shivalinga, at the height of 126 foot. This feature is made it unique and very attractive for the devotees.


Tezpur

Tezpur is a town in Sonitpur district, Assam state, India. Tezpur is located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, 175 kilometres (109 mi) northeast of Guwahati, and is the largest of the north bank cities.


Bomdila 

Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. Bomdila is one of the 60 constituencies of the state of Arunachal Pradesh.


Tawang

Tawang is a town and administrative headquarter of Tawang district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The town was once the capital of the Tawang Tract, which is now divided into the Tawang district and the West Kameng district. Tawang continues as the headquarters of the former. Tawang is the number one tourist destination of Arunachal Pradesh.


Sela Pass

The Sela Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng districts in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It has an elevation of 4170 m (13,700 ft) and connects the Indian Buddhist town of Tawang to Dirang and Guwahati. The pass carries the National Highway 13 (previously NH 229), connecting Tawang with the rest of India. The pass supports scarce amounts of vegetation and is usually snow-covered to some extent throughout the year. Sela Lake, near the summit of the pass, is one of approximately 101 lakes in the area that are sacred in Tibetan Buddhism. While Sela Pass does get heavy snowfall in winters, it is usually open throughout the year unless landslides or snow require the pass to be shut down temporarily. Sela pass is one of the highest motorable mountain passes in the world.


Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The park, which hosts two-thirds of the world's Indian rhinoceroses, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to the census held in March 2018 which was jointly conducted by the Forest Department of the Government of Assam and some recognized wildlife NGOs, the rhino population in Kaziranga National Park is 2,613. It comprises 1,641 adult rhinos (642 males, 793 females, 206 unsexed); 387 sub-adults (116 males, 149 females, 122 unsexed); and 385 calves.


Cherrapunji 

Cherrapunji or Sohra is a sub-divisional town (Proposed District) East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It was the traditional capital of ka hima Sohra (Khasi tribal kingdom).

Sohra has often been credited as being the wettest place on Earth, but for now nearby Mawsynram currently holds that distinction. It still holds the all-time record for the most rainfall in a calendar month and in a year, however: it received 9,300 millimetres (370 in; 30.5 ft) in July 1861 and 26,461 millimetres (1,041.8 in; 86.814 ft) between 1 August 1860 and 31 July 1861.


Shillong 

Shillong is a hill station and the capital of Meghalaya, a state in northeastern India. It is the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district. Shillong is the 330th most populous city in India with a population of 143,229 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the British of Scotland. Hence, they would also refer to it as the "Scotland of the East".

Itinerary

Day 1: Bengaluru - Guwahati
Night departure to Guwahati from Bangalore Railway Station.
Day 2: In Train
Train Journey continues.
Day 3: In Train
Train Journey continues.....
Day 4: Guwahati
Arrival at Guwahati airport / Railway Station transfer to Hotel & Lunch, proceed to Kamakhya temple for Darshan, Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5: Guwahati - Shillong
After breakfast proceed to Shillong on the way visit Umium Lake ( Bara Pani) , Don Bosco Museum, etc. Night halt at Shillong.
Day 6: Mawlynnong - Dawki - Shillong
After early breakfast, dep to Mwallynong (81 km/ 1.5 hrs), the cleanest village in Asia, also known as " God's own Garden". With over 80 households, the village gives the ambiance of walking in a well maintained park! Climb the 80 ft Sky Walk at Mawlynnong village for a bird's eye view of the Village, the plantations and faraway plains of Bangladesh. You will also be acquainted to the Khasi lifestyle, their culture and economy. A trek to the nearby Rewai Village is another interesting activity. Walk down a flight of almost 100 steps to witness nature's wonder, living-root bridge. The bridges are tangles of massive thick roots, which the local people inter-twine to form a bridge that can hold several people at a time. The root bridges, may be up to over a hundred feet long and take ten to fifteen years to become fully functional, but they become very strong in the process. The bridges live and keep growing and strengthen over time. The useful lifespan of the bridges, is thought to be 500-600 years. Later drive to Dawki, a village of the Jaintia community whose prime occupation of fishing. Be mesmerized by the beauty of the Umngot river, the venue of the annual boat race held during March April at Umsyiem. The Umngot itself is a prime fishing spot for fishermen of the villages. The river is also famous for its crystal clear water, so clear that when seen from a distance, it appears as if the boat is floating in mid-air! The Umngot river is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar or Jaintia Hills with Hima Khyrim of Khasi hills over which is a single span suspension bridge was constructed. This is the gateway to Bangladesh where major export and import transactions take place. Enjoy an amazing country boat river ride (at additional cost). Drive up to the Bangladesh border. Later proceed to Shillong for overnight stay.
Day 7: Shillong- Cherrapunjee- Guwahati
Morning after breakfast drive to Cherrapunji (65km, approx) - the wettest place on the earth. En-route visit Elephant Falls . At Cherrapunji visit Mawsmai Cave, Wakba falls, Seven Sister Falls - drive back to Guwahati . Night h alt at Guwahati
Day 8: Guwahati - Tezpur
After breakfast Proceed to Nagaon Maha Marithyunjaya temple. Aftrewrds dep to Tezpur Tezpur, situated on the bank of Bramhaputra River. Visit Agnigarh , a mythological place where it is said to be the battle ground of Hari - Hara. ( Tez means blood in Assammee language) Night halt at Tezpur.
Day 9: Tezpur- Bomdila / Dirang
Departure to Bomdilla,. En route witness the beauty of nature which is rich in Valleys, River . Night stay at Bomdilla / Dirang.
Day 10: Bomdila -sela Pass - Tawang
Morning departure to Tawang, on the way visit upper monestry. Enroute visit Sela pass(13700ft), Jaswant Garh War Memorial. Night stay at Tawang.
Day 11: Tawang
After breakfast proceed for sight seeing consisting of P.T. Tso Lake, Tawang Monestry (400 yrs. Old), War Memorial etc. Night stay at Tawang.
Day 12: Tawang -dirang / Bomdila
Departure to Bomdilla / Dirang. Night stay at Dirang / Bomdilla.
Day 13: Bomdila-kaziranga
Having your breakfast at the hotel , checkout and departure to Kaziranga. Evening reach and night stay at Kaziranga.
Day 14: Kaziranga
Early morning go for Elephant ride (own cost) (Optional) then back to hotel , have after breakfast, leisure time. Afternoon go for an exclusive jeep safari (optional ) Evening free. Night halt at Kaziranga.
Day 15: Kaziranga - Guwahati
Morning dep to Guwahati. Afternoon reach and sight seeing of Umananda Temple in Brahmaputra river. Tirupati balaji temple ( If time permoits). Back to hotel and night stay at Guwahati. Night halt at Guwahati
Day 16: Guwahati - Bengaluru
Morning dep to Bengaluru by Train
Day 17: In Train
Train journey contineus via Bhubaneshwar - Vijayawada
Day 18: Bengaluru
Reach Bengaluru railway station

Includes

  Mini bus Tempo Traveller / Sumo for Travelling.

  Guidance & services of an experienced Tour Escort

  Accommodation on twin sharing a/c standard rooms except hilly area

  Vegetarian Food by our cooking Staff (Tea/coffee/ Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner)

Excludes

  Entry Tickets , Boating, Camera Charges, Kaziranga Elephant and Jeep safari, Special Darshan and Puja

  Anything not specifically mentioned in

  Food during the train journey.

  Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach.

  GST 5%

  Air / Flight tickets

Complementary

  1 Water bottle per day during bus journey, Bag, Cap & tour kit

Information

Note: This tentative itinerary is for your reference only. Final itinerary will be given only after the confirmation of Train tickets / Air tickets / Hotel Bookings.

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