Amazing North East Tour

Welcome to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, where our representative will assist and escort you by air-conditioned car to the pre-booked hotel. During check-in, all required documents related to the tour will be handed over, followed by a detailed briefing about the tour and services and assistance with any queries. If you arrive early enough, after refreshment take a sightseeing tour of Guwahati, including the Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple and the astronomical Navagraha Temple. In the evening, visit the local market. Dinner and overnight stay.

Today morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to the Eco Camp near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. In the evening, walk along the banks of the Bhorelli River, which flows close to the camp, offering good opportunities for scenic photography. The Eco Camp has comfortable double-bedded tents with a thatched roof canopy. The surrounding area lies close to the forest landscapes of Nameri National Park and the Pakhui (Pakke) Sanctuary, with the Jia-Bhoroli and its tributaries supporting the area's wildlife. Return to the camp at dusk for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from the camp and transfer to Dirang. The drive passes through high mountain terrain forming part of the eastern Himalayas, with panoramic views along the route. On arrival, check into the hotel. In the evening, visit Dirang Dzong town and the local market. Dirang lies in a picturesque valley between Bomdila and Tawang and is home to the Monpa community, whose traditions and heritage share similarities with Western Bhutan. Its lower altitude than Bomdila gives the valley a milder climate, while the surrounding mountains also attract trekkers and mountaineers. Dinner and overnight stay in Dirang.

After breakfast, visit the Hot Water Spring in Dirang. Later check out and drive towards Tawang. En route, cross Sela Pass, a mountain pass in Arunachal Pradesh at approximately 13,700 feet above mean sea level, marking the entry into the Tawang Valley. The area is also associated with the sacred Paradise Lake, while local Buddhist traditions speak of numerous lakes around Sela Pass holding religious significance. Continue to Tawang and, on arrival, transfer to the hotel. Later, the evening is free to explore the local market. Dinner and overnight stay in Tawang.

After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Tawang. Visit Tawang Monastery, more than 350 years old, founded by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso in 1681 in accordance with the wishes of the 5th Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso. Its name is associated with the meaning "Chosen by Horse". Interact with the resident lamas and learn about the monastery's Buddhist traditions. After lunch, visit a local Monpa Tribal Village to experience the community's traditional way of life. Later return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, transfer to Bomdila, located at an altitude of approximately 8,000 feet. On arrival, check into the hotel. Time permitting, take a sightseeing tour of Bomdila town, including visits to its Gompas and local market. Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district and has a strong Buddhist and Tibetan influence. The surrounding landscape includes apple orchards and mountain ridges, while local eating places offer traditional Tibetan cuisine along with favourites such as momos and thukpas. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Itanagar. On arrival, check into the hotel. Itanagar has been the capital of Arunachal Pradesh since 20th April 1974 and is situated at the foothills at approximately 350 metres above mean sea level. The Nishi/Nyishi community is one of the major tribal communities in the area, while people from across India also live in the city. In the evening, if time permits, visit the local market to experience the city's everyday atmosphere. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Itanagar.

Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Ziro. En route, visit Nyishi Villages and observe the local way of life before continuing to the Apatani Plateau. Ziro stands at approximately 5,754 feet and is surrounded by pine-covered hills. The area is particularly known for the traditional paddy-cum-fish culture practiced by the Apatani people. On arrival, check into the hotel. In the evening, visit the local markets for shopping and exploring local products. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, start the sightseeing and photography tour by visiting the Apatani Villages. Ziro is one of the most traditional areas of Arunachal Pradesh and is home to the Apatani community, whose distinctive agricultural practices include wetland rice cultivation combined with fish farming. The villages are set within the pine-covered landscape of the Apatani Plateau, providing opportunities to observe traditional community life, local cultivation and the relationship between the settlements and their surrounding environment. Spend the day exploring and photographing the villages before returning to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Ziro.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Daporijo. On arrival, visit the villages of the Hillmiri and Tagin tribes, the main tribal communities of this area. The village visits provide an opportunity to experience local traditions and everyday life in this less-visited part of Arunachal Pradesh. The surrounding region is characterized by green hills, forests and a rich variety of flora and fauna. For the night, stay in a typical Hillmiri Tribal Village, offering a direct cultural experience within the community. Dinner and overnight stay at the Village Guest House.

After breakfast, drive to Along. En route, visit Gallong Villages and experience the traditional surroundings and local way of life. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and keep the remainder of the day free for relaxation. In the evening, visit the local markets. Along is a small town surrounded by villages, plantations and green landscapes, making it a useful base for exploring the cultural and rural character of this part of Arunachal Pradesh. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Along.

After breakfast, spend the whole day in Along, visiting villages of the Adi Gallo. Take a walk from Kabu Village to Paya Village, following a scenic route along the River Siang. The walk offers an opportunity to experience the landscape and village life at a slower pace. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the river bank before continuing the day's exploration. Along is surrounded by villages and plantations, while the nearby Mithun and Jersey Cross Breeding Farm at Kamaki, approximately 25 kms from Along, is another place associated with the area. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, depart for Dibrugarh in Assam. Visit more villages along the way before taking a ferry across the Brahmaputra River to reach Dibrugarh. Known as the Tea Capital of Assam, Dibrugarh is surrounded by numerous tea estates, with large plantations located in and around the town and along NH-37. The city lies on the banks of the Brahmaputra and is also regarded as a gateway to several districts of Arunachal Pradesh. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Later, if time permits, visit the local market. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

In the morning, transfer from Dibrugarh to Mon in Nagaland. The drive passes through the lush green tea estates of Assam. En route, visit the ancient monuments of the Ahom Kingdom. Mon is inhabited by the Konyak tribe, with a sizable number of Ao Nagas, and retains many traditional aspects of Konyak culture. The Konyaks have given up their head-hunting ways but continue many traditional practices and are skilled artisans and craftsmen. Their work includes woodcarving and traditional objects such as dao machetes, guns, gunpowder containers, head brushes and necklaces. On arrival, check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Mon.

After a leisurely breakfast, commence an excursion to Longwa Village, perched on a ridge between India and Myanmar. The village offers an opportunity to experience the distinctive cultural landscape of the Konyak region and its traditional way of life. Later visit the Mon Villages and explore their traditional setting and local culture, including the craftsmanship for which the Konyak people are known. Return to Mon by late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay in Mon.

Today morning, check out from the hotel and drive to Tuensang, the homeland of the Chang, Yimchunger, Khiamungan, Sangtam and Phom Nagas. En route, visit more villages of the Upper Konyak tribes. Tuensang and the surrounding region are known for their rich cultural heritage, colourful traditional dress, dances, songs, handicrafts and handloom products. The area is also associated with Chang traditions and legends concerning the origins of their ancestors. On arrival, check into the Government Guest House for dinner and overnight stay in Tuensang.

Morning after breakfast, drive to Noklak, the administrative centre of the Khiamungan Nagas. The route continues through the hills and villages of eastern Nagaland, offering further views of the region's rural landscape. On arrival, check into the Circuit House. Later, if time permits, visit Noklak Old Village and explore its traditional setting and local character. The village visit provides another opportunity to experience the cultural environment of the Khiamungan community. Return to the Circuit House for the evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Noklak.

After breakfast, drive to Pangsha, one of the oldest villages of the Khiamungan tribe. Located on the slope of the hills, Pangsha commands views of the neighbouring areas. Walk through the village, observe the traditional way of life and interact with local people. Pangsha is the last village on the Indian side of the border. From here, drive up to Dan, a small place established to promote trading between people from across the border, and meet and interact with the people settled there. After the visit, drive back to Noklak. Dinner and overnight stay in Noklak.

Morning after breakfast, visit one or more villages in the neighbouring area before driving back to Tuensang. The village visits provide further opportunities to experience the traditional communities and rural landscapes of this part of Nagaland. On arrival, check into the Circuit House and take some time to relax. Later, visit the Old Tuensang Village of the Chang Tribe, where the traditional village setting provides a closer look at Chang culture and community life. Return to the Circuit House after the visit. Dinner and overnight stay in Tuensang.

After breakfast, drive to Mokokchung. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Mokokchung is home to the Ao Naga tribe, and the hilltop location of its villages is one of the area's defining features. Houses look out across an unending chain of green hills that changes colour with the rising sun, while the tourist lodge is positioned to receive the evening sunlight. Time permitting, visit the Ao Village of Ungma or Mopunchuket to experience local village life and traditions. Dinner and overnight stay in Mokokchung.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Kohima. En route, visit the old village of Touphema Bawe of the Angami Naga community. Continue to Kohima, a hill town situated at approximately 5,000 feet and surrounded by hills dotted with villages. The town provides an important setting for experiencing the tribal culture of Nagaland, with the rugged Naga Hills forming its natural backdrop. On arrival, check into the hotel and settle in after the journey. Dinner and overnight stay in Kohima.

After breakfast, visit the local market and then drive to Khonoma Village, approximately 20 kms away. Khonoma is renowned for its valour and courage, while the Khonoma Gate recalls the history of British infiltration into the Naga Hills. Explore the village and interact with the villagers before driving back to Kohima for lunch. Later, subject to its opening schedule, visit the State Museum and the famous Kohima War Cemetery, a symbolic memorial commemorating the supreme sacrifice made by officers and men of the Allied forces during World War II. Return to Kohima after the visit. Dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Kaziranga National Park. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Tiger Reserve, renowned for its population of the Great One-Horned Rhinoceros and significant populations of Asian Elephant and Water Buffalo. Its habitat includes grasslands, evergreen forests, thorny rattan cane and numerous water bodies, supporting a rich variety of wildlife and more than 400 species of resident and migratory birds. On arrival, check into the jungle lodge/resort. The evening is free for leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the jungle lodge/resort.

Early morning, enter Kaziranga National Park on elephant back, an experience that provides a closer view of the park's grasslands and wildlife habitat. Return to the hotel/lodge for breakfast. Mid-morning, visit a nearby village inhabited by the Mishing tribe to experience local community life and traditions. In the afternoon, enter the park for an open Jeep Safari and explore another part of its wildlife habitat. Kaziranga is known for the Great One-Horned Rhinoceros, Asian elephants, wild buffalo, deer and, with luck, tiger, as well as its rich birdlife. Return to the lodge. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the jungle lodge.

Early morning, if you wish to experience another elephant ride inside Kaziranga National Park, it can be arranged at an additional cost. Return for a leisurely breakfast before visiting a nearby tea or rubber plantation, offering an insight into the agricultural landscape of Assam. In the afternoon, enter the park for an open Jeep Safari from another side, allowing you to explore a different area of the reserve and its varied habitats. Kaziranga's combination of grasslands, forests and water bodies supports a wide range of wildlife and resident and migratory bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, transfer to Shillong. En route, visit the holy shrine of Maa Kamakhya, one of the important Hindu pilgrimage sites of Assam, followed by a visit to Umiam Lake near Barapani. Continue to Shillong and check into the hotel on arrival. Shillong derives its name from "Leishyllong", the Superpower or God believed to reside on Shillong Peak overlooking the city. The area has also historically been referred to as the "Scotland of the East" for its perceived similarity to the Scottish Highlands. Dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Cherrapunjee, situated at approximately 1,300 metres. Explore its surrounding landscapes of mountain streams, forests and waterfalls, particularly impressive during the monsoon months. Cherrapunjee is historically renowned for its exceptionally high rainfall. Visit the Mawsmai and Mawmluh Caves, limestone cave systems that have developed over thousands of years and are popular with cavers and adventure enthusiasts. Continue to the Cherrapunjee View Point, Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sister Falls and Eco Park. Later drive back to Shillong. Dinner and overnight stay at Shillong.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Guwahati. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and take some time for refreshment. Later, take a sightseeing tour of Guwahati, including the Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple and the astronomical Navagraha Temple. The city, located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, is an important gateway to the North East and one of Assam's major urban centres. In the evening, visit the local market for shopping and a final experience of the city's everyday atmosphere. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati to board the scheduled flight for your onward journey. With the completion of this extensive journey through the tribal communities, villages, wildlife landscapes, Himalayan valleys and cultural centres of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Meghalaya, the Amazing North East Tour concludes with happy memories.