Shillong – Tezpur – Dirang – Tawang – Bomdila – Guwahati

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Location : assam,India
Price : ₹ 40000
Duration : 9 Days/8 Nights
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Description

From lush rainforests to hills and valleys and a diverse set of traditions and cultures, you can certainly expect North East tourism to open your eyes like never before. Whether you’re traveling from anywhere in the world, or anywhere in India for that matter, chances are that you may not be fully aware of numerous aspects of the North East due to various reasons. There’s a lot to be said for the vibrant culture and friendly people here and of course, their interesting and diverse cuisine.

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About The Tour

Inclusions

  • 08 nights accommodation at mentioned hotels as per meal plans mentioned
  • All transfers and sightseeing-using vehicle as mentioned
  • Road Taxes and Parking charges
  • Inner Line Permit Charges for a visit to Arunachal Pradesh
  • GST
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Exclusions

  • Any Airfare
  • Any expenses of personal nature
  • Entry fees at monuments and guide services
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Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Guwahati – Shillong (110 km 3 hrs approx..)

Transfer from Guwahati airport/railway station to Shillong en route visit Umium Lake. Shillong became the first capital of the State of Meghalaya. Located in undulating pine-covered hills, the city has a milder climate than tropical India. The city center is 1496m above sea level and currently has a population of around 270,000. Home to several waterfalls, it is also known as the Scotland of the East. The British legacy is still visible in the architecture and food habits of the population. Overnight at Shillong.

Day 02: Shillong – Cherrapunjee – Shillong (60 km 2 hrs each way)

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Cherrapunjee. Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on the planet and the only place in India to receive rain throughout the year. The town of Cherrapunji is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 km southwest of the state’s capital, Shillong. Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra or Churra, means ‘the land of oranges’. The cliffs of Cherrapunji also offer stunning views of the plains of Bangladesh. Visit Arwah Cave, Nahkhalikai Falls, Mwasmai Cave, Seven Sister Falls, Dainthlen Waterfalls and Eco Park, and Rama Krishna Mission Museum. Return back to Shillong en route visit Shillong peak and Elephanta Falls. Overnight at Shillong.

Day 03: Shillong – Tezpur (250 km 5.5 hrs approx.)

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Tezpur. Little more than a utilitarian stopover for travelers journeying into Arunachal Pradesh or Upper Assam, Tezpur is a charming town with some beautifully kept parks, attractive lakes, and enchanting views of the mighty Brahmaputra River as it laps the town’s edge. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Tezpur – Dirang (160 km 4-5 hrs approx.)

After breakfast drive to Dirang. Dirang is an almost picture-perfect Tibetan – Monpa stone village marred only by the main road. Above the picturesque stone houses rises a steep rocky hill topped with Old Dirangs Gompa and several walls. Overnight at Dirang.

Day 05: Dirang – Tawang (150 kms 5 hrs approx)

After breakfast drive to Tawang. En-route witness the snowcapped Sella Pass at 14000 ft and the Jaswant Garh War Memorial. (Legend has it that Jaswant (Mahavir Chakra Awardee (Posthumous) of 4th Batallion Garhwal Rifles), fought a lone battle against the invading Chinese during the 1962 war. His spirit is still believed to protect the place). Tawang is situated at an altitude of 3500m. The natural beauty and solitude of Gudpi and Chong-Chugmi ranges, Tawang chu River, and Tawang Valley are mesmerizing. The inhabitants of the districts are all of Monpa tribes except Shyo village which is dominated by people of Tibetan Origin. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Tawang

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for sightseeing of 400 years (17th century) old Tawang Monastery which is the second largest monastery in the world after Potala Palace in Tibet. The building is about 113 feet long and 80 feet wide and houses valuable antiquities, books, and manuscripts-handwritten and printed. Later visit Tawang War Memorial, a 40-foot high multi-hued memorial, has a structure constructed in stupa design. Dedicated to the martyrs of the Sino-Indo War held in 1962, this memorial is nestled among beautiful peaks, which overlooks the Tawang-Chu valley. Rest of the day free to stroll around the streets of the town. Overnight in Tawang.

Day 07: Tawang – Bomdila (180 kms 6 hrs approx..)

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bomdila. Bomdila is the headquarters of West Kameng district located at the height of 8500 ft above sea level. It has a lot of attractions for the tourists with its cool climate, Apple orchards, artistic people, snow-capped Himalayan peaks, and Buddhist Gompas. The Buddhist monastery of Bomdila is the repository of culture. Explore the town in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08: Bomdila – Guwahati (270 km 7-8 hrs approx.)

After breakfast drive from Bomdila to Guwahati. The gateway to the northeast and the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the region, Guwahati serves as the starting block for most Northeast itineraries. It’s a somewhat featureless city – a prosaic heap of glass and concrete for the most part – but there are a scattering of interesting temples to explore. Walk its back alleys and old quarters, however, and you will be able to salvage a generous amount of local flavor that lingers amid its suburban sprawl of ponds, palm trees, small single-story traditional houses, and old colonial-era mansions. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Departure to Guwahati airport/station

After breakfast visit Kamakhya temple - The temple is dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya an incarnation of Sati. It is on Nilachal hill, says the Shiva Purana, that the yoni or creative organ of Sati fell when Vishnu, in a bid to save the world from the Shiva’s tandava nritya or dance of destruction, cut her dead body into 51 pieces with his Sudarshan chakra. Also, visit Navagraha Temple and Umananda Temple (by Govt. ferry). Later on transfer to the airport/railway station in time for onward connection.

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