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Destination: GUWAHATI – MANAS – NAMERI – KAZIRANGA -GUWAHATI
Duration: 09 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

ACCOMMODATION ON TWIN SHARING BASIS.
ALL TRANSFERS
MEALS (B / L / D)
SIGHTSEEING AS PER ITINERARY
ELEPHANT RIDE / JEEP SAFARI / RAFTING / TREKKING
ACCOMPANIED BY GUIDE

DAY 01: GUWAHATI TO MANAS
On arrival at Guwahati, received and transfer to Manas National Park (174km/5hrs) – the most stunning pristine wildlife habitat in India, comparable to the best in the world in respect of the beauty of its spectacular landscape, covering an area of 519 SqKms. Located at the foothills of Eastern Himalaya, it derives its name from the river Manas that flows throughout the park from the north to south. The Manas National Park is the World Heritage Site, the Biosphere reserve and also the Elephant Reserve. This Brahmaputra Valley semi-evergreen forest Terrestrial Eco-region is also the richest in species of all Indian wildlife areas and the only known home for the rare and endangered Assam Roofed Turtle, Hispid Hare, Golden Langur and Pygmy Hog. Evening at leisure.

Over night at Manas.

DAY 02: MANAS
Early morning Elephant ride into the forest and back to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast we will take a village walks to see its people and their culture. Afternoon Jeep safari through the Central range of the park to the place called Mathanguri just few steps away from Indo-Bhutan boundary. Mathanguri is one of the most beautiful points of the entire national park. Then journey back to lodge.

Over night stay at Manas.

DAY 03: MANAS
After an early breakfast enjoy a boat ride on river Manas starting from Mathanguri and ending at Bispani along the national park where you can encounter with the wild life like Buffaloes , Elephants and Deer. Evening at leisure.

Overnight at Manas.

DAY 04: MANAS
Early morning Jeep Safari through the park to explore the most stunning and spectacular landscape and reach Kokilabari, Eastern range of the Park. After lunch return journey to Bansbari. Evening at leisure.

Overnight at Manas.

DAY 05: MANAS TO NAMERI NATIONAL PARK
After having breakfast we will head forward to Nameri National Park (310kms / 6hrs) - covering an area of about 200sq. kms the park is the second Tiger reserve of Assam. The park consists of deciduous forests, hills and the river Jia Bhoroli flows through it. The rich wildlife of this park includes Tiger, Black bear, Elephant, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Indian Bison, Pangolin, Indian Wild Dog, Deer, Civet Cat, Capped Langur, Jackals etc. It has over 376 species of birds and also birds of special interest such as the endangered white winged wood duck, four species of Hornbill, Ibis Bill and many more. Evening at leisure.

Over night stay at Eco-camp.

DAY 06: NAMERI NATIONAL PARK
Early morning trekking inside the park, then back to the camp for breakfast, after breakfast rafting at the Jia Bhoroli River running along the national park for water birds like – Ibis Bill, Ruddy Shelduck , Thick Knee, Plover, Kingfishers and many more.

Over night stay at eco-camp.

DAY 07: NAMERI TO KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast we will proceed to Kaziranga National Park (130kms/2.5hrs) - a World Heritage Site and Tiger reserve - is home to more than 80% of the world’s population of the Great One Horned Rhinoceros. It has a significant population of Asian Elephant and Water Buffalos living here and also has a wide variety of fauna and avifauna in a unique habitat of mainly grasslands, close tangled and thorny rattan cane, elephant grass and tall trees of evergreen forest and numerous water bodies. More than 400 species of birds both resident and migratory are found here. After lunch Jeep Safari in the Western range of the park.

Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

DAY 08: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK
Early morning Elephant Ride in the Central range of the Park followed by a Jeep Safari in the same range: The central range is good for water birds such as Falcate Teal, White-eyed Pochard, Grey headed Fishing Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle and Spot-billed pelican. Bengal Florican can also be seen in this range. After lunch Jeep Safari in Western range of the park: ideal for grassland birds. This range is preferred for seeing big game like Rhinos and Water Buffaloes.

Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

DAY 09: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast take a nature trek inside the Burapahar range of the National Park which is a natural corridor for wild Elephants and other animals. Evening at leisure.

Over night stay at Kaziranga.

DAY 10: KAZIRANGA TO GUWAHATI AIRPORT
After breakfast drive to Guwahati for onward destination.

HOTELS MENTIONED BELOW OR SIMILAR ( TOUR CODE – NWT - 016 )
CITY	No. of Nights	STANDARD	DELUXE	LUXURY
Manas	4	Bansbari Lodge	Bansbari Lodge	Bansbari Lodge
Nameri	2	Eco - Camp	Eco - Camp	Eco - Camp
Kaziranga	3	Aranya Lodge /Bonani / Dhansari / similar	Jupuri Ghar / Bon Havi / Land Mark / Similar	Emerald / Iora /Land Mark