Culture & Nature

Destination: JORHAT – MAJULI – KAZIRANGA - GUWAHATI
Duration: 06 NIGHTS / 07 DAYS

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

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

DAY 01: JORHAT
Arrive at Jorhat - a major tea producing and tea - research Centre. Transferred to Sangsua Planter’s Bunglow. Afternoon go for a Tea tour to get a glimpse of life in tea gardens. Overnight at Planter’s Bunglow: located amidst the far sprawling tea gardens and in a peaceful and calm atmosphere this bungalow is associated with a unique and graceful lifestyle of an age gone by that gives a unique experience to the visitors.

Overnight at Jorhat.

DAY 02: JORHAT - MAJULI
After breakfast drive to Nimatighat and ferry to Majuli - perhaps the largest river island is a treasure of cultural heritage of the region. The founder of ‘Eka Naam Dharma’ Srimanta Shankardeva took shelter in Majuli in the Fifteenth Century and ever since that Majuli has emerged as the crowning glory of Vaishnavaite culture in Assam. Majuli has a unique treasure of natural and cultural attractions. A melting point of various tribes, Majuli is multifaceted in its attractions that unfurls to its vanity are the rare migratory birds like Adjutant Stork, Pelican, Siberian Crane, etc., traditional handicrafts and pottery, the Mask – craft, ethnic culture and colorful festivals. The dance forms which is a treasure house of the various ‘Satras’ in this place are the unique contributions of the great saint.

Over night at Majuli.

DAY 03: MAJULI
Having locally prepared breakfast we shall visit the ‘Garmur Satra’ , ‘Uttar Kamalabari Satra’ and ‘Auni Ati Satra’. These satras are the epitome of the Assamese culture. Afternoon visit ‘Dakhinpat Satra’ – a centre of a considerable collection of art forms and cultural and literatures which dates back to the Ahom dynasty. Shamaguri Satra: A store house of famous mask craft. Overnight at Majuli.

DAY 04: MAJULI – KAZIRANGA
After breakfast we ferry back to Nimatighat and thereafter on road to Kaziranga National Park (100 Kms / 2 Hrs) - a World Heritage Site and also a 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 Buffaloes living here and it 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. Evening free at leisure.

Over night at Kaziranga.

DAY 05: KAZIRANGA
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 the Western range: ideal for grassland birds. This range is also preferred for seeing big game like rhinos and water buffaloes.

Overnight at Kaziranga.

DAY 06: KAZIRANGA – GUWAHATI
After breakfast drive to Guwahati (220 Kms/ 5 Hrs.) - gateway to the North East India, situated on the south bank of the mighty Brahmaputra, the city is a principal centre of socio – cultural, political, industrial and trade & commerce of the entire region. Evening cruise in the river Brahmaputra.

Overnight at Guwahati.

DAY 07: GUWAHATI AIR PORT
After Breakfast visit Maa Kamakhya Mandir –located atop Nilachal Parvat it is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage and then drive to Guwahati Airport for onward destination.

HOTELS MENTIONED BELOW OR SIMILAR ( TOUR CODE – NWT - 024 )
CITY	No. of Nights	STANDARD	DELUXE	LUXURY
Jorhat	1	Jorhat Tourist Lodge / Hotel Paradise / similar	M. D’s Continental / Hotel Paradise / similar	M. D’s Continental / Hotel Paradise / similar
Guwahati	1	Priya Palace / Kalpa/Siroy Lily / Rialto / Similar	Nandan /Atithi / similar	Dynasty / Kiranshree / Vishwaratna/Brahmaputra Ashok/similar
Kaziranga	2	Aranya Lodge /Bonani / Dhansari / similar	Jupuri Ghar / Bon Havi / Land Mark / similar	Emerald / Iora / Land Mark
Majuli	2	Hotel Seuj Bilaas / Satra Guest House / similar	Hotel Seuj Bilaas / Satra Guest House / similar	Hotel Seuj Bilaas