Golden Triangle of East

Destination: GUWAHATI – SHILLONG – KAZIRANGA – NAMERI – DIRANG – TAWANG – BOMDILA -TEZPUR – GUWAHATI
Duration: 10 NIGHTS / 11 DAYS

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

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

DAY 01: GUWAHATI - SHILLONG
Arrive at Guwahati, received & transferred to Shillong (120 kms / 03 hrs) - Capital of Meghalaya, located at an altitude of 1496 m is one of the largest hill stations of India. It is named after its creator - U lei Shyllong, who is believed to have resided on the Shillong Peak. Evening at Leisure.
Over night at Shillong.

DAY 02: SHILLONG – CHERRAPUNJEE - SHILLONG
After breakfast, we will drive to Cherrapunjee (56kms /2.5hrs) – known as the rainiest rain – belt in the world, the lovely town is also famous for its limestone caves and orange honey. En route visit Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak ( the Highest point in Meghalaya – 1965m). On reaching Cherrapunjee visit Mawsmai Cave, Mawsmai Falls, Nohkalikai Falls ( the fourth highest fall in the world) , Thankarang Park (wherefrom you get a panoramic view of Bangladesh ) and Khrem falls. Drive back to Shillong.

Overnight at Shillong.

DAY 03: SHILLONG – KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, we will proceed towards Kaziranga National Park (300 Kms / 07 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 Buffalo 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, 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 04: 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 the Western range: ideal for grassland birds. This range is preferred for seeing big game like Rhinos and Water Buffaloes.

Overnight at Kaziranga.

DAY 05: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK– NAMERI NATIONAL PARK.
After breakfast, we will drive to Nameri National Park via Tezpur (120 kms / 03 hrs) - 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 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. Enroute visit the Historic Tezpur and the Ruins and temples constructed during the reign of ‘Ban Dynasty’.

Over night at Eco – Camp.

DAY 06: NAMERI NATIONAL PARK - DIRANG
Early in the morning go for an exclusive River Rafting on Jia Bhorali River (smooth water rafting). Enjoy the ecstatic view of Himalayan Foot Hills along with the rare treasure of its bird life & the eco system of Nameri National Park that has been the paradise for nature lovers. After lunch drive to Dirang (160 kms / 05 hrs) - the land of Monpa tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Enroute visit Tippi Orchid Centre and Sessa Orchid Sanctuary.

Over night at Dirang.

DAY 07: DIRANG - TAWANG
Today we will drive to Tawang (140kms/6hrs). On way experience the beauty of Sella Lake in Sella Pass (13746ft), Jaswantgarh – located 16kms from Sella Pass is a memorial to the brave soldiers who single handedly tried to get hold of the approaching Chinese army during the Chinese aggression in 1962. Evening explore Tawang town.

Overnight in Tawang.

DAY 08: TAWANG
Explore Tawang – Tawang Monastery, Unni-Gompa (Women Monastery), Urrigilling (the birth place of 6th Dalai Lama) and scenic drive to PTsho Lake which is close to the Indo-Chinese border. Evening back to Tawang.

Overnight at Tawang.

DAY 09: TAWANG - BOMDILA
After breakfast, we will drive to Bomdila (181 kms / 07 hrs), en route visit & enjoy beautiful Jang Falls, evening at leisure.

Over night at Bomdila

DAY 10: BOMDILA – TEZPUR
Drive to Tezpur (165 kms / 06 hrs) - the beautiful historical town of Tezpur is well known for its ancient temples and ruins. Evening visit Chitralekha Uddyan - houses the finest specimen of sculptural remains of 9th century.

Over night at Tezpur.

DAY 11: TEZPUR - GUWAHATI
After breakfast drive to Guwahati airport for onward destination.

HOTELS MENTIONED BELOW OR SIMILAR ( TOUR CODE – NWT - 013 )
CITY	No. of Nights	STANDARD	DELUXE	LUXURY
Shillong	2	Yalana / Monsoon / Broadway / similar	Boulevard / Centre Point Majestic / similar	Polo Towers / Tripura Castle / similar
Kaziranga	2	Aranya Lodge /Bonani / Dhansari / similar	Jupuri Ghar / Bon Havi / Land Mark / Similar	Emerald / Iora / Land Mark
Nameri	1	Eco Camp	Eco Camp	Eco Camp
Dirang	1	Tourist Lodge / Hotel Pemaling / Similar	Tourist Lodge / Hotel Pemaling / Similar	Tourist Lodge / Hotel Pemaling / Similar
Tawang	2	Hotel Tawang Inn / Hotel Buddha / Similar	Hotel Tawang Inn / Hotel Buddha / Similar	Hotel Tawang Inn / Hotel Buddha / Similar
Bomdila	1	Doe – Gu – Khil / Hotel Elizyium /Similar	Doe – Gu – Khil / Hotel Elizyium /Similar	Doe – Gu – Khil / Hotel Elizyium /Similar
Tezpur	1	Hotel Luit / Centre Point / similar	Hotel Luit / Centre Point / similar	Hotel Luit / Centre Point / similar