Tribes & Tiger

Destination: GUWAHATI – SHILLONG – CHERRAPUNJEE –TURA – MANAS – GUWAHATI
Duration: 06 NIGHTS / 07 DAYS 02 NIGHTS
SHILLONG + 02 NIGHTS TURA + 02 NIGHTS MANAS

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
After breakfast, drive to Shillong (120kms/3hrs) - 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.
Overnight stay at Shillong.

DAY 02: SHILLONG – CHERRAPUNJEE – SHILLONG
After breakfast, drive to Cherrapunjee (56 kms /2.5 hrs) – 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 (overlooking panoramic view of Bangladesh) and Khrem falls. Drive back to Shillong.

Overnight at Shillong.

DAY 03: SHILLONG – TURA
After an early breakfast, drive to Tura (300 kms/ 07 hrs) - a town in the north eastern state of Meghalaya in India, is situated at the foot of Tura Peak. The town is named after the powerful goddess Durama – Imbama. The Tura Peak, 5 Kms higher offers some of the finest views of the hills along with the sweeping curve of mighty river Brahmaputra. Evening at Leisure.

Overnight at Tura.

DAY 04: TURA
Explore Sisobibre on the bank of river Simsang, Baghmara (Indo- Bangladesh Border) and Siju (130 Kms form Tura) – one of the longest natural caves in Indian Continent also known as the bat cave.

Overnight at Tura.

DAY 05: TURA – MANAS NATIONAL PARK & TIGER RESERVE
After breakfast, we drive to Manas National park (200 kms / 05 hrs) - 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 06: MANAS NATIONAL PARK & TIGER RESERVE
Early morning Elephant ride into the forest and back to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, we will take a village walk 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. The Mathanguri is one of the most beautiful points in the entire national park. Then journey back to lodge.

Over night stay at Manas.

DAY 07: MANAS – GUWAHATI
After breakfast, we drive to Guwahati (174 kms / 3.5 hrs) for onward destination.

HOTELS MENTIONED BELOW OR SIMILAR ( TOUR CODE – NWT - 007 )
CITY	No. of Nights	STANDARD	DELUXE	LUXURY
Manas	2	Bansbari Lodge / similar	Bansbari Lodge / similar	Bansbari Lodge / similar
Shillong	2	Yalana / Monsoon / Broadway / similar	Boulevard / Centre Point Majestic / similar	Polo Towers / Tripura Castle / similar
Tura	2	Hotel Rikman Continental / Hotel Sundari / similar	Hotel Rikman Continental / Hotel Sundari / similar	Hotel Rikman Continental / Hotel Sundari / similar