A MONTH OF EXQUISITE NORTH EAST ESCAPES - this package presents you the travel from Guwahati to Manipur to Nagaland. North East India is a region least explored, most mysterious and arguably the most beautiful parts of the Indian subcontinent. It opens its doors to pristine natural beauty, rare and endangered wildlife and plant species, rich ethnic diversity and unique tribal cultural heritage. The geography of the area is as varied as its people. While the famous one-horned Asian rhinos graze peacefully in Kaziranga’s grasslands beside the mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam, waterfalls thunder down the forested hills and valleys of Meghalaya, and snowy peaks of the Himalayas dominate the northern landscape of Arunachal Pradesh & Nagaland. Indulging in outdoor activities such as trekking or river rafting in your North East trip will prove to be a rare encounter with the wilderness. Every step is a whole new world bursting with life..
Arrive in Guwahati Airport. Meet and greet with our representative and transfers you to your hotel. Overnight stay will be at Guwahati.
After breakfast transfer to Shillong. Enroute visit Borapani Lake.Shillong - The ‘Gleneagle of the East’ lies in the centre of a plateau surrounded by Khasi hills. The gorgeous city offers amazing tourist spots. The city’s own Ward’s Lake is popular for short garden walks & boating. Overnight in Shillong.
After early breakfast proceed to Cherrapunjee. Enjoy a pleasant drive to see water falls & gorges. Cherrapunjee - The wettest place on Earth offers roaring water falls, limestone caves, living root bridge, & galore of water & adventure activities. Witness the gorgeous Seven Sisters falls & visit the Mawsmai cave & Thangkharang Park. Return to Shillong. Enroute visit at Shillong Peak.. Overnight at Shillong
After breakfast trip to Mawlynnong village, this is declared as the cleanest village in Asia. Enjoy the soothing climate and the flora and fauna of this colourful little village.Transfer to Sonapur. Overnight stay will be at Sonapur
After Breakfast, it will take a 6 hours drive to Jorhat, ( Nimati ghat) cross the Brahmaputra river by ferry , over night stay.
After breakfast visit Hindu Monastery , local village, lunch ,transfer to ghat, cross the river , drive to Kaziranga National park, night stay
We start for elephant safari early in the morning in the central range of the park, for one hour. Afterwards back to the resort for breakfast. After breakfast we take you deep inside the central range of the park in a jeep. Then we come back for lunch evening free.. Overnight will be at Kaziranga.
After breakfast drive to Dirang Valley.Enroute visit Tippi Orchid Centre.Over nighjt stay at Dirang
Today Tour the unique Dirang Valley famous for its monasteries, hot Springs, Apple & kiwi Orchards, sheep breeding farms & charming valleys. Later drive to Tawang. enroute 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). Overnight at Tawang
Tawang - The beautiful land of the Monpa tribes with the “GOLDEN NAMGYEL LHATSE” Monestary - one of the largest Lamaseries of Mahayana sects in Asia. The birth place of the 6th Dalai Lama, the Monastery is 350 years old and is adorned with the 18 feet high statue of Lord Buddha. ‘The Land of Dawn-lit Mountains’ at 3500 mts gives you unparallel purity of nature. Visit the monastery and the War Memorial. Evening free for shopping. Overnight in Tawang.
Drive back over the Se-la pass via Dirang to Bomdila. Enroute stop at villages and take photos of a fantastic waterfall. Overnight hotel in Bomdila.
In the morning visit Rabgyaling Gontse Gompa, Upper Gompa and Thupchob Gatseling Gompa. After that we will leave the mountains and come to the plains of Assam when we drive to Guwahati. Night stay
After breakfast transfer to Guwahati airport, fly to Manipur, Meet and Assist at Imphal Airport, then drive to Loktak and overnight in Sendra Resort. Evening free on own and explore the village nearby the lake. Overnight in Loktak.
Early morning after breakfast, check out and visit Keibul Lamjao National Park. Later INA Memorial(Indian tri colour was first hoisted here by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army)-opening time: 10 am, Bishnu temple, Japanese War Memorial, Imphal Peace Museum, ISCKON Temple, Common Wealth War Cemetry and the famed IMA Market. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Imphal.
Today we will visit the Myanmar Border town of Moreh (3-4 hrs drive). On reaching there we will visit the nearest town of Myanmar i.e Tamu after crossing the international border. Overnight in Moreh.
Morning Shopping in the Namphalong Border Market. After early lunch we return to Imphal. En route stop at Khongjom War Memorial. Evening free on own. Overnight in Imphal.
Day trip to Ukhrul (3 hrs drive) - a picturesque hill town of Manipur. Enjoy the breathtaking natural landscape while driving. Return to Imphal by evening.
Early morning breakfast, we will drive to Nagaland's Capital Kohima (approx 138 Km/ 5 hours drive). In Kohima you can still find the old town gates with their carved motives of headhunting. After freshen up, drive to Khonoma Village (aaprox 20 kms / 1 hour drive). You can go for a walk around the village in the morning and learn about different aspects of their lives. Here, you can witness a unique water system where the water is piped long distances using bamboo. Drive back to Kohima. Overnight hotel in Kohima.
Today you can make an easy hike in the paddy fields south of Kohima. Visit two villages of the Southern Angami tribe. You can also visit the world war II memorial and the state museum of Kohima.Another interesting sight is the local market and the war cemetery. Overnight hotel in Kohima.
After breakfast, we will drive to Tuophema. You can trek for some hours in the mountains near Tuophema (optional).You may attend a cultural show in the evening. Overnight hotel in Tuophema.
After breakfast we will drive to Wokha. Near this town there is Longsa Village, which is inhabited by the Lotha tribe. Here Longzu (monoliths) are erected that remind of the merits of some ancestors. Thereafter we will continue our drive to Tuensang Village. In this area the Chang, Yimchunger, Khiamungan, Sangtam and Phom Nagas live. In the afternoon visit Tuensang Village. Overnight Tuensang.
This day you will go to tribal villages in the region of Tuensang. It is an area, where you can also see many mithuns. The most important and still very traditional villages will be Noklak and Pangsha. Overnight Tuensang.
After breakfast, drive to Mokokchung (apporx 82 Km / 5 hours drive). This town is the cultural centre of the Ao Naga tribe. Overnight Mokokchung.
Today whole day exploration of Ao Naga tribal villages. In Impur you can walk around the village on the old missionary´s path and visit the local museum with tribal exhibits. In the afternoon we will visit Longkhum, a vanguard village in the days of headhunting. Finally we will go to Ungma Village, the oldest and biggest Ao village. Overnight Mokokchung.
Full day drive through beautiful countryside to Mon (approx 205km / 8 hours drive). We are in the heart of the Konyak tribal area. Here former headhunters with their tattood faces and big horns in their ears can still be admired. In the afternoon visit of Angh´s house at Chui. Konyaks are still ruled by heredetary chiefs known as Anghs. Overnight Mon. Later return to Mon. Visit Mon village which is 7 Kms from Mon town. In the village you can meet the King. He ruled 12 villages – Tanhai, Pongkonmg, Longkei, Leangnyu, Hongphoi, L/Shanghah, Phuktong, Oting, Tumei, Lapa, Upper Tiru and Lower Tiru. Also visit the Morung where the village youths are being taught about the way of manly hood. Later pay a visit to a Konyak house to witness the traditional culture. Overnight in Mon.
Full day visit of Konyak tribal villages. First we will drive to Shangnyu, which possesses a unique piece of woodcarving. It is a 20 feet long and 12 feet high fertility shrine made of one piece of wood. In the afternoon you will visit the traditional Mon Village. Overnight Mon.
You will be driven downhill from Mon to Jorhat, on arrival you can check in at the hotel and rest for the day.
You will be driven to jorhat airport for your connecting flights towards your destination.
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