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Enchanting North East India[ Print this itinerary 
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Visit North East India, a piece of heaven tucked away in a corner! The lush fields and thick tropical rainforests protected by the Kaziranga and Nameri National Park are home to the rhinoceros and elephants. Walk across the living root bridges in the wettest place on earth, Cherrapunji and admire the cleanest village in India, Mawlynnong!
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- Watch the one horned Rhinoceros in Kaziranga
- Walk across the root bridges in Cherrapunji
- Spend a day in the cleanest village in Asia, Mawlynnong
- Look out for the Tiger in Nameri National Park
Day 1 - Guwahati to Shillong , Meghalaya
Your trip to the beautiful North Eastern India starts as you arrive at Guwahati Airport, Assam.
Guwahati is the largest metropolis in the north-east region of India. Situated on the banks of River Brahmaputra, it is said to be the "Gateway" of the North East Region. The city is surrounded by lush forests and several national parks including the Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park and Orang National Park.
You will meet our representative at the airport who will assist you out of the airport and drive for about 3 hrs along a picturesque mountain road which will take you to Umiam Lake, 20 kms before Shillong Town to your retreat.
- Accommodation: Ri Kynjai
- Meals : Dinner
- Route : Guwahati – Shillong
- Travel Time: 3 hrs
Today you will depart Cherrapunji which is about 60 kms away from Guwahati.
Cherrapunji now known by its historical name, Sohra, is popular for the large amount of rainfall it receives. In fact it is now considered as the second wettest place on the Earth, displaced from the number one position by its neighboring Mawnsynram.
Once at Cherrapunji you will trek to the Double Decker living root bridges - a remarkable and ancient form of bio engineering form where the roots of two trees on either side have been trained over a number of years to meet and form a bridge by the villagers during the ancient days which are unique to this region. The process takes 10–15 years and the bridges typically last hundreds of years, the oldest ones in use being over 500 years old.
- Accommodation: Cherrapunji Holiday Resort
- Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
- Route :Shillong – Cherrapunji
Amidst some spectacular scenery of the little town of Cherrapunjee, you will take a detour to visit Mawlynnong (nominated as the cleanest village in Asia). Mawlynnong is a community based eco-tourism initiative On reaching the village one is immediately awe-struck by its cleanliness and aesthetic beauty. It is evident that the community has consciously made an effort to plan and maintain the ambience of the village. You can walk around in the village area and experience the rural life and experience a wonderful opportunity to interact with the local community and a delicious ethnic meal would be provided by the locals. On experiencing the wonderful rural life you will proceed to Shillong and if time permits you can experience some street shopping at the Shillong town area.
- Accommodation: Ri Kynjai
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
You will bud goodbye to Shillong and drive for about 7 hours along a picturesque route to Kaziranga National Park.
Kaziranga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 470 square kilometer national park has tall elephant grass and lush green flood plains, and is home to a rich variety of wildlife. Here you are likely to spot birds like Greater Adjutants, Bengal Floricans, Pallas’s Fish Eagles and Black-necked Storks. Kaziranga’s larger inhabitants include the Greater Asian One-horned Rhinoceros, Asian Elephant, Asiatic Water Buffalo and the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Iora-The Retreat
- Route: Shillong to Kaziranga
- Travel time: Approx 7 hours
The next two days will be action packed! You will leave early in the morning after an early breakfast for your first game drive into the ranges of Kaziranga. You will return to the lodge and relax till about lunch time. After lunch you will head out for a game drive into the park in open vehicles to explore the game. In the evening sit by the bonfire and enjoy a local cultural dance program and even try a few steps with the troop.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Iora –The Retreat
Another packed day in Kaziranga! Today also you will leave early in the morning to explore the wilderness of Kaziranga. You will get to go on an Elephant safari (approx 45 Min). Afterwards you will return to the resort for breakfast, and set out once again for a game drive in an open vehicle. Another game drive is scheduled for after lunch.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Iora-The Retreat
You bid bye to Kaziranga after breakfast and will drive for about 2 hours, to reach the Nameri National Park. The Nameri National Park is located at the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in Assam. It is best known for its high density of Elephants. Other than the Elephant, the park is also home to the Tiger, Leopard, Sambar Deer, Wild Dog, Hog Deer, Muntjac, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bear and Capped Langur. Nameri is a birdwatcher’s paradise and is a must visit for all ornithologists! The birds that can be seen here include the White Winged Wood Duck, four distinct species of Hornbill, Blue-bearded Bee-eater, Babbler and Plover.On arrival at Nameri, lunch will be served at the campsite and one can opt for a nature walk in the afternoon across the forests area or visit a tribal village.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Eco Camp
- Route: Kaziranga – Nameri
- Travel Time : Approx 2 hours
Today you will go on a morning bird watching trek into the Nameri forest. You return to the campsite for breakfast and this will be followed by water rafting in the river Bhoreli in the afternoon. Relax by the bonfire in the evening and re wind the trip’s experience as tomorrow you will head back to Guwahati city and fly out onwards.
- Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
- Accommodation: Eco Camp
Today is the last day on your trip and after an early breakfast you will drive to Guwahati airport for about 5 hrs enroute farewell lunch and fly out to your onward destination.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
- Travel Time : Approx 5 hours
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What's Included
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Ground transportation with an English speaking driver/guide
- Airport transfers
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- Park or reserve entry fees
- Game drives /activities as mentioned in the itinerary
What's Excluded
- International airfare
- Domestic airfare
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities and Tips
- Visas and Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Optional activities (if any)
- Souvenirs
- All items of personal nature
- Any increase in taxes, fuel cost and emergency rescue costs
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