12 NIGHTS/ 13 DAYS

DIMAPUR (ARRIVE) – KOHIMA (02 NIGHTS) – KAZIRANGA (02 NIGHTS) – DIRANG (02 NIGHTS) –  TAWANG (03 NIGHTS) – DIRANG (01 NIGHT) – TEZPUR (01 NIGHT) – GUWAHATI (01 NIGHT) – GUWAHATI  (DROP)

DAY 01: DIMAPUR AIRPORT – KOHIMA (78 KMS/ 3 HRS)

Meet & greet upon arrival at Dimapur Airport (DMU)/ Dimapur Railway Station (DMV), and then transfer to Kohimal. Upon arrival at Kohima, checkin to the hotel. Overnight at Kohima.

DAY 02: KOHIMA LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast excursion to Khonoma Village, that lies 21 kms away from Kohima town the Khonoma village is the first “green village” of Nagaland. The village is well known for the legendary leader Angami Zapu Phizo who was the founder of the Naga movement. After lunch visit The Kohima War Cemetery (Closed on Sunday) constructed in the memory of the officers and soldiers who made supreme sacrifices during World War II, the war cemetery attracts hundreds of visitors every year including the relatives of those martyrs. Maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the cemetery witnessed more than 2000 graves, on each grave there are beautiful epitaphs carved in bronze. “When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today”. Also visit Museum and Cathedral Church. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 03: KOHIMA – KAZIRANGA (260 KMS / 7 HRS.)

After breakfast check out and proceed to Kaziranga. Upon arrival at Kaziranga, checkin to the hotel. Overnight at Kaziranga.

DAY 04: KAZIRANGA LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast go for Optional : Elephant Ride / Jeep Safari (subjected to availability & operational condition) to one Range. After lunch go for Optional : Jeep Safari (subjected to availability & operational condition) to the other Range. Visit Kaziranga National Orchid And Biodiversity Park (Subjected to time availability & operational condition). Overnight at Kaziranga.

Optional:

1. For rate, kindly refer to Supplement & Optional Cost Column, given below the main package cost.
2. Entry ticket & Jeep safari are all regulated and controlled by the forest Dept. Govt. of Assam. We do not have any control on the booking of entry ticket & Jeep safari.
3. Elephant rides are conducted and controlled by the forest department. We cannot confirm the same in advance. The ticket counter for booking opens only in the evening, one day prior to the ride. Only after securing the tickets, we can confirm the ride for you.

DAY 05: KAZIRANGA – DIRANG (160 KMS/ 8 HRS)

After early breakfast drive to Dirang. En route at Tipi visit Orchid Center and enroute visit Sessa Orchid Sanctuary (Blooming time is from end March till May). Check into the hotel. Overnight at Dirang.

DAY 06: DIRANG LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

Today after breakfast visit Mandela Top. Back to Dirang & visit Dirang Monastery. Break for lunch. After lunch go for excursion to Sangti Valley. Back to hotel and overnight at Dirang.

DAY 07: DIRANG – TAWANG (160 KMS/ 6 HRS)

After breakfast, proceed to Tawang (140km) – the land of Monpa Tribes and major centre of the Mahayana Buddhists. On the way to Tawang lies the world’s second highest pass – Se la Pass (13700ft) which run through a small ridge & along a lake called Se la Lake. And visit Jaswantgarh – a memorial to the brave soldier who single handedly tried to hold of approaching Chinese during the 1962 Chinese aggression. Upon arrive check in to hotel. Over night at Tawang.

DAY 08: TAWANG LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, today visit Tawang Monastery – The Famous Gaden Namgyal Lhatse, popularly known as Tawang Monastery was founded by Merak Lama LodreGyatso in the year 1680-81. The monastery stands on the spur of a hill, about 10,000 feet above sea level and has ravines in the south and west, narrow ridge on the north and gradual slope on the east. It offers a commanding and picturesque view of the Tawang-chu valley. From a distance it appears like a fort as if guarding the votaries in the wide valley below. Tawang monastery is the largest of its kind in the country and is one of the largest monasteries in Asia. Though it has the capacity for housing about seven hundred monks, the actual number of resident lamas (monks) at present is a little more than 450. This monastery is the fountain-head of the spiritual life of the people of this region. Also visit Urgelling Monastery – the birth place of Sixth Dalia Lama. After a late lunch and refreshment visit Tawang War Memorial and evening at leisure. Overnight at Tawang.

DAY 09: TAWANG LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

Today morning after early breakfast, you will drive to Bumla Pass which is located about 37 km away from Tawang at the Indo-China border over 15,200 ft above sea level. A further drive will take you to visit high altitude lake called as Shunga-tser Lake, popularly known as Madhuri Lake located 35, kms away from Tawang near the China Border. The drive to Shunga-tser Lake is full of thrill and one can still see the war bankers that had been used during the Chinese aggression in 1962. Nestled amidst the pristine mountains and picturesque surrounding, It was formed in the aftermath of the 1950 earthquake. Prior to the earthquake, this piece of land used to be employed as the grazing ground for the cattle. The evidence of it can be seen in the protruding trunks of the dead trees from the middle of the lake. The lake has been under supervision of Army men, who have also arranged for a cafeteria nearby. Tourists can relish on the delicious Momos, Maggis topped with a cup of tasty coffee or tea. Tourists can also take to trekking around the lake while enjoying the gentle lashes of the pleasant breeze around. During return take a photo stop at the beautiful PTSO lake en route (17 kms away from Tawang, Pangong Tang Tso Lake popularly known as PT Tso which is an extremely scenic drive with bird’s eye view of the township below). Later in the afternoon drive back to hotel. On the way back visit Ani Gompha. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Note:

1. Our vehicles are not allowed to do PTSo lake, Madhuri lake & Bumla Pass Sightseeing. Local vehicle will be provided for the same. We have no control on this local vehicle which may be a combination of Non AC Tat Sumo/Xylo etc.
2. Bumla la pass is a border between India & China, hence additional formalities are involved, Kindly refer enter & documentation formalities.

DAY 10: TAWANG – DIRANG (160 KMS/ 6 HRS)

After breakfast drive to Dirang. On arrival at Dirang, check in and over night at hotel.

DAY 11: DIRANG – TEZPUR (190 KMS/ 7 HRS)

After breakfast, today you drive to Tezpur, On arrival checkin to the hotel. Overnight in Tezpur.

DAY 12: TEZPUR – GUWAHATI (183 KMS/ 5 HRS)

After breakfast drive to Guwahati. On time in the evening go for River Cruise (on direct payment & subjected to operational condition). Upon reaching, checkin & over night at Guwahati.

DAY 13: GUWAHATI – GUWAHATI AIRPORT (25 KMS / 1 HRS.)

Morning visit Kamakhya Temple (VIP tickets on own arrangement). Back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast transfer to Guwahati Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) for onwards connection.