ASSAM MEGHAYALA ARUNACHAL – THREE SISTERS

Start the journey with your arrival at the Guwahati station/airport, get greeted, and straight away get transferred to Shillong. It takes around 3.5 hours to reach this gorgeous hill station of Shillong. On the way, drop by Borapani Lake. This lake is the biggest artificial lake in the state of Meghalaya. Also known as Umiam Lake, it is beautifully surrounded by Sylvan hills. On reaching Shillong, check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure, and later retire for the night.

In the morning, after breakfast, begin the excursion towards the wettest place on Earth, Cherrapunji. It is at a distance of 60 km and, on the way, comes across several waterfalls, limestone caves, striking root bridges, and other natural sites to provide several activities. Visit the Spectacular Seven Sisters Falls, the Mawsmai Cave, and the Thangkharang Park. Dinner and overnight stay at Cherrapunjee.

After an early breakfast, we can leave for Dawki and Mollynnong. On a day-long trip to mesmerizing Mawlynnong, the cleanest village in India, marvel at the beauty of the Living Root Bridge and enjoy the serene culture of the Khasi Village. Later, it takes around 1 hour to travel from Mawlynnong to Dawki. The approximate driving distance between Mawlynnong and Dawki is 30 km or 18.6 miles. After reaching Molynnong, you can have your lunch, and then you can proceed for sightseeing at Molynnong and Dawki to visit - Umngot River and Bangladesh Border. We have to wrap up our journey soon to reach Shillong before the dark fog appears in our return journey to Shillong. Your night accommodation will be arranged in Shillong.

In the morning, after breakfast, head for the half-day excursion trip in Shillong. Shillong is also called the Scotland of the east. There are several interesting places to visit in Shillong, including Shillong Golf Club, Bara Bazaar, Botanical Survey of India Orchidarium, Wards Lake, Lady Hydari Park, and Zoo Meghalaya State Museum, Shillong Peak, and Butterfly Museum. Post lunch proceeds towards Kaziranga via Nagaon. Kaziranga is 260 K.M. and approx 5 hours from Shillong. Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam. Upon arrival in Kaziranga, transfer to the Resort/Hotel. Enjoy the vicinity around the resort with the amount of time to get refreshed. After refreshment and lunch, go for a walk nearby. Later in the evening, return to the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at Kaziranga.

Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, India. The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site. Early morning elephant safari from 05:30 am to 06:30 am. Wake up call half an hour before the ride. Return to the resort for breakfast. After breakfast, jeep safari (either central or western range). Post lunch drive to Bhalukpong via Tezpur. On the way, we are doing sightseeing in Agnigarh. Agnigarh is a hillock located in Tezpur, Assam, India. In Hindu mythology, it is the fortress siteShillong has built by Banasura to keep his daughter Usha in isolation. The name itself is derived from 'Agni' (meaning fire) and 'Garh' (meaning fortress or wall) in Sanskrit. Overnight stay at Nameri.

Nameri National Park is a national park in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in the Sonitpur District of Assam, India, about 35 km from Tezpur. Nameri is about 9 km from Chariduar, the nearest village. Early morning (around 5.30 am), cross the river Jia Bhorolli by country boat and then walk inside the forest (about 3 km approx) walking tour inside the forest accompanied by a forest guard. Return for breakfast. After breakfast, rafting on the Jia Bhorolli river. Possible sighting of Ibisbills while rafting, though sighting of white-winged wood ducks needs luck and time. Also, note that animal sightings in Nameri are very sparse. However, on a clear sunny day, one can see the majestic snow-capped mountains of the Eastern Himalayas and possible sightings of the Indian Pied Hornbills, especially in the evenings between 5-6 pm when they return from the jungle and fly across the river overhead. Dinner and Overnight Stay at Nameri.

After breakfast, drive to Dirang. En-route sightseen. Dinner and Overnight stay at Dirnag.

After breakfast, drive to Tawang. En-route visit:- • Jaswant Garh: The war memorial is located 14 km from Sella Pass to Tawang. The memorial pays homage to Jaswant Singh Rawat, Mahavir Chakra Awardee posthumously (the second-highest award from the Indian Army). In the famous battle of Nuranang against the Chinese in November 1962, Rawat and two other soldiers from 4th Batallion Garhwal Rifles were instrumental in killing 300 Chinese soldiers in 72 hours. • Sella Pass: The entry point into the Tawang Valley is Sela Pass at an elevation of 13700 ft above sea level. Legend says that a monpa woman supported sepoy Jashwant Singh during his battle with the Chinese. She brought sepoy Jashwant supplies and used them to heal his wounds. When Jashwant got martyrdom, she killed herself as an act of loyalty. • The glimpse of Paradise Lake in the Sella Pass makes your visit worth it. Most of the time, the lake is covered with a thick blanket of snow • Nuranang fall. • check-in then, return to the hotel. • Evening free at leisure. • Overnight at Tawang.

The morning after breakfast, explore Tawang, visiting, • Tawang Monastery (Vihar): Tawang Monastery, about 400 years old, situated at an altitude of approximately 10,000 ft., is the second-largest Buddhist monastery in India. It also holds the distinction of being the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama. The monastery is the home of more than 700 monks. The monastery was founded by Merag Lama Lodre Gyamtso in 1681 in accordance with the wishes of the 5th Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso. As per the legend, the site of the monastery was chosen by the horse of Merag Lama. Merag Lama, who had been unable to decide on a site to establish the monastery. One day he was praying in a cave, seeking divine guidance. When he came out after the prayers, he found his horse was missing. On search, the horse was located, standing quietly on a hilltop. Considering that as the sign of divine blessing, he decided to construct the monastery at the very spot. The monastery is also called Galden Namgey Lhatse, meaning celestial paradise. There is a magnificent 8-meter high statue of Lord Buddha. The ancient library inside the courtyard has an excellent collection of thangkas, painted with the blood from the nose of the 5th Dalai Lama and valuable Buddhist manuscripts, mainly Kanjur and Tanjur, numbering 850 bundles. • The Craft Center: The craft center in Tawang sells beautiful masks, hand-woven carpets, jewelry in silver, coral, and amber, ‘chubas’ the local dress, and delightful, affordable mementos. • Tawang War Memorial: The memorial is dedicated to the martyrs of the 1962 Sino-Indian war. The memorial is 40-foot-high and like a stupa in design. It is locally called ‘Namgyal Chorten. The names of 2420 martyrs were imprinted in gold on 32 black granite plaques. • Evening free for leisure. • Overnight at Tawang.

After breakfast, visit Bumla Pass. • Bumla Pass: Indo – China Border. • Sangestser Lake: Madhuri Lake is located 35 km away from Tawang near the China Border. The drive to Sangestser Lake is full of thrills, and one can still see the war bankers used during the Chinese aggression in 1962 and the beautiful PTSO lake. • Overnight at Tawang.

After Breakfast, drive to Bomdila. En-route visit Bomdila Monastery. Jung waterfall, also called Nuranang falls. Hotel check-in. Overnight at Bomdila

After breakfast, drive to GUWAHATI (approx 345 km and 7- 8 hours drive). Overnight in Guwahati hotel.

This morning we will start our day a little early and move to the boarding point for Kamakhya Temple. There are several interesting places to visit in Guwahati, including Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, Balaji Temple, Basistha Temple, Shankardev Kalakshetra, Assam State Zoo, Science Museum, and State Museum, etc. You can even opt for an evening cruise on the Brahmaputra. Enjoy a magnificent sunset over the majestic Brahmaputra River. Where we will watch the sun going down over the stunning landscape and then the twinkling of stars in the evening sky. Return back to the hotel and spend overnight.

After breakfast with everlasting memories drive to the airport/ railway station for onward.