9 Nights 10 Days: Bengal & North-East India

KOLKATA - JORHAT - KAZIRANGA Morning after breakfast departure transfer to NSCBI Airport to board your flight to Jorhat. Welcome on arrival at Jorhat airport and transfer to Kaziranga (85Kms / 3hrs) Kaziranga – which - was declared a National Park in 1974 and UNESCO declared Kaziranga a World Heritage Site in 1985. The park hosts two thirds of the world's population of Rhinos. Rest for the day. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

KAZIRANGA JUNGLE SAFARI Enjoy 01 round morning Jeep Safari inside the National Park, apart from the Rhino, other species found are hog deer, swamp deer, wild buffalo, elephants and if one is lucky even the tiger. It is virtually a paradise for bird watchers, with a variety of migratory and resident birds. It is also home to pelicans, storks and darters as there are a number of water bodies inside the Park. Later after Breakfast, Visit to Kaziranga National Orchid & Biodiversity Park – a must visiting Tourist Destination  as it is a noble initiative by the villagers of Durgapur, Kaziranga, to gain its popularity. Afternoon enjoy Jeep safari in the Central Range. Kaziranga is a vast expanse of tall elephant grass, marshland, and dense tropical moist broadleaf forests, crisscrossed by four major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, and the park includes numerous small bodies of water. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

KAZIRANGA – SHILLONG Morning after breakfast transfer to Shillong (300kms /07 hrs). En-route visit Umium Lake – which has been created by damming the Umium River in the early 1960s. The principal catchment area of the lake and dam is spread over 220 square km. Shillong - the capital of British-created Assam until 1972 – and is now the capital and hill station of Meghalaya, also known as "The Abode of Clouds", one of the smallest states in India. Overnight in Shillong

SHILLONG - MWALLYNONG - SHILLONG After breakfast drive to Mawlynnong, the cleanest village in Asia (100 kms / 3 hrs drive approx), also known as ‘God’s own Garden’. With over 80 households, the village gives the ambience of walking in a well-maintained park! Climb the 80 ft Sky Walk at Mawlynnong village for a bird’s eye view of the Village, the plantations and faraway plains of Bangladesh. You will also be acquainted to the Khasi lifestyle, their culture and economy. A trek to the nearby Rewai Village is another interesting activity. Walk down a flight of almost 100 steps to witness nature’s wonder, living-root bridge. The bridges are tangles of massive thick roots, which the local people intertwine to form a bridge that can hold several people at a time. Drive Further 30 Kms from Mawlynnong to reach Dawki. Dawki, name is famous because of international trade border town to Bangladesh. Before reaching the bordering town, you will come across with this blue-water river which is known as Umngot River. Dawki village is known for limestone business and other international trade with Bangladesh and weekly market allows people from both sides to tread their stuffs. Later proceed to Shillong for overnight stay

EXCURSION TRIP TO CHERRAPUNJEE Morning enjoy breakfast and then set out on an excursion trip to Cherrapunjee (60 Kms / 2hrs one way) – credited to being the wettest place on Earth. It is the traditional capital of the Nongkhlaw hima (Khasi tribal chieftainship) known as Sohra or Churra. Visit Dwan Syiem viewpoint, Noh Kalikai falls, Mawsmai caves, Seven Sister falls, Eco Park etc. Later drive back to Shillong. Overnight at Shillong.

SHILLONG LOCAL SIGHTSEEING & TRANSFER TO GUWAHATI After breakfast enjoy Shillong local sightseeing – visit the three-tiered Elephant Falls; the Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures and Skywalk (closed on Sunday); Ward’s Lake (closed on Sunday); National Orchidarium and Botanical Garden (closed on Sunday); Lady Hydari Park (closed on Sunday). Afternoon transfer to Guwahati (130Kms / 3hrs), situated on the South Bank of river Brahmaputra this is the largest city of Assam, a major riverine port city and one of the fastest growing cities in India. Many ancient Hindu temples are in the city, giving it the name "City of Temples" the most important being Kamakhya Temple. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

GUWAHATI LOCAL SIGHTSEEING (08 HRS / 80KMS) Morning starts the Full day sightseeing in and around this capital city of Assam , covering Kamakhya Temple - Situated on top of the Nilachal Hill, Maa Kamakhya Temple is the most sacred among the tantrik shrines of Shakti worship in the world; Balaji Temple, State Museum (closed on Monday), Navagraha Temple – dedicated to the nine planets located on the top of Chitrasal Hill, Umananda Temple on Bhasmachal - a Shiva temple located at the Peacock Island - smallest inhabited riverine island in the world , Sankardeva Kalakshetra - is a cultural institution in the Panjabari area, named after the medieval poet-playwright and reformer Srimanta Sankardev. Evening experience the Sunset River cruise Jahajghat/ Mackhowa to Jahajghat/ Mackhowa river Brahmaputra. Overnight at Guwahati

GUWAHATI – KOLKATA. This morning after late breakfast transfer to Guwahati Airport to return to connect your flight to Kolkata. (Connecting Internation Departure Flight from NSCB Airport)