Complete Meghalaya and Arunachal
Duration – 12 Nights | 13 Days
Destinations – Cherrapunji (2N), Shillong (3N), Bhalukpong or Nameri National Park (1N), Dirang (1N), Tawang (3N), Bomdila (1N), Guwahati (1N)
Day 01: Guwahati – Cherrapunji (165 KM | 4.5 Hrs)
Welcome to Awesome Assam. Meet and be assisted by our representative at the airport/Railway Station. Proceed to Cherrapunji the wettest place on Earth. Reach the majestic Umium Lake (Barapani). You may do the water sports here (Optional). On arrival at Cherrapunji check in at your hotel. Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.
Day 02: Cherrapunji
Get up early today to enjoy the mesmerizing mornings of Cherrapunji. Visit Eco Park, Dainthlen Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Nohsngithiang Falls (Seven Sisters Falls), Mawsmai Cave, Thangkharang Park. Overnight stay in Cherrapunji.
Optional – We proceed for a full day trekking to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge at Nongriat Village. We have to trek down 3200 steps approximately each way to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge. We can further trek down to the Rainbow Falls which take about 60 to 90 minutes from the Double Decker Living Root Bridge.
Day 03: Cherrapunji – Dawki – Mawlynnong Village – Shillong
After breakfast visit Mawlynnong Village the cleanest village in India. This cute and colorful little village is known for its cleanliness. It is situated 90 kms. from Shillong and besides the picturesque village, offers many interesting sights such as the Living Root Bridge and another strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balancing on another rock. Visit Dawki, It is along the Indo-Bangladesh border. You can enjoy boating in the crystal clear waters of the Umgnot River. Evening we will return back to Shillong. Overnight in Shillong.
Day 04: Shillong – Laitlum Canyons -Krang Suri Falls – Shillong (90 KM | 2 Hrs Per Way)
After breakfast we proceed to Laitlum Canyons for some breathtaking views. We then visit Krang Suri Falls. It is one of the best waterfalls in Meghalaya. You can also swim in a naturally formed pool here. You can also go behind the waterfall and see the water falling in front of you. Evening return back to Shillong. Overnight in Shillong.
Day 05: Shillong – Mawsynram – Mawphlang Sacred Forest – Shillong (65 KM | 1.5 Hrs Per Way)
After breakfast visit Mawsynram which as per the new geological reports receives the highest rainfall in the world. The area is known for its many caves. Later visit Mawphlang Sacred Grove. It is one of the biggest Sacred Groves in Meghalaya.It is a well preserved forest by local community.Nothing can be taken out from the forest as this is being protected by the local deities. Visit Khasi model village. Evening return back to Shillong. Overnight stay in Shillong.
Day 06: Shillong – Bhalukpong or Nameri National Park (300 Km | 7 Hrs)
This morning transfer to Bhalukpong or Nameri National Park. This place is an elephant reserve. It is an ideal habitat for a host of other animals including the tiger, leopard, sambar, dhole (the Asiatic wild dog), pygmy hog, Indian wild bison, clouded leopard, leopard cat, muntjac, gaur, wild boar, sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, capped langur and Indian giant squirrel. Nameri National Park is a birdwatcher’s paradise with over 300 species. The white winged wood duck, great pied hornbill, wreathed hornbill, rufous necked hornbill, black stork, ibisbill, blue-bearded bee-eaters, babblers, plovers and many other birds make Nameri National Park their home. Check in at your hotel. Natures walk to the Jia Bhoreli (Kameng River) and back. Evening you are free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07: Nameri National Park – Dirang (150 Km | 4 – 5 Hrs)
Early Morning we proceed for River Rafting on the Jia Bhoreli (Kameng River) (optional) and/or Jungle Trekking (optional). After breakfast proceed to Dirang. On the way visit Orchid Research Centre Tipi, an orchidarium with about 10,000 orchid plants belonging to various genera and species. Arunachal has the largest range of orchids in the country. Continue your drive and do not forget to keep your cameras handy as you cross beautiful waterfalls and get some spectacular views. Enroute visit Nag Mandir. Arrive and check in to your hotel. After lunch visit the regional apple Nursery, kiwi farm, hot water spring, Sangti Valley and Dzong Fort. Overnight stay in Dirang.
Day 08: Dirang – Tawang (140 Km | 6 Hrs)
After breakfast transfer to Tawang. Enroute visit war cemetery. Continue with the drive till you reach Sela Pass at an altitude of 4170 m / 13700 ft. It is famous for high altitude lakes & scenic beauty. Continue the drive to Jaswant Garh War Memorial a memorial of the brave Indian soldier Jaswant Singh Rawat. Visit Nuranang Falls (Jang Falls). Arrive and check in the hotel. Overnight stay in Tawang.
Day 09: Tawang
After breakfast we visit Tawang Monastery (Namgey Lhatse), Singsor Ani Gompa, and Tawang War Memorial. Evening return back to hotel. Overnight stay in Tawang.
Day 10: Tawang
After breakfast we visit Bum La Pass (Indo-China Border) for which you will have to take permit from the DC office at Tawang on your own, Sangestar Lake (Madhuri Lake) and Pangateng Tso Lake (P.Tso Lake). Please Note you will also have to take a local taxi in Tawang on direct payment basis to cover these places as our vehicles are not allowed. Evening return back to hotel. Overnight stay in Tawang.
Day 11: Tawang– Bomdila (190 KM | 7-8 HRS)
After Breakfast transfer to Bomdila. Check in the hotel on arrival. Visit Bomdila Monastery, Bomdila View Point, Apple Orchards. Bomdila offers wonderful panoramic view of Himalayan landscapes and snow clad ranges. Evening you can visit the local market. Overnight stay in Bomdila.
Day 12: Bomdila– Guwahati (335 KM | 6-7 HRS)
After Breakfast transfer to Guwahati. Check in to your hotel. Evening you may take a River Cruise (Direct Payment) on the mighty River Brahmaputra. You may also visit the local market. Assam is famous for Assam Silk particularly Golden Muga Silk, Assam Tea, Bamboo and Cane Products. Overnight stay in Guwahati.
Day 13: Guwahati
After breakfast check out from hotel. As time permits we may take a tour of the Kamakhya Temple and other Temples in Guwahati namely Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji Temple, Sukreswar Temple, Navagraha Temple, Umananda Temple at the Peacock Island which is the smallest inhabited River Island in the World, Assam State Museum, Dighali Pukhuri (Lake), State Zoo cum Botanical Garden, Planetarium and the Assam State Emporiums. With everlasting memories transfer to Guwahati airport/railway station for onward journey.
Proposed Hotels
Category Details :
• Premium ++ Packages – Combination of 5* or Best Available Hotel with Breakfast
• Premium Packages – 4* Premium Hotel with Breakfast.
• Luxury Packages – Equivalent 4* Hotel with Breakfast.
• Deluxe Packages – Equivalent 3* Hotel with Breakfast.
• Standard Packages – Equivalent 2* Hotel with Basic Facilities and Breakfast.
Package Inclusion :
Rooms on twin/triple sharing basis | Daily Breakfast | Exclusive a/c vehicle at disposal for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary | Service of an experienced driver for 12 Hours per day up to maximum 08:00 PM | Parking, Toll taxes, Drivers Allowance etc | For Guest to travelling to Kaziranga Jungle 01 Elephant safari (Subject to availability) & 01 Jeep safari in Kaziranga Jungle | For Guest to travelling to Arunachal inner line permit included.
Package Excludes :
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone, tips, gratuity, Mineral/soft/hard drinks | Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary | Camera fees, Guide / tour escort charges & Entrance Fees | Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot) | Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure | GST, Insurance | Anything which is not include in the inclusion |
Cancellation Policy :
Before 30 Days from Tour Start Date – Full Refund
30 – 21 Days from Tour Start Date – 75% refund
21- 14 Days from Tour Start Date – 50% refund
14- 7 from Tour Start Date – Days 25% refund
Within 7 days from Tour Start Date – No Refund
Payment Terms :
50% of the total Tour Cost within 3 Days after Confirmation.
50% of the total Tour Cost 7 Days before the Tour Starts.
Child Policy :
Child below 5 yrs complimentary | Child 5 -12 yrs with or without extra bed rates as per hotel policy | Child above 12 Years is considered as adult |
Notes on Transportation Used in Our Package
Vehicles used are exclusively at the disposal of the guest for the entire tour for 12 Hours every day | There is no change in the vehicle during the entire tour | Our drivers are very well trained with the entire region and would ensure that they take the guest to all the places mentioned in the itinerary | Maximum guests allowed in Innova is 6 including children above 4 years. If the no of guest is more than 6 then they will have to take 1 more vehicle at an extra cost | If there are 5 or more guests then they are advised to travel with very minimum baggage In case if the number of baggage is more than normal then the guest will have to take 1 more vehicle at an extra cost |
Important Information about the Package
We allot exclusive tour coordinator for the entire tour. The Guest may contact him / her over phone at any time in case of any emergency, changes in itinerary or any inconvenience which may have happened on account of hotels or transportation | In case the guest requires a tour guide please let us know in advance. The same can be arranged at an extra cost | Package can be extended on Pro-Rata basis | All our packages are inclusive of Breakfast | There will be no refund for any unutilized services |
Important notes on hotels in Arunachal Pradesh.
The best hotels may also have the most basic amenities | Extra Beds are not provided in any hotel instead Mattress and Roll Over’s are provided for extra person in a room | There are no lifts in any of the hotels. The guests may have to climb 3 floors to reach their room |The hotels do not have electricity backup or little backup. In case of power failure one has to adjust with candle lights | Water scarcity prevails in almost in all hotels. Mostly the guests get buckets of Hot & Cold water on fixed basis | The staffs of the hotels are not professionally trained in hospitality so please expect very basic services from them | Fooding is not a problem in the entire region. You can get fresh home style cooked food almost in all the hotels by the local people and not professional Chefs | In case of extreme cold weather room heaters or hot water bags can be taken from the hotel on direct payment |
Please Note: Above are suggested itineraries. The right is reserved to cancel or alter any itineraries as circumstances may require. We should not be held responsible for any unforeseen conditions like road block, strike, riots, illness, accidents, ‘bandhs’ etc.
Cherrapunji is a small but extremely popular town in Meghalaya. Please be informed that most of the Hotels here are very basic with very basic amenities. The quality of rooms may not be at par in comparison to other developed tourist places. Please note we try and give you the best suggestions for the available hotels and we will in no way be responsible for the quality and maintenance of the rooms and the hotels.
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Amit, Naba and their team organised our transport for the holiday in the North East. Right from the pick up and drop off at Guwahati trip, everything went without a hitch. The drivers were super courteous and the cars (Innova Crysta) were well maintained. Our driver Dharmendra forever smiling was ready to help out at all odd hours and gave very good suggestions. Would definitely use Assam Holidays again and recommend to all. They are well connected and fave us a very good deal.
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