Unforgettable 180 Degrees North East

1N Guwahati , 2N Shillong , 2N Kaziranga , 1N Bhalukpong , 1N Dirang , 2N Tawang , 1N Bomdila , 1N Nameri and 1N Guwahati
13 days

From

US$ 408

per person

About the tour

If you want to see nature's real beauty then a visit to North East India. Consisting of 7 states also called 'Seven Sisters' North East India has some real surprises for the travelers coming here. Not so much established on the travelers map, yet the North Eastern India, has its own charm that will sweep you off your feet.

Accommodation

Arya Inn

Included in the price

Guwahati

  • Meet and Greet on arrival by The Cat Holidays representative
  • Exclusive AC vehicle throughout the tour as per itinerary & sightseeing. (Vehicle rules and regulations of the area / location will apply)
  • One Jeep Safari in Kaziranga National Park
  • One Elephant Safari
  • Local Vehicle charges as per Tawang local vehicle Syndicate rules
  • North East Inner Line Permit
  • Parking and Toll taxes
  • All Permit Fees and Hotel Taxes (as per itinerary)
  • Service of a registered Guide cum Driver

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive Guwahati

Meet and greet upon your arrival by The Cat Holidays representative and transfer to your hotel. Check in and freshen up for local sightseeing of Guwahati. Visit numerous Temples - Maa Kamakhya, Sukreshwar, Umananda, Navagraha, Bashistha Ashram, Tirupathi Balaji and many more. Visit the Second world war Cemetery, State Museum, State Zoo and Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra (A museum of Assam diverse culture) and Science Museum beside the temples. Optional: Boat Cruise at Brahmaputra River in the evening. Overnight at Guwahati.

Day 2: Guwahati To Shillong

Morning transfer to Shillong. The ‘Gleneagles of the East’ lies in the centre of a plateau surrounded by Khasi hills. En-route visit Umiam Lake or Barapani Park. After lunch go for sightseeing. The gorgeous city offers amazing tourist spots. The sightseeing includes Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Culture, Ward’s Lake is popular for short garden walks and boating, Botanical Garden offers plethora of indigenous and exotic plants and rare collection of orchids, Butterfly Museum is a storehouse of finest and rarest species of butterflies and moths, Lady Hydari Park is a Japanese style landscaped park endowed with stretches of roses and exquisite flowers. The Mini Zoo adjacent to the park has about 73 birds, 140 reptiles & mammals, Golf Course is one of the largest Golf courses in Asia is an 18 hole Golf Course is charted amidst a surging valley full of thick pine groves and rhododendron trees. Spend the evening in the splendid arena, State Museum is a display of the lifestyle and heritage of the people of Meghalaya, Elephant Falls is a mountain stream gorging down two successive falls set in dells of fern covered rocks, Shillong Peak displays a mesmerizing view of the scenic country side. A unique spot of Shillong is Archery Stakes. A gambling sport which is held every day (except Sundays) at 4.00 PM. Overnight in Shillong.

Day 3: Shillong Full Day Sightseeing

  • After breakfast full day sightseeing of Shillong. The ‘Gleneagles of the East’ lies in the centre of a plateau surrounded by Khasi hills. The gorgeous city offers amazing tourist spots. Visit Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Culture, Ward’s Lake is popular for short garden walks & boating. Botanical Garden offers plethora of indigenous and exotic plants and rare collection of orchids.
  • Butterfly Museum is a storehouse of finest and rarest species of butterflies and moths. Lady Hydari Park is a Japanese style landscaped park endowed with stretches of roses and exquisite flowers. The Mini Zoo adjacent to the park has about 73 birds, 140 reptiles and mammals. Golf Course - One of the largest Golf courses in Asia is an 18 hole Golf Course is charted amidst a surging valley full of thick pine groves and rhododendron trees. Spend the evening in the splendid arena. State Museum is a display of the lifestyle and heritage of the people of Meghalaya.
  • Elephant Falls is a mountain stream gorging down two successive falls set in dells of fern covered rocks. Shillong Peak displays a mesmerizing view of the scenic country side. A unique spot of Shillong is Archery Stakes. A gambling sport which is held every day (except Sundays) at 4.00 PM. Later come back to hotel. Overnight in Shillong.

Day 4: Shillong To Kaziranga National Park

After breakfast, check out from the hotel to go to Kaziranga National Park, the home of "One Horned Rhinoceros". Arrive Kaziranga and check in at your hotel. Evening free for leisure or explore the local market. Overnight stay in Kaziranga. Optional: Bihu Dance could be organized on request.

Day 5: Kaziranga National Park

Early morning explore any one zone of Kaziranga National Park on back of Elephant i.e. Elephant Safari (Optional: Unless it is mentioned in the inclusion). Get up early morning at 5.30 AM and start for both central range ‘Kohora’ and western range ‘Bagori’. At 6:30 AM return to the hotel or resort for breakfast. After Breakfast take little rest in the resort and hotel. Afternoon around 01.45 PM you have Jeep Safari in Central range. There are also over 500 species of birds. Return back to resort or hotel. Overnight in Kaziranga. Optional: Bihu Dance could be organized on request in the evening. Note: The Park is open during the winter months of the dry season from the beginning of November to the end of April.

Day 6: Kaziranga National Park To Bhalukpong

After breakfast start your journey to the Bhalukpong. Bhalukpong is a small town located along the southern reaches of the Himalayas in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Bhalukpong is another picturesque spot for angling and leisurely picnics. Evening at Leisure. There is plenty of nature beauty to explore the area of your own. Overnight at Bhalukpong.

Day 7: Bhalukpong To Dirang

After breakfast you will transfer to another Heaven on Earth location which is Dirang. On the way you will be visiting to Tipi Orchid Sanctuary and Research Centre. About 300 species of orchids can be seen in the flora glass house. Some of them are rare and endangered species. By the side of the glass house there is an orchid museum too. It is an ideal hill resort in West Kameng district with beautiful Apple Nursery, Kiwi Farm, Yak Research Centre, Buddhist Gompa, Hot Water Spring and ancient Dirang Dzong (Fort). It is the base camp for trekking to Gorichen peak and other bird watching trails. Overnight at Dirang.

Day 8: Dirang To Tawang

After breakfast transfer to Tawang. While going to Tawang you will be visiting Jaswant Garh, The war memorial. Visit Sella Pass, The entry point into the Tawang Valley. The glimpse of Paradise Lake in the Sella Pass makes your visit worth. Most of the time the lake is covered with thick blanket of snow. Overnight in Tawang.

Day 9: Tawang Sightseeing

After breakfast, full day Sightseeing of Tawang which includes the Tawang Monastery (Vihar). It is about 400 years old and it 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 house of more than 700 monks. The ancient library inside the courtyard has an excellent collection of thangkas, painted with the blood from the nose of 5th Dalai Lama and valuable Buddhist manuscripts mainly Kanjur and Tanjur numbering 850 bundles. Visit Urgelling Monastery and then visit The Craft Centre in Tawang which sells beautiful masks, hand woven carpets, jewellery in silver, coral and amber, ‘chubas’ the local dress and delightful affordable mementos. Then visit Tawang War Memorial. Overnight in Tawang.

Day 10: Tawang To Bomdilla

After breakfast transfer from Tawang to Bomdila. Bomdila is a picturesque town in the foothills of Himalayas and the head quarter of West Kameng District the land of the Monpa, Sherdukpen, Aka (Hrusso), Miji and Bogun (Khawas) tribes. One can see the brilliant landscape and snow-clad Gorichen ranges of the Himalaya on a clear day. With its apple orchards, Buddhist Gomphas and a magnificent view of the Kameng Valley Bomdila can be named as a mini paradise. Bomdila is also an ideal place for nature lovers with several trekking and hiking trails. Visit Bomdila Monastery and the Craft Centre, where very fine wooden carpets of colourful designs and Masks are produced. Bomdila also offers a Bird's eye view of Kangto and Gorichen peaks (highest peaks in the state) amidst the Himalayan landscape and snow clad ranges. Overnight in Bomdila.

Day 11: Bomdilla To Nameri

After breakfast, transfer from Bomdilla to Nameri. Enroute visit Nameri National Park. It is also the core area of Nameri Tiger Reserve. Another important wild life sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh is The Pakhui (Pakke) wild life Sanctuary adjoins the Park on its North-Eastern point. The river Jia- Bhoroli and its tributaries namely the Diji, Dinai, Doigurung, Nameri, Dikorai and Kharietc crisscross the park. Enjoy rafting in the Jia Bhoroli river in the south western boundary. Overnight at Nameri.

Day 12: Nameri To Guwahati

Before breakfast in the morning you could go for hiking inside the park with a guard to see some beautiful bird and butterflies or after breakfast could have some fun with the white water rafting. Later depart for Guwahati. After arriving visit numerous Temples like Maa Kamakhya Temple, Sukreshwar Temple, Umananda Temple, Navagraha Temple, Bashistha Ashram, Tirupathi Balaji Temple and many more. Visit the Second world war Cemetery, State Museum, State Zoo and Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra (A museum of Assam diverse culture) and Science Museum beside the temples. Overnight at Guwahati.

Day 13: Guwahati Departure

After breakfast, return to Guwahati Airport or Railway station for your departure. Your tour ends here with pleasant memories.

Exclusions

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  • Any Air/Train Fare Alcohol or any kind of beverages Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity. Mineral/soft/hard drinks. Anything that is not mentioned in the “Cost Includes” part. Insurance. (The Cat Holidays recommends to have travel insurance at an extra cost. Please check with our customer service team) Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary. Meals other than specified in the inclusions. Cost of any other services not specifically mentioned in inclusions. Entrance fees to Monuments and Guide charges. Surcharges applicable during Festival, Peak Season & Special Events. Porter Charges. Camera Charges. Boating. Tips & any other expenses not mentioned in Tour Itinerary. Any Increase/ Changes in the taxes levied by Govt. 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).

Terms and Conditions

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  • Check-in 08:00 hrs. / Check-out time is 08:00 hrs.
  • On arrival of guest at Airport our executive will be there with the PLA – CARD at Exit Gate on the Airport. Railway Station.
  • The tourism infrastructure in North East is not very developed and one should not expect or compare it with the standards of other cities & other developed destinations.
  • We request guests to contact our executive in case of any complaint/suggestions instead of asking driver to follow according to their wish.
  • On arrival of guests or at the time of issuing travel voucher, we will provide them local contact numbers of our Executive, who will handle the entire Operation.
  • Keeping this in mind please ensure that you do not leave your belongings in the vehicle as there is very little possibility of getting them back.
  • If for any reason any tourist spot is closed we shall not cover it on next day and if guest wants to do the same on next day then additional cost to be paid by the guests.
  • If guests want any changes in their sightseeing schedule they should be inform to our executive previous day of the schedule program before 16:00 hrs after that no changes are allowed. If the guest inform after 16:00 hrs. It will be consider as a cancellation with no refund or guest will pay extra cost for the re-schedule the sightseeing.
  • Guest pleased is informed to maintain the timing for the sightseeing / transfers which will advisable by our Executive.
  • Before 60 Days of Commencement Charges 25% on the Total Amount
  • Before 59 - 31 Days 30% Cancellation Charges of Total Amount
  • Before 30 – 15 Days of Commencement 50% Cancellation Charges of Total Amount
  • Before 14 - 7 Days of Commencement 75% Cancellation Charges of Total Amount
  • Less than 7 Days of Commencement no refund
  • The above may vary based on any specific cancellation charges as charged by the third party service provider.
  • If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel Arrangements. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in any Circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you.

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US$ 408

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