Assam,  Meghalaya

GUWAHATI – SHILLONG – KAZIRANGA

Introduction:

Assamย listenย is a state inย Northeast India, situated south of the eastern Himalayasย along theย Brahmaputraย andย Barak Riverย valleys. Assam covers an area of 78,438ย km2ย (30,285ย sqย mi). The state is bordered byย Bhutanย and the state ofย Arunachal Pradeshย to the north;ย Nagalandย andย Manipurย to the east;ย Meghalaya,ย Tripura,ย Mizoramย andย Bangladeshย to the south; andย West Bengalย to the west via theย Siliguri Corridor, a 22 kilometres (14ย mi) strip of land that connects the state to the rest of India.

Assam is known forย Assam teaย andย Assam silk. The first oil well in Asia was drilled in Assam. The state has conserved the one-hornedย Indian rhinocerosย from near extinction, along with theย wild water buffalo,ย pygmy hog, tiger and various species of Asiatic birds, and provides one of the last wild habitats for theย Asian elephant. The Assamese economy is aided byย wildlife tourismย toย Kaziranga National Parkย andย Manas National Park, which areย World Heritage Sites.ย Sal treeย forests are found in the state which, as a result of abundant rainfall, look green all year round. Assam receives more rainfall than most parts of India; this rain feeds theย Brahmaputra River, whose tributaries andย oxbow lakesย provide the region with a hydro-geomorphicย environment.

Shillongย Khasi:ย Shillong)ย is a hillย stationย in the northeastern part of India, and is the capital ofย Meghalaya, which means โ€œThe Abode of Cloudsโ€ and is one of the smallest states inย India. It is the headquarters of theย East Khasi Hills districtย and is situated at an average altitude of 4,908 feet (1,496 m) above sea level, with the highest point being Shillong Peak at 6,449 feet (1,966 m). Shillong is theย 330th mostย populous city in Indiaย with a population of 143,229 according to the 2011 census.It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the European settlers ofย Scotland. Hence, they would also refer to it as the โ€œScotland of the Eastโ€.

Best Travelling places in Guwahati-Sillong-Kaziranga:

Guwahati-Sillong-Kazirangaย best time to visit:

  • March to June: March and April see the advent of summers but the weather is still quite pleasant. Summers are overall mild and a goodย timeย to plan a trip inย Shillongย with the temperature ranging from a maximum of 24ยฐC to a minimum of 15ยฐC. This is the perfectย timeย to plan sightseeing and adventure activities.
  • November to April best time to travel kaziranga & any time to visit Guwahati.

Tour programme:

1st day-Guwahati โ€“ City Tour

On arrival in Guwahati, you will have an assisted transfer to the pre-booked hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and relax for a while. Later in the afternoon, you will embark on the sightseeing tour of Guwahati which includes Kamakhya Temple, Vashistha Ashram, and many other places. Kamakhya Temple is one of the prominent Shakti Peetha and revered shrines of Goddess Shakti. Seeks blessing at this auspicious place. Vashistha Ashram is located on the bank of the mountain stream and this is a temple of Lord Shiva. The ashram was founded by the great saint Vashishtha.After enjoying the city tour, return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel in Guwahati.

2nd day- Guwahati โ€“ Kaziranga National Park

Early morning, get ready for transfer to Kaziranga National Park. Later, drive to Kaziranga (180 kms 5 hrs), post lunch. Check in at the Hotel, freshen up and take a little rest. You can take leisure walks to the nearby areas of the Hotel. Return to your Hotel for the nightlong halt.

3rd day-Kaziranga National Park โ€“ Safari -Shillong

In the morning, get ready for some adventure at the Kaziranga National Park. Explore the central regions of the park on an elephant safari. After Breakfast , you will explore the eastern range of Kaziranga National Park by jeep safari.Back to hotel and Check out and transfer to Shillong.On the way, drop by Barapani Lake, the biggest artificial lake in Meghalaya. Also known as the Umiam Lake, it is beautifully surrounded by Sylvan hills. On reaching Shillong, check-in at the hotel, spend the rest of the day at leisure, and later retire for the night.

4th day-Shillong โ€“ Cherapunji Sightseeingย 

you will visit Cherrapunji. So in the morning, after breakfast, begin the excursion towards the wettest place on Earth, Cherrapunji. It is at a distance of 60 km and has various 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. In the evening, return to Shillong. Your Shillong tour package for the family includes a stopover en route at the Elephanta Falls and the famous Shillong Peak, it allows a great view. Later, return to the hotel and stay overnight at the Shillong hotel.

5th day-Shillong โ€“ Mawlynnong โ€“Shillong

Start the day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Later, proceed for a day excursion to Mawlynnong. This village is named as the cleanest village in Asia. Here, pay a visit to Jingmaham Living Root Bridge. Then, walk around the charming Mawlynnong Village and stop at the beautiful waterfalls.Next, proceed for a visit to Dawki, 34 km from Mawlynnong Village. The small border town in the Jaintia Hills is known for the picturesque Umngot River, a must-visit site in Meghalaya. Enjoy the scenic beauty and a boat ride in the crystal clear waters where you can feel like floating in the air as the water is so clear. Explore the nearby sights too.After sightseeing, leave for Shillong. On arrival, check in to the hotel for an overnight stay.

6th day-Shillong โ€“ Guwahati Dropping

Post breakfast, head for the half-day excursion trip to Shillong. Visit a Japanese-style Lady Hydari Park, decorated with roses and other flowers in a large stretch. Your Guwahati Shillong Cherrapunji Tour Package ends as you drive back to Guwahati.Proceed to the given railway station /airport for your onward journey.

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Transport:

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Nearest station- Guwahati(GHY)

Nearest Airport- Guwahati(GAU)

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