Assam Meghalaya — misty hills, waterfalls and Kaziranga wildlife

Assam Meghalaya

Places Covered: Guwahati, Shillong, Cherrapunjee & Kaziranga National Park | Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days

Tour Overview

Assam Meghalaya

Experience the best of Assam and Meghalaya — from the one-horned rhino at UNESCO-listed Kaziranga and misty Shillong to the thundering waterfalls of Cherrapunjee, sacred Kamakhya Temple, and the vibrant culture of Guwahati.

Places Covered

Guwahati – Kaziranga National Park – Shillong – Cherrapunjee – Guwahati

Duration

5 nights / 6 days

Tour Type

Wildlife / Hills / North East

Destination

Assam & Meghalaya, India

Day Wise Plan

Itinerary

Day 01

Guwahati Airport to Kaziranga National Park — Transfer

Approx Distance: 250 Km

Arrival at Guwahati airport — on arrival meet your driver and head towards Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed as the home of the one-horned rhino and a hotspot for many birds. Enroute visit Maha Mritunjay Temple. Upon arrival check into the hotel.

Overnight Stay: Kaziranga

Day 02

Kaziranga National Park — Full Day Tour

Approx Distance: 37 Km • Est. Travel Time: 1 hour

Early morning go for an elephant ride — the best way to behold the vigour and charm of the enchanting wildlife of the park. Return to the resort for breakfast. Mid morning explore the Kaziranga Orchid Center. In the afternoon go for a jeep safari in the central range of the park. Includes: Jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park and elephant safari at Kaziranga National Park.

Overnight Stay: Kaziranga

Day 03

Kaziranga National Park to Shillong — Transfer & Sightseeing

Approx Distance: 279 Km • Est. Travel Time: 6 hours 8 minutes

After breakfast proceed to Shillong for overnight stay. Enroute visit Umiam Lake. In the evening take a leisurely stroll at the famous Police Bazaar.

Overnight Stay: Shillong

Day 04

Shillong to Cherrapunjee — Excursion

Approx Distance: 120 Km • Est. Travel Time: 3 hours 44 minutes

After breakfast proceed to Cherrapunjee enroute visit Elephant Falls and Mawkdok Valley. On arrival visit Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Garden of Caves, Eco Park and Kynrem Falls. In the evening return to Shillong for overnight stay.

Overnight Stay: Shillong

Day 05

Shillong to Guwahati — Transfer & Sightseeing

Approx Distance: 100 Km • Est. Travel Time: 3 hours

After early breakfast transfer to the Guwahati city hotel. In the evening visit Mahabahu River Heritage Center, Navagraha Temple and Balaji Temple.

Overnight Stay: Guwahati (Sonapur)

Day 06

Guwahati — Half Day City Tour & Departure Transfer

Approx Distance: 37 Km • Est. Travel Time: 1 hour 24 minutes

After breakfast, visit Kamakhya Temple — the most important Hindu pilgrim site and a major religious landmark of the city, built in reverence of Goddess Kamakhya or Sati, one of the various incarnations of Goddess Durga or Goddess Shakti. Later transfer to the airport in time for onward connection (evening flight recommended). Note: Kamakhya Temple Special Darshan tickets are available on the Maa Kamakhya Temple official website. We do not take responsibility for booking Special Darshan tickets; however we recommend purchasing them to reduce waiting time and allow you to cover all sightseeing mentioned for the day. Book at www.maakamakhya.org/

Package Details

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
  • Daily breakfast at hotels
  • Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per program
  • Elephant safari at Kaziranga National Park
  • Jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park (central range)
  • Kaziranga Orchid Center visit
  • Swosti Travels travel assistance throughout the tour

Package Details

Exclusions

  • Any meals other than breakfast unless specified
  • Airfare / train fare to and from Guwahati
  • Kamakhya Temple Special Darshan tickets (book via www.maakamakhya.org/)
  • Entry fees, camera charges, and monument tickets not mentioned under inclusions
  • Personal expenses, tips, porterage, laundry, telephone, and insurance
  • Any item not mentioned under inclusions

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