WONDERS OF ASSAM, MEGHALAYA & ARUNACHAL
WONDERS OF ASSAM, MEGHALAYA & ARUNACHAL (10 D / 9 N )
Guwahati | Shillong (3N) | Bhalukpong (1N) | Dirang (1N) | Tawang (2N) | Bomdila (1N) | Guwahati (1N) | Guwahati- Inclusions:
Starting from Rs. 30,528 /- pp twin sharing
By Travnet Tourism Services Pvt Ltd
Itinerary
Price Include: 6 Hotel(s), 20 Sightseeing, Only Breakfast, Cab, Airport Transfers, Train Station Transfers, Intercity Transfers
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Day 1
Arrival At Guwahati-Shillong (130 Kms / 3 ½ hrs drive)
Arrival in Guwahati Airport/Station and drive to Shillong. En route witness the Umiam Lake or Barapani - is the biggest artificial lake in Meghalaya in midst of sylvan hills adorned by Khasi pines & peerless beauty.
If time permits visit Cathedral of Marry and Ward’s Lake. Evening free at leisure to explore the region on own. You may take a walk to the famous Police Bazaar for shopping. Overnight in Shillong.
Barapani
Barapani
Marry and Ward's Lake
Marry and Ward's Lake
Police Bazaar
Police Bazaar
Umiam Lake
Umiam Lake
Umiam Lake is a reservoir. It is a popular destination for water sports and adventure activities. Tourists visit this spot for kayaking, water cycling, scooting and boating.
Hotel - ICSSR NERC Guest House
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Day 2
Shillong – Cherrapunjee – Shillong (60 Kms / 2 Hrs-One Way)
After breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee, the wettest place on the earth, for an awesome day trip. En route visit the famous Elephant. At Sohra, stop at the Duwan Sing Syiem view point for mesmerizing views of the Hills.
In Cherrapunjee be witness to the gorgeous Seven Sisters (Nohsngithiang) Falls and Nohkalikai Falls. Later take a soft cave walk inside the Mawsmai Cave. The limestone cave is a natural wonder with innumerable formations inside it. Also visit the Ramakrishna Mission. Drive back to Shillong for overnight stay.
Note: Most of the waterfalls are dry during winter season.
Duwan Sing Syiem View Point
Duwan Sing Syiem View Point
Mawsmai Cave
Mawsmai Cave
Nohsngithiang Falls
Nohsngithiang Falls
Nohsngithiang Falls is a seven-segmented waterfall located 1 kilometre south of Mawsmai village in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. The water falls from a height of 315 metres and has an average width of 70 metres. making it one of the tallest waterfalls in India.
Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Mission
Nohkalikai Waterfalls
Nohkalikai Waterfalls
Located at a distance of just 5 km from the main town, Nohkalikai waterfalls is one of the highest waterfalls in India. Gushing down from a height of 1100 feet, this waterfall is one of the most popular tourist attraction of Cherrapunji. Drive through a high tableland, hike for a small distance and you arrive at the viewpoint from where you can have a panoramic view of the Nohkalikai waterfall, cascading down into a pool-like formation. Monsoon season is the best time to visit Nohkalikai when the falls are in their full form. From the viewing gallery, tourists can not only enjoy a panoramic view of the waterfalls but also the lush surroundings. A fleet of stairs take you to other viewpoints.
Hotel - ICSSR NERC Guest House
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Day 3
Shillong - Mwallynong - Shillong (100 Kms/ 3 Hrs/ One Way)
After breakfast drive to Mwallynong, the cleanest village in Asia, also known as ‘God’s own Garden’. With over 80 households, the village gives the ambiance 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 inter-twine to form a bridge that can hold several people at a time. The root bridges, may be up to over a hundred feet long and take ten to fifteen years to become fully functional, but they become very strong in the process. The bridges live and keep growing and strengthen over time. The useful lifespan of the bridges, is thought to be 500–600 years.
Later drive to Dawki, a village of the Jaintia community whose prime occupation of fishing. Be mesmerized by the beauty of the Umngot river, the venue of the annual boat race held during March - April at Umsyiem. The Umngot itself is a prime fishing spot for fishermen of the villages. The river is also famous for its crystal clear water, so clear that when seen from a distance, it appears as if the boat is floating in mid-air! The Umngot river is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar or Jaintia Hills with Hima Khyrim of Khasi hills over which is a single span suspension bridge was constructed. This is the gateway to Bangladesh where major export and import transactions take place. Enjoy an amazing country boat river ride. Drive up to the Bangladesh border.
Later proceed to Shillong for overnight stay.
Note: It is advisable to carry packed lunch to Mwallynong.
Mawlynnong
Mawlynnong
Mawlynnong/Mawlynnong Village located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, also referred as ‘God’s own garden’ has won the acclaim of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003 as well as the Cleanest Village in India in 2005
Rewai Village
Rewai Village
Hotel - ICSSR NERC Guest House
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Day 4
Shillong – Bhalukpong (350 Kms / 7 ½ Hrs)
After breakfast transfer to Bhalukpong, a town on the Assam – Arunachal Pradesh border & overnight stay.
Hotel - Prashanti Cottage
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Day 5
Bhalukpung – Dirang (185 Kms / 6 ½ Hrs)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Dirang (4910 ft). Enroute visit Tippi Orchid Centre. Arunachal, the ‘Orchid Paradise’ is famed to have the largest variety of orchids in India. The Orchidarium at Tipi shelters 500 or more varieties of orchids which are available in various parts of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a premier Institute of excellence in orchid research and development, under the State Forest Research Institute (Department of Environment and Forests , Arunachal Pradesh).
Check in Hotel. Evening at Leisure. Overnight at Dirang.
Tipi Orchid Centre
Tipi Orchid Centre
Hotel - Hotel Pemaling
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Day 6
Dirang – Tawang (155 Kms / 6 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Tawang (10,000 ft). En route witness the unique Dirang Valley famous for its monasteries, hot Springs, Apple & kiwi Orchards, sheep breeding farms & charming valleys. Also witness the snowcapped Sella Pass at 13700 ft, the Jaswant Garh War Memorial and Jung Falls. Overnight in Tawang.
Jaswant Garh War Memorial : Legend has it that Jaswant (Mahavir Chakra Awardee (Posthumous) of 4th Batallion Garhwal Rifles), fought a lone battle against the invading Chinese during the 1962 war. His spirit is still believed to protect the place.
Sela Pass : @13700 ft, the Sela Pass is is snow-covered (full or partial) all through the year and has breathtaking mystic views. Close to the Pass is the beautiful Sela Lake, a heart-shaped lake chiseled between the mountains, which intensifies the beauty of the region. The Lake is mostly frozen in winter. The Sela Pass is the main route to access Tawang town and is located 78 km before reaching Tawang.
Jung Falls : The Nuranang falls (original name) @6000 feet is located about 40 km before reaching Tawang is famed as one of the most stunning waterfalls in North East India. The falls height is about 100 meters. The legend about the waterfalls goes that it is named after a Monpa girl Nura who aided an Indian soldier during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
Jung Falls
Jung Falls
Sela Pass
Sela Pass
Sela Pass is one of the most visited places in entire Arunachal Pradesh. Sela Pass is considered to be heaven on earth, the Sela Mountain Pass in winter is entirely covered with snow.
Tawang War Memorial, arunachal pradesh
Tawang War Memorial, arunachal pradesh
Tawang War Memorial has a structure constructed in stupa design. the memorial has names of 2,420 dead soldiers. The names of the soldiers are etched in gold on around 32 black granite plagues.
Dirang City Tour
Dirang City Tour
Hotel - Hotel Taktsang
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Day 7
Tawang
Tawang is the beautiful land of the Monpa tribes. ‘The Land of Dawn-lit Mountains’ at 3500 mts gives you unparallel purity of nature. After breakfast, visit the Tawang Monastery, Urgelling Monastery, Ani Gompa.
The Tawang Monastery, also known as the “GALDEN NAMGYEL LHATSE” is one of the largest Lamaseries of Mahayana sect in Asia and is the largest of its kind in India. The Monastery is 400 year old and is adorned with the 18 feet high statue of Lord Buddha. It stands at 10,000 feet amidst the exotic Himalayan ranges and overlooks the Tawang-Chu valley. The Urgelling Monastery is located 5 km from Tawang city, and is the birth place of the 6th Dalai Lama, born in the 17th century. The monastery was established by the Lama Urgen Sangpo in the 15th century. Later visit the War Memorial commemorating the bravery of the Indian heroes of the Indo-China war of 1962. Witness the light & sound show in the evening. Overnight in Tawang.
Ani Gompa
Ani Gompa
Tawang Monastery
Tawang Monastery
Tawang Monastery, also known as the Golden Namgyal Lhatse. This is the second oldest Monastery in the entire world after Lhasa and the largest monastery in Asia.
Urgelling Monastery
Urgelling Monastery
Hotel - Hotel Taktsang
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Day 8
Tawang – Bomdila (180 Kms / 6 Hrs)
Morning drive back to Bomdila. At a height of 8OOO ft., Bomdila is a small town famous for its Buddhists monasteries, magnificent valleys and Himalayan landscapes. Evening free at leisure. Overnight in Bomdila.
Hotel - Hotel Tsepal Yangjom
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Day 9
Bomdila – Guwahati (340 Kms / 9 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Guwahati. Check in Hotel. Overnight in Guwahati.
Hotel - Park Riviera
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Day 10
Guwahati Airport Departure
Morning visit Kamakhya temple (if time permits). Later transfer to Guwahati airport.
Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple
The Kamakhya Temple also Kamrup-Kamakhya. It is the main temple in a complex of individual temples dedicated to the ten Mahavidyas: Kali, Tara, Sodashi, Bhuvaneshwari, Bhairavi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi and Kamalatmika. The temple consists of four chambers: garbhagriha and three mandapas locally called calanta, pancharatna and natamandira aligned from east to west.
Hotels
ICSSR NERC Guest House
Mc Donald Rd, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya
Prashanti Cottage
Balipara Road, Cona, Bhalukpong, Assam
Hotel Pemaling
ear petrol pump, Dirang , West Kameng dist, Arunachal Pradesh.
Hotel Taktsang
Near Chopelling Public School, Tawang Timelo, Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang
Hotel Tsepal Yangjom
Near Himalayan Holidays, Main Bazarline Bomdila District-West Kameng Arunachal Pradesh, India
Park Riviera
M.C Road, Uzan Bazar, Barowari, Guwahati , Assam, India
Park Riviera is situated right in the heart of the city Guwahati, Assam. It offers a variety of affordable spacious accommodation at Uzan Bazar, Barowari area to cater to the needs of all types of travelers – be it family vacation, a business trip or on a group tour. This premium Service Apartment / Apartment Hotel offers a variety of room options to cater to diverse budgets.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Accommodation in above mentioned hotels.
- Meal Plan as mentioned above.
- Vehicle for sightseeing & excursions as per our itinerary
- All Currently applicable hotel taxes.
- Air fare / train fare. (Unless mentioned otherwise)
- Any meals other then those specified.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
- Any other item not specified in cost includes
- Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing. (unless entioned otherwise)
- Any increase in taxes or curreny fluctutions which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Goods & Services Tax (GST)
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3) Children below 05 years complimentary without extra Bed. Children between 5 to 12 years will be charged as per hotel policy. Children above the age of 12 years will be charged the applicable adult rates. (Some hotels may have different policy)
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An extensive checklist of everything you will need for your next trip.
Vacations are always exciting. However, packing for them might not always be fun. If you forget to carry an important , it might mean ending your vacation abruptly if you miss carrying your regular medication, you will end up hunting for preions and pharmacies. You don&rsquot need any speed breakers or dampers on your dream trip! So, we have prepared an ultimate checklist for all your travel necessities.
Here we go....
A) General essentials before you travel
- Prepare a day-to-day itinerary
- Check your passport expiry date
- Apply for visas if applicable
- Book your flights
- Buy travel insurance
- Print your tickets and insurance
- Carry you photo ID proof and a copy
- Book your accommodation
- Check-in online for your flight
- Buy an international SIM card or activate international roaming
- If you are going to drive in another country, get an international license.
- Mail yourself the soft copies of all important s.
- Prepare a list of emergency phone numbers and carry in your wallet.
- Research a bit about the Embassy of your home country and its location in the country you are visiting in case you need it during a natural or man-made disaster.
B) Money
- Keep cash in the local currency handy
- Keep a few US dollars accessible in countries where it is accepted apart from the local currency.
- Carry international credit cards and international debit cards
- Save Indian currency for travel to and from the airport.
- If you are getting back some foreign currency home, make sure you convert all notes into coins as notes wear out over the time.
C) Health
- Get a basic health check before you leave if it is a longish trip.
- Stock up regular medication.
- Carry other basic medicines such as painkillers, paracetamol tablets, antacids, diarrhoea medicine and so on.
- Pack an insect repellent, sunscreen, hand sanitiser, nail cutter, and lip balm.
- Carry sickness bags if you or anyone travelling with you has motion sickness.
- If it&rsquos a trip where getting clean water will be difficult, carry water purification tablets.
D) Toiletries
- Carry shampoo sachets and travel soaps to save space.
- If you are carrying face wash or body wash, pack it in smaller bottles and carry.
- Carry a moisturiser, especially if you are off to a cold place.
- Pack wet wipes and tissues.
- Pack make up and make up remover.
- Carry a deodorant and perfume.
- Pack a tiny shaving kit.
- Carry a hair comb and hair serum to control fizzy hair (for those Insta-worthy photos!).
E) Electronics
- Charge all your electric equipment before you leave.
- Carry charged power banks (but do not pack them in the check-in luggage as per the new rule)
- Carry power adapters.
- Pack chargers for camera, phone, e-reader, laptop and tablet.
- If you are carrying a DSLR, check if you want to carry an extra lens.
- Carry memory cards.
F) Bags
- Carry a money belt which assures to keep your money discreet and safe.
- If it is a beach vacation, carry a fun, foldable beach bag.
- Carry a small sling bag where you could store your important s.
- Take a backpack which you can use during day trips.
- Stick to airlines baggage rules or prepared to pay more for excess baggage.
G) Clothes While the type of clothes you have to pack will depend on the destination you are visiting, here is a basic list of items you will need on a vacation. Add or delete items as per your need.
- Shorts/skirts
- Casual t-shirts
- Jeans/cotton pants
- Casual dresses
- Semi-formal dresses
- Socks and stockings
- Handkerchief
- Underwear
- Sleepwear
- Thermal wear
- Swimwear &ndash swimsuits, trunks, bikinis, sarongs, etc.
- Rainwear
H) Shoes
- Carry a pair of reliable flip flops
- Sport shoes &ndash travel wearing them to save space
- Pack a smart, semi-formal pair for any special dinners.
I) Accessories You might have all the right clothes, but to pump up the overall look, you will need these accessories:
- Belt
- Artificial jewellery
- Hats/caps
- Sunglasses
- Scarves
- Ear muffs
- Eye masks
Phew! That was some list! We are sure it will help you plan and pack for your upcoming vacation and ensure that there are no bumps on the way. One more important thing you must carry is a travel journal where you can pen down special experiences daily when on a vacation. It will surely be a priced possession a few years down the lane.
TRAVNET wishes you a wonderful and memorable holiday !
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b) Before 15 days 25 percent of tour cost.
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