ASSAM AND MEGHALAYA HIGHLIGHTS
The history of Assam tea goes back to almost two centuries ago. Tucked away in the northeastern corner of India, discover Assam's tea history and current way of life; try your hand at plucking tea leaves; and witness the entire process of manufacturing from Weathering to Crushing, Tearing and Curling in the CTC machines to drying and packaging.
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Immerse yourself in the culture of the neighbouring state of Meghalaya. The home of many ethnic communities – such as the Khasis (of Mon-Khmer ancestry), the Garos (of Tibeto-Burman origin) and the Jaintias – learn more about their unique customs and cultures, including their adherence to the matrilineal system. Take in the state's stunning natural beauty as you visit one of India's highest waterfalls; Asia's cleanest village; and the extraordinary living root bridges.
8 Days | Ex Delhi/Kolkata – Guwahati – Shillong – Kaziranga National Park – Jorhat
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Marvel at Nohkalikai Falls, one of India's highest waterfalls
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Visit Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village
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Discover the unique cultures of Meghalaya's ethnic communities
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Firsthand experience of tea production at a factory in Jorhat
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Stay at a heritage tea planter's bungalow
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Safari at UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kaziranga National Park, home to the world's largest population of One-horned Rhinoceros and world's highest density of Royal Bengal Tiger
Highlights
Itinerary
DAY 1 | GUWAHATI - SHILLONG
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Fly to Guwahati | Drive 3 hours to Shillong | Visit Police Bazaar | Walk to local market
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DAY 2 | SHILLONG - DAY TRIP TO CHERRAPUNJEE
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Drive 2 hours (one way) to Cherrapunjee | Elephant Falls | Shillong Peak | Nohkalikai Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in India | Mawsmai Cave |
Seven Sister Falls | Drive back to Shillong
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DAY 3 | SHILLONG - DAY TRIP TO MAWLYNNONG
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Drive 3 hours (one way) to Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village | Walk to Single Decker Living Root Bridge | Observe cultural of local village |
Drive back to Shillong
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DAY 4 | KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK
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Drive for approx. 7 hours to Kaziranga National Park | Check into hotel | Rest of day at leisure
DAY 5 | KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK
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Elephant Safari | Jeep Safari | Visit to tea garden
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DAY 6 | JORHAT
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Jeep Safari in the morning at Kaziranga National Park | Drive to Jorhat after lunch | Rest of day at leisure
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DAY 7 | JORHAT
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Stay at a heritage tea planter's bungalow | Visit a tea garden and tea factory
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DAY 8 | DEPART
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Transfer to Jorhat airport to fly to Delhi or Kolkata | Alternatively, check our river cruises and overland tour extensions
All our tours can be tailor-made for you. Please contact us for a detailed itinerary or to discuss how we can better assist you in crafting the perfect itinerary - our friendly travel specialists are here to help!