Home > North East India Tour > Valley Tour of Assam
Duration : 10 Days & 09 Nights
Location : Guwahati – Jorhat – Sibasagar – Jorhat – Toklai – Kaziranga – Guwahati.
Location : Guwahati – Jorhat – Sibasagar – Jorhat – Toklai – Kaziranga – Guwahati.
Day 01
Guwahati Arrival:
COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE will receive you on arrival at the AIRPORT and transfer to your hotel.
Guwahati, the major business center in Assam, is also noted for being home to a large number of attractions. Right from historical temples to modern-day planetariums, you will find a wide variety of tourist places in the city. Most of these places exhibit the unique and colorful culture of the state. Want to explore more on the tourist attractions of Guwahati? If yes, then browse through the lines that follow and get detailed information on each one of the places that are worth visiting.
Overnight will be at Guwahati.
Day 02
Guwahati:
After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing.
Assam State Museum: Assam State Museum is a representation of the unique culture and tradition of the northeastern state. It surpasses all the other museums in India, as the biggest multipurpose museum displaying collections in a variety of sections, like archeology, iconography, epigraphy and even numismatics.
Kamakhya Temple: Kamakhya temple is one of the biggest Shakti shrines in the whole of India and also serves an important pilgrimage center for the tantric worshippers as well as the general Hindus. It is a place where the beliefs and practices of the Aryan communities coincide with those of non-Aryan communities, in Assam.
Navagraha Temple: As the name suggests, Navagraha Temple (or the temple of the nine celestial bodies), is a worship place devoted to the nine planets of the solar system, namely Surya (the sun), Chandra (the moon), Buddha (mercury), Mangala (mars), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (Dragon’s head) and finally Ketu (Dragon’s tail).
Srimanta Sankardeva Kalashetra: Srimanta Sankardeva Kalashetra, situated in Guwahati, is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Assam. It was constructed in 1990, with the aim of exposing and exhibiting to the world, the exclusive culture and tradition of Assam. It is named after the greatest saint of the Vaishnava culture, Srimanta Sankardeva.
Ugratara Temple: Ugratara Temple is an important Shakti shrine, located in the eastern part of the Guwahati city, in Uzan Bazaar. The temple serves as an important pilgrimage center of the state and attracts tourists from far and wide. It was constructed in 1725, by King Shiva Singh of Ahom Kingdom.
Vasistha Ashram: Vasistha Ashram is situated amidst beautiful natural scenes, in the Sandhychal hills of eastern Guwahati. It is an important pilgrimage center, which was built by the Ahom king, Raja Rajeswar, in the second half of the 18th century. Vasistha is, in fact, the last existing monument built by the Ahom dynasty rulers.
Sukreswar Temple: Located on the Sukreswar or Itakhuli Hill, on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra, in the Panbazar locality, Sukreswar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is famous for housing the sixth Jyotirlinga of India and is usually crowded by devotees all round the year. The entire temple, with its surroundings, offers a magnificent view for the visitors. In fact, people often come here to enjoy the scenery of sun setting on the river. It is also believed that performing the post-death rituals at the place will get ‘moksha’ or peace for the dead. The temple was constructed in 1744, by the Ahom King Pramatta Singha. It is believed to be the place where Sage Sukra used to stay and worship Lord Shiva.
Overnight will be at Guwahati.
Day 03
Guwahati – Jorhat:
By Rod 210Kms/05hrs
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Proceed to Johat. Reach and check into the hotel.
Jorhat is often referred to as the Cultural Capital of Assam. It was originally formed by two markets or hats (Chowkihat and Macharhat), on the eastern and western banks of the river Bhogdoi. The place is one of the fastest growing cosmopolitan towns, having the highest number of educated residents in the state. The city of Jorhat was the last capital of the Ahom Dynasty. Earlier the capital of the dynasty was situated at Sibsagar. However, in the year 1794, the then reigning king of the Ahom Kingdom, Gaurinath, shifted the capital to Jorhat.
Jorhat was severely destroyed by the numerous Burmese invasions that took place in the year 1817. However, the arrival of British rule contributed to the reemergence of this historic town. Apart from the various commercial establishments, institutions and monasteries, Jorhat is also famous for its tea industry. The nerve center of the tea industry in Assam, Tocklai Research Association (TRA) is situated here. Located on the NH 37, Jorhat is well linked with Guwahati, Kaziranga, Sibsagar, Dibrugarh, and Tinsukia and also with other states like North Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
There are a number of tourist attractions in Jorhat, which are a must visit for the travelers coming to the city. For instance, there is Cinnamora Tea Estate, the first tea garden established in Assam, by Maniram Devan (in 1850 AD). Then, there is Purnananda Buragohain Maidam, located on the banks of the Sessa River, near Macharhat in Jorhat. It is dedicated to Purnananda Buragohain and was constructed by his son. Apart from these, numerous other tourist places in Jorhat attract visitors from far and wide.
Overnight will be at Jorhat.
Day 04
Jorhat:
After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing.
Gymkhana Club: Jorhat is regarded as the nerve center of the tea industry of India. During the 1860s and 1870s, the entire city was gradually dotted with a number of tea gardens. Due to the dull and lonely life at the plantation sites, the planters decided to set up a club in the area. In 1876, the planters, led by the Superintendent of the Jorhat Tea Co. - J. Huttman, constructed a club and racecourse in the state.
Bangalpukhari: Bangalpukhari is a tank located on the southern side of the Jorhat city, near Na-ali. The history of this tank dates back to the year 1739. In the Shravan month of this year, Badan Barphukan, an Ahom Governor known for his cruelty and tyranny, was murdered by Rupsingh Bangal. Barphukan had captured some Burmese soldiers and tortured them to the heights of brutality. For his act, Bangal was rewarded with money, which he utilized in constructing a tank. It was this tank which later became famous as the Bangalpukhari. The local people do not utilize the water from this tank, as it was excavated from the money received for killing a man.
Thengal Bhawan: Thengal Bhawan was constructed in the year 1880, by Raibahadur Shiva Prasad Barooah. He then started a weekly in the local language in 1929 from the Bhavan and later established a printing press and an office therein. He also started a daily newspaper called Dainik Batari with Bagmibar Nilamani Phukan as the editor-in-chief. This was the first daily newspaper in Assamese and also the first daily newspaper in any language published from a village in India.
Burigosain Devalay: Burigosain Devalay is an important Sakta Shrine located in the center of the Jorhat city. The image of Burigosain enshrined in the temple, along with the priest, was brought from Jayantiya and was first established at Rangpur. It was only later shifted to Jorhat, in Burigosain Devalay.
Kunwori Pukhuri: Two miles east of the Jorhat city, near the Trunk road, is a big tank known as Kunwori Pukhuri. This tank was built by Parbatia Kunwori, who was the granddaughter of Sataialia Dilabandha Borgohain.
Garh Ali: During the war between the Ahoms and the Moamarias, a huge embarkment was built to defend the former from their opponents. This extended from Seoni Ali to the Naga Hills. Seeing this, the Moamarias got awestruck and bewildered and the place also came to be known as the Bibuddhi Ghar.
Overnight will be at Jorhat.
Day 05
Jorhat – Excursion to Sibasagar:
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Proceed for an excursion to Sibasagar.
Sibsagar is well known place in Assam, which is renowned for its numerous historic monuments and forts. In addition to the tourists attractions within the town, there are a number of excursions at a short distance from the place, which are definitely worth a visit. In fact, without including them in your itinerary, your trip to Sibsagar will be as good as incomplete.
Visit remains of Ahom Kingdom who ruled Assam for 500 years before giving in to British. Visit to Tai Ahom Museum and the Maidams (Mummy like structures) of Ahom kings Burial grounds at Charaideo.
Raja Maidam: Raja Maidam is the vault of King Purandar Sinha, who died in October 1894. The maidam was constructed to preserve the remains (ashes) of the late king and is located on the south bank of Toklai River.
Lachit Borphukan’s Maidam: Lachit Borphukan was the greatest-ever Ahom General, who defeated the Mughals during the famous war at Saraighat (1672). Situated in Jorhat, the vault was built in order to honor this great warrior of 16th century.
Overnight will be at Jorhat.
Day 06
Jorhat – Tocklai - Kaziranga:
By Road 100Kms/03hrs
After breakfast, visit Toklai Research Station to know everything and anything about tea-plantation.
Tocklai Tea Research Centre; Tocklai Tea Research Centre is one of the largest and the oldest tea research stations in the world, where research on all kinds of tea cultivation and processing is carried out. The centre was established in the year 1911 and has unfurled technological knowledge in tea from time to time.
After Lunch drive to Kaziranga. Reach and check into the hotel.
Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary one of the World Heritage Site is situated in the northeastern state of Assam in India. The Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary houses world's largest population of one-horned rhinocerose, as well as many mammals, including tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and thousands of birds. In the heart of Assam, this park is one of the last areas in eastern India undisturbed by a human presence.
It was an alarming depletion in the numbers of Rhinos, due to hunting and poaching that led to the conservation of this area in 1926. In 1940, Kaziranga was declared a sanctuary. Today, Kaziranga supports the largest number of rhino in the subcontinent. The Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the great one horned Indian Rhino, about 900 in number. Apart from Rhinos, it is also famous for Indian Elephants.
Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari are the two ways to explore the wild in the wilds. If you have too much time in your hand, then go for an Elephant Safari or else you take a Jeep Safari. Elephant Safari is slower but, more thrilling as compared to Jeep Safari, as you get too much time to feel the surroundings in a natural way. Take a forest Guide with yourself as you venture into the forest area, as he will be of great help to you throughout your forest trip.
As you start your venture into the forest world, you will come across the swamps and grasslands with tall thickets of elephant grass and patches of evergreen forest, and in between you will have a meeting with various creatures. The tranquil atmosphere of the jungle will absorb you in its green beauty, as you proceed further and further. The unique flora will leave you absolutely astound. The beautiful swamplands with an abundant cover of water lilies, water hyacinth and lotus are some delightful breaks amidst the thick patches of evergreen forests. In Kaziranga, the rhinos, the elephants and other wildlife wander freely, so at every step you may come across varied species of fauna.
The Fauna: In between your venture into the Kaziranga (whether by a Jeep or Elephant) your eyes will be captivated by the major wild attractions which will include a large population of Indian Elephants, Indian Bison, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Hog Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Otters, Hog Badgers, Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons, Monitor Lizards, etc. You will also come across animal like barking deer, Sambar, golden Langurs, Slow Loris, pygmy hog, capped langur and bears.
The Avifauna: In addition to the fauna, Kaziranga also houses a large number of avifauna. Do try to visit the avifauna section; the musical notes of the singing birds there will increase your drive to visit the sanctuary extensively. Don't ever try to compete them in singing as there are many to challenge you. You will be challenged by the Oriental Honey Buzzard, Black-Shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Brahminy Kite, Pallas's Fishing Eagle, White Tailed Eagle, Grey-Headed Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, etc. Huge numbers of migratory birds descend on the parks lakes and swampy areas during winters, including Greylag Geese, Bar-Headed Geese, Ruddy Shelduck, Gadwall, Falcated Duck, Red-Crested Pochard and Northern Shoveller.
The Reptiles: Another place for you to visit and get inspired. You will find Rock Pythons and many more varieties of snakes, Monitor Lizards and Turtles there.
Overnight will be at Kaziranga.
Day 07
Kaziranga:
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris with lunch break in-between).
Overnight will be at Kaziranga.
Day 08
Kaziranga:
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
After visiting the National Park, don't forget to visit the other attractions of the area. Do try to lick every part of the area, as it will make your trip a mixed box of sweet, sour and salty, something you would really prefer. There are many places which you can visit here, while you stay at Kaziranga National Park. The Kakochang waterfall is 13 km from Bokakhat in the Jorhat district of Assam. Not far from the park are the ruins of the ancient Numaligarh (in the Golaghat district of Assam). These ruins are of great archaeological importance. The tea gardens of Hathkhuli, Methoni, Difalu, Behora Borchapori (all in Assam) are also other local attractions. Also visit the coffee and rubber plantations, you may find them at the back of your tourist lodge.
And, yes make sure to taste the cuisine of Assam, as that is the best way to know about the real culture of any place. If you keep interest in collecting mementos from various places, then buy some bamboo made items, as they are the most beautifully made exclusive items of this place.
Overnight will be at Kaziranga.
Day 09
Kaziranga – Guwahati:
By Road 220Kms/05hrs
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Proceed to Guwahati. Reach and check into the hotel.
Spend rest of the day in leisure. In the evening take a cruise on Mighty Brahmaputra River.
Overnight will be at Guwahati.
Day 10
Guwahati – Departure:
Morning enjoy the breakfast.
As per your INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT TIMINGS you’ll be transferred to the airport to take your flight back home with sweet memories of TOUR.
...........................................................................TOUR ENDS...........................................................................
INCLUSIONS:
Guwahati Arrival:
COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE will receive you on arrival at the AIRPORT and transfer to your hotel.
Guwahati, the major business center in Assam, is also noted for being home to a large number of attractions. Right from historical temples to modern-day planetariums, you will find a wide variety of tourist places in the city. Most of these places exhibit the unique and colorful culture of the state. Want to explore more on the tourist attractions of Guwahati? If yes, then browse through the lines that follow and get detailed information on each one of the places that are worth visiting.
Overnight will be at Guwahati.
Day 02 Guwahati:
After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing.
Assam State Museum: Assam State Museum is a representation of the unique culture and tradition of the northeastern state. It surpasses all the other museums in India, as the biggest multipurpose museum displaying collections in a variety of sections, like archeology, iconography, epigraphy and even numismatics.
Kamakhya Temple: Kamakhya temple is one of the biggest Shakti shrines in the whole of India and also serves an important pilgrimage center for the tantric worshippers as well as the general Hindus. It is a place where the beliefs and practices of the Aryan communities coincide with those of non-Aryan communities, in Assam.
Navagraha Temple: As the name suggests, Navagraha Temple (or the temple of the nine celestial bodies), is a worship place devoted to the nine planets of the solar system, namely Surya (the sun), Chandra (the moon), Buddha (mercury), Mangala (mars), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (Dragon’s head) and finally Ketu (Dragon’s tail).
Srimanta Sankardeva Kalashetra: Srimanta Sankardeva Kalashetra, situated in Guwahati, is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Assam. It was constructed in 1990, with the aim of exposing and exhibiting to the world, the exclusive culture and tradition of Assam. It is named after the greatest saint of the Vaishnava culture, Srimanta Sankardeva.
Ugratara Temple: Ugratara Temple is an important Shakti shrine, located in the eastern part of the Guwahati city, in Uzan Bazaar. The temple serves as an important pilgrimage center of the state and attracts tourists from far and wide. It was constructed in 1725, by King Shiva Singh of Ahom Kingdom.
Vasistha Ashram: Vasistha Ashram is situated amidst beautiful natural scenes, in the Sandhychal hills of eastern Guwahati. It is an important pilgrimage center, which was built by the Ahom king, Raja Rajeswar, in the second half of the 18th century. Vasistha is, in fact, the last existing monument built by the Ahom dynasty rulers.
Sukreswar Temple: Located on the Sukreswar or Itakhuli Hill, on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra, in the Panbazar locality, Sukreswar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is famous for housing the sixth Jyotirlinga of India and is usually crowded by devotees all round the year. The entire temple, with its surroundings, offers a magnificent view for the visitors. In fact, people often come here to enjoy the scenery of sun setting on the river. It is also believed that performing the post-death rituals at the place will get ‘moksha’ or peace for the dead. The temple was constructed in 1744, by the Ahom King Pramatta Singha. It is believed to be the place where Sage Sukra used to stay and worship Lord Shiva.
Overnight will be at Guwahati.
Day 03
Guwahati – Jorhat:
By Rod 210Kms/05hrs
Proceed to Johat. Reach and check into the hotel.
Jorhat is often referred to as the Cultural Capital of Assam. It was originally formed by two markets or hats (Chowkihat and Macharhat), on the eastern and western banks of the river Bhogdoi. The place is one of the fastest growing cosmopolitan towns, having the highest number of educated residents in the state. The city of Jorhat was the last capital of the Ahom Dynasty. Earlier the capital of the dynasty was situated at Sibsagar. However, in the year 1794, the then reigning king of the Ahom Kingdom, Gaurinath, shifted the capital to Jorhat.
Jorhat was severely destroyed by the numerous Burmese invasions that took place in the year 1817. However, the arrival of British rule contributed to the reemergence of this historic town. Apart from the various commercial establishments, institutions and monasteries, Jorhat is also famous for its tea industry. The nerve center of the tea industry in Assam, Tocklai Research Association (TRA) is situated here. Located on the NH 37, Jorhat is well linked with Guwahati, Kaziranga, Sibsagar, Dibrugarh, and Tinsukia and also with other states like North Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
There are a number of tourist attractions in Jorhat, which are a must visit for the travelers coming to the city. For instance, there is Cinnamora Tea Estate, the first tea garden established in Assam, by Maniram Devan (in 1850 AD). Then, there is Purnananda Buragohain Maidam, located on the banks of the Sessa River, near Macharhat in Jorhat. It is dedicated to Purnananda Buragohain and was constructed by his son. Apart from these, numerous other tourist places in Jorhat attract visitors from far and wide.
Overnight will be at Jorhat.
Day 04 Jorhat:
After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing.
Gymkhana Club: Jorhat is regarded as the nerve center of the tea industry of India. During the 1860s and 1870s, the entire city was gradually dotted with a number of tea gardens. Due to the dull and lonely life at the plantation sites, the planters decided to set up a club in the area. In 1876, the planters, led by the Superintendent of the Jorhat Tea Co. - J. Huttman, constructed a club and racecourse in the state.
Bangalpukhari: Bangalpukhari is a tank located on the southern side of the Jorhat city, near Na-ali. The history of this tank dates back to the year 1739. In the Shravan month of this year, Badan Barphukan, an Ahom Governor known for his cruelty and tyranny, was murdered by Rupsingh Bangal. Barphukan had captured some Burmese soldiers and tortured them to the heights of brutality. For his act, Bangal was rewarded with money, which he utilized in constructing a tank. It was this tank which later became famous as the Bangalpukhari. The local people do not utilize the water from this tank, as it was excavated from the money received for killing a man.
Thengal Bhawan: Thengal Bhawan was constructed in the year 1880, by Raibahadur Shiva Prasad Barooah. He then started a weekly in the local language in 1929 from the Bhavan and later established a printing press and an office therein. He also started a daily newspaper called Dainik Batari with Bagmibar Nilamani Phukan as the editor-in-chief. This was the first daily newspaper in Assamese and also the first daily newspaper in any language published from a village in India.
Burigosain Devalay: Burigosain Devalay is an important Sakta Shrine located in the center of the Jorhat city. The image of Burigosain enshrined in the temple, along with the priest, was brought from Jayantiya and was first established at Rangpur. It was only later shifted to Jorhat, in Burigosain Devalay.
Kunwori Pukhuri: Two miles east of the Jorhat city, near the Trunk road, is a big tank known as Kunwori Pukhuri. This tank was built by Parbatia Kunwori, who was the granddaughter of Sataialia Dilabandha Borgohain.
Garh Ali: During the war between the Ahoms and the Moamarias, a huge embarkment was built to defend the former from their opponents. This extended from Seoni Ali to the Naga Hills. Seeing this, the Moamarias got awestruck and bewildered and the place also came to be known as the Bibuddhi Ghar.
Overnight will be at Jorhat.
Day 05 Jorhat – Excursion to Sibasagar:
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Proceed for an excursion to Sibasagar.
Sibsagar is well known place in Assam, which is renowned for its numerous historic monuments and forts. In addition to the tourists attractions within the town, there are a number of excursions at a short distance from the place, which are definitely worth a visit. In fact, without including them in your itinerary, your trip to Sibsagar will be as good as incomplete.
Visit remains of Ahom Kingdom who ruled Assam for 500 years before giving in to British. Visit to Tai Ahom Museum and the Maidams (Mummy like structures) of Ahom kings Burial grounds at Charaideo.
Raja Maidam: Raja Maidam is the vault of King Purandar Sinha, who died in October 1894. The maidam was constructed to preserve the remains (ashes) of the late king and is located on the south bank of Toklai River.
Lachit Borphukan’s Maidam: Lachit Borphukan was the greatest-ever Ahom General, who defeated the Mughals during the famous war at Saraighat (1672). Situated in Jorhat, the vault was built in order to honor this great warrior of 16th century.
Overnight will be at Jorhat.
Day 06
Jorhat – Tocklai - Kaziranga:
By Road 100Kms/03hrs
After breakfast, visit Toklai Research Station to know everything and anything about tea-plantation.
Tocklai Tea Research Centre; Tocklai Tea Research Centre is one of the largest and the oldest tea research stations in the world, where research on all kinds of tea cultivation and processing is carried out. The centre was established in the year 1911 and has unfurled technological knowledge in tea from time to time.
After Lunch drive to Kaziranga. Reach and check into the hotel.
Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary one of the World Heritage Site is situated in the northeastern state of Assam in India. The Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary houses world's largest population of one-horned rhinocerose, as well as many mammals, including tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and thousands of birds. In the heart of Assam, this park is one of the last areas in eastern India undisturbed by a human presence.
It was an alarming depletion in the numbers of Rhinos, due to hunting and poaching that led to the conservation of this area in 1926. In 1940, Kaziranga was declared a sanctuary. Today, Kaziranga supports the largest number of rhino in the subcontinent. The Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the great one horned Indian Rhino, about 900 in number. Apart from Rhinos, it is also famous for Indian Elephants.
Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari are the two ways to explore the wild in the wilds. If you have too much time in your hand, then go for an Elephant Safari or else you take a Jeep Safari. Elephant Safari is slower but, more thrilling as compared to Jeep Safari, as you get too much time to feel the surroundings in a natural way. Take a forest Guide with yourself as you venture into the forest area, as he will be of great help to you throughout your forest trip.
As you start your venture into the forest world, you will come across the swamps and grasslands with tall thickets of elephant grass and patches of evergreen forest, and in between you will have a meeting with various creatures. The tranquil atmosphere of the jungle will absorb you in its green beauty, as you proceed further and further. The unique flora will leave you absolutely astound. The beautiful swamplands with an abundant cover of water lilies, water hyacinth and lotus are some delightful breaks amidst the thick patches of evergreen forests. In Kaziranga, the rhinos, the elephants and other wildlife wander freely, so at every step you may come across varied species of fauna.
The Fauna: In between your venture into the Kaziranga (whether by a Jeep or Elephant) your eyes will be captivated by the major wild attractions which will include a large population of Indian Elephants, Indian Bison, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Hog Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Otters, Hog Badgers, Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons, Monitor Lizards, etc. You will also come across animal like barking deer, Sambar, golden Langurs, Slow Loris, pygmy hog, capped langur and bears.
The Avifauna: In addition to the fauna, Kaziranga also houses a large number of avifauna. Do try to visit the avifauna section; the musical notes of the singing birds there will increase your drive to visit the sanctuary extensively. Don't ever try to compete them in singing as there are many to challenge you. You will be challenged by the Oriental Honey Buzzard, Black-Shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Brahminy Kite, Pallas's Fishing Eagle, White Tailed Eagle, Grey-Headed Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, etc. Huge numbers of migratory birds descend on the parks lakes and swampy areas during winters, including Greylag Geese, Bar-Headed Geese, Ruddy Shelduck, Gadwall, Falcated Duck, Red-Crested Pochard and Northern Shoveller.
The Reptiles: Another place for you to visit and get inspired. You will find Rock Pythons and many more varieties of snakes, Monitor Lizards and Turtles there.
Overnight will be at Kaziranga.
Day 07
Kaziranga:
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Proceed for full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris with lunch break in-between).
Overnight will be at Kaziranga.
Day 08 Kaziranga:
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
After visiting the National Park, don't forget to visit the other attractions of the area. Do try to lick every part of the area, as it will make your trip a mixed box of sweet, sour and salty, something you would really prefer. There are many places which you can visit here, while you stay at Kaziranga National Park. The Kakochang waterfall is 13 km from Bokakhat in the Jorhat district of Assam. Not far from the park are the ruins of the ancient Numaligarh (in the Golaghat district of Assam). These ruins are of great archaeological importance. The tea gardens of Hathkhuli, Methoni, Difalu, Behora Borchapori (all in Assam) are also other local attractions. Also visit the coffee and rubber plantations, you may find them at the back of your tourist lodge.
And, yes make sure to taste the cuisine of Assam, as that is the best way to know about the real culture of any place. If you keep interest in collecting mementos from various places, then buy some bamboo made items, as they are the most beautifully made exclusive items of this place.
Overnight will be at Kaziranga.
Day 09
Kaziranga – Guwahati:
By Road 220Kms/05hrs
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Proceed to Guwahati. Reach and check into the hotel.
Spend rest of the day in leisure. In the evening take a cruise on Mighty Brahmaputra River.
Overnight will be at Guwahati.
Day 10
Guwahati – Departure:
Morning enjoy the breakfast.
As per your INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT TIMINGS you’ll be transferred to the airport to take your flight back home with sweet memories of TOUR.
...........................................................................TOUR ENDS...........................................................................
INCLUSIONS:
- ACCOMODATION AT SUGGESTED HOTELS,
- DAILY BUFFET BREAKFASTS,
- AC VEHICLE WITH THE DRIVER FOR ALL TRANSFERS & SIGHTSEEING AS PER THE ITINERARY,
- MEET AND ASSIST AT THE AIRPORT ON ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE,
- ENGLISH SPEAKING LOCAL GUIDES AT PPLICABLE PLACES
- JEEP SAFARIS ON PER DAY BASIS IN KAZIRANGA,
- NATIONAL PARK ENTRANCE FEES,
- ALL MEALS IN KAZIRANGA,
- TOLL TAXES, DRIVER ALLOWANCE, PARKING, AND
- ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES.
- LUNCHES & DINNERS,
- MONUMENT ENTRANCES,
- CAMERA CHARGES AT THE MONUMENTS,
- PORTER CHARGES,
- TIPS &
- PERSONAL EXPENSES.