Travel Experts India : Northeast Golden Triangle

DAY 01

Guwahati - Kaziranga (192 Kms - 4.5 Hrs Drive)

Arrive at Guwahati Airport & transfer to Kaziranga.
Meet & greet by our representative at Guwahati Airport & drop to Kaziranga hotel.
Overnight stay in Kaziranga.

DAY 02

Kaziranga

After breakfast, proceed to enjoy the elephant ride (subject to availability) in Kaziranga National Park. The park hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses. It boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006.
The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer. Compared to other protected areas in India, Kaziranga has achieved notable success!
It has been the theme of several books, songs, and documentaries. The park celebrated its centennial in 2005 after its establishment in 1905 as a reserve forest.
Rest of the day free at leisure. In the evening, we enjoy the local cultural Bihu dance.
Overnight stay in Kaziranga.

DAY 03

Kaziranga - Shillong (280 Kms - 8 Hrs Drive)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel & drive towards Shillong, the capital & hill station of Meghalaya, one of the smallest states in India.
It 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).
It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the European settlers of Scotland, hence, it is known as "Scotland of the East".
It remained the capital of undivided Assam until the creation of the new state of Meghalaya on 21 January 1972, when Shillong became the capital of Meghalaya, and Assam moved its capital to Dispur in Guwahati.
Overnight stay in Shillong.

DAY 04

Shillong - Cherapunji Exclusion

After breakfast, drive to Cherrapunjee, credited as being one of the wettest places on Earth. Although nearby Mawsynram currently holds the record, Cherrapunjee still holds the world record for the most rainfall in a calendar month and in a year.
It received 9,300 mm (366 in) of rain in July 1861 and 26,461 mm (1,041.75 in) between August 1860 and July 1861. Originally known as Sohra, the British pronounced it "Churra", which eventually evolved into Cherrapunjee, meaning 'Land of Oranges'.
Enroute, visit some local sightseeing spots in Shillong:
Shillong Peak: The highest point in Meghalaya (1,966 m above sea level), offering a panoramic view of Shillong.
Elephant Falls: Originally known as ‘Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew’ (meaning Three Steps Waterfall), named Elephant Falls by the British due to a nearby rock resembling an elephant, which was later destroyed in the 1897 earthquake.
In Cherrapunjee, visit:
Ramakrishna Mission School
Mawsmai Caves: One of the most accessible caves in Meghalaya, offering a glimpse into the state's vast cave systems.
Nohkalikai Falls: The tallest plunge waterfall in India (1,115 feet / 340 meters), named after a tragic local legend about a woman named Likai.
Overnight stay in Shillong

DAY 05

Shillong - Mawlynnong Exclusion (90 Kms - 3 Hrs Drive)

After breakfast, proceed to Mawlynnong village, also referred to as “God’s Own Garden”. It has won the accolade of being the cleanest village in Asia in 2003 as well as the cleanest village in India in 2005.
The community has made a collective effort to maintain the ambience of a clean village. The village offers picturesque natural beauty, including a trek to the living root bridge at the neighboring village Riwai.
The village also features a natural balancing rock—a strange phenomenon where a boulder is seen balancing on another rock.
Overnight stay in Shillong.

DAY 06

Shillong - Guwahati (90 Kms - 4 Hrs Drive)

- After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Guwahati, the state capital of Assam and the gateway to the Northeastern region. Previously known as Pragjyotishpura in ancient Assam, Guwahati is one of the fastest-developing cities in India.
The city is home to many ancient Hindu temples, earning it the title of "The City of Temples.” Visit the famous Kamakhya Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to the Mother Goddess Kamakhya.
This temple is one of the oldest among the 51 Shakti Pithas, situated on Nilachal Hill. It is an important pilgrimage site for general Hindu devotees and especially for Tantric worshipers.
Visit Balaji Temple, popularly known as Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Temple. Enjoy a boat ride on the Brahmaputra River (subject to availability).
Overnight stay in Guwahati.

DAY 07

Departure

Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out from the hotel.
Later, drive towards the airport to board the flight or train for your onward journey.