Holiday Package to Guwahati

Holiday Package to Guwahati

Guwahati is one of the most beautiful cities in India. Flanked completely by mountains with the Brahmaputra River flowing past, Guwahati is known for its unique Kamakhya Temple, which is shaped like a beehive. Guwahati tours take you around the natural wonders, various temples and zoo in town. The Kaziranga National Park in Assam is one of the most spectacular national parks. It is home to the unique one-horned rhinoceros and several other animals. Shillong, capital of Meghalaya is also known for its natural wonders. A trip through these three gems would be truly memorable.

Some of the major Tourist destinations in the Northeast are Kaziranga National Park, Tawang, Bomdila, Ziro, Shillong, Cherrapunjee, and many more. Although tourism in the Northeast India is lacking behind than most major tourist destinations in the country we try to provide the best service so that our customers have a memorable experience about the Northeast India.

Day 01: Guwahati Arrival

Meet & greet on arrival at Guwahati airport & transfer to Hotel. Later visit Sankardeva Kalakhetra. Dinner & overnight stay in Guwahati.

Day 02: Guwahati - Shillong

After breakfast check out of hotel & drive to Shillong (100 kms / 3 hrs drive from Guwahati airport).Check-in Hotel. Enroute visit Umiam Lake. Overnight in Shillong

Day 03: Shillong - Cherrapunjee -Shillong

After breakfast excursion to Cherrapunjee (60 kms / 2 hrs drive). Later local sightseeing in Cherrapunjee. Overnight in Shillong.

Day 04: Shillong - Tezpur / Bhalukpong

After breakfast drive to Tezpur / Bhalukpong (325 kms / 7 hrs drive). Check in to hotel. Overnight in Tezpur / Bhalukpong.

Day 05: Tezpur - Dirang

After breakfast drive to Dirang, bye - passing Bomdila (195 kms / 6 ½ hrs drive approx.). Check-in Hotel Pemaling or similar.

Day 06: Dirang - Tawang

After breakfast drive to Tawang (175 kms / 7 hrs drive), en-route Sella Pass at 13,700 ft. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 07: Tawang

Full day visit including Tawang Monastery, Penga Ten Tso (PTTso) Lake, craft centre and local market. Overnight in Tawang.

Day 08: Tawang - Bomdila

After breakfast drive to Bomdila (155 kms / 7 ½ hrs drive). Check in to hotel Tsepal Yangjom or similar.

Day 09: Bomdila - Kaziranga

After breakfast drive to Kaziranga (280 kms/ 8 hrs drive). Check in to Jupuri Ghar or similar. Overnight in Kaziranga.

Day 10: Kaziranga

Early morning go for Elephant ride@ 5AM.Return for Breakfast Jeep safari in the Central Range. Overnight at Kaziranga.

Day 11: Kaziranga - Kohima

After breakfast transfer to Kohima (260 Kms / 6 hrs drive). Check in Hotel Japhu or similar. Overnight in Kohima.

Day 12: Kohima

After breakfast full day visit to Kohima including world war cemetery, Kohima village. Overnight in Kohima. War cemetery: The well maintained memorial commemorates brave soldiers and warriors who laid their lives fighting the Japanese during the World War II. It is embellished by two tall crosses against the backdrop of seasonal roses & lush grass. The base of the lower cross, is engraved with touching lines:“

When you go home, tell them of us & say;  For your tomorrow, we gave our today”

Nagaland state Museum: it is housed in ancestral weaponry & provides an insight into the Naga culture, traditions & history. The exquisitely carved gateposts, status pillars, statues & traditional Naga costumes & jewellery are the main exhibits of the museum.

Kohima village: The village is said to be the biggest & most populous in entire Asia. According to Naga legend, the present day Kohima was founded here. At the entrance are exquisitely carved ceremonial gates, with the scimitar of horns of mithun (Bos Frontalis), symbolizing bravery & valor.

The Catholic Cathedralat Aradura Hill in Kohima, is one of the biggest cathedrals in North-east India. Its splendid architecture makes it one of the important landmarks of Kohima. The unique design created by blending the traditional with the orthodox developed into an architectural marvel. A must-visit place in Kohima

Day 13: Kohima - Imphal

After breakfast drive to Imphal (150 Kms / 5 ½ hrs drive) through the breathtaking mountain scenery. Later transferred to Hotel Classic or similar. Rest of the day free for own activities.Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14: Imphal

Tour the capital including Loktak lake , Zoological Gardens, Khonghampat rchidarium, Shri Govindajee Temple, Khwairamband Bazaar, Manipur State Museum and Shahid Minar.

Day 15: Imphal Airport Departure (250 Kms / 5 Hrs)

After breakfast transfer to Imphal airport for onward journey. Tour Ends Here.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Train:

• Guwahati Railway Station (Station Code: GHY - City Center) & Kamakhya Junction (KYQ): Premier gateway of Northeast Frontier Railway. Daily Vande Bharat Express (Guwahati New Jalpaiguri), Rajdhani Express (Guwahati New Delhi), Saraighat Express (Guwahati Howrah), and Kamakhya Bengaluru AC Superfast connect Guwahati to Kolkata (17 hours), New Delhi (28 hours), Mumbai, and Chennai.

By Air:

• Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Airport Code: GAU - Borjhar, 20 km west): Major international hub with non stop daily flights to New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangkok. Pre paid AC taxis and ASTC AC Volvo electric buses run regularly to Paltan Bazar.

By Road:

• From Shillong (~100 km / 2.5 hours): Via scenic 4 lane NH-6 across Umiam Lake.
• From Kaziranga (~195 km / 4 hours): Via 4 lane NH-27.
• From Tezpur (~180 km / 3.5 hours): Via NH-15 and Kolia Bhomora Setu.
• ISBT Guwahati at Betkuchi operates round the clock AC Volvo and sleeper luxury buses to Shillong, Cherrapunji, Kaziranga, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Silchar, and Imphal.

Guwahati features supreme Shakti temples, river islands, cultural institutions, and scenic wetlands:

1. Maa Kamakhya Temple & Nilachal Hill (Supreme Shakti Peeth & Ambubachi Mela)

The crown jewel of Tantric pilgrimage in India, perched atop Nilachal Hill. Revered as the primary of the 51 Shakti Peethas, the sanctum sanctorum houses a natural rock fissure washed by a subterranean spring. During the annual Ambubachi Mela in June, hundreds of thousands of sadhus and devotees gather here.

Maa Kamakhya Temple — Historic 8th-Century Shakti Peeth atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati

2. Umananda Temple & Peacock Island (World's Smallest Inhabited Riverine Island on Brahmaputra)

A 17th century Shiva temple built by Ahom King Gadadhar Singha, nestled atop the rocky Peacock Island in the middle of the Brahmaputra River. Country ferry boats take travelers across swirling waters to this serene haven, home to endangered golden langurs.

Umananda Temple — 17th-Century Shiva Sanctuary on Peacock Island in Guwahati

3. Srimanta Sankaradev Kalakshetra (Premier Assamese Cultural Heritage Complex)

A sprawling 30 acre cultural center named after medieval Vaishnavite saint scholar Srimanta Sankaradev. Features the Purvajjyotika museum displaying traditional tribal attire and musical instruments, a bronze statue park, a heritage village, and open air amphitheaters.

Srimanta Sankaradev Kalakshetra — Grand Cultural and Heritage Institution in Guwahati

4. Guwahati River Ropeway & Brahmaputra Sunset Cruises (India's Longest River Ropeway)

India's longest river ropeway spanning 1.82 km across the mighty Brahmaputra River, transporting passengers from Panbazar to North Guwahati with bird's eye aerial views of Umananda Island, Urvashi island, and breathtaking golden sunsets.

Guwahati Ropeway — 1.8-Kilometer River Ropeway across the Mighty Brahmaputra

5. Deepor Beel Ramsar Wetland & Bird Sanctuary (Freshwater Lake & Greater Adjutant Storks - 18 km)

A sprawling 40 square kilometer permanent freshwater wetland on the southwestern outskirts of Guwahati. Designated as an internationally recognized Ramsar wetland, it provides sanctuary to migratory waterfowl and herds of wild Asian elephants.

Deepor Beel — Ramsar Wetland Lake and Bird Sanctuary near Guwahati

6. Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden (One-Horned Rhinoceros & Clouded Leopards)

The largest zoo in Northeast India spread across 175 hectares of forested hills in Hengrabari, housing royal Bengal tigers, one horned rhinoceroses, leopards, Himalayan black bears, and exotic birds.

7. Navagraha Temple atop Chitrachal Hill (Ancient 9 Planet Astronomical Temple)

An ancient red domed temple atop Chitrachal Hill housing nine Shiva lingams representing the nine planetary bodies of Hindu astrology (Navagraha), which earned Guwahati the historic name Pragjyotishpura.

8. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (World's Highest Density of One-Horned Rhinos - 45 km)

A premier wildlife sanctuary located just an hour's drive from Guwahati, boasting the highest ecological density of the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros anywhere in the world.

9. Sualkuchi Silk Weaving Village & Hajo Sacred Tri-Religion Shrine (32 km)

Known as the Manchester of the East, Sualkuchi is a world famous village of master handloom weavers producing lustrous golden Muga and Eri silk sarees, located across the river near holy Hajo.