Mountain Calling-Assam-Meghalaya-Arunachal

Day 1: GUWAHATI AIRPORT – SHILLONG (130 KMS / 3 ½ hrs drive)

• Arrive Guwahati airport and drive to Shillong (140 kms / 4 hrs drive approx).Arrive Guwahati airport and drive to Shillong (140 kms / 4 hrs drive approx).
• En route visit the breathtaking view of “Umiam Lake” or “Barapani Lake” (see image)- which is the biggest artificial lake in Meghalaya and is surrounded by  hills dotted with Khasi Pine trees.
• Check-in the designated Hotel and after refreshment travellers can opt for a visit to the Cathedral of Mary and Ward’s Lake.
• Evening is a free period of leisure to explore the region on own. The residents are very friendly and welcoming. You may take a walk to the famous Police Bazaar for shopping of famous leather goods items or traditional artifacts.
• Overnight stay in Shillong.

Day 2 SHILLONG – CHERRAPUNJEE – SHILLONG (60 KMs / 2 hrs)

• After breakfast drive to Cherrapunji, the wettest place on the earth, for an awesome day trip that will leave you refreshed and rejuvenated.
• En route visit the famous Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak – to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Shillong city.
• At Sohra, stop at the Duwan Sing Syiem view-point for mesmerizing views of the Hills and waterfalls (see image) for which Meghalaya is famous for.
• Return back to Shillong for overnight stay
  Note: Most of the waterfalls are dry during winter season.

Day 3 SHILLONG – BHALUKPONG (350 kms / 7 ½ hrs)

After breakfast transfer to Bhalukpong, a town on the Assam – Arunachal Pradesh border & overnight stay.

Day 4 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).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. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Dirang.

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Day 5 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 and kiwi Orchards, sheep breeding farms & charming valleys. Morning after breakfast, drive to Tawang (10,000 ft). En route witness the unique Dirang Valley famous for its monasteries, hot Springs, apple and 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.

Day 6: 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 and PTso Lake.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 and PTso Lake. The Tawang Monastery, also known as the “GALDEN NAMGYEL LHATSE” is one of the largest Lamaseries of Mahayana sects 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. Mon pa village visit will acquaint a visitor to their lifestyle, culture and traditions. The villages are located amidst exquisite beauty.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.

Day 7: TAWANG – BOMDILA (180 Kms / 6 hrs)

• Morning drive back to Bomdila.Morning drive back to Bomdila.
• Evening free at leisure.
• Overnight in Bomdila.

Day 8: BOMDILA – KAZIRANGA (270 Kms / 7 ½ hrs)

• After breakfast drive to Kaziranga.
• After breakfast drive to Kaziranga.
• Check in Hotel.
• Overnight in Kaziranga.