Visit North East : Tour Plan : 14 Nights & 15 Days – Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura – Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) – Guwahati (01 Night) – Shillong (02 Nights)- Kaziranga (01 Night) – Kohima (02 Nights) – Imphal (02 Nights) – Silchar (01 Night) – Aizawl (02 Nights) – Silchar (01 Night) – Agartala (02 Nights) – Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXB) / Agartala Railway Station (AGTL)
Day – 01 – Arrival at Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) / Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) & Transfer to Hotel in Guwahati – Few fact about Assam worth mentioning is the ancient cities of Pragjyotishpura and Durjaya (North Guwahati) were the capitals of the ancient state of Kamarupa under the Varman and Pala dynasties – Many ancient Hindu temples are in the city, giving it the name City Of Temples”- Dispur, the capital of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the seat of the Government of Assam – Four major trading center and places of interest for tourist are Pan Bazaar, Paltan Bazaar, Fancy Bazaar and Uzan Bazaar – On Reaching Hotel and check In – Evening free for guests Or There is an option of Brahmaputra Cruise (Optional and depends on the river condition) – Night Stay at Guwahati
Day – 02 – Kamakhya Visit & Transfer to Shillong -Early morning check out of hotel & Visit Kamakhya Temple – Visit Kamakhya Temple – Situated on top of the Nilachal Hill, Maa Kamakhya Temple is the most sacred among the Tantrik shrines of Shakti worship in the world – The temple structure resembles a Shikhara – Next Transfer to Shillong – It is a drive of nearly 03½ hours – 04 hours drive over a distance of approximately 135 kilometers – On the way visit Umium Lake – Umiam Lake is a reservoir located in the hills 15 kilometers from Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India – It is spread over 220 square kilometers – Next drive to Shillong – The rolling hills around the town reminded the European settlers of Scotland – Hence known as the “Scotland of the East – Check in Hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area / Police Bazaar – Evening free to stroll around the area / Police Bazaar – Overnight in Shillong
Day – 03 – Excursion to Cherrapunjee – Early morning breakfast – It is approximately 60 kilometers and is nearly 02 hours drive one way by road – Today morning after breakfast excursion to Cherrapunjee – Visit Dwan Syiem view point, Noh kalikai falls, Mawsmai caves, Seven Sister falls, Eco park etc – The swift-flowing rivers and streams flow in a southerly direction to the plains – Other attractions are Caves & view of Bangladesh (Neighbouring country) – Visit Dwan Syiem view point, Noh kalikai falls, Mawsmai caves, Seven Sister falls, Eco park etc – Later drive back to Shillong – On the way visit to Shillong Peak & Elephant Falls – In the evening, one can go for shopping at Police Bazar – Overnight in Shillong
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Day – 03 – Dawki & Mawlynnong – Morning breakfast and start for the excursion to Dawki & Mawlynnong – The drive is nearly 90 kilometers and is nearly 02½ hour drive one way – After breakfast excursion to Dawki river – Dawki or Dauki is a town in West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India – The Indo Bangladesh Border and then to Mawlynnong (The cleanest village in Asia) – Mawlynnong is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of the Meghalaya state, India – It is famous for its cleanliness and natural attraction – An engineering marvel of Indigenous Khasi Tribesmen – Who weaved the routes of the ereca tree to make bridges across streams – Later drive back to Shillong (Optional) or Stay nearby of Mawlynnong village
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Day – 03 – Excursion to Krang Shuri & Laitlum – Morning after breakfast & start for the excursion to Krang Shuri waterfall – A drive of around 02 hours & reach the waterfall point, from here one has to trek a bit to reach to the waterfall, listen to water sound & insects crackling down – Reach to the waterfall by 15 minutes (Normal walk timing) – Enjoy the blue waterfall & enjoy the scenic – Completion get back to vehicle & drive to Laitlum Grand Canyon – which in literal sense means “The End of Hills” or “The End of The World” – Nestled in the embrace of majestic hills and valleys, The Laitlum Canyons in one such spot from where the vast, verdant and fascinating panorama worth watching – Then drive to Krangsuri Waterfall which is located in Jaintia hills and around 02½ hours away from Shillong – Krangsuri is one of the best waterfall in the country – A small trek of about 10 to 15 minutes to the waterfall where you can see the beauty of the wonderful falls and turquoise water – Drive back to Shillong – Evening leisure – Overnight stay at Shillong
Day – 04 – Shillong to Kaziranga National Park – Early morning breakfast & Check out of hotel – Transfer to Kaziranga National Park – Next drive 290 kilometers and is nearly 05 hours drive – While driving to Kazirang option of visit Teghoria waterfall, Bordua Namghar (Optional i.e. Extra cost of INR 1500) – Bordua the sacred birth place of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva, the father of Assamese nation and founder of Eka Sharana Nama Dharma, reach Kaziranga by evening – Kaziranga is a vast expanse of tall elephant grass, marshland, and dense tropical moist broadleaf forests, criss-crossed by four major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, and the park includes numerous small bodies of water – The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site – One can visit the Observation towers – Observation towers are situated at Sohola, Mihimukh, Kathpara, Foliamari and Harmoti for spotting wildlife – One can also visit tea plantations rubber plantations – Evening free to stroll around the area – Overnight stay at Kaziranga – Also can watch Bihu dance (At own cost) – Overnight stay at Kaziranga National Park Vicinity
Day – 05 – Kaziranga Forest Activities & Transfer to Kohima – Kaziranga National Park Activities – Early morning one can enjoy Elephant ride in the park – Elephant riding time are: 1st Ride- 5.15-6.15 AM; 2nd ride: 6.30-7.30 am – Return to hotel / Resort for Breakfast – 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 – Next drive to Kohima – It is approximately 250 kilometers and is 07 – 08 hours drive via National Highway 715, National Highway 129 and National Highway 29 – Kohima, the capital of Nagaland originally known as Kewhira was founded in 1878 when the British Empire established its headquarters of the then Naga Hills – Check in Hotel – Overnight stay in Kohima
Day – 06 – Nagaland (Kohima Sightseeing) – After breakfast visit War cemetery – The 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 – At the entrance are exquisitely carved ceremonial gates, with the scimitar of horns of mithun (Bos Frontalis), symbolizing bravery & valor – The Catholic Cathedral at 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 – Night halt at Kohima
Day – 07 – Transfer to Imphal – After breakfast transfer to Imphal – It is approximately 150 kilometers and it is nearly 05½ hours drive – Imphal is the capital of Manipur, a state in northeastern India – On the Imphal River, Kangla Fort was once the seat of local rulers, and now houses relics – Ruins of the Palace of Kangla, the royal seat of the former Kingdom of Manipur, are in the city metropolitan centre, surrounded by a moat – Tulihal International Airport is 08 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the city which connects direct flights to New Delhi, Kolkata, Aizawl, Guwahati, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, Agartala – With an average elevation of nearly 800 m, Imphal has a cooler and more pleasant climate than most of India – It can drop below freezing in the winter – Check in Hotel – Evening free at leisure – Overnight at Imphal
Day – 08 – Manipur (Imphal) local sightseeing – Sightseeing includes Zoological Garden popularly known as the Jewel Box of the state, it is home to about 400 common and rare species of animals and birds and the surroundings are dense forest and hillocks which provides shelter to Eld’s Deer, also called Thamin – Slow Loris, Himalayan Bear, Python, Hoolock Gibbon, Flying Squirrel and Leopard Cat are other animals that can be seen here – Khonghampat Orchidarium is sprawling over 200 acres of land exudes a sweet fragrance that is bound to leave one deeply mesmerised – Shri Govindajee Temple is located next to the Kangla Palace – Its most noticeable features are two gold-plated domes on the top and a beautiful paved courtyard in the front, Khwairamband Bazaar fondly called the Ima Market (ima means mother) is probably the world’s only market where all the shops are owned and run by women, Manipur State Museum where tribal costumes and other accessories on display along with polo equipment used over the centuries are also on display here and Shahid Minar is to commemorate the indomitable spirit of the martyrs of the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891 – Overnight at Imphal
Day – 09 – Transfer to Silchar – Early morning after breakfast drive to Silchar – It is approximately 255 kilometers and is nearly 07½ hours – 08½ hours drive by scenic road – Silchar is the headquarters of Cachar district in the state of Assam, southeast of Guwahati – It earned it the name bon mot of “The Island of Peace” – During the British rule, ships were docked at the bank of the river Barak. Gradually, a market developed at the bank and became a major place of economic activity – Market was developed at a place that was fully covered with stones – People referred to the place as Shiler Chor, meaning “a bank of stones” – With time, Shiler Chor was simplified to Silchar – Check in Hotel – Evening free at leisure – Overnight at Silchar
Day – 10 – Transfer to Aizawl – Early morning after breakfast drive to Aizawl – It is approximately 180 kilometers and is nearly 06 hours – 06½ hours drive by scenic road – Aizawl is the capital of the state of Mizoram in India – It is located north of the Tropic of Cancer in the northern part of Mizoram – It is situated on a ridge 1,132 metres / 3715 feet with the Tlawng river valley to its west and the Tuirial river valley to its east – It is also the centre of administration – Population strongly reflects different communities of the ethnic Mizo people with over 93% people following Christianity – It experience mild, sub-tropical climate due to its location and elevation – Aizawl is connected by air transport through Lengpui Airport – Check in Hotel – Evening free at leisure – Overnight at Aizawl
Day – 11 – Aizawl Local Sightseeing – Morning after breakfast full day city tour visiting – Bara Bazar: It is the most important shopping hub with stalls selling garments, and other commodities – Here the people can be seen in their traditional costumes selling products from farms and homesteads including river crabs with little wicker baskets – Luangmual Handicrafts Centre: 7 kilometers away from Aizawl it takes half an hour to reach by car – The ‘Khumbeu’ ceremonial bamboo hat is made here using waterproof ‘hnahthial’ leaves – Mizoram State Museum: This museum is situated at Mc Donald Hill in the town center. it is having an interesting collection of historical relics, ancient costumes, and traditional implements – (Open Monday – Friday from 9:00 A.M to 5 PM. Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM) – Durtlang Hills: These beautiful, craggy hills offer the breathtaking view of Aizawl -Mini Zoo: Home to species of animals and birds found only in the hills of Mizoram – Berawtlang Tourist Complex: This is a recreational center situated 07 kilometers away from Aizawl City – It offers the facilities of Restaurant as well as Tourist Cottages – Evening free at leisure – Overnight at hotel
Day – 12 – Transfer to Silchar – Early morning after breakfast drive to Silchar – It is approximately 180 kilometers and is nearly 06 hours – 06½ hours drive by scenic road – Silchar is quite a place to visit – In the 1850s, British tea planters re-discovered the game polo in Manipur on the Burmese border with India – The first polo club in the world was formed at Silchar – The first competitive modern form of polo was played in Silchar, and the plaque for this feat still stands behind the District Library, Silchar – Silchar Airport (IXS) is located at Kumbhirgram, about 22 kilometers from Silchar – Silchar is known for its tea farming and agricultural products – Silchar’s Srikona Bara Bazar is a shopper’s paradise with a spread of local handicrafts and artefacts to choose from – Colorful and superfluous, the market has something for every buyer – Check in Hotel – Evening free or at leisure – Overnight at Silchar
Day – 13 – Transfer to Agartala – Early morning after breakfast drive to Agartala – It is approximately 290 kilometers and is nearly 09 hours – 09½ hours drive by scenic road – Tripura’s only ‘city’, low-key Agartala feels like an India of yore – It’s a congested but relaxed place, and in many ways seems more like a small town than a state capital – The pace of life is unhurried and the people are extremely friendly – Agartala is the capital city of the Indian state of Tripura, and is the second-largest city in northeast India after Guwahati – It is located on the banks of the Haora River, near the Bangladesh border, about 90 kilometres (55 miles) east of Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka – Check in Hotel – Evening free or at leisure – Overnight at Agartala.
Day – 14 – Agartala Local Sightseeing – Morning breakfast – Agartala is a derivative of two words, namely Agar, a valuable perfume and incense tree of genus Aquilaria, and the suffix Tala, meaning underneath, a reference to the density of Agarwood trees in the region – Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur is called the founder of the planned city of Agartala – He had gone for a tour in the United Kingdom and after returning to his kingdom he decided that he would make Agartala in the image of the UK – During the 1940s the town was re-organised in a planned manner with new roads and a market building – Agartala is also known for its tribal festivals like Kharchi, and Garia Puja – Next Sightseeing starts with visit to Tripureswari Temple, Bhubaneswari Temple, Neermahal sightseeing, Boxanagar Archeological sightseeing (Optional visit Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary) – Evening marketing at Agartala – Overnight at Agartala
Day – 15 – Departure Transfer from Agartala Agartala Railway Station (AGTL) / Agartala or Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXB) – Early morning breakfast – Next pack for Departure – Some facts about Agartala are – Official Language is Bengali, Kokborok and the main spoken languages are Bengali, Manipuri and Kokborok – It became Union territory on 1st November 1957 and became full fledged state on 21st January 1972 along with two more states Meghalaya and Manipur – Before partition of East Pakistan (Present Bangladesh) the distance between Kolkata and Agartala was less than 350 kilometers which increased to 1700 kilometers after partition as the vehicles had to cover long route -There were two main regions of the state during British rule – Tiperra District and Hill Tiperra – Tiperra District now comes in Bangladesh while most of the region of present Tripura is of Hill Tiperra – State is Geographically (technically) isolated from India as it is surrounded by Bangaldesh from 03 sides & connected to Indian just by a Highway- Next Drop to Agartala Agartala Railway Station (AGTL) / Agartala or Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXB) – Forwarding Journey
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