Welcome to Awesome Assam[cite: 449]. [cite_start]Meet and be assisted by our representative at the airport/Railway Station[cite: 449]. [cite_start]Proceed to **Shillong**, also called 'Scotland of the East"[cite: 450]. Reach the majestic **Umiam Lake (Barapani)**. [cite_start]You may do the water sports here (Optional)[cite: 450]. On arrival at Shillong, check in at your hotel. [cite_start]Overnight stay in Shillong[cite: 450].
Morning after breakfast depart for a whole day excursion to **Mawlynnong** Village, which has earned the distinction of being the cleanest village in India[cite: 453]. [cite_start]It is situated 90 kms from Shillong[cite: 454]. [cite_start]**Dawki** lies 2 Kms from Bangladesh[cite: 455]. [cite_start]Dawki is a small village and its main attraction is the **Umngot River** that marks the natural separation between the Khasi and the Jaintia Hills[cite: 455]. [cite_start]Overnight stay at Shillong[cite: 456].
After breakfast, drive to **Cherrapunjee** (4,400 ft.), the wettest place in the world[cite: 459]. [cite_start]On the way enjoy the following places: **Shillong Peak** [cite: 460][cite_start], **Elephanta Falls** [cite: 461][cite_start], **Mawsmai Cave** [cite: 462][cite_start], **Nohkalikai falls** [cite: 463][cite_start], **Seven Sister waterfalls**[cite: 464]. [cite_start]Back to Shillong and Overnight stay at Shillong[cite: 465].
After Breakfast drive to **Guwahati**[cite: 467]. [cite_start]Check in at Hotel[cite: 468]. [cite_start]Guwahati, ‘The light of the East’ is the commercial capital of North East lying adjacent to the shores of the turbulent Brahmaputra[cite: 468]. [cite_start]Evening enjoy a **River cruise** over the river **Brahmaputra** (cruise charges additional)[cite: 469]. [cite_start]Overnight in Guwahati[cite: 470]. [cite_start]NOTE: River cruise depends on availability, water level and river condition[cite: 471].
Morning starts the Full day sightseeing in and around this capital city of Assam [cite: 474][cite_start], covering **Kamakhya Temple** - Situated on top of the Nilachal Hill, MaaKamakhyaTemple is the most sacred among the tantrik shrines of Shakti worship in the world[cite: 474]; [cite_start]**Balaji Temple** [cite: 475][cite_start], **State Museum** [cite: 475][cite_start], **Navagraha Temple** - dedicated to the nine planets located on the top of Chhatrasal Hill [cite: 475][cite_start], **Umananda Temple** on Bhasmach - a Shiva temple located at the Peacock Island - smallest inhabited riverine island in the world [cite: 475][cite_start], **Sankardeva Kalakshetra** - is a cultural institution in the Panjabari area[cite: 475]. [cite_start]Overnight stay at Guwahati[cite: 476].
Early morning after breakfast transfer to Guwahati airport / Rly station[cite: 479]. [cite_start]TOUR ENDS[cite: 479].
Welcome to Awesome Assam[cite: 483]. [cite_start]Meet and be assisted by our representative at the airport/Railway Station[cite: 483]. [cite_start]Proceed to **Shillong**, also called 'Scotland of the East"[cite: 484]. Reach the majestic **Umiam Lake (Barapani)**. [cite_start]You may do the water sports here (Optional)[cite: 484]. On arrival at Shillong, check in at your hotel. [cite_start]Overnight stay in Shillong[cite: 484].
After breakfast we proceed to the local sightseeing area of Shillong [cite: 487][cite_start]: **Laitlum Canyons** [cite: 488][cite_start], **Don Bosco Center for Indigenous Cultures** [cite: 489][cite_start], **Ward's Lake** [cite: 490][cite_start], **Cathedral Catholic Church** [cite: 491][cite_start], **Lady Hydari Park** [cite: 492][cite_start], **Golf Course**[cite: 493]. [cite_start]Overnight in Shillong[cite: 494].
Morning after breakfast depart for a whole day excursion to **Mawlynnong** Village, which has earned the distinction of being the cleanest village in India[cite: 497]. [cite_start]It is situated 90 kms from Shillong[cite: 498]. [cite_start]**Dawki** lies 2 Kms from Bangladesh[cite: 499]. [cite_start]Dawki is a small village and its main attraction is the **Umngot River** that marks the natural separation between the Khasi and the Jaintia Hills[cite: 499]. [cite_start]Overnight stay at Shillong[cite: 500].
After breakfast, drive to **Cherrapunjee** (4,400 ft.), the wettest place in the world[cite: 503]. [cite_start]On the way enjoy the following places: **Shillong Peak** [cite: 504][cite_start], **Elephanta Falls** [cite: 505][cite_start], **Mawkdok Valley** [cite: 506][cite_start], **Nohkalikai falls** [cite: 507][cite_start], **Dainthlen Falls**[cite: 508]. On arrival at Cherrapunjee, check in at your hotel. [cite_start]Overnight stay at Cherrapunjee[cite: 509].
After breakfast proceed for the local sightseeing [cite: 512][cite_start]: **Wei Sawdong Falls** [cite: 513][cite_start], **Seven Sisters Waterfalls** [cite: 514][cite_start], **Arwah Cave** [cite: 515][cite_start], **Nohkalikai Falls** [cite: 516][cite_start], **Mawsmai Cave**[cite: 517]. [cite_start]Overnight Stay at Cherrapunjee[cite: 518].
After breakfast, drive & transfer to **Kaziranga National Park**, the home of “One Horned Rhinoceros”[cite: 521]. Check in at your hotel. Evening is free for leisure. [cite_start]Overnight stay at Kaziranga[cite: 522].
Early morning, explore Western Zone of Kaziranga National Park on the back of an **elephant**[cite: 525]. [cite_start]The Park sustains half the world's population of genetically pure Wild Water Buffaloes, over 1000 Wild elephants and perhaps the densest population of **Royal Bengal Tigers** anywhere[cite: 526]. [cite_start]Afternoon go for a **jeep safari** through the Central Zone of the National Park[cite: 529]. [cite_start]Note: Cost for elephant and Jeep Safari not inclusive[cite: 531]. [cite_start]Overnight stay at the hotel[cite: 530].
After Breakfast drive to **Guwahati**[cite: 534]. [cite_start]Check in at Hotel[cite: 534]. [cite_start]Evening enjoy a **River cruise** over the river **Brahmaputra** (cruise charges additional)[cite: 535]. [cite_start]Overnight in Guwahati[cite: 536]. [cite_start]NOTE: River cruise depends on availability, water level and river condition[cite: 537].
After Breakfast drive to Guwahati Airport /Station[cite: 539]. [cite_start]If time permits, visit **Kamakhya Temple**[cite: 540]. [cite_start]Temple doors remain open for devotees in the following timings - 08:00 am to 01:00 pm & 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm[cite: 540].
Welcome to Awesome Assam[cite: 544]. [cite_start]Meet and be assisted by our representative at the airport/Railway Station[cite: 544]. [cite_start]Proceed to **Shillong**, also called 'Scotland of the East"[cite: 545]. Reach the majestic **Umiam Lake (Barapani)**. [cite_start]You may do the water sports here (Optional)[cite: 545]. On arrival at Shillong, check in at your hotel. [cite_start]Overnight stay in Shillong[cite: 545].
Morning after breakfast depart for a whole day excursion to **Mawlynnong** Village, which has earned the distinction of being the cleanest village in India[cite: 548]. [cite_start]It is situated 90 kms from Shillong[cite: 549]. [cite_start]**Dawki** lies 2 Kms from Bangladesh[cite: 550]. [cite_start]Dawki is a small village and its main attraction is the **Umngot River** that marks the natural separation between the Khasi and the Jaintia Hills[cite: 550]. [cite_start]Overnight stay at Shillong[cite: 551].
After breakfast, drive to **Cherrapunjee** (4,400 ft.), the wettest place in the world[cite: 554]. [cite_start]On the way enjoy the following places: **Shillong Peak** [cite: 555][cite_start], **Elephanta Falls** [cite: 556][cite_start], **Mawsmai Cave** [cite: 557][cite_start], **Nohkalikai falls** [cite: 558][cite_start], **Seven Sister waterfalls**[cite: 559]. [cite_start]Back to Shillong and Overnight stay at Shillong[cite: 560].
After breakfast, drive & transfer to **Kaziranga National Park**, the home of “One Horned Rhinoceros”[cite: 563]. Check in at your hotel. Evening is free for leisure. [cite_start]Overnight stay at Kaziranga[cite: 564].
Early morning, explore Western Zone of Kaziranga National Park on the back of an **elephant**[cite: 567]. [cite_start]The Park sustains half the world's population of genetically pure Wild Water Buffaloes, over 1000 Wild elephants and perhaps the densest population of **Royal Bengal Tigers** anywhere[cite: 568]. [cite_start]Afternoon go for a **jeep safari** through the Central Zone of the National Park[cite: 571]. [cite_start]Note: Cost for elephant and Jeep Safari not inclusive[cite: 573]. [cite_start]Overnight stay at the hotel[cite: 572].
After an early breakfast, drive to **Dirang**[cite: 575]. [cite_start]On the way, visit **Tipi Orchidarium** situated on the banks of the river Bharali, a place of over 500 orchids[cite: 576]. [cite_start]Visit **Nag Temple**[cite: 577]. [cite_start]Dirang is also famous for **hot water springs** where people take baths to cure skin ailments[cite: 579]. [cite_start]Visit the **Dirang Dzong** and a **Monpa village**[cite: 580]. [cite_start]Overnight stay at Dirang[cite: 581].
Early morning after breakfast drive to **Tawang**[cite: 583]. [cite_start]Enroute witness the snow capped **Sella Pass** at 14000 ft and the **Jaswant Garh War Memorial**[cite: 584]. [cite_start]Before reaching Tawang visit the **Nuranang falls**[cite: 585]. [cite_start]Overnight at Tawang[cite: 586].
After a breakfast day trip to **Sangestar Tso** which got famous as **Madhuri Lake** (12165 ft) [cite: 589] [cite_start]& **Bumla La Pass** (15,200 ft)[cite: 589]. [cite_start]A special permit is required to visit the Bum La Pass[cite: 590]. [cite_start]Permits are requested at the Office of the Deputy Commissioner in Tawang District[cite: 591]. [cite_start]Without the army stamp, visitors are not allowed through the numerous check posts along the way[cite: 592]. [cite_start]Overnight at Tawang[cite: 593].
Early morning after breakfast transfer to **Bomdila** (8,200 ft.)[cite: 596]. [cite_start]Later visit **Gontse Rabgyaling Monastery (Upper Gonpa)**, **Thub-Chog Gatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gonpa)**[cite: 598]. [cite_start]Bomdila offers a wonderfully panoramic view of Himalayan landscapes[cite: 598]. [cite_start]Evening you can visit the local market[cite: 599]. [cite_start]Overnight stay at Bomdila[cite: 600].
Early morning after breakfast drive to **Guwahati**[cite: 603]. [cite_start]Check in Hotel[cite: 603]. [cite_start]Evening enjoy sunset **River cruise** over the river **Brahmaputra** if time permits[cite: 604]. (Cruise is subject to weather conditions & availability, PAYMENT WILL BE DIRECTED) [cite_start][cite: 605].
Early morning after breakfast visit **Kamakhya Temple**[cite: 608]. [cite_start]Afternoon transfer to Guwahati airport / Rly[cite: 608].
