The Grand 14-Day Northeast Cross-Cultural Odyssey
14 Days, 13 Nights- 1
Guwahati Arrival & Sunset Brahmaputra Cruise
Arrive in Guwahati (GAU), check into hotel, and enjoy a luxury sunset riverboat cruise on the Brahmaputra overlooking Peacock Island.
- 2
Guwahati to Kaziranga National Park
Drive east on 4-lane NH27 (217 km / 4.5 hrs) to Kaziranga. Afternoon Jeep safari in Bagori range for rhino sightings.
- 3
Kaziranga Safaris & Majuli Ferry Crossing
Morning elephant safari in Kohora. Drive east to Nimati Ghat (Jorhat) and cross the Brahmaputra by roll-on/roll-off ferry to Majuli Island.
- 4
Majuli Satra Monasteries & Mask-Making Crafts
Visit Auniati Satra, Uttar Kamalabari Satra, and experience the centuries-old dynamic theatrical mask-making craft at Samaguri Satra.
- 5
Majuli to Kohima, Nagaland
Ferry to mainland, verify Nagaland ILP at Dimapur checkpost, and ascend 4-lane NH29 (160 km / 5.5 hrs) to Kohima (1,444m).
- 6
Kohima War Cemetery & Khonoma Green Village
Visit the historic Commonwealth Kohima War Cemetery and Cathedral. Afternoon excursion to Khonoma (Asia's first green conservation village) exploring Angami forts and alder terraces.
- 7
Dzukou Valley Alpine Meadow Trek
Day trek from Viswema climbing up through mossy rainforest to the high dwarf-bamboo wonderland of Dzukou Valley (2,452m). Overnight in Kohima.
- 8
Kohima to Shillong, Meghalaya
Drive west via Dimapur and along NH27/NH6 (320 km / 7.5 hrs) to the pine-clad hill capital of Shillong.
- 9
Shillong City Heritage & Laitlum Canyons
Morning excursion to the dramatic ridge drop-offs of Laitlum Canyons. Visit Ward's Lake, Don Bosco Indigenous Cultures Museum, and Police Bazaar.
- 10
Shillong to Cherrapunji (Sohra)
Scenic mountain drive along SH11. Visit Nohkalikai Falls (340m), Arwah Cave with 50-million-year-old marine fossils, and Seven Sisters Falls.
- 11
Nongriat Double Decker Living Root Bridge Trek
Full-day trek descending 3,500 stone stairs into Nongriat to experience the Double Decker Living Root Bridge and swim in turquoise natural river pools.
- 12
Dawki Crystal Umngot River & Mawlynnong
Boat ride on the transparent waters of Umngot River in Dawki. Explore Mawlynnong village gardens and the Riwai root bridge.
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Return to Guwahati & Kamakhya Temple
Drive down 4-lane NH6 to Guwahati. Visit the sacred Kamakhya Temple and browse Assamese Muga and Eri silk emporiums.
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Guwahati Airport Departure
Morning transfer to Guwahati Airport (GAU) for your onward flight home.