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DAY 1 - Arrive Guwahati – Shillong (Approx 110 Kms / 3 hrs)
- On arrival at Guwahati airport / railway station you will be transferred to the hotel in Shilong. Enroute visit Umium Lake. Shillong became the first capital of the State of Meghalaya. Located in undulating pine covered hills, the city has a milder climate than tropical India. The city centre is 1496m above sea level and currently has a population of around 270,000. Home to several waterfalls, it is also known as the Scotland of the East. The British legacy is still visible in the architecture and food habits of the population. Rest of the day is at leisure.
- Overnight at the hotel in Shilong.
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DAY 2 - Shillong – Cherrapunjee (Approx 60 kms / 2 hrs )
- Today drive to Cherrapunjee. En route visit Shillong peak and Elephant Falls. Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is one of the wettest places on the planet and the only place in India to receive rain throughout the year. The town of Cherrapunji is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 km southwest of the state’s capital, Shillong. Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra or Churra, means ‘the land of oranges’. The cliffs of Cherrapunji also offer stunning views of the plains of Bangladesh.Later on visit to Seven Sister Falls, Nahkhalikai Falls, Mwasmai Cave, Koh Ram Hoh , eco – park.
- Overnight at the hotel in Cherrapunjee.
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DAY 3 - Cherrapunjee – Mwallynnong – Shillong (Approx 90 kms /3 hrs)
- Today proceed to Myallynnong Village & & Dawki(Indo-Bangladesh Border). Mawlynnong Village located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, also referred as ‘God’s own garden’ has won the acclaim of being the Cleanest village in Asia in 2003. The village known for its cleanliness is located around 90 kms from Shillong and is a community based eco-tourism initiative. Later also visit the Dawki border. Evening return back to Shillong.
- Overnight at the hotel in Shilong.
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DAY 4- Shillong – Kaziranga (Approx 320 Kms / 7 hrs )
- Today Proceed to Kaziranga. Kaziranga National park is a world heritage site famous for the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros. The landscape of Kaziranga is of sheer forest, tall elephant grass, rugged reeds, marshes and shallow pools.Kaziranga also has a good number of Tigers and is home to large breeding population of Elephants, Wild Water Buffalo and Swamp Deer. Rest of the day is at leisure.
- Overnight at the hotel in Kaziranga.
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DAY 5- Kaziranga
- Today early morning enjoy Elephant ride at Park later proceed to Jeep safari in the central range of the park.
- Overnight at the hotel in Kaziranga.
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DAY 6- Kaziranga – Guwahati (Approx 230 Kms / 6 hrs )
- Today Proceed to Guwahati. The gateway to the northeast and the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the region, Guwahati serves as the starting block for most Northeast itineraries. It’s a somewhat featureless city – a prosaic heap of glass and concrete for the most part – but there are a scattering of interesting temples to explore. Walk its back alleys and old quarters, however, and you will be able to salvage a generous amount of local flavour that lingers amid its suburban sprawl of ponds, palm trees, small single-storey traditional houses and old colonial-era mansions. Rest of the day is at leisure.
- Overnight at the hotel in Guwahati.
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DAY 7- Guwahati
- Today visit Kamakhya temple - The temple is dedicated to goddess Kamakhya an incarnation of Sati. It is on Nilachal hill, says the Shiva Purana, that the yoni or creative organ of Sati fell when Vishnu, in a bid to save the world from the Shiva’s tandava nrittya or dance of destruction, cut her dead body into 51 pieces with his suddarshan chakra. Also visit Navagraha temple, Umananda temple, Balaji Temple, state Zoo.
- Overnight at the hotel in Guwahati.
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DAY 8- Depart Guwahati
- This morning you will be transferred to Guwahati airport / railway station to board your flight/train back home or to your next destination.