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NORTH EAST MONASTIC TOUR
Destination covered: Guwahati - Bomdilla - Tawang - Dirang - Nameri - Kaziranga - Guwahati
Day 01: Arrive Guwahati.
Upon arrival meet & greet and escorted to your Hotel. Rest of the day at your discretion to explore this gateway city to Northeast India and the riverfront of mighty Brahmaputra River. In the evening set out on a River cruise to watch the sun go down the river and see yourself why the river is locally called 'Luit'- colour of blood.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02: Guwahati - Bomdilla: Picturesque drive, Temple of Orchids
Morning after breakfast check drive through the picturesque tea gardens of Tezpur to reach Bhalukpung, on the foothills of Eastern Himalayas. After entry formalities and lunch we enter Arunachal, bounty of unending natural beauty. Driving for 20 minutes through curly roads overlooking the dancing 'Bhoroli' river you arrive at Tipi, where lies the Orchidarium, a glass house having 7500 orchids. We drive on to Bomdila(100km, 4 hrs). On arrival check in at the Hotel and relax.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 03: Bomdilla - Tawang: Buddhist Monasteries, Tribal village, Sela pass
Early morning, you will visit the upper and the lower 'Gompa' (Buddhist Monastery) at Bomdilla. After a leisurely breakfast we depart for Tawang (180km, 6 hrs), the blessed land of Monpa's. Drive through centuries old Dirang Basti a 'Dirang Monpa' tribal village, still retaining its old stone made houses and its colourful inhabitants with warmth in their hearts, Dirang town overlooking the fast flowing Dirang river, Sela pass (13703ft) and Jaswant-Garh Chino-Indian war memorial. On arrival check in at the Hotel. In the night you can see illuminated Tawang Monastery.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04: Tawang: Monasteries, Nunneries, Tribal culture
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit 350 years old Buddhist monastery, locally known as Gompa, which seemed to be suspended from heaven in an equally ethereal space. Also visit the nunneries locally called Ani Gompa and Urgelling Monastery, 460 years old Monastery established by lama Urghen Sangpo Bhumthang. It is also the birthplace of His holiness 6th Dalai Lama. In the evening enjoy ethnic Monpa tribal dances and dances by Lamas.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 05: Tawang: Monastery, Monpa Village
Early in the morning after breakfast proceed for excursion to a Monpa tribal village and meet the peoples. Explore the village and its peoples. Balance day free to relax.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 06: Dirang: Waterfalls, Sela peak, Scenic beauty
Early morning drive to Jang to encounter the waterfalls, one of the breathtaking sights. Move onto Bomdilla(150km), another heart pulling place with scenic beauty, en-route stopping at Sela Top (13000 ft). On arrival check in at the Hotel and relax.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 07: Dirang: Trek, Scenic beauty
Morning after breakfast proceed to explore the beauty of the Sangti valley and trek through the 'Dirang Monpa' Tribal village to where rare Black Necked Cranes come for wintering.
Overnight at the Hotel.
 Day 08: Nameri: National park, Elephants, Wild life
Early in the morning drive to Nameri National Park (209 km), the last house of White winged Wood Duck along with many other rare species. Accommodation will be in the thatched hut in the Eco Camp; adjacent to the Nameri National Park. The Eco Camp itself offers a golden opportunity to live with the nature.
Overnight at the Camps.
Day 09: Kaziranga: Agnigarh, Rhino, Kaziranga National Park.
After a leisurely breakfast at Eco camp drive to Kaziranga National Park (158 km), home of famous One horned rhinos. Enroute visit Tezpur, gateway town to Arunachal on the banks of Brahmaputra, home to some ancient mythological sites.
Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 10: Kaziranga: Kaziranga, Elephant Safari, Rhino
Early morning explore central area of Kaziranga National park on an elephant safari. After lunch again take jeep safari to the central area of the park. Rest of the day at leisure to explore nature.
Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 11: Kaziranga: Kaziranga, Jeep Safari, Rhino, Tea Estate
Morning after breakfast visit a tribal village and Tea Estate after breakfast followed by jeep safari in the eastern range of park with packed lunch. Spend your day to explore nature.
Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 12: Guwahati
Morning after breakfast drive to Guwahati (220 km), the gateway to the places of interest and beauty with varied offerings of its own. Afternoon free to relax or optional visit to local markets.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 13: Guwahati: Kamakhya Temple, Sight seeing
Morning after breakfast proceed for a full day tour visiting Kamakhya Temple; where tantricism is still practiced, Kalakshetra for a Glimpse of Assamese culture & tradition, Bashistha Ashram and others.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 14: Departure Guwahati
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for onward journey.
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