Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati
Assam
Arrive in Guwahati. The day is dedicated to final preparations, including a thorough check of bikes or cars and verifying all travel permits for Arunachal Pradesh. Optional evening visit to Kamakhya Temple or a Brahmaputra river cruise.
BriefingPermit CheckNight Stay: Guwahati
Day 2: Guwahati to Dirang
320 KM / 10-12 Hrs
A long drive marks the entry into the Eastern Himalayas. Transition from the plains of Assam to steep, winding roads. Arrive in the picturesque Dirang Valley.
Ascending HimalayasNight Stay: Dirang
Day 3: Dirang to Tawang via Sela Tunnel
140 KM / 5-6 Hrs
Traverse beneath the Sela Pass via the all-weather Sela Tunnel (~13,000 ft). Stop at Jaswant Garh War Memorial. First views of Tawang Monastery.
Sela TunnelWar MemorialNight Stay: Tawang
Day 4: Tawang Monasteries & Majestic Views
Sightseeing
Explore Tawang Monastery (2nd largest in the world). Visit the Giant Buddha Statue and Tawang War Memorial for panoramic valley views.
CultureMonastery VisitNight Stay: Tawang
Day 5: Frontier Excursion (Bum La Pass)
High Altitude
Optional excursion to Bum La Pass (India-China Border) and Sangetsar Tso (Madhuri Lake). Requires special local permits and 4x4 vehicles.
Border VisitMadhuri LakeNight Stay: Tawang
Day 6: Tawang to Tenga Valley
170 KM / 6-8 Hrs
Return journey via the historic Sela Pass (~13,700 ft). Enjoy Sela Lake at the summit before descending to the quiet Tenga Valley.
Sela PassScenic DescentNight Stay: Tenga
Day 7: Tenga to Kaziranga National Park
250 KM / 7-8 Hrs
Descend from the Himalayan foothills back to the plains of Assam. Reach Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
UNESCO SiteGrasslandsNight Stay: Kaziranga
Day 8: Kaziranga Rhino Safari
Wildlife
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris. Focus on spotting the Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros, elephants, and tigers.
Jeep SafariRhino SightingNight Stay: Kaziranga
Day 9: Kaziranga to Shillong
280 KM / 7-8 Hrs
Ascend into the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya. Stop at the scenic Umiam Lake viewpoint before reaching the "Scotland of the East."
Umiam LakeKhasi HillsNight Stay: Shillong
Day 10: Exploring Shillong
Sightseeing
Visit Don Bosco Museum, Shillong Peak, and Ward's Lake. Explore the bustling Police Bazar and vibrant cafe culture.
MuseumLocal MarketNight Stay: Shillong
Day 11: Shillong to Cherrapunjee (Sohra)
55 KM / Full Day
Visit Elephant Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls, and Mawsmai Cave. Experience one of the wettest places on Earth.
WaterfallsCavesNight Stay: Cherrapunjee
Day 12: Double-Decker Living Root Bridge
Trek (~3,500 steps)
A demanding trek to Nongriat village to witness the UNESCO-recognized living root bridge bio-engineered by the Khasi people.
AdventureRoot BridgeNight Stay: Cherrapunjee
Day 13: Dawki & Mawlynnong
Border & Cleanliness
Boating on the crystal-clear Umngot River in Dawki. Visit Mawlynnong, acclaimed as "Asia's Cleanest Village."
Dawki BoatingCleanest VillageNight Stay: Cherra/Mawlynnong
Day 14: Drive to Guwahati & Departure
150 KM / Departure
Final scenic drive back to Guwahati airport for your late evening flight home. Journey concludes.
End of TourAirport Drop
