DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI (DETAILS AWAITED)
Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. You will be received at the airport in a traditional manner with garlands and proceed to your hotel for overnight stay. Overnight at Delhi
Meal: No Meal
DAY 2: IN DELHI
Morning after breakfast at 9 am. we will take you for a Heritage Walk through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi. Your walk leader who would unfold the colorful history of Old Delhi which goes back thousands of years. The fabulous experience comes to an end with a visit to the Red Fort - One of the magnificent monuments built by the Mughals....
Your sightseeing continues as we take you to Rashtrapati Bhawan (President's House), India Gate and The Qutab Minar. Post sightseeing return to your hotel. Overnight at Delhi
Meal: Breakfast
DAY 3: DELHI - DIBRUGARH BY FLIGHT AND THEN TO SIBSAGAR (90 KMS 2 HRS. DRIVE)
Morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to domestic airport to board flight to Dibrugarh.
Upon arrival at Dibrugarh airport, Shikhar Travels’ Representative will receive you and you will drive down to Sibsagar. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel. Overnight at Sibsagar
Meal: Breakfast
DAY 4: IN SIBSAGAR
Today morning after breakfast at 9 am proceed for excursion to Charaideo (Located around 28 kms east of Sibsagar) was the original capital of the Ahom Kings built by Sukhapa the founder of the dynasty in about 1229. Charaideo is famous for its numerous maidams (Vaults) of the kings and members of the royal family resembling the pyramids of Egypt. Most of them were built of stones and bricks and are now in ruins). The visit to Charaideo would be followed by a visit to Gargaon Palace (The principal town of the Ahom Kings, constructed by the 15th Ahom King Suklemnung in 1540. The palace lies 13 kms east of Sibsagar. The present seven storied palace was built by King Rajeshwar Singha in about 1762).
Return to Sibsagar. Later in the afternoon we will take you to Rang Ghar, Thisamphitheatre was built by King Pramatta Singha. These two storied oval shaped pavilions is one of the largest of its kind. Karengh Ghar & Talatal Ghar (These historical monuments were built by King Rudra Singha during 1696-1714 AD was the military station of the Ahom Kings. It is a seven storied palace having three stories underground- known as Talatal Ghar and the upper stories known as Kareng Ghar). Evening return to your hotel. Overnight at Sibsagar
Meal: Breakfast
DAY 5: SIBSAGAR - JORHAT – MAJULI (60 KMS 2 HRS. DRIVE AND 1 ½ HRS, FERRY)
Morning after breakfast you will drive to Jorhat. En route we will cross the Namdang Stone Bridge, cut out from a single solid rock over the Namdang river, was constructed by king Rudra Singha in 1703.
After the visit continue drive to Nimati Ghat and take a Ferry to Majuli. After approximately one and half hours of sailing we will arrive at Majuli Island. Majuli has been the cultural capital and the cradle of Assamese civilization for the past five hundred years. Sankardeva propagated a form of Vaishnavism that was simpler and more accessible than the ritualistic Hinduism of the time. His approach was rooted in faith and prayer, and stressed on the cultural aspects of life and living. Upon arrival, check-in at Tourist Lodge / Monastery Guest House.
Afternoon visit Uttar Kamalabari Satra. Also witness the Monastery Dance performed by the monks of Uttarkamalabari Satra. Post visit, return to your Tourist Lodge / Monastery Guest House. Overnight at Majuli
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 6: IN MAJULI
Today morning after breakfast, at 9 am we will explore the rest of the important sites of Majuli covering Auniati Satra, founded by Niranjan Pathakdeva, the satra is famous for the "Paalnaam" (Monastery Prayer) and Apsara Dances (Dance of the Angels) and also its extensive assortment of ancient Assamese artefacts, utensils, jewelry and handicrafts) and Natun Samaguri Satra, a unique feature of Vaishnavism in Assam. Shamaguri is not only a hub of art, cultural and classical studies but is also famous for its unique art of mask making.
In the afternoon we will take you to Salmara Village to show the art of Pottery Making. Pottery in Majuli is probably the single most important heritage of all. The potter’s wheel has not found its way till date. Pots are made with hand from beaten clay and burnt in driftwood fired kilns. Archaeologists opine this to be a missing link between Mohenjodaro & Harappan civilization. The day would come to an end with a visit to Dhapak Village of the Mishying Tribes. Mishyings are a plains tribe who prefer to have their settlements next to the Brahmaputra River. Evening back to Tourist Lodge / Monastery Guest House. Overnight at Majuli
Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 7: MAJULI - JORHAT – KAZIRANGA (1 ½ HRS FERRY AND 120 KMS 3 HRS DRIVE)
In the morning after breakfast, take your ferry back to Nimati Ghat. Upon arrival, proceed to Kaziranga. One of the largest Protected Areas in India and one of the most significant conserved forest areas on the earth. From the time it was declared as a Proposed Reserve Forest for the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros. On arrival check-in at your Jungle Lodge. Post lunch (Around 2 P.M) proceed for a safari to Kaziranga Range. Overnight at Kaziranga
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 8: KAZIRANGA
Early morning at 0630 Hrs. proceeds for an hour of Elephant Ride inside Kaziranga National Park. Post ride return to lodge for breakfast.
Afterwards proceed for a Jeep Safari to the Western Range of the Park. This range has maximum short grass areas and is the optimum habitat for Rhino and Water Buffalo. Representative perennial ox-bow lakes surrounded by marshy Haemarthia compressa stands can be seen.
Return to your lodge for lunch. Post lunch, we will take you to another Jeep Safari to the Eastern (Agaratuli) Range (Situated towards the eastern part of the park. The area is excellent for birding. Includes nesting of the globally threatened Pallas's Fish Eagle and a colony of Spot-billed Pelicans. Migrant waterfowl may be observed at Sohola Beel. Evening return to your hotel. Overnight at Kaziranga
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 9: KAZIRANGA – TEZPUR (55 KMS 1 ½ Hrs DRIVE)
Today morning after breakfast at 8 am proceed to Tezpur. Also known as Sonitpur “City of blood”. The great mythological war believed to have been fought between Hari (Lord Krishna) and Hara (Lord Shiva) and as a result the whole city was said to have been drenched in blood). Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel.
Later, we will take you for a sightseeing of Tezpur covering Da-Parbatia, The ruins of the door frame of Da-Parbatia Temple a few kms. from Tezpur town, is perhaps the finest and oldest specimen of sculptural or iconoclastic art in Assam.
Later visit to Agnigarh ("Preserving the sweet memory of young lovers", Agnigarh or the rampart, surrounded by fire. The present Agnigarh, now only have a hillock facing the mighty Brahmaputra, provides the tourist a soul touching panoramic view of both the river and Tezpur town. Evening back to your hotel. Overnight at Tezpur
Meal: Breakfast
DAY 10: TEZPUR - BARPETA – MANAS (240 KMS 6 Hrs DRIVE)
After breakfast at 8 am drive down to Manas National Park, bordering Bhutan and formed by the watershed of the Manas, Hakua and the Beki rivers, the Manas National Park is the only Tiger Reserve in Assam. Twenty species of birds including the rare Bengal florican and animals that figure in the highly endangered list. Along the riverbanks one can spot water birds such as mergansers, Brahminy ducks and egrets. Upon arrival check-in at your Jungle Lodge. Overnight at Manas
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 11: IN MANAS
Today early morning we will proceed for an Elephant Ride in Manas National Park. Tea/Coffee and Cookies would be provided during your ride inside the jungle.
Later return to Lodge for breakfast. Post breakfast, proceed for a Jeep Safari to Mathanguri - Uchila Road.
Return to your hotel for lunch. Post lunch, visit one of the nearby villages to see the culture and tradition of the Bodo Tribe.
Late afternoon, return to your hotel. Evening enjoy a traditional Bodo Dance performed by local artists. Overnight at Manas
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 12: MANAS – GUWAHATI (140 KMS 3 ½ HRS. DRIVE)
Today morning after breakfast, we would take you to a guided walk to Mathanguri Point on the Bhutan Side (Walks are allowed on Bhutan side), ford the river to move to the Bhutan for sighting golden langurs.
The range of these species is limited to areas around Manas and only 40 km west of it.
Post lunch drive to Guwahati. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel. After a short rest, we will take you for an Assam Specialty Dinner at one of the Finest Local Restaurants. After dinner, return to your hotel. Overnight at Guwahati
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 13: DEPART GUWAHATI
Morning after breakfast, well in time checkout from the hotel and transfer to airport to bord the flight for onward destination. (Details awaited)
Meal: Breakfast
