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BEST OF ARUNACHAL AND ASSAM

07night/08days

DAY 01: GUWAHATI / BHALUKPONG (245 KMS, 4 ½ HRS DRIVE)

Arrive Guwahati. Meeting upon arrival and visit the famous Kamakhaya Temple the most revered shrine of the Hindu faith.

Kamakhya Temple: The Kamakhya Temple dominates the life of Guwahati, as much as does the great Brahmaputra River. The temple, situated high aloft a hill called Neelachal Parbat or Kamagiri in the city of Guwahati is one of its several religious landmarks, which speaks volumes about the rich historical treasure over which the state of Assam is seated. The Kamakhya Temple had been built in reverence to Goddess Kamakhya or Sati, who was one of the numerous incarnations of Goddess Durga or Goddess Shakti.

Later depart for Bhalukpong by car. En route visit Tezpur.Tezpur: “The city of blood” (as a result of the great mythological war faught between Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva), Tezpur is 174 kms away from Guwahati. The remains of 5th – 6th  century stone temples have been discovered in nearby Da Parbatia. Arrive in Bhalukpong and check in at the hotel.Bhalukpong: Situated on the Assam-Arunachal border, 250 kms from Guwahati, Bhalukpong is another picturesque spot for angling and leisurely picnics.Evening free at leisure.Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02: BHALUKPONG / BOMDILA (100 KMS, 3 HRS DRIVE)

Early morning enjoy the elephant safari in the central (Kohora) range of Kaziranga. Later return to the resort for breakfast. Afternoon enjoy the exclusive Jeep safari in the western (Bagori) range of Kaziranga. Overnight at the resort





DAY 03: BOMDILA / TAWANG (180 KMS, 5 HRS DRIVE WITH STOP)
Arrive Bomdila and check in at hotel.Bomdila: At a height of 8500 ft, Bomdila is the headquarter of West Kameng District, the land of the Monpa, Sherdukpen, Aka (Hrusso), Miji and Bogun (Khawas) tribes.Later visit in and around Bomdila:Visit the craft center, where very fine wooden carpets of colourful designs and Masks are produced, Buddhists Monasteries, Ethnographic Museum and shopping center.Bomdila also offers a Bird’s eye view of Kangto and Gorichen peaks (highest peaks in the state) amidst the Himalayan landscape and snow clad ranges.Overnight at hotel.


DAY 04: TAWANG

Morning after breakfast explore Tawang, visiting Tawang Ganden Namgyal Lhaste: Popularly known as the Tawang or Gompa Monastery, is a 400 years old Mahayana Sect Buddhist Monastery. It was built during the 17th century AD by Mera Lama, a contemporary of the 5th Lama. It is situated at a height of 3500 m near the Buddhist border. It is a place worth paying a visit because of the collection of huge scriptures, books, gold lettered Buddhist scriptures, images and tapestries. The Parkhang Hall of the monastery has the library with the rare hand-written and block-painted thankas or manuscripts of revered books like Tangun, Kangyur and Sungbhum. The 108 gold-embossed manuscripts of the 'Teaching of Lord Buddha' and 225 volumes of the explanations of Buddha's teachings covered with specially designed moth - proof silk adorned with paintings are the other rare works of Buddhist literature. The18 ft high gilded statue of the Buddha in the monastery complex is also worth watching. The festival of Torgya is held in the 11th Monpa month called the Dawa Chukchipah in the Tawang Monastery. A Craft Center here produces fine woolen carpets in various colorful designs.Urqelling Monastery is the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama who is the only Indian to have risen to such a high position in Gelupka Sect of Buddhism so far. These monasteries along with several other monasteries and nunneries are visited by several tourist from all over the world all the year round.The Craft Center: The craft center in Tawang sells beautiful masks, hand woven carpets, jewellery in silver, coral and amber, ‘chubas’ the local dressand delightful affordable mementos.Rest of the time free to explore the town by your own.Overnight at hotel.

DAY 05: TAWANG / KAZIRANGA (430 KMS, 8 HRS DRIVE)
Morning after an early breakfast drive to Kaziranga National Park in the plains of Assam.En route visit Sela Pass: One of the world’s highest pass at 13714 ft. height, which runs through a small ridge and along the paradise lake. Dirang: It is a small hill resort which is famous for the breathtaking views of the snowy Himalayan ranges and its orange farms.

Arrive Kaziranga and check in at hotel.Kaziranga National Park: The oldest park in Assam, Kaziranga, on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River, is world famous for its great Indian one – horned rhinoceros, of which there are aplenty. Spread across 430 sq kms, it is a dazzling mosaic of dense rain forest, tall elephant grass and swathes of reeds interspersed with vast tracts of marshes and shallow pools that are a favourite haunt of this celebraty pre-historic beast. Wild elephant, hog deerand barasingha also abound. Book in advance for at least a night’s stay at the forest lodge to catch those early morning views of him from elephant back. Jeep safaris are also arranged.Overnight at hotel.

DAY 06: KAZIRANGA

Morning after an early breakfast depart for Bomdila by the same vehicle. En route visit the famous orchid Garden in Tipi.Tipi: An Orchidarium at Tipi  (5 kms from Bhalukpong) is the Botanical paradise of the state. About 300 specis can be seen in the flora – glass house. Some of them are rare and endangered species. By the side of the glass house there is an orchid museum too.

DAY 07: KAZIRANGA / GUWAHATI (220 KMS, 4 ½ HRS DRIVE)
Morning after breakfast drive to Guwahati. En route visit the beautiful tea gardens of Assam.Arrive Guwahati and check in at hotel.

Afternoon visit:Bashista Ashram: Dating back to the time when the great sage Vashista visited this spot on confluence of the Sandhya, Lalita and Kanta stream, and set up his ashram here. Shankardev Kalakshetra: a place where Assamese history and culture is depicted in a sprawling open enclosure Evening enjoy River Cruise: A River Cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra is a wonderful opportunity to get a feel of this legendry river. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 08: GUWAHATI / DEPART
Morning after breakfast in time transfer to airport / railway station for the onward journey

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