Shillong, Ziro & Majuli 07 Nights & 08 Days

Day- 01

Arrival at Guwahati & transfer to Shillong - Our representative will be receiving guests on arrival & assist them to get transferred to shillong - Shillong is approximately 125 kilometres and is nearly 02½ - 03½ hours drive by scenic road -  Shillong popularly known as the 'Scotland of the East' - Enroute visit Umium Lake, a majestic placid lake with its surrounding sylvan hills - Irreverent Shillong was the capital of colonial and post-Independence Assam (which embraced almost the whole Northeast) until 1972 when it became the capital of the newly carved-out state of Meghalaya - Typical modern Indian town, including urban sprawl, a lot of concrete, and snarled-up traffic along its winding streets - However, it retains some old-time charm and a strong sense of individuality and difference, with its many Christian churches and its residents' tastes for hanging out in cafes, playing and watching rock music and football, driving around in spruced-up automobiles and gambling on archery - On arrival check-in to your hotel - Rest of the day at leisure or one can stroll around the local market or police Bazaar - Overnight stay in Shillong

Note: The heart of town is Police Bazar (PB to locals) where seven roads meet at a hectic roundabout. Yellow-and-black shared taxis charge anywhere between ₹50 and ₹150 (negotiable) for trips of 02 to 03 kilometers. There's a stand at Police Bazar roundabout. 

Day- 02

Excursion to Cherrapunjee - Today morning after breakfast excursion to Cherrapunjee - It is approximately 60 kilometers and is nearly 02 hours drive one way by road - Cherrapunjee (also called Sohra), sitting near the lip of the escarpments, is the obvious base for exploring this spectacular landscape - Cherrapunjee was once feted as the wettest place on earth, though nearby Mawsynram is nowadays reckoned to be a few drops damper - The swift-flowing rivers and streams flow in a southerly direction to the plains - Cherrapunjee's peak season runs from about May to August - Other attractions are Caves & view of Bangladesh (Neighbouring country) - Visit Dwan Syiem view point, Noh kali kai falls, Mawsmai caves, Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Thankarang Park and Koh Ramhah - Later drive back to Shillong - On the way visit to Shillong Peak & Elephant Falls - Evening at leisure or one can stroll around the local market or police Bazaar - Overnight stay in Shillong

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Excursion to Dawki & Mawlynnong - After breakfast start for the excursion to Dawki & Mawlynnong - The drive is nearly 90 kilometers and is nearly 02½ hour drive one way - Dawki or Dauki is a town in West Jaintia Hills - Dawki border crossing is on Dawki-Tamabil is one of the few road border crossings between India and Bangladesh in West Jaintia Hills district in the state of Meghalaya, India, the corresponding post in Bangladesh is Tamabil post. - The Indo Bangladesh Border and then to Mawlynnong (The cleanest village in Asia) - Mawlynnong village on the Shillong-Dawki Road, 30 kilometers from Pynursla, is a village of 75 households with a population of 400 with idyllic location - This village epitomizes a standard, which all other villages need to aspire to be - Dubbed the cleanest village in India - Paved walkways and beautiful flowerbed all along mark the village, with waterfalls, a living root bridge, hilly rivulets, acacia plantation and an excellent view of the faraway plains of Bangladesh all contribute to the ambiance of this village - An engineering marvel of Indigenous Khasi Tribesmen - Drive back to Shillong - Evening at leisure or one can stroll around the local market or police Bazaar - Overnight stay in Shillong

Day- 03

Transfer from Shillong (Meghalaya) to Tezpur (Assam) - Early Morning breakfast - Next drive approximately 270 kilometers ie. a drive of nearly 06 -07 hours - Tezpur is a city and the administrative headquarters and municipal board of Sonitpur district in the state of Assam in northeastern India - It is an ancient city on the banks of the river Brahmaputra and is the largest of the north bank town and is approximately 175 kilometers northeast of Guwahati, considered to be the Cultural Capital of Assam - Reach Tezpur - Tezpur is also famous for other attractions filled with history and nature like Agnigarh, Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, over 3000 meters long Kalia Bhomora Setu Bridge, Nameri National Park and more - While at Tezpur, one can visit the Nameri National Park that is about 35 kilometers from the city - Check into hotel - If time permits one can visit the ruins and remains of Agnigarh where the immortal romance blossomed and stands testimony to the eternal time - Later visit cole park where you can enjoy boating  - Evening free to stroll around the local Market - Overnight stay at resort, hotel or homestay at Tezpur

Day- 04

Transfer to Ziro (Arunachal Pradesh) -  Early Morning breakfast - Next drive approximately 300 kilometers i.e. a drive of nearly 07 -  08 hours - Ziro is a small town of Arunachal Pradesh at an elevation of nearly 5754 feet and is one of the most famous hill stations in the state - It comprises the original Ziro village and the new Zero town (Hapoli) or locally known by the Apatanis as "Hao-Polyang"- The distance between these two places is 05 kilometers - Its cool weather in summer is its major attraction. It is famous for its pine-clad gentle hills around it and rice field all around. Ziro is home to the Apatani tribe - Also known as the land of Apatanis  - The place is great for adventure seekers too; whether one is looking forward to a soul-captivating trekking experience, camping fun or wildlife exploration - There is the well known Talle Sanctuary - Also famous for the conservation and Paddy - cum - A fish culture which is unique amongst the Arunachal tribals - On the way explore Nishi Tribal Villages - Check in Hotel - Evening free to stroll around the market area - Overnight stay at a resort, hotel or homestay at Ziro 

Day- 05

Ziro Village Tour - After breakfast visit, Hong village - Ziro magnetizes everyone with its hypnotic natural charm peppered with sprawling rice fields, quaint villages and rolling green hills veiled under thick layers of vibrant flora - One of the largest tribal village in Asia - Later visit other ethnic villages - Explore the tribal villages inhabited by Apatani tribal people - Apatani, like other tribes of the state also believe in the sun and the moon as a god and have a traditional altar in there home made up of Bamboo and Cane the main inhabitant of Ziro area - Uniqueness of Apatani tribe is tattooing on women face and its nose plug - Five small rivulets namely Subansiri, Nishi, Apatani, Dafala and Miri flow nearby and few peaks also; one is the Salin peak on the old Apatani trade route to North Lakhimpur - Kile Pakho, one of the high mountain ridges is just 07 kilometres from Ziro and is rich in biological diversity with flora and fauna - There is a Handicraft Centre - Evening free to stroll around the market area  - Evening free to stroll around the local Market  - Overnight stay at Ziro

Day- 06

Transfer from Ziro to Majuli  -  Early Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive to Majuli-the land of Satras approximately 340 kilometers i.e. a drive of nearly 07 to 08 hours - Mājuli or Majoli is a river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam and in 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India - The island is formed by the Brahmaputra river in the south and the Kherkutia Xuti, an anabranch of the Brahmaputra, joined by the Subansiri River in the north. Mājuli island is accessible by ferries from the city of Jorhat - Majuli is currently listed as the world's largest river island in the Guinness Book of World Records - Afternoon explore Majuli visiting the Satras, the birthplace of Vaishnavite culture in Assam and the tribal villages - Evening visit to a nearby sand beach in the Brahmaputra to witness the sunset - Dinner and overnight at the resort - As per the availability of the room it might be a stay at Neemati or we have to cross the Brahmaputra that will take another 01½ hours, the timing of the ferry depends on the river condition - Night stay at Majuli

Day- 07

Majuli Sightseeing - Early morning breakfast - After breakfast visit to satras and admire the close proximity of nature that thrills - The festival of Ali aye ligang is celebrated during mid-February for 05 days - Guest can go on village walk and also visit the Satras or monasteries - Only twenty-two of the original sixty-five are operational - The satras have honed certain art and craft traditions like in Natun Samuguri Satra one can still find the craft of mask-making; and in the Kamalabari Satra the finest boats are made - Students learn theatre, dance, music & mask-making & these arts survive today along with other monastic rituals, prayers, discipline & celibacy - Guest can watch a music & dance show at the Uttar Kamalabari monastery  - Weaving is particularly delicate, making use of a whole range of colours in cotton and silk which found only in Assam - Explore Majuli by visiting the Satras, the birthplace of Vaishnavite culture in Assam and the tribal villages - Latter visit to a nearby sand beach in the Brahmaputra to witness the sunset - Dinner and overnight at the resort - As per the availability of the room it might be a stay at Neemati or we have to cross the Brahmaputra that will take another 01½ hours, the timing of the ferry depends on the river condition - Night stay at Majuli

Day- 08

Departure transfer from Jorhat - Early morning breakfast - Next drive to Jorhat - Jorhat literraly means "jor" means join and "hat" means market i.e. two haats (Market Place) or mandis or bazaar - "Macharhat" and "Chowkihat" which existed on the two different banks of the river Bhogdoi - It was the last capital of the Ahom Kingdom and home to many historical monuments of Assamese culture - Jorhat City is a major urban centre of the state of Assam in India -  It was the last capital of the Ahom Kingdom and home to many historical monuments of Assamese culture - The first aeroplane on north-eastern soil was landed in Jorhat in 1928 - Jorhat Gymkhana Club is the oldest golf course in Asia and third oldest in the world  - Jorhat Airport (JRH) known as Rowriah Airport - It is located 07 Kilometres South-West of which has flights to Kolkata, Guwahati and Bangalore (via Guwahati and Kolkata) - Forwarding Journey to Guwahati, Delhi or Kolkata with ditrect flight - One can also travel by road from Dibrugarh to Guwahati - It is approximately 480 kilometres and is 08 hours to 09 hours drive - There are 12 Trains running between Guwahati and Dibrugarh - From Mohanbari airport, 16 kilometres northeast of Dibrugarh and 4 kilometres off the Tinsukia road, Air India and Jet Airways fly to Guwahati, Kolkata and Delhi, while IndiGo flies to Guwahati - Forwarding Journey