Splendors of North Eastern India

Bhalukpong, Dirangi, Tawang, Bomdila, Kaziranga, Kohima & Imphal


TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

  • 14 nights’ accommodation as per itinerary.
  • Daily fixed menu / Buffet breakfast.
  • An air-conditioned car for Sightseeing and excursions as per itinerary. (AC does not operate in the hills).
  • Return airport transfers on private basis.
  • All currently applicable taxes.

TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Air-ticket, Airport taxes, train ticket, visa charges, Medical Insurance.
  • Meals other than those specified (if any).
  • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle other than mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor, optional excursions, etc.
  • GST as applicable will be extra, not included in the package cost.
  • Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing.
  • High Season / Festive Season Supplements applied by Hotels from Time to Time.
  • Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, strikes, etc. to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot.
  • Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
  • Any items or services not specified in the itinerary ‘TOUR PRICE INCLUDES’ head.

Tour Itinerary

Day 01 : Bhalukpong

Arrive Guwahati airport/ railway station, you will be met and transferred to Bhalukpong (255 km/06 hrs). Rest of the day is free on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Bhalukpong.

Meals: None

Proceed on a long drive to Dirang (140 km/07 hours). Enroute visit Tipi Orchidarium situated on the banks of the river Bharali, a place over 500 orchids, on display there are some rare species of orchid. Arunachal has largest range of orchids in the country then take a break to visit Nag Temple. Continue to drive past beautiful waterfalls and get some spectacular views. Later in the afternoon visit Apple orchard & Kiwi Farm (depending upon season), Dirang Monastery and Kalachakra Monastery. Dirang is also famous for hot water springs where people take bath to cure skin ailments. Overnight at your hotel in Dirangi.

Meals: Breakfast

(Every Indian tourist visiting Arunachal Pradesh has to obtain ILP (Inner Line Permit) at Bhalukpong border before entering the state by submission of photo identity card and two copies of passport size photographs.)

This morning, proceed to Tawang – the land of hidden paradise. Enroute enjoy the beauty of Sela Pass (13700 Ft) a borderline between two districts i.e. Tawang & West Kameng. Sela Lake a small lake, which remains frozen for most of the year. Further drive to visit Jaswantgarh War Memorial, dedicated the brave soldier who single handedly tried to hold of approaching Chinese from the pass during the 1962 Indo-Chinese war. Later visit the majestic Nuranang falls - one of the most spectacular waterfalls located in the Tawang District. Rest of the day is free on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Tawang.

Meals: Breakfast

Start the day with visit to the world famous 17th century Tawang Monastery, which overlooks the wide Tawang Valley at a height of 10,000 ft. The monastery is a vast complex of 65 buildings housing Lamas and antique scriptures written in gold letters and ancient scripture, images and has an eight meters high gilded Buddha statue. It is the largest monastery in the Himalayan region and the second oldest monastery in Asia. Later visit Urgeling Gompa, 6th Dalai Lama’s birth place who is the only Indian to have risen to such a high position in Gelupka Sect of Buddhism so far. Inside the monastery, there are several Stupas (Vihar) and people from all walks of life visit this place during Buddhist new year to get the blessing for the coming year. Then proceed to the War Memorial, which is dedicated to the martyrs of the 1962 Sino-Indian war. The memorial is 40-foot-high and like a stupa in design, it is locally called ‘Namgyal Chortan’. The names of 2420 martyrs imprinted in gold on 32 black granite plagues. You can also visit the craft center in Tawang which sells beautiful masks, hand woven carpets, jewellery in silver, coral and amber, ‘chubas’ the local dress and delightful affordable mementos. Overnight at your hotel in Tawang.

Meals: Breakfast

This morning proceed to visit the high altitude lake called as Shonga-tser Lake, popularly known as Madhuri Lake located 35 kms away from Tawang near the China Border. The drive to Sangestser Lake is full of thrill and one can still see the war bunkers that had been used during the Chinese aggression in 1962. The lake has been under supervision of Army men, who have also arranged for a cafeteria nearby. Tourists can relish on the delicious Momos, Maggie Noddles topped with a cup of tasty coffee or tea. Tourists can also take to trekking around the lake while enjoying the gentle lashes of the pleasant breeze around. Drive further to Bumla Pass which is located about 37 km away from Tawang at the Indo-China border over 15,200 ft. above sea level. On the way back take a photo stop at the beautiful PTSO lake enroute (17 kms away from Tawang), Pangong Tang Tso Lake popularly known as Ptso which is an extremely scenic drive with bird’s eye view of the township below. Rest of the day is free on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Tawang.

Meals: Breakfast

This morning drive towards Bomdila (170 km/08 hours) – the headquarters of West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh, also known for its Buddhist monasteries. It has many attractions for the visitors for its cool climate. Later visit Gontse Rabgyaling Monastery (Upper Gonpa) and ThubChog Gatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gonpa). Bomdila offers wonderfully panoramic view of Himalayan landscapes and snow clad ranges. Rest of the day is free on your own or you can visit the local market for some shopping. Overnight at your hotel in Bomdila.

Meals: Breakfast

Today proceed towards Kaziranga (210 km/08hrs). Arrive Kaziranga and rest of the day is free on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Kaziranga.

Meals: Breakfast

Early morning explore any one zone of Kaziranga National Park (National Park is closed in the month of May) on back of Elephant. Apart from the Rhino, other species found are Hog Deer, Swamp Deer, Wild Buffalo and if you are lucky then tiger also. It is also home to pelicans, storks and darters as there are a number of water bodies inside the Park. Later return to the resort for some free time. In the afternoon, enjoy jeep safari through the National Park. Overnight at your hotel in Kaziranga.

Meals: Breakfast

Drive towards Kohima (215 km/08 hrs) via Dimapur. Enroute visit ruins of Kachari Kingdom and hot spring at Garampani. Rest of the day is free on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Kohima.

Meals: Breakfast

Today visit The Kohima War Cemetery constructed in the memory of the officers and soldiers who made supreme sacrifices during World War II, the war cemetery attracts hundreds of visitors every year including the relatives of those martyrs. Maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the cemetery witnessed more than 2000 graves, on each grave there are beautiful epitaphs carved in bronze. “When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today”. Later drive to Khonoma Village that lies 21 kms away from Kohima town. The Khonoma village is the first "green village" of Nagaland. The village is well known for the legendary leader Angami Zapu Phizo who was the founder of the Naga movement. Rest of the day is free on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Kohima.

Meals: Breakfast

Today explore Kohima, a town of historic importance related to the Japanese invasion. Visit the World War II Memorial located at the centre of Kohima, the main landmark of the town and commemorates the sacrifices of the British and Indian troops resisting Japanese invasion. Visit the Reconciliation Cathedral, the largest church in India. It is noted for its beautiful architecture, mural paintings and the view of the town from Aradura hill top. See the Kisama Heritage Village; the venue of the famous Hornbill Festival. Explore the local markets and shop for handicrafts and souvenirs. Overnight at your hotel in Kohima.

Meals: Breakfast

Today drive to Imphal (138 km/06 hrs), enroute visit Naga Heritage Village – the permanent site for Hornbill festival. Pass through the border town of Mao, which is the official border gate of Nagaland and Manipur. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at your hotel in Imphal.

Meals: Breakfast

Day excursion to Loktak Lake- the largest freshwater lake, 48 kms from Imphal city. Later visit Keibul Lamjao National Park – The only Floating National Park in the World famous for Sangai Brow Antlered deer of Manipur, better known as The Dancing Deer. While driving back enroute visit INA (Indian National Army) Museum, where the first INA flag was unfurled on April 14th 1944 in Indian Soil. Later visit Kangla Fort & Kangla Museum (Wednesday closed), Govindajee Temple, Second World War Cemeteries & IMA Market – a unique market run by the women only. Overnight at your hotel in Imphal.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast full day excursion to Loktak Lake and Sendra Island. Later visit to Keibul Lamjao National Park is sharing the border with Loktak Lake, the last natural habitat of the endangered marsh-dwelling brow-antlered deer of Manipur called "Sangai". It is the only floating national park in the world which is composed of large masses of floating weed (called "Phumdi" in local dialect). Then visit INA Museum - the place where Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's India National Army first hoisted the Indian Tricolors. Visit Loukoi Pat - a picnic spot with boating facility. On the way back visit Japanese War Memorial (India Peace Memorial) which is situated at Red Hill, in Bishnupur District of Manipur. Overnight at your hotel in Imphal.

Meals: Breakfast

Check out of the hotel and later you will be transferred to Imphal airport/railway station for your return/ onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast


Accommodation

Cities Night Hotels
Bhalukpong 1 Hotel Centre Point or similar
Dirang 1 Hotel Samdup Khang or similar
Tawang 3 Hotel Gakyi Khang Zhang or similar
Bomadila 1 Hotel Lungta Residency or similar
Kaziranga 2 Jb's Resort or similar
Kohima 3 The East Gate Hotel or similar
Kohima 3 The Classic Hotel or similar

Price starting from INR 94,900 per person on Twin share basis

Terms : Visa/Cancellation/Other Info

All prices are in Indian Rupees only.

Prices based on minimum of 02 adults travelling together all throughout.

Price is not valid for travel during trade fair period and special events.

As of now, we are not holding/confirmed any hotels or services and the same is subject to availability at the time of booking.

Maximum of 03 persons (adult/child) are allowed per room.

GST as applicable on the above tour cost.

City tax/Resort fees needs to be paid locally at the hotel.

To proceed with the booking you need to pay Non-Refundable Booking deposit of 20% of the Land Component per person which will be adjusted towards the cost of the tour.

Incase of any change in the period of travel OR the number of participants OR the type of accommodation OR the type of transport OR the duration of the trip, the quote will be revised accordingly.

All tours are subject to terms and conditions mentioned on the booking form in our brochure.

Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.

All distance featured are approximate.

Cancellation charges as applicable.

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