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The Journey in Assam and Meghalaya - 16 days Trip to DELHI, GUWAHATI, JOWAI, SHILLONG, MAWLYNNONG, CHERRAPUNJEE, KAZIRANGA, MAJULI, JORHAT, SIBSAGAR, DIBRUGARH, DIGBOI, KETATONG, DIBRUGARH

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ॐ DELHI - GUWAHATI - JOWAI - SHILLONG - MAWLYNNONG - CHERRAPUNJEE - KAZIRANGA - MAJULI - JORHAT - SIBSAGAR - DIBRUGARH - DIGBOI - KETATONG - DIBRUGARH - DELHI ॐ

Programma del tour (giornaliero):

Day 1: ARRIVAL - DELHI

Departure with flight to Delhi. Upon your arrival in Delhi, a representative of our office will come to welcome you and accompany you to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: DELHI

Breakfast at the hotel and start of a tour to the old city (Shahajahanabad), Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque with rickshaw ride on the streets of Old Delhi, then visit to New Delhi with its most important monuments: the colonial government buildings in front of the India Gate, the Mausoleum of Emperor Humayun and the Qutub Minar complex. Overnight.

Day 3: DELHI - GUWAHATI

After breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport for the flight to Guwahati. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Guwahati, the gateway to North East India, is an important commercial center and is also called Pragjyotishpura (The Eastern City of Light) and also mentioned in the great epic book of the Mahabharata. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit to Srimanta Shankerdev Kalashetra, a multi-artistic complex that illustrates the whole complex culture of life in Assam as well as the whole North-East region. Overnight.

Day 4: GUWAHATI

In the morning visit to the famous Kamakhya Temple. This temple is very ancient, dated to the times of the Vedas and the center of Tantrism. The temple is a natural cave with a spring. Then, continue to the village of Sualkuchi (32 km / 1 hour), also called the Manchester of the East and famous for its textile industry and silk in particular. Muga - the exceptional Assam silk that has golden reflections, is spun here. Tour of a silk factory to find out how the famous "Assamese silk mekhela sadar's" (the Assamese saris) are packaged. Next, continuation to Hajo (30 '), an important Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist branch of the pilgrimage. Visit to the Hayagriya Madhab Temple sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. Visit also the Powa Mecca mosque (1/4 of Mecca) built by Pir Ghiasuddin Aulia with land supposedly arrived from Mecca. Following is a visit to the ruins of Madan Kamdev temple and back to Guwahati. In the evening boat trip on the Brahmaputra. Overnight.

Day 5: GUWAHATI – JOWAI

After breakfast, drive for six hours to reach the windy hills that lead to the Jowai region. Jowai is the capital of the Jaintia Hills hills of the country of Meghalaya, populated by the Jaintia tribe. The Khasis residing in the Jaintia hills are now known as Jaintias. Jaintias are famous for their art and culture. Along the way visit to Umiam Lake. Arrival and overnight.

Day 6: JOWAI

Breakfast and a tour of Jowai and surroundings. Visit of the Thadlaskein Lake, Syantu Ksiar (Golden Flower), Nartiang, famous for the Jaintia Stone Monoliths. Visit of a village Jaintia village and its people. Overnight.

Day 7: JOWAI - SHILLONG

After breakfast, continue to Shillong, Scotland of the East. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit of Shillong. Visit the Wards Lake, Bishop and Bidon falls. Visit also the park of archery, a relaxing and unique place. Overnight.

Day 8: SHILLONG – MAWLYNNONG - SHILLONG

Today excursion to Mawlynnong (85 km / 3 hours), one of the cleanest and most cute villages in Asia. Walk to a bridge of living roots to the point where you can see Bangladesh. Visit the village to learn about the Khasi tribal culture. Return to Shillong. Overnight.

Day 9: SHILLONG – CHERRAPUNJEE - SHILLONG

Early in the morning, departure for Cherrapunjee (54 km / 2 hours), famous place to be the wettest place on earth. Cherrapunjee oranges and honey are very famous and it is also a good place to admire the Bangladesh plains. Returning, stop at Shillong Peak (1965 m) which offers a wonderful view of the city and the falls of the Elephant falls. Visit to the Nohsngithiang Falls (mawsmai falls), Nohkailikai Falls (the fourth highest in the world), the caves of Mawsmai, the mission of Ramkrishna etc. Finally return to Shillong. Overnight.

Day 10: SHILLONG – KAZIRANGA

After breakfast, (295 kms / 7 hours) departure for the Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site and famous for the monocorn rhinos. Arrival at the resort and overnight.

Day 11: KAZIRANGA

Wake up early for an exciting 1-hour elephant hike and start admiring rhinos, wild elephants, Indian bisons, deer, samba at very close range. Return to the hotel for breakfast and immediately leave for a Jeep safari inside the central part of the park. In the afternoon, another Jeep safari in the western part of the Park. In the evening dance show at the resort. Overnight.

Day 12: KAZIRANGA - MAJULI

Morning available. Then departure (85 kms / 2 hours) departure for the port of Neemati to take the ferry to Majuli, one of the largest inhabited river islands in the world. The navigation takes about 2 hours, arriving at Majuli in the middle of the river Brahmaputra, where there are several species of migratory birds from around the world. Upon arrival, check in at the traditional Mishing Chang (bamboo house). Overnight in the Changs.

Day 13: MAJULI

Full day for the sight of the Mishing village. Below, visit the famous "satras" (monasteries) of Majuli where you can attend the traditional dances 'Satryra' (which is the national dance of India), and the houses of the Mishing villages. Traditional dance. Overnight.

Day 14: MAJULI – JORHAT – SIBSAGAR - DIBRUGARH

Early in the morning return to the Neematighat and reaching (55 kms / 1 hour) Sibsagar, the old capital of the Ahom, who ruled Assam for 600 years before the advent of the British. You will see ancient temples such as Ranghar (Asia's largest amphitheater), Karenghar, Talatalghar, Siva Dol, etc. After lunch time departure for Dibrugarh (80 km / 2 hours). Upon arrival, check-in at the Heritage Tea Chang Bungalow. Dibrugarh is an important center for the collection and processing of tea. Overnight.

Day 15: DIBRUGARH – DIGBOI – KETATONG - DIBRUGARH

After breakfast departure for Digboi (65 km / 2 hours), where the oil industry in India was born. The first refinery began working since 1901. Following is a visit to the World War II cemetery, the Oil Museum, Centenary Park. Then we will continue to Ketatong, a Singpho ethnic village. The Singpho are a tribe that comes from Kachin in Myanmar and are related to Chinese Jingpo. Legend has it that the English learned everything about you from the Singphos and exported it all over the world. After lunch, visit the Organic tea garden of the Singpho tribe. Return to Dibrugarh. Overnight.

Day 16: DIBRUGARH – DELHI - DEPARTURE

In the morning, visit a tea plantation, where the collection of leaves is still done by hand, you can also practice this work. Then we will visit a tea factory to see how these leaves are processed and packaged. Finally we will participate in the "ceremony" of tasting the final product. Then transfer to the airport for the flight to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi and hotel accommodation near the international airport. Late in the evening transfer to the airport and departure by scheduled flight.

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