Agartala is the Capital of Tripura and shares its boundary with Bangladesh. Once a good hunting ground, it became the Capital of the state during the time of Maharaja Krishna Kishor Manikya (1830-50). It remains since then the seat of the state headquarter. Rest of the time free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast visit: Ujjayanta Palace: Situated in the heart of the town and covering an area of about half a square mile this place is a two storied mansion having a mixed architecture with three domes, the central one being 86 feet high. The construction of this beautiful, well-balanced royal palace was undertaken in 1899 and completed in 1901 at a cost of a little over Rs 10 Lakh or 1 million. The two large tanks on two sides with the approach road in between them and well-laid out gardens around the palace with water courses and fountains patterned on Mughal gardens have added beauty to it. The palace has been acquired by the state Govt. and now house of the Legislative Assembly, besides few Govt. offices. Tripura Sundari Temple (Udaipur): Considered to be one of the oldest pilgrimage place in North East India, it was built by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in 1501 AD. The temple was subsequently repaired by Maharaja Rama Manikya in 1681 AD when it was damaged by lightning, and again by Radah Kishor manikya in the beginning of the 20th century. The Goddes Tripuri Sundari is the tutelary deity of the royal family. Temple is also called 'Matabari'. Nirmahal: One of the finest beauty spots of the state, Nirmahal is situated 100 Kms from Agartala. The palace is so called as it is surrounded on all sides by a big lake called Rudra Sagar. The scenic beauty of the lake attracted Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishor manikya (1927-47) so much that he built a spectacular palace at the center of the lake itself named it as Nirmahal (or palace in water). Kamalasagar Lake: It is an artificial lake at the border of Bangladesh excavated by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in 15th century. On the bank of the lake, there is a famous temple of Goddess Kali dating back to 16th century. One can go upto the border fencing from the Indian side and have a look on the Bangladesh territory. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfasts depart for Silchar Arrive and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast depart for Shillong, the Scottland of East Shillong: The Capital of Meghalaya, Shillong is one of the major tourist destinations in North East India. The British loved this place so much that they had established its Capital for Eastern Bengal and Assam For its climate and unique topographical features the British referred Shillong as the "Scottland Of The East". Arrive Shillong and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast depart for Cherrapunjee. Before driving to Cherrapunjee visit: Elephant Falls: Located in the Upper Shillong 10 kms away from the Shillong town it is one of the majestic waterfalls in Meghalaya. The water of this three steps falls comes down in flows from different levels over the fern-covered rocks and falls into the canyon down below. In the morning it forms a wonderful sight when the sun rays fall on the cascades of water creating the rainbow colors. The best time to visit the waterfalls is during the monsoon when it offers a breath-taking scenery. The forests covered with ferns and thick bamboo grooves are also worth visited for the nature lovers to find the presence of various species of butterflies, birds and orchids. Cherrapunjee is a small hamlet, situated at an altitude of about 4823 feet (1484 m). Locally known as ‘SOHRA’. Cherrapunjee is located in the southern most point of Khasi hill sharing the border of Sylhet district of Bangladesh. Cherrapunji offers a panoramic view of the hilly terrains, deep gorges and valleys with its spectacular waterfalls. It was once having the record of being the wettest place on earth, with an average rainfall of about 1150ms. However, this record has been overtaken by a nearby place Mawsynram In Cherrapunjee visit: Arwah cave: Nohkalikai falls: This waterfall located 4 kms away from Cherrapunjee and is possibly between 1500 and 2000 feet tall. Known to be the fourth longest fall in the world it carries a pathetic legend behind its name. A woman named Ka Likai had an illegitimate child. After marriage the husband became jealous of her love for her daughter. One day Ka Likai was out for work and her husband killed the daughter, cooked her flesh into a meal. When the woman enquired about her daughter, her husband showed the sign of ignorance. Before she went to look for her daughter, she thought of eating something and had the meal that her husband prepared for her. After having the meal she found both the wrist of her daughter in the betel-nut basket. Then she realized what had happened, killed her husband with a dagger and threw herself off this cliff of this falls. This is how the falls got its name which means "Fall of Ka Likai." Mawsmai Cave: This 150m long cave is the major attraction for the tourists in Cherrapunjee. This cave is located 6 kms away from Cherrapunjee near to Mawsmai village. This natural limestone cave is wide enough for a person to walk comfortably, and one can see the myriads of stalagmites and stalactites all over the caves which are growing gradually. The caves are dark inside and electric torches are installed for the convenient of the tourists. Nohsngithiang Falls (Seven Sister Falls): It is a seven-segmented waterfall, which plunges over the top of limestone cliffs of the Khasi Hills. The falls only flow during the rainy season. In full spate, the segments stretch most of the way along the cliff. The water falls from a height of 315 metres (1,033 ft) and has an average width of 70 metres (230 ft).The waterfalls get illuminated by the sun from dawn to sunset. The vibrant colours of the setting sun on the waterfalls make it beautiful to behold Dainthlen waterfall: Dainthlen waterfall, located at a distance of 5 km from Cherrapunjee, is one of the most popular waterfalls. This waterfall has a legend attached to it, according to which it is said that people killed a huge snake living in the cave here to get rid of his terror. Tourists visiting the waterfall can explore the natural rock carvings of the snake, which represent the symbol of evil, greed and corruption. Overnight at Cherrapunjee.
Deep in the dense tropical forest of Meghalaya, and shrouded in cloud and rain for much of the year, are some astonishing man-made natural wonders. Known as living root bridges, inventive members of the Khasi tribe have trained them to grow from the roots of ancient rubber trees, native to the northeast region. The root bridges provide a stable alternative to wooden bridges, which decay and get destroyed during the lengthy monsoon seasons. It takes around 15 years for a new root bridge to become strong enough to bear the weight of people crossing it. However, it will continue to grow and strengthen even more over time. Some of the bridges are believed to be hundreds of years old, although no one knows their exact age. Their tangled webs of roots are almost eerie in nature and wouldn't look out of place in a fantasy world. After breakfast carry your backpack and drive to the trekking point of Double Decker Living root bridge. From the base trek down to the Living root bridge at Nongriat village. Enjoy the living root bridge and from there proceed to the natural swimming pool and rainbow falls. The village is about 3 kms (aprox) and have to walk for about 3000 (aprox) steps. (Local guide available). Overnight at Cherrapunjee.
Morning after breakfast drive to Guwahati. Visit Don Bosco Museum: The Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures at DBCIC (Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures) is Asia's largest Museum of Indigenous Cultures of its kind. In it the visitor can have an overview of the whole of North East India. Rising into Shillong's skyline the Museum is a seven storey building with 17 well laid out Galleries of international standard containing artefacts, paintings, fibreglass figures - all a feast to the eyes and a source of knowledge. The topmost Gallery is where the visitors can relax and enjoy some of the rare dances of the North East. The Museum is indeed a surprise to visitors both from India and from abroad. Its best publicity are the visitors themselves who come to see it. Later depart for Guwahati. Arrive Guwahati and check in at hotel. Afternoon visit: Evening sunset cruise in Brahmaputra river (OPTIONAL) Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast visit: Kamakhya Temple: The origin of Kamakhya Temple is pre Aryan situated atop the Nilachal Hill. The formost shrine of Assam, The Kamakhya is an ancient seat of Tantric and shakti Cults of Hinduism. The original temple was destroyed by the invading Muslims in their crusade against Hindu temples and idols in the early part of 16th century. Ultimately it was restored from ruins by King Naranarayan of the Koch dynasty and rebuilt in its present forming 1665 AD. Later depart for Nameri National Park Nameri National Park: The Nameri National Park of 200 sq kms area is located in the Sonitpur district, bordering Arunachal Pradesh and it is also the core area of Nameri Tiger Reserve (344sq kms). It is the home of Mammals like Elephant, Tiger, leopard, Sambar, Barking deer, Hog Deer, Wild Boar, Gaur, slow loris, caplangur, Burmese ferret badger, and over 350 species of birds including White-winged Wood Duck, Ibisbill (uncommon), Ruddy Kingfisher, Palla's fishing eagle, Lesser Adjutant stork , Greater spotted eagle, Rufous necked hornbill, Great pied Indian hornbill, Wreathed hornbill, Long-billed Ringed Plover, Sultan Tit, and Yellow-bellied and White-throated Fantails. Another important wild life sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh the Pakhui (Pakke) wild life Sanctuary adjoins the Park on its North-Eastern point. The river Jia- Bhoroli and its tributaries namely the Diji, Dinai, Doigurung, Nameri, Dikorai, Kharietc crisscross the park. During rainy season A few jheels (during the rainy seasons) also dot the area. One can enjoy rafting in the Jia Bhoroli river in the south western boundary. Arrive and check in at Eco Camp. Rest of the time free to explore the nature by your own. Overnight at Eco Camp.
Early morning go for the nature walk and the bird watching trip into the dense jungle of Nameri National Park with the forest guards. After an early breakfast depart for Dirang. En route visit: Tipi Orchid Sanctuary and Research Center: An Orchidarium at Tipi (5 kms from Bhalukpong) on the way to Bomdila is the Botanical paradise. About 300 species of orchids 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. Arrive Dirang and check in at hotel. Dirang: Dirang 40 kms from Bomdila is situated at an altitude of 1497 meters. It is an ideal hill resort in West Kameng district with beautiful Apple Nursery, Kiwi Farm, Buddhist Gompa, Hot Water Spring and ancient Dirang Dzong (Fort). Rest of the time free at leisure. If time permits afternoon visit: Dirang Dzong: Dirang Dzong fort is a representation of the culture of the Monpa Tribes. This fort, built in 1831 AD served as a centre of all the administrative activities of the Monpas during those times. The Fort is set on a hill top consisting of a four storied stone building. A wooden gate designed in local architectural pattern adds to the splendid uniqueness of the fort. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast explore the Dirang visiting Buddhist Monastery. Later depart by car for Tawang. En route visit Sela Pass: The entry point into the Tawang Valley is Sela pass at an elevation of 13700 ft above the sea level. Legend says that a monpa woman supported sepoy Jashwant Singh during his battle with the Chinese. She brought sepoy Jashwant supplies and used to heal his wounds. When Jashwant got martyrdom she killed herself as an act of loyalty. The glimpse of Paradise Lake in the Sella Pass makes your visit worth. Most of the time the lake is covered with thick blanket of snow. Jaswant Garh: The war memorial is located 14 kms from Sella Pass on the way to Tawang. The memorial pay homage to Jaswant Singh Rawat, Mahavir Chakra Awardee posthumous (the second highest award from the Indian Army). In the famous battle of Nuranang against Chinese in November 1962, Rawat and two other soldiers from 4th Batallion Garhwal Rifles were instrumental in killing 300 Chinese soldiers in 72 hours. Arrive Tawang and check in at hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast explore Tawang, visiting Tawang Monastery (Vihar): Tawang Monastery about 400 years old, situated at an altitude of approximately 10,000 ft. is the second largest Buddhist monastery in India. It also holds the distinction of being the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama. The monastery is the house of more than 700 monks. The monastery was founded by Merag Lama Lodre Gyamtso, in 1681 in accordance to the wishes of the 5th Dalai Lama, Nagwang Lobsang Gyatso. As per the legend, the site of the Monastery was chosen by the horse of Merag Lama. Merag Lama, who had been unable to decide a site to establish the monastery. One day he was praying in cave, seeking a divine guidance. When he came out after the prayers, he found his horse was missing. On search, the horse was located standing quietly on a hilltop. Considering that as the sign of divine blessing he decided to construct the monastery at the very spot. The monastery is also called Galden Namgey Lhatse meaning celestial paradise. There is a magnificent 8 meter high statue of Lord Buddha. The ancient library inside the courtyard has an excellent collection of thangkas, painted with the blood from the nose of 5th Dalai Lama and valuable Buddhist manuscripts mainly Kanjur and Tanjur numbering 850 bundles. 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. (Closed on Sunday and other govt holidays) Tawang War Memorial: The memorial 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. Gyangong Ani Gompa: Ani Gompas, which literally translates into 'Nunnery', are run by the women monks. No male monk can be seen near these Ani Gompas and all you can see are sparkle eyed and clean-shaven nuns who are busy managing the day-to-day operations of the Ani Gompa. Gyangong Ani Gompa is the oldest Ani Gompa in the Tawang District. It is situated in the lap of a far off mountain laced with natural scenery. This Ani Gompa is under the administration of Tawang Monastery. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast depart for Bomdila En route stop at the Nuranang falls. Arrive Bomdila and check in at the hotel. Bomdila: On the way to Tawang, situated at height of 8500 ft (distance from Tezpur 180 kms), Bomdila is a picturesque town in the foothills of Himalayas and the headquarter of West Kameng District. The land of the Monpa, Sherdukpen, Aka (Hrusso), Miji and Bogun (Khawas) tribes. One can see the brilliant landscape and snow-clad Gorichen ranges of the Himalaya on a clear day. With its apple orchards, Buddhist gompas and a magnificent view of the Kameng Valley Bomdila can be named as a mini paradise. Bomdila is also an ideal place for nature lovers with several trekking and hiking trails are now opened for the adventure seeker. Later Visit Bomdila Monastery: The monastery has been built under the guidance of Dalai Lama. It is a residence of more than 200 Buddhist monks. From the monastery one can have the breathtaking view of the entire Bomdila. The time of pray is in dawn and dusk, attending which, one can have the absolute peace of mind. Also visit craft center, where very fine wooden carpets of colorful designs and Masks are produced. 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.
Morning after breakfast depart for Itanagar. Itanagar: The Capital of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar is situated at the foothills of Himalayas. The name Itanagar is derived from the historical Ita-fort (Ita meaning brick) which dates back between 14th and 16th century. The major tribe in Itanagar is the Nishies. Situated on the top of the hills the city offers a very pleasant climate. The Capital city is being divided into two zones by 10 kms Stretch. The other part is known as Naharlagun. It became the Capital of Arunachal Pradesh on 20th April 1974. Arrive Itanagar and check in at hotel.
Morning after breakfast visit: Ita fort: The historical Itafort situated in the middle of the town. It is an fort of irregular shape built with more than 8 million pieces of bricks. The fort has been built during Jitari Dynasty which dates back to 1360 to 1550 A.D. Buddhist Temple: The Buddhist Temple is a set within the premise of magnificent gardens located atop on a hill. The yellow roof of the temple displays a Tibetan touch along with a stupa established in front of the shrine. A tree planted by Dalai Lama beside this beautiful temple reflects his holy presence over the entire place. Drive to Ziro. Overnight at hotel. Ziro, a small picturesque town situated at an altitude of 5000 feet with Pine and Bamboo groves, villages, a craft centre and high altitude Tarin Fish Farm is an ideal place for relaxation. Arrive Ziro and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast visit the Apatani Village The Apatani is one of the main tribes in Arunachal Pradesh. The Apatanis mainly residing in the Ziro region of Central Arunachal Pradesh grow rice by terrace farming and their indigenous irrigation system is unique amongst the Arunachal tribals. As a real nature lover, for every tree they fell, five fresh saplings are planted. Apatani Villages: Hong village is the largest village in the Apatani plateo. There are more than 10000 people living in 700 houses at Hong village. Hong, Hari, Hija, Duta, Bula, Tajang, Bamin Michi and Mudang Tage are eight distinctive Apatani villages situated at Ziro Valley. In every village, there are some male community halls called ‘Lapang’. The Apatani village comprises of long rows of houses with a fertility totem in front of each house. They use an indigenous herbal salt that's rice in iodine which is quite unique. Apatani people are famous for tattoo on their forehead and nose plug. Basically, Apatani people are animists who worship all natural gods. Dony-Polo, i.e, the Sun and the Moon is their supreme god. Apatani people are known for paddy cum pisciculture. The Apatani women are very skilled in handicraft and handloom as one can be see from the wonderfull JIKHE pattern, woven jackets and intricately patterned JILANG shawls. The men are expert in metallurgy and bamboo craft. They celebrate Myoko Festival in the month of March for the welfare of their community and dree festival in July for bountiful harvest, community wellbeing and to keep away the pest. Shiva Limgam: The calm hills of Kardo hold one of the largest shiva linga with a height measuring 25 feet and 22 feet in circumference. The Shiva linga excavated in the recent past is located near the Hapoli Town. District Museum: The district museum at Ziro exhibits a variety of handicrafts and textiles, musical instruments, weapons of the past ages used by different tribesand sub-tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. It displays an exclusive collection of art and craft, jewellery, variety of tribal headgears etc reflecting the traditions of ancient tribal culture. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after an early breakfast drive to Daporizo. Daporizo: Daporizo is a district headquarter of Upper Subansiri District. It is a beautiful place on the right bank of Subansiri river with picturesque villages and also to see are the caves(a few kms away). Languages spoken here are Tagin, Hill Miri, Adi(Gallong), Hindi, Assamese and English. Arrive Daporizo and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after an early breakfast departs for Along by car. Along: Along the headquarter of West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh located at an altitude of 500 mts from the sea level. Sitting amidst abundant natural surroundings, Along in Arunachal Pradesh is a small town with beautiful villages. Along Arunachal Pradesh is a most ideal place to spend the hot summer seasons. The picturesque surroundings laced with brilliant plantations makes Along in Arunachal one of the most perfect health resorts of India. Arrive Along and check in at hotel. Later visit: Ramakrishna Ashram: This is nice place to visit in Along. The place provides items related to Ramakrishna Paramhansa. Maa Sharada and Swami Vivekananda. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast visit: Dony Polo Temple: Established in 1972, Dony Polo Temple at Aalo (Along), is a religious centre of the followers of the Dony Polo religion. Out of 400 community centres of Arunachal Pradesh, it is designated to be the only worshipping centre of the Dony Polo religion in the entire state. The religion possesses no written scriptures. The rituals and the traditions have been orally passed from the ancestors to the next generations. There is a belief among the Dony Polo animist of a common lineage of the people of Arunachal Pradesh as the descendents of Abotani. The ritual of this religion includes invoking of the spirit and nature along with holy sacrifices to the spirits. The Dony Polo Temple acts as the centre of worshipping objects of nature, the Sun and the Moon. The temple premise consists of a community hall, a meditation room and a prayer hall. Kabu village: The inhabitants of the Kabu village are Galo tribal people. Both monogamy and polygamy are prevalent in this tribe following a patriarchal system of society. The base of economy of this tribe is agriculture. Initially shifting cultivation was practised by Galo people, but at present wet rice and tarrace cultivation dominates the agricultural scenario. Even though Galo language is spoken by 95 % of their total population, people also speak Assamese, Hindi and English language. Pangin Village: The inhabitants of the Pangin village are Adi Minyong tribal people. Minyong, Padam and Passi are sub tribes of Adi. They practice both terrace farming and shifting cultivation. Solang is the main festival of Adi tribe celebrated during the first week of September every year. Adi people have a community hall called Dere where children of different age group gather to learn about social norms from elderly citizens. Confluence of Siang and Siyom: The spectacular look into the scenic beauty of confluence of two rivers – Siang and Siyom is worth watching. The source of Siang River is Talung Tso Lake in South Western Part of Tibet. This Trans boundary river is named as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, Siang in Arunachal Pradesh, Brahmaputra in Assam and Jamuna in Banglagesh. Hanging Bridge: Hanging bridge on the Siang river is another thing to see at Along. This bridge is local made of cane and bamboo. The bridge is around 60 to 70 mts long connecting to the others hill tribes, fishing are the sports for this tribe. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast drive to Namsai. The Golden Pagoda of Namsai, also known as Kongmu Kham, in the Tai-Khamti language, is a Burmese-style Buddhist temple. The World Tripiṭaka Foundation is currently developing Kongmu Kham as the first international Tripiṭaka centre in India. Overnight at guest house.
Morning after breakfast departs for Mon. Arrive at Mon and check in at homestay. Mon: Situated at an altitude of 897.64 meters it is the land of the Konyaks (One of the fiercest tribes in the world). Even though there is a legal administrative system, but actually it is ruled by tribal chiefs called Anghs (locally known as ‘Wang’ meaning the beginning of everything). Mon is the only district in Nagaland to have this unique institution of Anghship. The word of his is law in these parts. His succession is hereditary in nature. The Konyaks believe that they were direct descendants of Noah, for they have Biblical names like Mosa, Kaisa, Aron and so on. The konyaks are famous for their tattooed faces, blackened teeth and barbaric practice of Headhunting. Mon village which is 7 Kms from Mon town. In the village you can meet the King. He ruled 12 villages – Tanhai, Pongkonmg, Longkei, Leangnyu, Hongphoi, L/Shanghah, Phuktong, Oting, Tumei, Lapa, Upper Tiru and Lower Tiru. Also visit the Morung where the village youths are being taught about the way of manly hood Overnight at homestay in Mon.
After having breakfast full day excursion for Longwa and which is 42 Kms from Mon. (3 hrs drive) Longwa Regarded as one of the biggest villages in Mon the unique feature of Longwa is it shares the international boundary of Myanmar and India (Half of the chief Angh's house falls in the Indian side and the other half falls in Myanmar). The Angh takes his food in India and sleeps in Myanmar’s territory. Even though there is a village council to administer the village, the Angh’s word is conclusive. Later pay a visit to a Konyak house to witness the traditional culture. (To click their pictures one have to pay INR 100/ per person). Overnight at homestay in Mon.
Morning after breakfast visit depart for Jorhat. Arrive Jorhat and check in at heritage tea garden bungalow. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at heritage bungalow.
Morning after breakfast departs for Majuli Island. En route cross the Brahmaputra River by local made ferry. Majuli Island: The largest inhabitant river line island in the world, Majuli has been the hub of Assamese neo-vaishnavite culture and it is the cultural capital and the cradle of Assamese civilization for the past 500 years, by the revered Assamese saint Srimanta Sankardeva and his disciple Madhavdeva. The first vaishnavite monastery was at Belaguri in west Majuli. After that 65 Monasteries (SATRAS) were set up. Today only 22 of the original 65 are survived. The main tribe of Majuli is Mishing. They comprise of about 47% of the population of Majuli. The term Mishing is also made up of two words- 'mi' means people and 'yassing' means fine, and that's why they call themselves fine people. Other comprises Chutias, Deoris, Sonowal Kacharies, Koches, Naths, Kaivarttas, Mattaks, Ahoms, Kalitas and Brahmins etc. Arrive Majuli and check in at the Bamboo Hut MEPO:AKUM. In Majuli explore the traditional roots of Assamese society by visiting the vaishnavite monasteries of Majuli. Visit: Auniati Satra or Monastery: Niranjan Pathak Dev had founded the Satra and it is having the collection of old Assamese utensils, jewelries and handicrafts. Kamalabari Satra: Founded by Bedula Padma Atais a centure of ethenic art and culture. Natun Samaguri Satra : This monastery is famous for its mask making culture. Overnight at Bamboo Hut.
Morning after breakfast depart for Kaziranga National Park. En route cross the Brahmaputra river by local made ferry Kaziranga National Park: Kaziranga National Park has become synonymous with successful conservations of Great One Horn Rhinoceros (from the Greek word, "rhino" means nose and "ceros" means horn) / Unicornis (from the Latin word, "uni" means one and "cornis" also means horn) and also a home of may other threatened species including Indian Elephant (Elephant Maximus), Tiger(Panthera tigris), Hoolock Gibbon (Bunipithecus hoolock), Ganges dolphin (Platanista gangetica),Sambar (Cervus unicolor), Barasingha or Swamp Deer (duvauceli), Hog Deer, Indian Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak), Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and Gaur (Bos frontalis)etc. There are also over 500 species of birds have been recorder in the park including 25 species of globally threatened category. Over and above there are 21 rare and endangered species. In winter one can observe a large breeding population of Spot Bill Pelicans about one thousand breeding nests are found in a place which has been named as Pelican Colony in the Eastern Range. Among the reptiles species like Water Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator), Indian python (Python molurus), Cobra (Naja naja) and the King Cobra are found. Arrive Kaziranga and check in at the Jungle Resort. Overnight at resort
Early morning enjoy the jeep safari in the central (Kohora) range of Kaziranga. Later return to the resort for breakfast. Afternoon visit the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity park and witness more than 200 different species of Orchids. Also enjoy the different traditional dance forms and songs along with ethnic foods. Late afternoon enjoy the exclusive Jeep safari in the western (Bagori) range of Kaziranga. Overnight at the resort.
Morning after breakfast depart for Kohima. En route visit the hot spring in Garampani. Kohima: Kohima is derived from the word "Kew Hi Ma" which means the men of the land where the flower Kew Hi grows. Situated at an altitude of 1444 m above sea level, Kohima is the Capital of Nagaland. Like other Naga settlement Kohima shares the same feature standing on top of the surrounding mountains. In true sense, fusion of different culture with a blend of modernisms turns Kohima to a fast growing city. Arrive Kohima and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast visit The Kohima War Cemetary: 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. Visit to Khonoma. 1 hr drive from kohima Khonoma Green Village: Located 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. It is in this place where the Naga warriors made their last endeavor against the British aggression in 1879. 'Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary' (KNCTS) was initiated to create the environmental awareness among the inhabitants and reserved about 70 sq km of its village forest. The village is also famous for the fallow management of its alder trees which balances nature in the surrounding areas. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast visit Touphema village. Later return to Kohima. Evening explore the famous Kohima Market. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast depart for Imphal. Arrive and check in at hotel. Afternoon visit: Shree Shree Govindajee Temple: This symbolic temple in Imphal adjoining the palace of the former rulers of Manipur, is a historic centre for Vaisnava culture. It is a simple and beautiful structure with gold domes, a paved court and a large, raised congregation hall. The main deity of the Temple is the presiding deity in the centre is flanked by idols of Radha Govinda, Balaram and Krishna on one side and Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra on the other. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast full day excursion around Imphal visiting: Loktak Lake and Sendra Island: Located 48 kms from Imphal this beautiful lake is resemble like a miniature inland sea. The government had built a Tourist Bungalow for the comfort of the tourists. From the nearby Sendra island, visitors can get a bird's eye view of this huge and beautiful stretch of water and the life on it, the fisherman and their families who live in neat huts on its shores and anticipating their watery environment by casting their nets on it, harvesting it for the water chestnut known as Heikak, and even building their houses on the islands of floating weed that dart around the lake. The World War II cemeteries: There are two Second World War cemeteries in Imphal. These are maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The first one, the Imphal War Cemetery, contains some 1,600 graves of Commonwealth soldiers, including Indians, Britons, Australians, Canadians, and East Africans. The second cemetery is the Imphal Indian Army War Cemetery. This contains 828 graves, most of which are of Muslim soldiers of the British Indian Army. The cemetery also includes the Imphal Cremation Memorial which commemorates 868 Sikh and Hindu soldiers who were cremated. Kangla Fort: The Kangla Fort is one of the most important historical and archaeological sites in Manipur. A long line of Manipuri kings, starting from the mythical God-king Nongda Lairen Pakhangba in 33 A. D. to Maharaj Kulachandra in 1891 A. D. ruled Manipur from Kangla. Consequent to the defeat of the Manipuris in the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891, The Kangla Fort was occupied by the British imperialist forces for more than a century. After independence the Assam Rifles occupied it until 2004. In recent years the entire area of the Kangla, including the outer moat and Kekrupat, measuring 236.84 acres was declared as a protected area by the Government of Manipur in 1992 under the provision of "The Manipur Ancient and Historical Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1976". The area as a whole is generally referred as the Kangla Fort. Overnight at hotel.
Morning after breakfast in time transfer to Imphal Airport for the onwards destination. Tour ends.