09 Day Assam and Meghalaya Trip with Dawki (India-Bangladesh Border)

• Day 01 Reach Guwahati

  -Arrive Guwahati on your own arrangements
  -Orientation meeting at hotel in Guwahati
  -Dinner at hotel (Included)

  Reach Guwahati by Air/surface and check-in at hotel on your own. Your Tour Escort will meet you at hotel in the evening for an orientation meeting, where he will discuss with you about the next day program and timings.

• Day 02 Guwahati - Shillong (100 Kms/ 3 ½ hrs)

  - Breakfast
  - Visit Kamakhya Mata Temple
  - Move toShillong.
  - Visit Umiam lake
  - Visit Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)

  Meghalaya, swaddled amidst wraith-like mists is aptly called “the abode of clouds”. It is one of India’s prettiest states inhabited by the Khasis, Jaintias and Garos. It is known for its matrilineal society, which governs lineage and ancestral inheritance through the female line. It stands out for its traditional and natural beauty among the other states. Its historical strengths have been irreversibly linked with its superlative natural setting.

  Kamakhya Temple, the beautiful Kamakhya Temple, which sits atop Nilachal Hill near the banks of the Brahmaputra River, is an iconic sight in Guwahati. It is considered to be one of the city's earliest temples, dating back to the 8th century.The temple is dedicated to the mother goddess Kamakhya and includes four chambers: a garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), which is a cave beneath the ground level that holds a rock fissure instead of an idol, and three mandapas (outdoor halls) called calanta, pancharatna, and natamandira. The Ahom kings constructed the existing temple building.

  Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures (DBCIC): is a three-in-one Institution combining a museum with a research and publication centre, for promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of North East India -a unique fusion of all the sister states under one roof. DBCIC contains seventeen galleries displaying cultural artefacts and paintings. It offers study and research facilities throughout its specialised library of 10,000 volumes, a media hall and a conference hall. It is frequented by school students and older research students and anthropologists.

• Day 03 Shillong - Cherrapunjee (55 Kms/ 2 hrs)

  - Breakfast
  - Move to Cherrapunje
  - En-route visit Mawphlang Sacred Forest, Duwan Sing View Point & Wah-Kaba falls
  - Lunch break (Not included/ You may have lunch on direct payment basis)
  - Check-in at hotel in Cherrapunjee
  - Relax
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)

  CHERRAPUNJEE is 56 kms from Shillong and is literally the high point of any visit to Meghalaya -a destination renowned all over the world for receiving the highest rainfall in the world. Set against the backdrop of breath-taking landscape, it is a place to discover the Indian summer monsoons, a unique annual meteorological phenomenon directly influenced by the south west monsoon and the north east winds. The heavy monsoon rains over these mountains undoubtedly creates in Sohra one of the rarest biodiverse vegetations in the world. Truly a beautiful corner in north-east India, waiting to be discovered and explored. The old Cherra or Sohrarim was the original Cherra village but with the coming of the British who set up their headquarters further south, the village came to be known as 'Sohra' or present day Cherrapunjee. It was here that the British realized the enormity and intensity of the rainfall and set up a meteorological office for measuring the rain. Sohra was declared by the British to be the capital of Assam in 1832, which was later shifted to Shillong in 1866 due to the inclement weather.

  Mawphlang Sacred Forest - Just 28 kms away from Shillong is Mawphlang Sacred Forest, one of Meghalaya’s most celebrated sacred forests, as the world over, are steeped in spiritual belief and held in great veneration. They also represent some of the earliest representations of preserving the ancient ecosystems. This is a dense forest where the Lyngdoh (chief) used to offer sacrifices and prayers. Not a branch should be broken or else a curse may befall on that person. This grove is surrounded by a lush green valley and a great variety of plants like orchids, include the carnivorous varieties and ferns grow here.

  Duwan Sing View Point - Situated at 38 kms from Shillong, Duwan Sing view point, overlooking MawkdokDympep valley, extends right uptoSohra is a stunning view of a tabletop mountains with lush green vegetation gives it an unmatched spectacular panoramic view of two parallel mountains going with each other. Dense forest along with meandering river and the clear blue skies adds more picturesque beauty to this view point.

  Wah-Kaba Falls - Situated on Shillong - Cherrapunji Road, it is one of the popular waterfalls in Cherrapunjee. This elegant waterfall has a legendary story of its own. In the past there lived two fairies in this Waterfall- one black and one white. The waterfall drops from a steep rocky side and plunges hundreds of meters down to a gorge. The water flowing through the falls is crystal clear but surprisingly the water tastes nasty. Situated right on the road side, it is easily accessible and needs a short hike to reach the waterfall viewpoint.

• Day 04 Cherrapunjee

  - Early Breakfast
  - Hike to Double Decker Living Root Bridge.
  - Lunch Break(Not included/ You may buysome snacks from en-route stalls, or have lunch at hotel after reaching back, on direct payment basis)
  - Visit ArwahLumshynna cave, Nohkalikai Falls, Dainthlen Falls and Nohsngithiang Falls.
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)

  Double Decker Root Bridge and Natural Swimming Pools Duration: Total distance of approximately 10 + 10 km of which 5 + 5 km is by a beautiful mountain skirting road commanding a beautiful view of the valley and through three interesting Khasi villages and can be done by vehicle if anyone wants to save time and energy. This is one of the most beautiful and very popular treks. The high points of this trek are the Double Decker Root Bridge and the natural swimming pools in the river bed. The people of the gorge village Nongriat where the Double Decker Root Bridge is located are very friendly and very special. The trek down stone steps is steep for almost half of the trek down. This trek is open through-out the year and are being used by the villagers of Nongriat, Nongthymmai and Mynteng daily, when it rains and when the sun shines. The steps become slippery during the monsoon months and have to be negotiated with little care to avoid slipping. The rivers in space and streams and waterfalls in full flow during the monsoon months add magnificence to the root bridges spanning these rivers and streams. Contemplate the raw force of nature, when the river is in spate after very heavy rainfall, standing on the Steel Rope bridges strung taut across the river 45 feet above normal water level, . You need to be strong willed and brave. Before reaching the Double Decker Root Bridge you come across more Living Root Bridges and Steel Rope bridges. The valley scenery is very impressive. Beyond the Double Decker Root Bridge you walk on level ground another 2 km (say 20 minutes) to reach Mawsaw Steel Rope Bridge. From here you access our famous natural swimming pools. The larger pool is deep and we recommend only good swimmers to attempt it. The smaller pool can be used by others. However, when the river is in spate please don't attempt swimming. When the flow is normal, you see the bottom of the pools very clearly, so clear is the water. The colour of the water is so inviting for a swim.

  The ArwahLawshynna Cave Location: East Khasi Hills District, Sohra This Cave lies in the slope of U Lum Lawshynna Hill. It is approximately one kilometre in length. It is adorned with different types of carving and formation designed by nature itself which adds lot of beauty to the place. A stream runs through the cave from beginning till the end, making us feel as if we are walking in a river. The height is very high and the breadth is very wide, but it gets narrower and narrower as we move further. Birds and bats frequently visit this cave and make it their home. The cave is covered by a thick forest, called the ‘Law Shynna’. Different types of local species of trees, orchids, wild flowers, shrubs, bamboos and coloured leaves are found in this forest. On the way to the cave, there is a viewpoint, from where we can see the beautiful Wahkaba Falls, the natural landscape and the river which flows to Bangladesh through Nongpriang Village and Sohkhmi Village. The hill where the cave is located is called ‘U Lum Shynna’. This hill is very high and it overlooked the Sohra town and even the plains of Bangladesh could be seen from this hillock. That is why it is called Lum Shynna which literally means Clearview. All through this hill, from North to South runs the David Scott Bridle path build by the British which once upon a time connects the Brahmaputra Valley and the Surma Valley in Bangladesh. This path was used by people to go to Shillong or Laban, to the market and to Bangladesh for trade. This path is still visible now, while some parts are destroyed due to soil erosion and landslide caused by coal mining. Resting places for those who are tired are also found along the route. At the foot of this hillock, there are the remnants of the ‘Kyntursniang Village’ a historical site where foundation of the present SohraSyiemship was laid by Buh Sing Syiem and his myntris.

  NohkalikaiFalls: A hauntingly beautiful waterfall, cascading down from the top of the gorge to the mystic deep green pool below, reminds one of the tragic legend associated with it- of a grief stricken mother who plunged to her death, unable to overcome her sorrow of the murder of her daughter by her husband.

  Nohsngithiang Falls also known as Mawsmai falls, is 1 km south of Mawsmai village and derives its name from where the waterfalls are situated- in a south westerly position and get illuminated by the sun from dawn to sunset. The vibrant colours of the setting sun on the waterfalls make it a sight to behold as at times one can even see the colours of the rainbow emitting from them.

  Dainthlen Falls: Just before reaching Sohra, a road to the right, leads one to the falls which is 5 kms away. The waterfall derives its name from a Thlen or a snake of gigantic size which dwelt in a cave. Legend has it that the people destroyed the snake in order to rid themselves of its reign of terror. Adjacent to the very spot where the Thlen was slaughtered lie the Dain-thlen Waterfalls- Thlen locally is the symbol of greed, corruption and evil.

• Day 05 Cherrapunjee - Dawki - Mawlynnong - Shillong (55 Kms/ 2 hrs)

  - Breakfast
  - Move to Dawki (Near to India-Bangladesh Border), Enjoy natural beauty and Birding
  - Visit to Mawlynnong Village
  - Option to go for boat ride in Umgot river (On direct payment basis).
  - Dinner at resort (Included)

  Drive to Dawki (03 hrs)close to India-Bangladesh Border followed by visit to Mawlynnong Village.Place of interest to be found here includes natural beauty, excellent day walks for birding, a haven for botany, living root bridge crossing numerous streams, rivers and cascading waterfalls. Option to go for boat ride in Umgot river.Later drive back to Shillong for overnight.

  Dawki - Just across the border of Bangladesh near the Tamabil-Dawkicheckpost flows the beautiful Dawki river with greenish-blueish water so clear that one can see the bottom of the river even from as high as the bridge over the river. It flows very close to the customs checkpost at Dawki with Jaintia Hills District on one side and East Khasi Hills District on the other. As it enters the plains of Bangladesh it loses its beautiful color and becomes heavily strewn with rocks and small boulders.

  Mawlynnong Village has earned the distinction of being the cleanest village in India. It is situated 90 kms. from Shillong and besides the picturesque village, offers many interesting sights such as the Living Root Bridge and a strange natural phenomenon of a boulder balanced on a rather small rock. Mawlynnong nestled in the pristine hill state of Meghalaya, is very close to the Indo-Bangla border. This cute and colourful little village is known for its cleanliness. The main occupation of the villagers is agriculture. They mostly grow betel nut. About 82 households live in Mawlynnong. Keeping the surrounding environment clean is an age-old tradition. Discover India magazine declared the village as the cleanest in Asia in 2003. Dustbins made out of bamboo are found all along the village. Everyone makes it a point that dirt and waste are not thrown everywhere. All the waste from the dustbins is collected and kept in a pit, which the villagers use as manure. The villagers are now on a mission to ban plastic. The village with cent per cent literacy is conscious and they are spreading the message of conservation and protection of the forest. Locals plant trees to ensure that the virgin forest is kept intact and also replenished. Mawlynnong's fame is now drawing an endless stream of guests from across the country and abroad. Mawlynnong is an artist's delight and the sort of getaway that would titillate creative writers and poets.

• Day 06 Shillong - Kaziranga, Assam (280 Kms/ 6-7 hrs)

  - Move to Kaziranga
  - Breakfast
  - Lunch break somewhere en-route (Not Included)
  - Visit Kaziranga Orchid Park cum Biodiversity Conservation Centre and
  - Enjoy a cultural evening (subject to same been operational on the day of visit)
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)

• Day 07 Kaziranga – Sivasagar - Dibrugarh, Assam (220 Kms/ 5-6 hrs)

  - Move to Dibrugarh
  - Visit Ahom monuments and temples at Sivasagar
  - Lunch break en-route (Not included/ You may have lunch on direct payment basis)
  - Visit Shiva Dol and Shiva Sagar (tank)
  - Visit Rang Ghar and TalatarGhar.
  - Evening enjoy a dance performance by an ethnic dance group on the bungalow lawns.
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)

  DIBRUGARH - Dibrugarh is the gateway to the “hidden land” of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh and Northern Myanmar. The Ahoms from Thailand came through Northern Myanmar to this area in the 13th century to establish their empire which thrived in the ancient land of Assam. It is the “Camellia” town of Upper Assam, an undisturbed , unspoiled and undistributed paradise on earth with breath- taking scenic beauty surrounded by a lush green expanse of tea plantatons. Tea incidentally is a variety of the camellia plant. Experience and enjoy the richness of these tea gardens while staying at the Heritage Chang Bungalows. These are constructed on stilts and are situated in a serene atmosphere free from pollution. In Dibrugarh, Purvi Discovery provides to you, two of its well-appointed mid-19th century Chang Bungalows constructed on stilts, Chowkidinghee Chang Bungalow is one such heritage bungalow which welcomes you to Dibrugarh- the “camellia” country! It is ideally suited for a private family holiday allowing you to experience the luxurious raj period hospitality that the British manager and his memsahib enjoyed. When the British established tea plantations in the mid-19th century, they built comfortable bungalows designed to make life as pleasant as possible in what, was to them, a hostile and strange land. Mancotta Chang Bungalow is another heritage property located on the outskirts of Dibrugarh town. It is conveniently accessible from both Dibrugarh railway station and Dibrugarh airport. It provides a base for a unique holiday set amidst the tea plantations.

  SIVASAGAR was once the capital of the Ahom Kings. The Shans who came from Thailand through Northern Myanmar to this area in the early 13th century, ruled from here for 600 years. Thus the ruins of Ahom palaces and monuments dot the landscape around this historical town. The Siva Temple situated in Sibsagar was built by the Ahoms and is believed to be the tallest of all existing hindu temples. Centuries, before the arrival of the British, this part of the world was controlled by a number of tribal chieftains.

  Shiva Dol and Shiva Sagar (tank): A huge 125 acres water tank was built in Sibsagar by Queen Ambika in 1734AD. On its bank are three temples – Shivdol, the most important of three, attracts a large number of devotees on Shivaratri. It is probably the loftiest Shiva temple in the country.

  Rang Ghar: It remains Asia's largest amphitheatre and was the cultural playground of the Ahom Swargadeos or kings. It was constructed in 1746 during the reign of King Pramatta Singha. The king and his officers would sit in the auditorium and watch indigenous games like wrestling, birds' fight, buffalo fights and more. There is a beautiful park near the ancient royal auditorium which enhances its picturesque setting.

  TalatalGhar: Ahom architecture over the centuries has resulted in some very defining edifices. The TalatalGhar at Sivasagar is a seven storied building with four floors below the ground and three floors above the ground- an amazing palace for the Ahom Kings but at the same time an exceptional architectural concept given the period of history in which it was built.

  BIHU is the most popular folk dance of Assam. It has a unique position amongst other Indian dances given its rhythmic exuberance. ‘Bihu’, is performed by young men and women during the spring season accompanied by songs woven around the theme of love and reflects youthful passion and joy in them. The dance is performed by all- irrespective of caste, creed and religion.

• Day 08 Dibrugarh - Namphake - Maguri Beel - Dibrugarh (55 kms/ 1 ½ hrs- one way)

  - Breakfast
  - Excursion to toNaharkatiya
  - Visit Namphake Village, inhabited by the Tai Phakial people.
  - Visit the Buddhist Monastery at the village and also interact with the local people.
  - Know more about rich tradition and culture of Tai Phakial people.
  - Later drive to Tinsukia
  - Boat ride at MaguriBeel on a country boat to see some birdlife.
  - Lunch Break (Not included/ You may have lunch on direct payment basis)
  - Drive back to Dibrugarh
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)

  Namphake Village is the largest of the Tai-Phake villages in Assam, boasting 70 odd families, which trace their ancestry to the great Tai race. The village folk speak a dialect similar to the language in Thailand and still follow the traditional customs and dress code of the great Tai race. The hamlet is also home to the Namphake Buddhist Monastery, one of the oldest and most respected Buddhist Monasteries in Assam. They are Buddhist in religion. They have their own separate scripts and has also preserved in a few manuscripts, which are mainly religious scriptures. These manuscripts are written in Tai-scripts, which are preserved in their village Vihars.

  TINSUKIA - The ancient name of Tinsukia was Bangmara and was also originally known as ChangmaiPathar. It was the capital of the Muttack Kingdom. Bangmara city was built by King Sarbananda Singha with the help of his Minister Gopinath Barbaruah alias Godha. The city was built originally in the middle of where the present Tinsukia city is situated (near Senairam H.S. School). As legend goes- Sarbananda Singha,asked Godha Baruah to dig a triangular shaped pond in Bangmara which is now known as "TinikuniaPukhuri". In 1884 a Dibru-Sadiya Rail line was constructed, and a station was setup near "TinikuniaPhukhuri"- this was subsequently christened Tinsukia. Since then the city is known as Tinsukia.

  Maguri-MotapungBeel – is in Tinsukia District of Assam. It is a wetland complex which is part of DibruSaikhowa, and is located just outside the DibruSaikhowa National Park and Biosphere Reserve. Maguri-MotapungBeel is located in the southern bank of the Dibru River, ‘Beel’ is the local name for a lake with marshy areas around its edges. The Beel is connected to the Dibru River by a system of channels and is very rich in aquatic life especially waterfowl and grassland birds. Best time to visit is November to March.

• Day 09 Dibrugarh Departure

  - Breakfast
  - Tea tour at Ethelwold Tea Estate
  - Walk in tea plantation
  - Tea tasting session
  -Tour ends

  Post breakfast, take a tea tour around a tea estate known for producing high quality tea like Ethelwold Tea Estate. Also experience a tea tasting session of different types of tea with a knowledgeable person in the field of tea / practicing estate manager.

  (We suggest you to book an afternoon flight from Dibrugarh)

  Note: There is no tea plucking between December till mid-March and hence the actual manufacturing process of tea cannot be demonstrated when one visits the factory during this period. Guests can however enjoy tea walk in the tea plantation and also experience tea tasting session.

Guaranteed Departure Dates :

Cost Includes

• 08 Nights accommodation on double/ single sharing at hotel mentioned.
• Daily Breakfast and Dinner
• All land transfers from Day 02 onwards
• Entry fees, monuments fees, Parking fee, road taxes, village visits and local sightseeing as per programme
• Tea Tour and Cultural Programme at Dibrugarh
• Visit to MaguriBeel by country boat
• Services of accompanying English-speaking escort from day 02 by receiving guests from Guwahati hotel till departure
• GST

Not Included

• Arrival or Departure transfer in Guwahati or Dibrugarh
• Any Camera/Video Camera Fees
• Any Insurance
• Any Airfares / train fares
• Any expenses of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beverages, snacks or refreshment, room service orders, mini bar usage, conveyance, porterage etc apart from those clearly mentioned above.
• Any other expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances
• Any change / new tax imposed by the Government
• Supplement charges charged by hotel during Christmas, New Year’s period, festival time, if any
• Any other services not mentioned in the "package include" section

Other Important Information

• Mobile phone service is available in the region for selective networks only. It may not be active at all destinations.
• In India there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• General hotel Check in / Checkout time: 12 noon
• Prices are subject to change with any increase in the tariff, fuel prices, forest fees, amendment in Government taxes etc.
• Supplement charges charged by hotel during Christmas, New Year’s period, festival time, if any
• Itinerary is subject to last minute change due to local strikes etc

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