Seven Sisters of North East India

Day 1: Arrive Kolkata
Arrive in Kolkata and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to recover from jet lag.

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Day 2: Kolkata – Guwahati – Nameri (220 Kms, 5-6 hrs)

Fly to Guwahati and transfer to Nameri. En route, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Time permitting, take a riverside walk to explore villages and birdlife.

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Day 3: Nameri – Dirang (170 Kms, 7-8 hrs)

Drive to Dirang, visiting Tipi Orchidarium en route. Cross Bomdila town and a small pass with stunning views of Mt. Kangto and Mt. Gaurichen. Explore Dirang village and its ancient Dzong.

Day 4: Dirang – Sela Pass – Tawang (150 km, 6-7 hrs)

Journey through rhododendron forests, passing Sela Pass at 13,700 feet. Descend with distant views of Tawang Monastery and see Indian army bunkers from the 1962 war.

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Day 5: Tawang

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pend the day witnessing the vibrant Torgya Festival at Tawang Monastery, home to over 600 lamas and a remarkable library of ancient manuscripts.

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Day 6: Tawang

Attend another day of the Torgya Festival and explore local attractions like the affiliated nunnery and town markets.

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Day 7: Tawang – Sela Pass – Bomdila

Return drive via Sela Pass to Bomdila. Visit the handicraft center, museum, monastery, and bustling local market.

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Day 8: Bomdila – Kaziranga (205 Kms, 6-7 hrs)

Drive to Kaziranga National Park with a brief visit to Rupa Valley, home to the Sherdukpa tribe practicing Bon and Tantric Buddhism.

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Day 9: Kaziranga

Enjoy an elephant ride at dawn followed by morning and evening jeep safaris. Spot rhinos, elephants, tigers, and diverse birdlife in the park’s varied terrain.

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Day 10: Kaziranga

Morning elephant ride and more jeep safaris in different ranges of the park.

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Day 11: Kaziranga – Umiam Lake (235 Kms, 5-6 hrs)
Drive to Umiam Lake. Enjoy a boat ride or explore the scenic surroundings.

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Day 12: Umiam Lake – Cherrapunjee (65 Kms, 1-2 hrs)

Hike the David Scott Trail (16 km, 3-4 hrs), visit Lumshynna Cave, and see Nohkalikai Falls, India's fourth highest waterfall.

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Day 13: Cherrapunjee

Explore Dawki, Mawlynnong (Asia’s cleanest village), and Riwai’s living root bridge, an incredible example of tree shaping.

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Day 14: Cherrapunjee – Umiam Lake
Drive via Shillong, visiting Don Bosco Cultural Center and Bara Bazar before checking in at Umiam Lake.

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Day 15: Umiam Lake – Guwahati – Aizawl

Drive to Guwahati and fly to Aizawl. Visit Bara Bazar, the main shopping hub of Mizoram.

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Day 16: Aizawl – Lungleng Village – Aizawl
Visit the Lungleng chief’s house (built in 1915), experience Mizo village life, and explore Khuangchera Caves. Enjoy breathtaking views from Reiek Mountain.

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Day 17: Aizawl – Guwahati
Fly to Guwahati. Visit Umananda Island, home to the endangered golden langurs.

Day 18: Guwahati – Agartala

Visit Kamakhya Temple before flying to Agartala. Check into the hotel.

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Day 19: Agartala – Udaipur – Agartala

Visit Udaipur’s lakes, Mata Bari Temple, and Neermahal Palace. Enjoy a cultural show at Reange Village.

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Day 20: Agartala – Imphal

Explore Ujjayanta Palace, Nau Tara Temple, and a Portuguese church before flying to Imphal. Visit the women’s market and RKCS Art Gallery.

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Day 21: Imphal
Visit Loktak Lake, Keibul Lamjao National Park, and the Shavei Israel Hebrew Center. Enjoy a picnic on Sendra Island.

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Day 22: Imphal – Kohima (135 Kms, 3-4 hrs)

Drive to Kohima. Visit the World War II cemetery and local market.

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Day 23: Kohima – Jorhat (210 Kms, 5-6 hrs)

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ransfer to Jorhat and check in. Explore tea gardens and enjoy a tea tasting session.

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Day 24: Jorhat – Majuli

Take a private ferry to Majuli, the world’s largest river island. Visit 15th-century satras (monasteries) and witness traditional arts.

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Day 25: Majuli

Explore the island, interact with the Miri tribes, and enjoy a dance performance at a satra.

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Day 26: Majuli – Sibsagar (83 Kms, 2.5 hrs)

Ferry back to Neemati Ghat and drive to Sibsagar. Visit historic Ahom kingdom monuments and temples.

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Day 27: Sibsagar – Mon (135 Kms, 6 hrs)

Drive to Mon in Nagaland. Visit Phuktong village, known for its Morungs (men’s dormitories), and watch a cultural dance performance.

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Day 28: Mon

Excursion to Longwa and Hongpoi villages to meet tattooed Konyak warriors. Witness a Konyak war dance.

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Day 29: Mon – Dibrugarh (225 Kms, 7-8 hrs)

Drive to Dibrugarh, an important tea hub. Explore lush tea gardens around your bungalow.

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Day 30: Dibrugarh – Pasighat (5 hrs ferry)
Take a ferry across the Brahmaputra. Visit Mebo village of the Padum tribe.

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Day 31: Pasighat – Along (120 Kms, 6 hrs)

Drive to Along, following the Siang River. Visit Jamlo Monko village of the Adi Minyong tribes.

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Day 32: Along
Visit Lower and Upper Bari villages, hike to Mobuk village, and enjoy a cultural program.

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Day 33: Along – Daporijo (140 Kms, 5 hrs)

Drive to Daporijo, stopping at Adi Gallong tribal villages en route.

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Day 34: Daporijo – Raga (2,500 ft) (Approx. 2.5-hour drive)

Drive to Raga to experience the Bori Boot festival of the Hill Miris. This three-day community celebration marks spring and a successful harvest, featuring traditional rituals, dancing, drinking, and animal sacrifices. Participants play with "etting" (rice powder and apong), symbolizing purification and festivity. Elders organize the events, guiding the younger generation.

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Day 35: Raga

Full-day immersion in the Bori Boot festival. Enjoy cultural performances, traditional music, and vibrant celebrations with the Hill Miris tribe.

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Day 36: Raga – Ziro (5,000 ft)

Morning drive to Ziro. In the afternoon, visit Apatani villages, known for their unique bamboo nose plugs and facial tattoos. The Apatanis excel in rice cultivation, envied by the neighboring Nishi tribes. Explore their expansive bamboo settlements and, time permitting, visit the local vegetable market.

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Day 37: Ziro – Nameri (200 km, 7-8 hours)
Drive through Assam’s plains to Nameri National Park, a serene wilderness known for its rich biodiversity and lush landscapes.

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Day 38: Nameri – Guwahati – Kolkata (220 km, 5-6 hours)
Return drive to Guwahati for a flight to Kolkata:
Flight 9W 2474 (1940/2135). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

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Day 39: Depart Kolkata
Transfer to the airport for an international departure. 

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