OFFBEAT TOURS


WILDLIFE, NATURE & FUN

Day 1: Guwahati-kaziranga National Park
Welcome to Guwahati, the gateway city to the north-east India. On arrival, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to a beautiful and comfortable hotel for check-in. After a brief session of wash and change, you will proceed for half day sightseeing in Guwahati which includes visit to Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra. Later in the evening, you will go for a river cruise for an hour on the might river Brahmaputra to witness the sunset. Evening is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.



Day 2: Kaziranga National Park
In the morning, check-out from hotel and then you will be driven to the famous Kaziranga National Park (3-4 hours), one of the world heritage sites. You will reach Kaziranga in the afternoon. Check into a hotel, on arrival. Evening is free for leisure activities. Cultural show can be organised on request. Overnight stay.



Day 3: Kaziranga National Park
In the early morning, you can go for an adventurous elephant safari(on direct payment basis) for about an hour. Later after breakfast, you will proceed for a thrilling jeep safari at the Bagori range where you will be able to witness the world famous one-horned rhino along with other rare endangered species. Return to hotel for lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will proceed for another jeep safari at Agarotoli range. Return to hotel in the evening. Bonfire will be arranged, where you will be served a warm cup of Assam tea to relax your mind. Overnight stay at the hotel.



Day 4: kaziranga National Park - Majuli
In the morning, check-out from hotel and then you will proceed to the famous island of Majuli. Majuli is the largest river island in the world. It is also famous for its neo-vaishvavite culture and its satras (temples). On the way, you will be crossing the mighty river Brahmaputra. On reach Majuli, you will check into a resort/guest house. In the evening, you can stroll around the local markets and interact with the friendly locals to know more about their culture and traditions. Overnight stay.



Day 5 and Day 6: Majuli
Spend these 2 days in visiting the satras in Majuli, mask making villages, Mising villages and so on. You can also go for cycling trips across the island where you will be able to witness some of the rare migratory birds in the wetlands of Majuli.



Day 7: Majuli-Tai-phakey village
In the morning, check-out from the resort/guest house and proceed to the Tai phakey village near Dibrugarh. On reaching, check into the Tai-Phakey Ecotourism cottage. Evening is free for individual activities. For dinner, you can try the local cuisines of Tai phakey or try something from the menu. Overnight stay.



Day 8: Tai phakey (Dihing patkai)
In the early morning, you will proceed for trekking/boating in the rainforest of Dihing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary where you will be witnessing varieties of wild butterflies, birds and wild animals. Return to the camp, for lunch. Later proceed to local sightseeing in the community villages and the nearby areas to learn about the culture and tradition of the people. You will be driven to the top of the hill to witness the beautiful Dihing river. Return to the cottage in the evening. Overnight stay.



Day 9: Tai- phakey – Dibru Saikhowa
In the morning, you will leave for Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. You will embark on the boat trip across the park to witness the wide varieties of the flora and fauna of the area. Later after lunch, you will proceed to Dibrugarh. Check into a comfortable hotel on arrival. In the evening, you can stroll around the local markets. Overnight stay.



Day 10: Dibrugarh- Ziro
Check-out from hotel in the morning and proceed to the beautiful town of Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh. On the way, you will be crossing again the mighty river Brahmaputra. The town of Ziro is situated in a plateauand regarded as one of the oldest towns of Arunachal Pradesh. On reaching Ziro, you will check into hotel/guest house. Evening is free for individual activities. Overnight stay.



Day 11- Ziro
On this day, you will be visiting the local villages, witness the paddy-cum-pisciculture cultivation. The area is famous for terrace paddy fields where systems like polyculture and water management are practiced by the local farmers. Return to the hotel/guest house in the evening. Overnight stay.



Day 12: Ziro- Daporijo
In the morning, you will leave for Daporijo (around 4-5 hours). Daporijo is a scenic town situated on the banks of the beautiful Subansiri river. On reaching, you will check in at village guest house/hotel. Evening is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay.



Day 13 Daporijo
In the morning, you will proceed for local sightseeing in and around Daporijo which includes the nearby villages, craft center, museum and also witness the bridge on the Subansiri made from bamboo and cane which depicts the rich tribal craftsmenship of the people of Arunachal Pradesh. In the evening, you will stroll around the local markets. Overnight stay.



Day 14: Daporijo- Along
In the morning, you wil leave for Along ( 4- 5 hours). Along is the headquarter of west Siang district. The beautiful town is situated in a valley at the confluence of two rivers (Sipu and Siyom). On reaching, you will check-in at hotel/guest house. After a brief session of wash and change, you will go for local sightseeing in Along which includes Patum bridge, Museum and Doni Polo Dere. Return to guest house/hotel in the evening. Overnight stay.



Day 15: Along- Pasighat
In the morning, you will leave for Pasighat (around 5-6 hours). Pasighat is the headquater of east Siang district. The town is situated on the banks of the Siang river which is the main tributary of the mighty river Brahmaputra. On reaching, you will check-in at hotel/guest house. Later, you can visit the nearby areas to witness the natural beauty of the place surrounded by snow clad peaks, rocky mountains and the rich diversity in flora and fauna. Evening is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay.



Day 16: Pasighat- Dibrugarh
You will leave for Dibrugarh in the morning where you will be crossing the mighty river Brahmaputra again. On reaching Dibrugarh, you will check in at a hotel. Later in the evening, you can stroll around the local markets. Overnight stay.



Day 17: Dibrugarh
You will check-out from hotel in the morning and proceed to the Dibrugarh airport to catch your flight back home.