Assam Meghalaya with Bhutan (9 Nights - 10 Days)

Assam Meghalaya with Bhutan

Duration: 9 Nights – 10 Days

Destinations
SHILLONG (2N) / CHERRAPUNJEE (1N) / MAWLYNNONG / DAWKI (1N) / GUWAHATI (2N) / TIMPHU(1N) / PARO (1N) / PHUNTSHOLING (1N)

Trip Type
Adventure Tour, Family Trip, Nature Tour, Sight Seeing, Cultural Tour, Wildlife Tour

Overview

Tour Highlights

Umiam Lake (Barapani) — scenic reservoir surrounded by lush green hills.
Wards Lake, Don Bosco Museum & Cathedral Church, Shillong.
Police Bazaar — local shopping & street food experience.
Elephant Falls & cloud-covered gorges en route to Cherrapunjee.
Seven Sister Falls, Nohkalikai Falls & Mawsmai Caves, Cherrapunjee.
Arwah Caves — famous for ancient fossils.
Mawlynnong — Asia’s Cleanest Village & bamboo sky walk.
Single Decker Living Root Bridge at Riwai Village.
Panoramic view of Bangladesh from 85 ft bamboo sky walk.
Dawki — boat ride on the crystal clear Umngot River.
Krangshuri Waterfall & Phe-Phe Falls, Jowai.
Sunset River Cruise on the mighty River Brahmaputra, Guwahati.
Kamakhya Temple — one of India’s most sacred Shakti Peethas.
Umananda Temple by ferry across the Brahmaputra
Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Mandir, Guwahati.
Tiger’s Nest (Taktshang Monastery) — Bhutan’s most iconic hike.
Thimphu city exploration & Bhutan permit experience.
Phuentsholing — India-Bhutan border town experience.

Itinerary

Day 1 - ARRIVAL AT GUWAHATI – SHILLONG (110 KM / 3-4 HOURS)

Upon on arrival on Guwahati, you will be picked up from the Airport and transferred to Shillong; En route, visit the serene Umiam Lake (Barapani), a beautiful reservoir surrounded by green hills. Enjoy the views and take some time for photography. Continue the drive to Shillong, The ‘Scotland of the East.’ On reaching visit the Wards Lake, Don Bosco Museum, Cathedral Church. Check in at your hotel and relax or in the evening, explore the vibrant Police Bazaar in Shillong for shopping and local street food, Overnight stay in Shillong.

Day 2 - SHILLONG – CHERRAPUNJEE (65 KM / 2 HOURS)

After breakfast, proceed for Cherrapunjee – this is a very scenic drive enabling one to see the cloud covered hills and the deep gorges. En route, a stop at Elephant Falls will add to the day’s scenic experiences. After Reaching, visit the Seven Sister Falls, Mawsmai Caves, Nokalikai Falls, and Thangareng Park and explore the famous Arwah Caves which is known for its ancient fossils. Later conclude the day by visiting Eco Park, enjoy Cherrapunjee natural beauty. After a day of exploration, overnight stay at Cherrapunjee.

Day 3 - CHERRAPUNJEE– MAWLYNNONG–DAWKI (90KM/3HRS)

Today after breakfast we start our day for a day long excursion to Mawlynnong village, Reach Mawlynnong and explore the cleanest village in Asia, we will also experience the wonder of the Khasi war Tribes – The Single Decker living Root Bridge at Riwai village. Also experience the panoramic view of the Bangladesh from 85 ft high sky walk made of bamboo by the locals. After exploring the village we can drive to Dawki Village (12 kms from the village), and go for a Boat ride in Umngot River bordering India and Bangladesh, also known as crystal clear lake. Night, stay in Dawki.

Day 4 - DAWKI– JOWAI – SHILLONG (70KM/ 2-3 HRS)

After early breakfast starts full-day excursion to Jowai, headquarters of the Jaintia hills district is situated 66 km away from Shillong, along the Shillong-Silchar national highway. A picturesque town circled by the majestic Myntdu River. Jowai was the summer capital of the Jaintia kings, of Sutnga state. You will visit India’s most magical waterfall – Krangshuri, Meghalaya. A moment of silence to acknowledge how beautiful this waterfall is! Then can visit Phe -Phe Waterfalls. Night stay, at Shillong.

Day 5 - SHILLONG – GUWAHATI (110KM/ 3-4 HOURS)

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and drive back to Guwahati. Enjoy the scenic journey through Meghalaya’s rolling hills and valleys. On arrival, at Guwahati if time permits, visit Handicraft Centre and Guwahati Planetarium. In the evening, enjoy a Sunset River Cruise at the Mighty River Brahmaputra. Night stay at Guwahati.

Day 6 - GUWAHATI LOCAL EXPLORATION - AIRPORT DROP

Early morning visit the sacred Kamakhaya Temple, one of the most important Shakti Peethas in India and it’s necessary to obtain a VIP pass to avoid rush. Thereafter charter a ferry to Ummananda Temple. Later you may opt to explore nearby local attractions or shop at Fancy Bazar in Guwahati.Later you can visit Purva Tirupati Sri Balaji Mandir which is dedicated Lord Venkateswara; it was built in the year 1998. There are also the temples of Goddess Padmavati and Garuda- the vahana of Lord Balaji inside the premises. Overnight, stay in Guwahati.

Day 7 - GUWAHATI AIRPORT DROP – ARRIVAL AT BAGDOGRA

Today after breakfast checkout from the hotel, Arrival at Bagdogra, Phuntsholing- Thimphu Meet & Greet upon arrival at Bagdogra airport and drive to Phuntsholing and after permit formalities we will drive to Thimphu 5 hours drive, Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 8 - THIMPHU - PARO TIGER'S NEST HIKE

Take a day walk to the ‘Tiger’s Nest’, the sacred Taktshang Monastery which clings to the rock face 900 metres above the valley floor. Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown to the site riding on a tigress. He subsequently meditated here for three months. It is one of Bhutan’s most holy sites and draws pilgrims not only from Bhutan but also from neighbouring Buddhist countries. You can have lunch at the Taktshang cafeteria from where you get a spectacular view of the monastery. Overnight in Paro.

Day 9 - PARO – PHUNTSHOLING

After breakfast in Paro Hotel we will drive back to Phuntsholing and depart. Overnight stay in Phuntsholing.

Day 10 - PHUNTSHOLING TO BAGDOGRA FOR ONWARD JOURNEY

Today after breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Bagdogra Airport for your onwards destination.

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Inclusions
• All sightseeing and transfers by our vehicle with fuel and driver expenses.
• Vehicle Toll and Parking Charges.
• Accommodation with Breakfast in all the mentioned places.
• 01 Complimentary River Cruise at Mighty Brahmaputra River.
• All sightseeing as per the itinerary provided.
• Vehicle will be placed as per itinerary.
• Double sharing Accommodation in 3 star hotels /Resorts.
• English Speaking Tour Guide for the entire tour in Bhutan Part
• Transportation will be Santafee for 02 pax in Bhutan Part.
• Pick up and drop from Bagdogra Airport.
• All Sightseeing in Bhutan.
• Sustainable Development Fees (SDF) to entry Bhutan
• Driver allowance, Toll taxes, Parking charges, State Taxes.
• All applicable taxes.

Exclusions
• Sightseeing entry fees.
• Kamakhya Temple VIP Pass
• Ferry Charges to Umananda Temple.
• Expenses incurred due to mishaps / political unrest/ natural calamities.
• GST @ 5% on the amount which pay through Bank
• Bank charges if any
• Extra activities Charges
• Camera Charges
• Travel Insurance, Flight Tickets, Lunch and Dinner.
• Personal Expenses (Laundry services, Telephone call, Alcoholic and Non alcoholic drinks, hot stone bath.
• Any monuments and entry fees.