| Duration: | 13 Day(s) - 12 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Heritage Tours |
Day 01: Arrival in Dibrugarh and Tea Estate Heritage Experience
On arrival at Dibrugarh Airport, you will be received and transferred to the Mancotta or Chowkidinghee Heritage Chang Bungalow. In the afternoon, enjoy a tea walk through the scenic Mancotta Tea Estate. In the evening, witness a traditional dance performance by an ethnic dance group on the bungalow lawns. Overnight stay at Mancotta/Chowkidinghee Heritage Chang Bungalow.
Day 02: Exploring Assam’s Tea Heritage
Today, we visit Ethelwold Tea Estate, Mancotta Tea Estate, and Mukul Organic Tea Plantation to learn about CTC and Orthodox tea production. Enjoy a tea-tasting session with a tea expert or practicing estate manager. A tour through these heritage tea gardens offers insights into tea cultivation, harvesting, and processing. Overnight stay at the bungalow.
Note: Tea factories operate subject to schedule and are closed on Mondays. Tea plucking is not carried out between December and mid-March.
Day 03: Namphake Village and Maguri Beel Excursion
After breakfast, drive to Naharkatiya and visit Namphake Village, inhabited by the Tai Phake community. Explore the Buddhist Monastery and interact with the locals to learn about their traditions and culture. Later, proceed to Tinsukia and enjoy a country boat ride at Maguri Beel to spot birdlife. Return to Dibrugarh in the evening. Overnight stay at the Heritage Chang Bungalow.
Day 04: Journey to Pasighat – Gateway to Arunachal Pradesh
Today, drive to Pasighat, home to the Adi tribe and known for its vibrant culture. En route, cross the magnificent Bogibeel Bridge, India's longest rail-cum-road bridge. Upon arrival, check in at Abor Country River Camp for a two-night stay. Later, visit a nearby Adi tribal village. Overnight at the camp.
Day 05: Excursion to Damro and Adi Padam Village
Today, enjoy a full-day excursion to Damro. Hike to the famous hanging bridge and visit the Adi Padam tribal village to experience their unique Donyi-Polo culture. Later, drive back to Pasighat. Overnight stay at the camp.
Day 06: Pasighat to Roing and Tinsukia
After breakfast, drive to Roing and visit villages inhabited by the Idu Mishmi tribe. Interact with the villagers and learn about their traditions. Continue to Tinsukia, crossing the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu (Dhola-Sadiya Bridge), India's longest river bridge. Check in at Wathai Heritage Bungalow for a two-night stay.
Day 07: Wakro, Khampti Village and Golden Pagoda
Today, take a full-day excursion to Wakro. Visit Empong Village, home to the Khampti tribe, and the beautiful Golden Pagoda at Chowkham. Continue to Wakro to explore villages inhabited by the Mishmi tribe. Return to Tinsukia in the afternoon. Overnight stay at the bungalow.
Day 08: Sivasagar Heritage and Journey to Majuli
After breakfast, drive towards Jorhat. En route, visit the historical monuments and temples of Sivasagar, showcasing the rich legacy of the Ahom dynasty. Later, board a country boat from Neamati Ghat and check in to the ABN Charaidew I Floating Heritage Hotel for a two-night stay.
Day 09: Discovering Majuli – The Cultural Heart of Assam
After breakfast, take a country boat to Majuli Island, one of the world's largest river islands. Visit the famous Samaguri Mask-Making Monastery and Uttar Kamalabari Satra. Interact with monks and enjoy lunch at a local eatery. Later, visit a Mising tribal village and experience the island's traditional lifestyle. Return to the floating heritage hotel in the evening.
Day 10: Majuli to Kaziranga National Park
After breakfast, board a country boat to Neamati Ghat and proceed to Kaziranga National Park. Check in to the hotel for a two-night stay. In the afternoon, visit Durgapur Tribal Village and the Kaziranga Orchid Park and Biodiversity Conservation Centre. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.
Day 11: Wildlife Safari at Kaziranga National Park
Spend the entire day exploring Kaziranga National Park. Enjoy an optional elephant safari in the early morning, followed by a jeep safari after breakfast and another jeep safari in the afternoon. Spot the famous one-horned rhinoceros, elephants, wild buffaloes, deer, birds, and many other species. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.
Day 12: Tezpur Dolphin Safari and Guwahati
After breakfast, drive to Guwahati. En route, enjoy a dolphin boat safari near Koliabhomora Bridge at Tezpur. Continue to Sualkuchi, one of Assam's largest weaving villages, famous for exquisite silk products. Later, check in to the hotel in Guwahati for an overnight stay.
Day 13: Departure from Guwahati
Transfer to Guwahati Airport for your onward flight. Time permitting, you may visit the revered Kamakhya Temple before departure.
End of the Tour with Sweet Memories
