| Duration: | 8 Day(s) - 7 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Agriculture Tours |
DAY 01: Arrival in Dibrugarh – Tea Estate Experience & Cultural Evening
Upon arrival at Dibrugarh Airport, you will be received and transferred to the hotel. After lunch, enjoy a tea walk through the beautiful Mancotta Tea Estate. In the evening, witness a traditional dance performance by an ethnic dance group on the lawns of the Mancotta Heritage Chang Bungalow, followed by a traditional Assamese dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 02: Tea Tour & Brahmaputra River Cruise
After breakfast, enjoy a tea tour of the renowned Ethelwold Tea Estate, famous for producing high-quality CTC tea. Experience a tea-tasting session conducted by an experienced tea expert or estate manager. Later, visit Mukul Tea Estate, known for its organic green tea.
Proceed to the riverfront and enjoy a country boat cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra River (subject to weather conditions). Cruise to a sandy river island and enjoy views of the Eastern Himalayas. There is a possibility of spotting migratory water birds and the elusive Gangetic River Dolphin. Enjoy a picnic lunch, nature walks, or optional kayaking. Return to the mainland and visit a local market or tea shop in the evening. Dinner with local tea planters at Mancotta Heritage Chang Bungalow. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 03: Jokai Forest, Margherita & Digboi Excursion
Early in the morning, drive to Jokai Reserve Forest, a small broadleaf forest near Dibrugarh that is rich in birdlife. After breakfast, proceed to Margherita (100 km / 2½ hours) and visit a Singpho tribal village famous for producing traditional organic tea.
En route, stop at Digboi to visit the Oil Museum and the Second World War Allied Forces Cemetery, where around 200 graves are maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Later, drive back to Dibrugarh. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Note: Digboi Oil Museum remains closed on Sundays.
DAY 04: Tea Heritage, Sivasagar Monuments & Jorhat
After breakfast, visit Mancotta Tea Estate, renowned for its Orthodox tea. Tour the tea factory and enjoy a tea-tasting session. Later, drive to Jorhat (140 km / 3 hours).
En route, explore the historical monuments and temples of Sivasagar, reflecting the 600-year-old legacy of the Ahom Dynasty. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and continue to Teok to visit Dhekiakhowa Bor Namghar. Upon arrival in Jorhat, check in to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 05: Majuli Island Excursion
After breakfast, drive to Neamati Ghat (30 minutes) and board a ferry for a one-hour cruise to Majuli, the world's largest inhabited river island. Famous for its Vaishnavite Satras and rich culture, Majuli lies between the Brahmaputra and Subansiri Rivers.
Visit important monasteries such as Kamalabari Satra and Auniati Satra and interact with the local tribes. In the afternoon, return by ferry to the mainland and drive back to Jorhat. Overnight stay.
DAY 06: Tocklai Tea Research Station & Transfer to Guwahati
In the morning, visit the Tocklai Tea Research Association, the oldest and largest tea research station in the world. After lunch, drive to Guwahati (310 km / 6½ hours). Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 07: Tea Auction Experience, Sualkuchi & Hajo
Morning at leisure. You may optionally visit Sualkuchi, Assam's famous silk-weaving village, and Hajo, an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims.
Later in the afternoon, interact with a Tea Broker and Tea Auctioneer (subject to availability). Guwahati is home to one of the world's largest tea auction centres and the largest CTC tea auction centre.
Note: Tea auctions are generally held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through e-auctions.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 08: Departure from Guwahati
At the scheduled time, transfer to Guwahati Airport for your onward journey.
End of Services with Sweet Memories.
Note: Visits to tea factories are subject to operational schedules. Tea plucking does not take place from December to mid-March; therefore, the tea manufacturing process cannot be demonstrated during this period. Tea factories also remain closed on Mondays.
