Kolkata & North East

1 - Arrive Kolkata

Meeting and assistance and transfer to Hotel .On arrival check into hotel Overnight stay at hotel

2 - Kolkata -Sunderban

Breakfast at hotel 11:00 A.M.: Meet and greet by our representative at Godkhali boat jetty and board the boat to transfer to the resort. 11.30 A.M.: Departure by Boat for Dulki village through the riverine way of Sundarbans. Welcome drink is served enroute followed by tea and coffee. You will enjoy the daily life of people on both side of the river. 1.00-1.15 P.M.: Arrival at Hotel Sonar Bangla, Dulki. Our resort is located just on the bank of the river facing the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve Forest. Check in and fresh n up. 1.30 P.M.: Enjoy Lunch in our restaurant offering fresh local foods and multicuisine. 4.00 P.M.: This afternoon you will enjoy a village walk interacting with the local people. Experience the life and culture of the neighbouring village where people are struggling day to day life in this mangrove terrain. 6.00 P.M.: Tea/Coffee with cookies will be served. Evening free to interact with our naturalist for an orientation of the wildlife of Sundarban.  8.30 P.M.: Dinner at a restaurant. Overnight at the Hotel.

3 - In Sundarban

6:30 A.M: Wakeup call. Breath fresh on this beautiful morning and get ready for a thrilling cruise. 7.30 A.M.: Breakfast. 8:00 A.M. Today morning started for an exciting boat cruise through the creeks and dense forest of Sunderban. Today you will visit WatchTower where you will experience a clear view of the forest landscape. Your cruise will continue through Matla – Sea Face (viewpoint of Bay of Bengal) – crossing through the 5-river junction point with a huge water body all around. Later cruise through rivers and creeks of Pitchkhali- Sarakhkhali- Sudhanyokhali- Bonobibi Bharani. A fun filled cruise through the creeks of Sundarban Tiger Project Area will be your lifetime experience. 01:00 P.M.: ( refreshment / pack food will be served on board). safari will be continued through narrow creeks. 3.00 P.M.: Return to your hotel for a relaxing stay amidst the serene nature. 6:00 P.M.: Evening Tea / Coffee with cookies,  8.30 P.M.: Dinner. Overnight at the Hotel.

4 - Sundarban to Kolkata

Kolkata / Guwahati by flight 7:30 A.M.: Breakfast 9.00 A.M: Check out. 9.30 A.M.: Assistance to board the boat. Departure for Godkhali jetty. 11:00 A.M.: Arrival at Godkhali.  11:30 A. M.: Assistance to board your vehicle to transfer to Kolkata (approx 3 hrs drive) On arrival and transfer to Kolkata airport to board flight for Guwahati. Arrive Guwahati airport and transfer to hotel . Dinner & Overnight at hotel

5 - Guwahati

- (Hajo & Sualkuchi) – Guwahati Hajo (115 Ft / 35 Mts, 35 Kms / 01 to 01 ½ Hrs drive approx from Guwahati) Sualkuchi (100 Ft / 31 Mts, 11 Kms / 30 to 45 minutes drive approx from Hajo) Guwahati (1148 Ft / 350 Mts, 35 Kms / 01 to 01 ½ Hrs drive approx from Sualkuchi) - After breakfast drive approx to Hajo village, Sualkuchi weavers village along with visit to Greater Adjutant Stork & Bastra Udyan. Hajo Village: The town of Hajo (35 km west of Guwahati and 20 kms from Sualkuchi) is a sacred place for Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists - an exemplar of religious harmony -the best instance of which can be found in the harmonious living of various castes and communities in the neighbourhood around the lanes of Hayagriva-Madhava temple gate. Lane next to the temple entrance is an exemplary case of harmony and unity amongst communities of different castes and religion. It is inhabited by Brahmins on one side and Sudras on the opposite sides and at the rear inhabited by people of Islam religion who are brass-metal craftsmen. The interesting fact here is that the brass metal handmade products manufactured (closed on Fridays) in these Muslim homes find their place in household use, religious purpose, musical instruments, art wares- a virtue that is a rarity in the present times. Brass is an important cottage industry in Assam, with highest concentration in Hajo. The principal items of brass are the kalah (water pot), Sarai (a platter or tray mounted on a base), Kahi (dish), Bati (bowl), Lota (water pot with a long neck) and Tal (cymbals).Sualkuchi village, situated on the north bank of the mighty Brahmaputra, Assam, produces three unique varieties of silks namely, Golden (Muga) Silk, White (Paat) Silk & Eri (Non-violance) Silks. Sualkuchi is one of the worlds largest weaving villages. The entire population here is engaged in weaving exquisite silk fabrics. Greater Adjutant Stork (Hargilla in Assamese) with just few hundred left in the world, out of which, two-thirds of the global population live in Assam, pride of Dadara-Pasariya- Singimari villages near Sualkuchi. Bastra Udyan, a childrens park and Aamar Sualkuchi, a museum-like institute with sculptural forms depicting the different activities of the handlooms of the silk village Sualkuchi. Tourists coming to Sualkuchi get a clear impression of the different processes of weaving of the silk village which showcases the life at Sualkuchi. Later by evening drive approx back to Guwahati.

6 - Guwahati – Cherrapunjee

Cherrapunjee (4690Ft / 1430 Mts, 200 Kms / 05 to 07 Hrs drive approx) - After breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee. En route you will visit the largest manmade lake of Northeast India -Umium Lake (also known as Barapani Lake), Elephant Fall & Duwan Sin Syiem (View Point). Reached Cherrapunjee, check in at the Hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Cherrapunjee

7 - Cherrapunjee -Double Deceker

Double Deckar Living Root Bridge involves trek of around 6 to 08 Hrs, additional 02Hrs required for guest opting for Rainbow fall. - After breakfast go for a trek to Double Decker Living Root Bridge – 3 to 4 hours walk oneway from the starting point (depending on the Fitness of the guest). The distance cover is around 4 km one-way with down and up of 1000 feet height approx. This trek goes downhill through village Sohsarat. The steps are relatively steeper in two short stretches. Half the distance is covered by steps going downhill. Then there is a jungle path going along the sides of the hill leading to the Living Root Bridge with a few steps after short stretches of sloping foot path. Moss thrives on these sandstone steps during the monsoon and makes them slippery, hence one need to be extra careful. Later trek back to the starting point and then board your vehicle to drive back to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Cherrapunjee

8 - Cherrapunjee – Mawlynnong

Shillong (Long & Tiring Day)  Mawlynnong (4906Ft/1496Mts,80 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive approx oneway from Cherrapunjee) Shillong (5002 Ft / 1525 Mts, 80 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs drive approx one way from Mawlynnong)   Wake up early and have your breakfast and drive to Mawlynnong. Today you can explore the cleanest village Mawlynnong. Also visit Single living Root Bridge. (45 mins gradual walk downwards / 1 hour gradual walk upwards). Drive to Shillong for overnight stay. Optional: After lunch drive to Dawki Dawki Lake (5904 Ft / 1800 Mts, 30 Kms / 01 to 02 Hrs drive approx oneway from Mawlynnong). Dawki is the gateway to Bangladesh where major export and import transactions take place. It is a splendid drive of 30 kilometers passing through deep gorges and ravines, which is certainly a thrilling experience. On approaching Dawki is the Umngot River, The Umngot River is the natural boundary between Ri Pnar or Jaintia Hills with Hima Khyrim of Khasi hills over which a single span suspension bridge was constructed.   Note 1. Most of the waterfalls get dried up in winter.

9 - Shillong -Excursion to Mwaphlang

Shillong -Excursion to Mwaphlang – local sight seeing -Shillong Mwaphlang (4906 Ft / 1496 Mts, 30 Kms / 01 to 01 ½ Hrs drive approx oneway from Shillong) - After breakfast go for a excursion to Mawphlang Sacred Forest & Elephant falls. Later proceed for the local sightseeing visit Don Bosco Museum (Sunday Closed), Ward’s Lake located at the heart of the city which is popular for its garden walks and boating, Lady Hydari Park& Cathedral of Mary. Dinner & Overnight at Shillong.

10 - Shillong -bhalupong -Tezpur -Balipara

Tezpur (160 Ft / 48 Mts, 280 Kms / 06 to 07 Hrs drive approx) - After an early breakfast drive to Bhalukpong / Tezpur / Balipara. Upon reaching, checkin to the hotel. Lunch & Dinner & Overnight at Bhalukpong / Tezpur / Balipara.

11 - Balipara (Nameri National Park)

Morning with packed breakfast can go for walking tour to Nameri National park with Forest Guard. Back to hotel. At Wild Mahseer complimentary experiences like Tea Garden tour, Botanical Trail, indoors and outdoors games and unlimited cups of garden fresh tea. Afternoon at leisure . Lunch & Dinner / Overnight at Wildmahseer.

12 - Balipara – Kaziranga

After an early breakfast drive to Kaziranga National Park & depending on the availability of time, afternoon go for Optional: Jeep Safari (subjected to availability & operational condition) to the park. Dinner & Overnight at Kaziranga.

13 - Kaziranga

After breakfast go for Optional: Elephant Ride / Jeep Safari (subjected to availability & operational condition) to one Range. After lunch go for Optional: Jeep Safari (subjected to availability & operational condition) to the other Range. Visit Kaziranga National Orchid And Biodiversity Park (Subjected to time availability & operational condition). Dinner & Overnight at Kaziranga. Note: 1. Elephant rides are conducted and controlled by the forest department. We cannot confirm the same in advance. The ticket counter for booking opens only in the evening, one day prior to the ride. Only after securing the tickets, we can confirm the ride for you. 2. Entry ticket & Jeep safari are all regulated and controlled by the forest Dept. Govt. of Assam. We do not have any control on the booking of entry ticket & Jeep safari. 3. If there is an increase in the cost for jungle activities by the Forest Department / hike in fuel price, then there will be supplement cost applicable on & above the quoted package cost.

14 - Kaziranga – Nimati Ghat

MAJULI Nimati Ghat (296 Ft / 90 Mts, 18 Kms / 30 to 45 minutes drive approx) Majuli (276 Ft / 116 Mts, 31 Kms / approx 01 ½ public ferry ride from Nimati Ghat oneway) - After breakfast drive to Nimatighat and then take a public ferry to reach Majuli.. Overnight in MajuliMajuli is the largest fresh Water mid-river deltoid island in the world. It is situated in the upper reaches of the river Brahmaputra in Assam. This Island, with a population of 1.6 Lakhs, majority being tribal, is endowed with rich heritage and has been the abode of the neo-Vaishnavite culture. The island is a bio-diversity hotspot and has rich ecology with rare species of flora and fauna. From the beginning of their settlement in the island the people of Majuli have been facing the challenge of roaring force of nature like river rahmaputra and have acquired the art of utilizing this mighty force of nature for their benefit. With the advent of Vaishnava saint of Assam the people have made their tiny island a Nerve Center of Assamese Religion, Art, Culture and Education and they have been preserving it as a living culture for the last five hundred years against all challenge of calamities - natural, political and social. This is a unique in this world and deserves recognition. Majuli for the past five centuries has been the cultural capital of Assam. The main depositories of cultural and spiritual heritage are the Sattras, which are just like Gurukul (hermitages) of yore. Here up to 400 celibates stay for life preserving spiritual and cultural heritage, renouncing worldly desires. From the time of the great Vaishnavite renaissance of 14th and 15th century AD, under Srimanta Sankardeva, Srimanta Madhab Deva and other saints this island became the seat of Vaishnavite religion, art and culture. The famous Satriya Nritya (Dance) and Ankiya Bhaona (Traditional Drama) created by Sankardeva are now internationally acclaimed and nationally honoured. Majuli is equally famous for Tribal Folk Culture and Heritage. It is said to be the cradle of Missing and Deori cultures. The ancient Indian "GURU SISHYA PARAMPARA" system of education is prevalent only in the Satra Institutions of Majuli, Assam. The system confines the universal code, humanitarianism, the path of devotion, renunciation, truth, non-violence, well-being of the people, liberation from birth and death, under restrain, charity and compassion. The antique social customs of indigenous Assamese society are in practice only in the Sattras of Majuli in lineage system. In the sattra institutions of Majuli there is ample scope for learning every faculty required for leading a cleansing successful life. " Note 1. Our vehicle will reach till Nimati Ghat only. In Majuli, Non AC Tata Sumo will be used for transfer and all sightseeing . The cost for the same has been included in the given package.

15 - Majuli - Full day sight seeing

Majuli (276 Ft / 116 Mts) - After breakfast visit the Sattras in and around Majuli. Overnight Homestay/Lodge at Majuli. Note Non AC Tata Sumo will be used for all sightseeing at Majuli. The cost for the same has been included in the given package

16 - Majuli - Nimati Ghat -Jorhat

Nimati Ghat (296 Ft / 90 Mts, / 01 ½ Hrs public ferry ride from Majuli) Jorhat (381 Ft/ 116 Mts, 18 Kms / 30 – 45 minutes’ drive approx) - After breakfast take a public ferry back to Majuli and then board your vehicle for transfer to Jorhat. Upon reaching, check in to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Jorhat.

17 - Jorhat – Kolkata by flight

Breakfast at hotel In time transfer Jorhat Airport (JHT) for Kolkata. On arrival at Kolkata airport and transfer to hotel Dinner Overnight stay at hotel

18 - In Kolkata

Breakfast at hotel Full day sight seeing visit Victoria Memorial, St.Pauls Cathedral, Kalight temple visit Dalhousie area, Indian Museum, Jain temple, Tagore Museum, Kumartolli, Drive pass college street area and back to the hotel. Afternoon half day sightseeing of Belur Math and flower market Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.

19 - Leave Kolkata

Breakfast at hotel In time transfer to Kolkata airport to board flight for onward destination. End of the Journey .