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Day - 1 : Guwahati – Bhalukpong
Pick up from Guwahati drive to Bhalukpong. Night, stay at Bhalukpong
Day - 2 : Bhalukpong - Dirang
After breakfast drive to Dirang. Reroute we can have visit orchid research center at Tipi (Bhalukpong). Check in to your hotel. Evening if time allows can move or take rest in the Hotel.
Day - 3 : Dirang – Tawang
After breakfast drive to Tawang. Stop briefly at the Sela pass 14000ft. From Sela, the road goes downhill and there will be many photo-stops reroute past Jaswantgarh, a memorial to Jaswant Singh PVC of the Indian Army who single-handedly repulsed a Chinese attack but fell bravely defending his position, and the spectacular Nuranang waterfalls. Night, stay in Tawang.
Day - 4 : Tawang Sightseeing
Morning visit the legendary 400 year-old monastery at Tawang. The Tawang monastery was founded by the Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso in 1681 in accordance to the wishes of the 5th Dalai Lama, Nagwang Lobsang Gyatso, and has an interesting legend surrounding its name, which means "Chosen by Horse". It also houses Also visit Urgelling Monastery, situated 5 km to the south of Tawang Township. Evening at leisure. Night, stay in Tawang.
Day - 5 : Tawang Sightseeing
Full day operation. Today after breakfast visit the famous PTSO Lake, Madhuri Lake and Bumla Pass. For this you need to obtain a special pass and also need to hire a separate vehicle. Night, stay in Tawang.
Day - 6 : Tawang – Bomdila
Morning, drive to Bomdila. Upon arrival check-in to hotel. Evening you can walk around the town/Buddhist Monasteries and visit the Upper and Lower Gompa. Night, stay in Bomdila
Day - 7 : Bomdila – Kaziranga
After breakfast drive to Kaziranga. Check in to your Hotel. Night, stay in Kaziranga.
Day - 8 : Kaziranga - Shillong
Early morning wake call to get ready for the Elephant Safari. First call at 0530 AM and second at 0600 AM. You may select any option as per your convenience. After breakfast you can enjoy the Jeep Safari. Post lunch check out from the hotel and drive to Shillong (400kms /6hrs) which is capital of Meghalaya- the abode of clouds. You can have a midway halt at Nongpoh to stretch your legs, for tea /coffee, snacks, fruits or food. Check in to your hotel. In the evening visit the local market and the lake in Shillong.
Day - 9 : Shillong Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Wards Lake and Lady Hydri Park. Post lunch visit the famous Cathedral Chruch and the Don Bosco Museum (Closed on Sundays) Enjoy the pleasant evening in Shillong. Night, stay in Shillong.
Day - 10 : Shillong - Day trip to Cherrapunjee
After breakfast drive to Cherrapunjee – this is a very scenic drive enabling one to see the cloud covered hills and the deep gorges. At Cherrapunjee visit the limestone caves and the waterfalls. You can visit Arwah Caves, Nokalikai Falls, Mawsmai Caves, Eco Park, Bangladesh View Point and Thangkharang Park. Later drive back to Shillong. Night, stay in Shillong.
Day - 11 : Shillong - Mawlynnong - Dawki - Guwahati
After early breakfast drive to Dawki, here you can enjoy boating in the crystal clear river Umngot and visit the Indo-Bangladesh border. Post lunch (It is suggested to carry packed lunch) if time permits drive to Mawlynnong (Asia’s cleanest village). You can also visit Living root bridge Balancing Rock and Sky View Point. Later drive back to Guwahati. Night, stay in Guwahati.
Day - 12 : Guwahati Airport
After breakfast check out from the hotel and visit KAMAKHYA TEMPLE on the Nilachal hills. It is suggested that a special entry pass for the temple is obtained prior to the visit to avoid waiting time. After the puja, you can also visit UMANANDA TEMPLE on the PEACOCK Island known as the smallest river island on earth. Later drop off at the Guwahati Airport to catch your late noon flight for your onward destination.