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Day - 1 : Guwahati – Shillong
Pick up from the Guwahati Airport and drive to Shillong which is capital of Meghalaya - the abode of clouds. You can have a midway halt at Umium Lake. On reaching Shillong visit Wards Lake and Lady Hydri Park. Enjoy the pleasant evening in Shillong. Night, stay in Shillong.
Day - 2 : 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. On the way visit the famous Elephant Falls. 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 - 3 : Shillong - Tezpur
After breakfast visit the Don Bosco Museum and drive to Tezpur. On reaching Tezpur check in to your hotel. Evening free for leisure. Night, stay at Bhalukpong.
Day - 4 : Tezpur - Dirang
After early breakfast drive to Dirang. Reroute we can have visit orchid research Center at Tipi (Bhalukpong). At Dirang if time permits visit the Apple Orchards and Kiwi Farms built single handedly by a Lady. Check in to your hotel. Night, stay in Dirang.
Day - 5 : 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 singlehandedly repulsed a Chinese attack but fell bravely defending his position, and the spectacular Nuranang waterfalls. Night, stay in Tawang.
Day - 6 : 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 visit the Tawang War Memorial where one can enjoy the light and sound show. Night, stay in Tawang.
Day - 7 : Tawang
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 - 8 : 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 - 9 : Bomdila – Guwahati
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Guwahati. Night, stay in Guwahati.
Day - 10 : Guwahati
After breakfast 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. (Opens by 7 am. You are requested to collect the special pass by 8 am). After Kamakhya Darshan, you can also visit UMANANDA TEMPLE on the PEACOCK Island known as the smallest river island on earth. Post lunch visit 'Kalashetra', a place where Assamese history and culture is presented through Light and sound show. Here you can also visit the Lalit Kala Bhawan. Later you can enjoy the evening sunset River Cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra. Return to hotel. Night, stay in Guwahati.
Day - 11 : Guwahati Airport
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drop off at the Guwahati Airport to catch your late noon flight for your onward destination.