Dirang, Tawang, Kaziranga & Shillong
Rhinos & Root Bridges
Overview
High Borderlands, Rhinos & Living Root Bridges. Stay plan: Guwahati (1N) – Bhalukpong (1N) – Dirang (1N) – Tawang (3N) – Bomdila (1N) – Kaziranga (2N) – Shillong (2N). Arrive Guwahati, depart Drop.
Itinerary
Arrive at airport / railway station. Meet our tour representative and commence your scenic journey to Guwahati. Check in at hotel/resort. Gateway to North East: Sacred Kamakhya Temple atop Nilachal Hill, Umananda Island Temple, and scenic sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra River. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bhalukpong through picturesque mountain passes, river valleys, and tea gardens. Arrive in Bhalukpong and check in at hotel. Lush foothills of Arunachal Pradesh on Kameng River. Visit Tipi Orchid Research Centre hosting over 500 orchid species. Overnight stay in Bhalukpong.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Dirang through picturesque mountain passes, river valleys, and tea gardens. Arrive in Dirang and check in at hotel. Picturesque Monpa tribal valley: Visit Dirang Dzong heritage fort, Apple & Kiwi orchards, Hot Water Springs, and National Research Centre on Yak. Overnight stay in Dirang.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Tawang through picturesque mountain passes, river valleys, and tea gardens. Arrive in Tawang and check in at hotel. Spiritual Buddhist high-altitude kingdom at 10,000 ft: Sela Pass (13,700 ft) & Sela Lake, Jaswant Garh War Memorial, Tawang Monastery (second largest in the world), Urgelling Monastery, and Madhuri Lake (Sangetsar Lake). Overnight stay in Tawang.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top landmarks of Tawang. Spiritual Buddhist high-altitude kingdom at 10,000 ft: Sela Pass (13,700 ft) & Sela Lake, Jaswant Garh War Memorial, Tawang Monastery (second largest in the world), Urgelling Monastery, and Madhuri Lake (Sangetsar Lake). Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Tawang.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top landmarks of Tawang. Spiritual Buddhist high-altitude kingdom at 10,000 ft: Sela Pass (13,700 ft) & Sela Lake, Jaswant Garh War Memorial, Tawang Monastery (second largest in the world), Urgelling Monastery, and Madhuri Lake (Sangetsar Lake). Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Tawang.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Bomdila through picturesque mountain passes, river valleys, and tea gardens. Arrive in Bomdila and check in at hotel. Panoramic hill town: Bomdila Monastery (Gentse Gaden Rabgyel Lling), Apple orchards, and scenic viewpoints facing Gorichen and Kangto snow peaks. Overnight stay in Bomdila.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kaziranga through picturesque mountain passes, river valleys, and tea gardens. Arrive in Kaziranga and check in at hotel. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Thrilling open 4x4 Jeep Safari & morning Elephant Safari tracking the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, wild water buffaloes, tigers, and Kaziranga Orchid Park. Overnight stay in Kaziranga.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top landmarks of Kaziranga. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Thrilling open 4x4 Jeep Safari & morning Elephant Safari tracking the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, wild water buffaloes, tigers, and Kaziranga Orchid Park. Evening stroll through local markets. Overnight stay in Kaziranga.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Shillong through picturesque mountain passes, river valleys, and tea gardens. Arrive in Shillong and check in at hotel. Scotland of the East: Umiam Lake (Barapani), Don Bosco Museum, Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak, Ward's Lake, and vibrant Police Bazar. Overnight stay in Shillong.
Arrive in Shillong, the Scotland of the East, and check in at your hotel. After breakfast, begin a full day excursion covering the city's top landmarks, including Umiam Lake (Barapani), the Don Bosco Museum, Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak and Ward's Lake, followed by the vibrant Police Bazar. Round off the day with an evening stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Shillong.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel along with a last morning mountain view over the Khasi hills. Complete any pending souvenir shopping for Khasi shawls, cane work and local tea, then check out from the hotel. Board your vehicle for the return transfer to NJP / Bagdogra / Guwahati Airport, driving down through the pine slopes and past Umiam Lake, in time for your onward journey home.
Where you sleep
Hover any hotel to see what we know about it. Pick the grade that suits you; the price moves with it.
| Stop | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guwahati1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Guwahati | Hotel Dynasty / Deluxe Category Hotel, Guwahati | Premium Category Hotel, Guwahati | Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati / Vivanta Guwahati / Luxury Category Hotel, Guwahati |
| Bhalukpong1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Bhalukpong | Deluxe Category Hotel, Bhalukpong | Premium Category Hotel, Bhalukpong | Luxury Category Hotel, Bhalukpong |
| Dirang1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Dirang | Deluxe Category Hotel, Dirang | Premium Category Hotel, Dirang | Luxury Category Hotel, Dirang |
| Tawang3 nights | Standard Category Hotel, Tawang | Deluxe Category Hotel, Tawang | Premium Category Hotel, Tawang | Luxury Category Hotel, Tawang |
| Bomdila1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Bomdila | Deluxe Category Hotel, Bomdila | Premium Category Hotel, Bomdila | Luxury Category Hotel, Bomdila |
| Kaziranga2 nights | Standard Category Hotel, Kaziranga | Aranya Tourist Lodge / Deluxe Category Hotel, Kaziranga | IORA - The Retreat / Premium Category Hotel, Kaziranga | Diphlu River Lodge / Luxury Category Hotel, Kaziranga |
| Shillong2 nights | Standard Category Hotel, Shillong | Deluxe Category Hotel, Shillong | Hotel Polo Towers / Royal Heritage Tripura Castle / Premium Category Hotel, Shillong | Luxury Category Hotel, Shillong |
Price per person, by group size
In INR, per person, hotels on twin sharing at the grade you pick. A planner confirms the exact price for your dates.
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 60,427 | 64,777 | 75,292 | 97,776 |
| 3 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 51,057 | 54,993 | 64,979 | 85,923 |
| 4 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 46,372 | 50,101 | 59,822 | 79,996 |
| 4 travellers Ertiga | 52,799 | 57,150 | 67,732 | 90,216 |
| 4 travellers Innova Crysta | 55,342 | 59,692 | 70,252 | 92,736 |
| 5 travellers Innova Crysta | 50,737 | 54,839 | 65,072 | 86,632 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 47,667 | 51,603 | 61,619 | 82,563 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 50,257 | 54,607 | 65,212 | 87,696 |
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| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 travellers Innova Crysta | 45,474 | 49,292 | 59,152 | 79,656 |
| 7 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 48,864 | 52,682 | 62,512 | 83,016 |
| 8 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 46,796 | 50,525 | 60,242 | 80,416 |
| 8 travellers Innova Crysta | 55,342 | 59,692 | 70,252 | 92,736 |
| 9 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 46,914 | 50,850 | 60,872 | 81,816 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 45,454 | 49,308 | 59,220 | 79,856 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 48,562 | 52,912 | 63,532 | 86,016 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 43,265 | 46,994 | 56,742 | 76,916 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 47,149 | 51,500 | 62,132 | 84,616 |
| 16 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 44,413 | 48,608 | 59,035 | 80,941 |
| 20 travellers Tempo Traveller 22-Seater | 42,770 | 46,872 | 57,176 | 78,736 |
| 22 travellers 27 Seated Coach | 50,693 | 54,818 | 65,085 | 86,729 |
Extras, per person for the whole trip
| For | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra adult (extra bed) | 32,318 | 35,426 | 44,352 | 62,216 |
| Single room supplement | 40,087 | 44,437 | 55,132 | 77,616 |
Added to the price of the travellers above: hotel and meals for the extra person. Children are priced at the hotel's child rate; the single room supplement is what one traveller adds by taking a room alone.
What's included
✓ Included
- Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/homestays on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
- Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
- Private exclusive AC/Heating Vehicle (Sedan / Innova SUV / Scorpio / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, sightseeing, and inter-state hill travel as per itinerary.
- North Sikkim Special Vehicle Permit, Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Arunachal Pradesh, Protected Area Permits (PAP), and local environmental passes.
- 1 Exclusive 4x4 Jeep Safari in Kaziranga National Park with forest permits, tolls, and mandatory park guide (where Kaziranga is included).
- All driver allowances, toll taxes, state inter-state border taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
- 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated North East destination desk support.
✗ Not included
- Airfare or Train tickets to/from Guwahati / Bagdogra / NJP / Dibrugarh.
- Optional excursion costs (e.g. Nathu La Pass permit & vehicle supplement in Sikkim; Bum La Pass & Madhuri Lake local 4x4 vehicle in Tawang).
- Entry fees to monuments, monasteries, national park camera fees, elephant safari charges, Brahmaputra river cruise tickets, or adventure sports.
- Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
- Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Durga Puja, Diwali, Christmas Eve (24th Dec), and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
- GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.
Terms & conditions
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellation is done before 30 days of arrival, 90% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 25-30 days of arrival, 70% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 20-24 days of arrival, 50% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 10-19 days of arrival, 25% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done within 09 days of arrival, 00% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
Payment Policy & Schedule
- 25% of the tour package cost needs to be deposited at the booking time.
- Next 50% of the tour package cost should be deposited at least 30 days before the actual date of departure.
- The remaining 25% (complete 100%) should be deposited at least 15 days before the date of actual departure.
Important Notes
- The rates do not apply to peak festive time and season.
- Rates of accommodation depend on availability; if the mentioned hotels are unavailable, alternate stays of the same class/category will be arranged.
- Most hotels have a 12:00 noon check-in / check-out. Early / late check-in is subject to availability.
- Vehicle air-conditioning runs on plain roads only and is normally switched off on hill drives.
- Sightseeing is subject to political, traffic and weather conditions and may change when conditions are extremely adverse.
- Entrance / temple fees are to be paid directly by the client at the venue.
- We advise against travelling at night; supplement charges will apply when necessary.


