A North East Sojourn III

After a hearty breakfast, drive to Cherrapunjee (4,400 ft.) the wettest place in the world. We visit the beautiful and the tallest plunge waterfall in India known as Nohkalikai Falls. Enjoy the sight of water rushing down from 1,100 feet through the green forest into a deep waterhole which has unusually blue water like a lagoon. A short trek through some of the amazing terrain and watching a great variety of birds as we reach the entrance of Mawsmai Caves. This limestone caves have the distinction of being the only cave in Meghalaya that are lit enough to enable visitors to explore the natural formations in awe. Then, visit the Seven Sister Falls also known as 'Nohsngithiang Falls' is a seven segmented waterfall which plunges over the top of a limestone cliff. The view is spectacular which leaves one spellbound. Lastly, visit the Elephant Falls for some breathtaking views. A British officer named this falls owing to the presence of an elephant-shaped rock on one side of the falls. This rock was later destroyed due to an earthquake. At Elephanta Falls, one can get very close and enjoy its serenity. Post sightseeing, return to the hotel in Shillong.

Early morning you are transferred to Kaziranga Sanctuary and on reaching there we check in at Hotel. After lunch, you move out for Jeep Safari(Private) at Kohora Range. (Rs.2850 Per Jeep ). Evening Cultural Show and overnight stay.

Before breakfast, you venture for the famous Elephant Safari(Private) in the Bagori Range (Rs.1000.00 per head).After the safari, you have your breakfast and after freshening up you proceed towards Dirang, On arrival in Dirang, check in to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore the picturesque valley. In the evening you visit the apple orchids and the Yak farms.

After a leisurely breakfast we spend the day exploring the beautiful Dirang Valley. Attractions in Dirang are- Sangti Valley, Dirang Dzong, Hot water spring, Kalchakra Gompa .

Transfer from hotel in Dirang to the hotel in Tawang, en route visit Sela Lake, Sela Pass and Jaswant Garh War Memorial. One of the most breathtaking and heavenly places, Sela Lake is also known as 'Paradise Lake' because of its natural beauty. The lake is fully or partially frozen in the winters. The Sela Pass is a lifeline for the people of here as it is the only way that connects Tawang district of the state to the rest of the country. It is a high-altitude mountain pass and has an elevation of 4170m (13,700ft.). It's a beautiful place always covered in snow providing scenic views of the eastern Himalayan range. The Jaswant Garh War Memorial commemorates the bravery of the martyred Indian soldiers of the 1962 Indo- China War. Set in the scenic Tawang valley, the memorial is dedicated to the Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat of the 4 Garhwal Rifles. On arrival in Tawang, check in to the hotel. Evening you visit the famous Tawang monastery which is known in Tibetan as 'Galden Namgey Lhatse' which translates to 'celestial paradise in a clear night'. The monastery plays a critical role in the social and religious life of the Monpas.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Tawang . After a leisurely breakfast, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Tawang. Tawang is a beautiful land with picturesque landscapes, panoramic mountains, clam villages, quiet lakes and magical gompas. Some of the places to visit today is - Bumla Pass, Madhuri Lake, Pangateng Tso Lake, Goricen Peak, NOTE- ONLY LOCAL BEHICLES ARE ALLOWED IN THE UPPER REACHES IN TAWANG WITH ARMY PERMIT AND COST PER VEHICLE IS RS.5000/- FOR 6 ADULTS WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE.

Rupa is a small hill station, which lies on the banks of the meandering Tenga River. Tourists can enjoy a picturesque view of the hills and the Tenga River. A morning or evening drive around the Rupa border is breathtaking. The natural beauty at the places not only touches our minds but our soul even. The town also provides a great opportunity to visit Shertukpen, the authentic tribal village in the city.

After breakfast, bid farewell to your 'North East Tour' as you are transferred from hotel in Rupa to Hotel in Guwahati Guwahati. Tomorrow you are dropped at the Airport as per your scheduled time of departure. End of Tour.