North East India
Meghalaya's living root bridges, Kaziranga's rhinos, Tawang's monasteries, and the untouched beauty of the Seven Sisters.
Overview
About this package
Nine days riding the Durga Puja / Dussehra holiday cluster — when Saptami through Dashami plus a weekend stack into a proper break. Explore Shillong''s waterfalls, cross the living root bridges of Cherrapunji, and unwind by the Umiam Lake, timed to the one week of the year North East India empties out for its own festival calendar too.
Living Root Bridges TrekKaziranga Rhino SafariMawlynnong VillageElephant FallsBrahmaputra Sunset Cruise
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
Short getawaysWeekend trips
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Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
Arrival in Guwahati
Land in Guwahati, evening Brahmaputra river cruise and Kamakhya Temple visit.
2
Day 2
Guwahati to Shillong
Drive to Shillong via Umiam Lake viewpoint, evening at Police Bazaar.
3
Day 3
Shillong Waterfalls
Visit Elephant Falls, Shillong Peak, and Ward''s Lake.
4
Day 4
Cherrapunji Living Root Bridges
Drive to Cherrapunji, trek down to the double-decker living root bridge, visit Nohkalikai Falls.
5
Day 5
Mawlynnong Village
Full day at Asia''s cleanest village, Mawlynnong, and the nearby sky-view bamboo tower.
6
Day 6
Return to Shillong
Drive back to Shillong, afternoon at leisure, evening local market walk.
7
Day 7
Kaziranga Transfer
Drive to Kaziranga National Park, evening at a riverside jungle lodge.
8
Day 8
Kaziranga Safari
Morning jeep safari spotting the one-horned rhino, afternoon at leisure by the lodge.
9
Day 9
Departure
Morning transfer to Guwahati airport for departure.
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What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 8 nights stay across Guwahati/Shillong/Cherrapunji/Kaziranga
- Daily breakfast + 4 dinners
- All transfers by private vehicle
- Kaziranga jeep safari
- Living root bridge trek guide
- Brahmaputra river cruise
Not Included
- Flights/train to Guwahati
- Lunch (except mentioned)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Safari elephant-ride upgrade
Best Time to Travel
Oct (Puja week)
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Durga Puja Bridge: North East India trip?
9 days, 8 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Durga Puja Bridge: North East India trip?
Oct (Puja week)
What's included in the Durga Puja Bridge: North East India package?
8 nights stay across Guwahati/Shillong/Cherrapunji/Kaziranga; Daily breakfast + 4 dinners; All transfers by private vehicle; Kaziranga jeep safari; Living root bridge trek guide; Brahmaputra river cruise
What's not included in the Durga Puja Bridge: North East India package?
Flights/train to Guwahati; Lunch (except mentioned); Personal expenses; Travel insurance; Safari elephant-ride upgrade
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