i am nilanjan... interested in traveling and photography since my childhood and be inspired by other similar souls. i am working with some alternate tourism module and still searching for a better one based on sustainability. i basically act as a consultant on rural based sustainable ecotourism. my hobby is for creative endeavors in the rural field in india! thank you for visiting my profile! go green! go rural.
Day 01: Arrival at Vizag. Transfer to hotel; visit half day local sightseeing as R.K. Beach, Aquarium, and Submarine etc. evening free, night stay.
Day 02: After Breakfast visit full day local Sightseeing points as Simachalam Temple, Rushikonda Beach, Kailashgiri, Vuda Park / museum, tourist points. Evening free, night stay.
Day 03: After breakfast proceed for Jagdalpur by Kirandool Passenger Train. Night stay at Jagdalpur.
Day 04: After breakfast visit Tirathgar Falls. Have lunch & Visit Chitrakoot Falls. Over Night stay at Jagdalpur.
Day 05: After check out from Jagdalpur proceed to Araku Valley. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 06: After B/F back to Vizag. Enroute visit Borra Cave, Padmapuram garden, Tribal museum & Tyda Jungle Camp. Evening free, over night stay at Vizag.
Day 07: Enjoy R.K. Beach & surroundings, afternoon transfer to station. Board train for Hyderabad from Vishakapatnam. Night journey by train.
Day 08: Arrival at Hyderabad, check in hotel, may visit Salarjung Museum, Golkonda Fort & local Sightseeing points. Evening free for marketing, over night stay.
The Famous Charminar
Day 09: At Hyderabad may enjoy whole day over at Ramoji Rao Film City & around.
Day 02: May visit Salarjung Museum, Golkonda Fort & local SiteSeeing points. Night stay at Hyderabad.
Day 03: May enjoy whole day over at Ramoji Rao Film City & around. Night stay at Hyderabad.
Day 04: May visit Nagarjun sagar. Night stay at Hyderabad.
Day 05: After lunch board 7008 Godabari Exp. at 17.15 Hrs. from Hyderabad to Vizag. Overnight journey by train.
Day 06: Arrive Vizag. Transfer to hotel. Visit Yerada Sea Beach. Evening free in and around city. Night stay at Vizag.
Day 07: After Breakfast visit local Siteseeing points as Simachalam Temple, Rushikonda Beach, Kailashgiri, Vuda park / museum, R.K.Beach, Aquarium, Submarine etc. tourist points. Night stay at Vizag.
Tribal Museum at Araku Valley.
Day 08: Early morning after B/F proceed to Araku Valley (have lunch) via Borra Cave. Visit Padampuram Garden, Tribal Museum. Over night stay at Aaraku.
Day 09: After breakfast proceed for Jagdalpur by Kirandool Passenger Train. Night stay at Jagdalpur.
Day 10: After breakfast visit Tirathgar Falls. Have lunch & Visit Chitrakot Falls. Over Night at Jagdalpur.
Day 11: Early Morning proceed for Raipur. Board Mumbai Mail for Kolkata.
Day 01: Arrival at Guwahati in the morning at 0930 Hours. Transfer to Hotel. After lunch start for Bhalukpong via Tejpur. Over night stay at Bhalukpong.
Day 02: After Breakfast complete ILP formalities and enter Arunachal Pradesh. Visit Tipi Orchid Research Centre, Sessa Orchidarium and proceed for Bomdilla. Visit lower monastery and market areas. Night stay over at Bomdila.
Day 03: After Breakfast visit Bomdila Upper Monastery and start for Tawang via Sela Pass (13700 Ft), Sela Lake. Night stay over at Tawang.
Day 04: Early morning after Breakfast visit P.T.Tso Lake, Madhuri (Shungetsar) Lake. Back to Tawang. Evening free around Tawang Bazaar area. Experience a gorgeous Light & Sound Show at War Memorial in the evening. Stay overnight at Tawang.
Day 05: After Breakfast visit Golden Gompa and depart from Tawang & start for Dirang. Have breakfast at Jung Visit Nuranang (Madhuri) Falls. After lunch at Bomdila proceed for Dirang. Over night stay at Dirang.
Day 06: After Breakfast proceed for Nameri National Park. After lunch explore Nameri forest area. Dinner & stay overnight.
Day 07: After breakfast proceed for Guwahati & board train / flight for next destination.
Day 01: Arrival at Guwahati in the morning at 0930 Hours. Transfer to Hotel. After lunch visit local Sightseeing with Kamakhya Temple. Night stay over at Guwahati.
Day 02: Early morning start for Bhalukpong via Tejpur. Afternoon free on the banks of Jiabharali River. Over night stay at Bhalukpong.
Day 03: After Breakfast visit Tipi Orchid Research Centre, Sessa Orchidarium and proceed for Bomdilla. Visit Lower monastery. Night stay over at Bomdila.
Day 04: After Breakfast visit Bomdila Upper Monastery and start for Tawang via Sela Pass (13700 Ft), Sela Lake. Night stay over at Tawang.
Day 05: Early morning after Breakfast visit P.T.Tso Lake, Madhuri (Shungetsar) Lake. Back to Tawang. Evening free at Tawang Bazaar area. Night stay over at Tawang.
Day 06: Fullday At Tawang. Visit Golden Gompa, Handicraft Centre & Light & Sound Show at War Memorial in the evening. Night stay over at Tawang.
Day 07: Early morning depart from Tawang & start for Dirang. Have breakfast at Jung Visit Nuranang (Madhuri) Falls. After lunch at Bomdila proceed for Dirang. Over night stay at Dirang.
Day 08: After Breakfast start for Nameri Tiger Reserve. Stay overnight at Nameri.
Day 09: After Breakfast explore Nameri National Park. Stay overnight at Nameri.
Day 10: After Breakfast check out & proceed for Guwahati. Tour ends.
Day 1: Arrival at Guwahati & Transfer to Itanagar [350 Kilomters – 08 hours drive]. Check in to Hotel – Overnight Stay at Itanagar.
Day 2: Early morning after breakfast transfer to Ziro [140 KMs – 05 hours] Ziro is a small town of Arunachal Pradesh at an elevation of nearly 5754 feet and is one of the most famous hill station in the state – It comprises the original Ziro village and the new Zero town (Hapoli) – The distance between these two places is 05 kilometers – There is the well known Talle Sanctuary – It is well known for Apatani Tribe, which is found in this region – Also known as the land of Apatanis – Also famous for the conservation and Paddy – cum – Fish culture which is unique amongst the Arunachal tribals – On the way explore Nishi Tribal Villages – Check in Hotel – Evening free to stroll around the market area – Overnight stay at Ziro
Day 3: Local sightseeing ziro, visit famous Hong Village (it is said that this is one among the largest tribal village of Asia), Apatani villages and Ziro Limekin Nishi tribal villages. Residents are of Tibetan origin, their language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman family. Most Apatanis are loyal followers of the Donyi-Polo faith, who pray to an array of spirits and souls for blessing. The dress of the Apatanis is elaborate and colorful, yet simple in style. Tattooing and the stuffing of large nose plugs were once popular among the women. Ziro is a small town of Arunachal Pradesh at an elevation of nearly 5754 feet and is one of the most famous hill station in the state – It comprises the original Ziro village and the new Zero town (Hapoli) – The distance between these two places is 05 kilometers – There is the well known Talle Sanctuary – It is well known for Apatani Tribe, which is found in this region – Also known as the land of Apatanis – Also famous for the conservation and Paddy – cum – Fish culture which is unique amongst the Arunachal tribals – On the way explore Nishi Tribal Villages – Check in Hotel – Evening free to stroll around the market area. Explore craft shops. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Early morning after breakfast drive towards Daporizo. [7 Hours – 180 KMs]. It is the junction of Hill Miris, Tagins and Adi-Gallongs tribals. Enroute visit Nishi & Tagin villages. Daporijo is headquarters of Upper Subansiri District, which is home land of four ethnic groups i.e. Galo, Tagin, Hillmiri and Nah tribes – And of different belief background viz. Christianity, Donyi Poloism and Animism. Overnight stay at Daporizo.
Day 5: Have a full day at Daporizo to explore the rural areas. Other attraction is Dumporijo town and is just 13 kilometers away from Daporijo towards Basar- Likabali road known for Galo and Tagin ethnic peoples – Evening free to stroll around the market area. It is also an ideal destination for trekking lovers. Stay overnight at Daporizo.
Day 6: After Breakfast move towards Along [6 Hours – 170 KMs] Along is situated on the bank of Siang River at altitude of 1020 ft. Aalog is a town and headquarter of the West Siang district and is the land of Adi tribe. Optional Visit to Tagin / Kabo Village. Back to Along and stay overnight.
Day 7: After breakfast explore Along. Full day at Along exploring Adi villages – It is situated near Assam’s border – The valley is picturesque surrounded by mountains with rivers flowing through them – The place has various attractions like Kane Wildlife Sanctuary, which is situated here, houses wild species such as elephants and deer – The Hanging Bridge on River Siang is made of cane and bamboo – Evening free around market – Overnight stay at Along.
Day 8: After breakfast proceed for Passighat. [5 Hours – 150 KMs]. Passighat is famous for Passi and Minnyiong tribes. The place is blessed with the kindness of nature and offers mesmerising views. Majestic Brahmaputra flows to this place from Tibet – Pangin and Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary are two top attractions here . Over night stay at Passighat.
Day 9: After breakfast do 6 Hours boat ride and cross the river. Mode of Transport :: Either by road but exciting is by crossing the river Brahmaputra by country boat – Its 05 – 06 hours of sailing – Next drive to Dibrugarh – Option (and a more interesting one) is from Oiramghat in Pasighat to Mohanbari (Dibrugarh) by ferry across the Brahmaputra – Dibrugarh is a city Well known as the Tea City of India – Cheerful and clement Dibrugarh, Assam’s original tea city, usefully closes a loop between Kaziranga National Park and the Ziro–Along–Pasighat route in Arunachal Pradesh. It is also the terminus (or starting point) for the fascinating ferry ride along the Brahmaputra River to Pasighat – There is Digboi, 50 miles / 80 kilometers from Dibrugarh, that the first oil well was dug during the British era. Overnight at Dibrugarh.
First Day: Arrival At Guwahati. Transfer To Hotel. Afterv lunch visit ½ day city tour . Over night stay at Guwahati.
Second Day: After Breakfast Proceed For Kaziranga – The Land Of One Horn Rhino. Evening Free. Night Stay At A Jungle Resort Or Equivalent.
Third Day: Early Morning Enjoy Elephant Safari At Central Range : KOHRA (Morning 6 To 8). After Lunch Enjoy Jeep Safari At BAGORI Range (Afternoon 3 To 5). Night Stay At Kaziranga.
Fourth Day: After Breakfast Proceed For Pobitora [30 KM]. Transfer to Jungle Resort. Resort activities including Elephant ride, Pony ride, Rope traversing, Boating, Angling, Trekking, Rock climbing.Visit to a tea garden and craft village. Night stay at Pobitora.
Photography by Mr.Ujjal Deb
Fifth Day: Early morning experience Pobitora Wild Life Sanctuary . Elephant safari inside the Sanctuary for an hour. Breakfast at Pobitara & Proceed For Guwahati. Check in to Hotel. Evening cruise at Brahmaputra River.
Sixth Day: Early morning visit Kamakhya Temple & proceed for Airport.
First Day: Arrival at Barapeta Road Railhead [42 km] / Guwahati [176 km] Airport and transfer to Manas National Park. Over night stay at Forest Resort / Jungle Lodge.
Second Day: Early morning elephant safari at Manas. After breakfast enjoy elephant bath at Benki river / village walk at Bansbari. Afternoon – jungle safari at Mothanguri zone. Over night stay at Forest Resort / Jungle Lodge.
Third Day: Early morning jungle safari at Latajhar zone. After lunch enjoy rafting [22 km] at Benki River [optional] or boating at Manas river. Afternoon – enjoy jungle safari or nature walk. Over night stay at Forest Resort / Jungle Lodge.
Fourth Day: After breakfast transfer to Pobitora Wild Life Sanctuary. Over night stay at Pobitora.
Fifth Day: Fullday at Pobitora. Enjoy elephant safari inside the Sanctuary. After lunch visit Mayong – the village of Black Magic. Back to resort & stay overnight.
Sixth Day: After breakfast visit Kamakhya Temple& transfer to Guwahati Airport / Rail Station.
First Day Arrival At Guwahati. Transfer To Hotel. After lunch visit ½ day city tour. Overnight stay at Guwahati. The town is on the banks of Brahmaputra.
Second Day After Breakfast Proceed For Kaziranga – The Land Of One Horn Rhino. Evening Free around the central range market area. Night Stay At a Jungle Resort Or Equivalent.
Third Day Early morning Elephant Safari at Central Range and Evening Jeep Safari at Bagori Range. Dinner and Night Stay At a Jungle Resort Or Equivalent.
Fourth Day After breakfast transfer to Nimatighat and then charter a ferry to Majuli (maximum two vehicle can go on the ferry, so if the group size is big then the guests have to be accommodated in two vehicles for going in & around Majuli).Visit Vaishnava Sattras. Stay at Majuli.
Fifth Day ExperienceSatriyya dance performance. After lunch return by ferry to Nimati Ghat and drive to Jorhat. Overnight at Jorhat.
Sixth Day Whole day SS. Sibsagar, Jorhat etc. Overnight at Jorhat.
Seventh Day After breakfast drive back to Kaziranga. Optional Jeep safari in the afternoon.
Eighth Day Check out & drive to Guwahati (225 kms / 4 ½ hrs drive). Stay overnight.
Ninth Day After breakfast excursion to Sualkuchi and Hajo villages. Overnight in Guwahati
Tenth Day After breakfast transfer to Guwahati airport.
Arrival at Hasimara Railhead. Transfer to Thimpu via Phuentshoeling. Dinner and stay over night at Hotel /Resort at Thimpu.
Day 02: Thimpu Sight Seeing.Night stay at Thimpu.
Full day Thimpu Sightseeing. Visit the Simtokha Dzong. This is one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan located about 6 Kms. from Thimphu. After lunch, visit the Memorial Chorten (a huge Stupa) built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972. Visit the National Library where a vast collection of ancient manuscripts are preserved. Visit the Painting and woodcraft school where children are taught the traditional art of woodcraft and painting. Visit Tashichho Dzong the main secretariat building. This massive structure houses part of the Government Ministries, the office of the King and the Throne Room and the office and the living quarters of the Monk Body and its Chief Abbot. Night stay over at Thimpu.
Day 03: Punakha Excursion. Transfer to Paro. Night stay at Paro.
After Breakfast proceed to Punakha. On the way, halt at Dochula Pass (26kms). Dochula is marked by the Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chortens a unique cluster of 108 chortens and prayer flags. This spot offers a magnificent view of the endless ridges that roll into the distance towards the majestic snow-capped peaks of Gangker-phuentsum mountain ranges. Punakha was the former capital of Bhutan. The Punakha Dzong lies between two rivers known as Phochu and Mochu, which means ” Male River and Female River “. It is one of the most important Dzongs in Bhutan and now houses the district administration office of the Punakha district and the winter residence of the Monk Body and its Chief Abbot. It was built in 1637 A.D. Return to Lobyesa. Visit the Chhimi Lhakhang. This temple is dedicated to the divine madman, Lam Drukpa Kinley who is believed to bless barren women with children. Start for Paro. Transfer to hotel / Resort. Night stay at Paro.
Day 04: Paro Sight Seeing.Night stay at Paro.
After lunch visit Ta-Dzong, a watchtower in the olden times, now converted to a museum. It is located on the top of a hill above the Paro Dzong overlooking Paro valley and the river. The museum has a fine collection of ancient Thankas (religious paintings on fabric), rare artifacts, pottery, weapons and objects of daily use. Visit Rinchen Pong Dzong. Today, the Dzong is the administrative seat of the district of Paro and the residence of state monks. The central tower (“Utse”) of the Dzong is one of the most beautiful in Bhutan with its superb woodwork. The Dzong was built in 1645 A.D. Complete the downhill walk with a crossing of the traditional cantilever bridge spanning across the Paro Chhu. Stay overnight at Paro.
Day 05: Paro to Jaldapara via Jaigaon. Night stay at Jaldapara / Jaigaon.
After breakfast, take a short drive to Chelela. One can get an excellent view of Haa valley and Mt. Jhomolhari. Proceed for Jaigaon or extend upto Jaldapara. Evening free around. Stay overnight.
Day 06: Forest Visit & Check Out.
Early morning you can explore Jaldapara National Park. After breakfast check out for Railhead or Airport.
Arrival at Hasimara Railhead. Transfer to Thimpu via Phuentshoeling. Dinner and stay over night at Hotel /Resort at Thimpu.
Day 02: Thimpu Sight Seeing.Night stay at Thimpu.
Full day Thimpu Sightseeing. Visit the Simtokha Dzong. This is one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan located about 6 Kms. from Thimphu. After lunch, visit the Memorial Chorten (a huge Stupa) built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972. Visit the National Library where a vast collection of ancient manuscripts are preserved. Visit the Painting and woodcraft school where children are taught the traditional art of woodcraft and painting. Visit Tashichho Dzong the main secretariat building. This massive structure houses part of the Government Ministries, the office of the King and the Throne Room and the office and the living quarters of the Monk Body and its Chief Abbot. Night stay over at Thimpu.
Day 03: Punakha Excursion. Night stay at Punakha.
After Breakfast proceed to Punakha. On the way, halt at Dochula Pass (26kms). Dochula is marked by the Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chortens a unique cluster of 108 chortens and prayer flags. This spot offers a magnificent view of the endless ridges that roll into the distance towards the majestic snow-capped peaks of Gangker-phuentsum mountain ranges. Punakha was the former capital of Bhutan. The Punakha Dzong lies between two rivers known as Phochu and Mochu, which means ” Male River and Female River “. It is one of the most important Dzongs in Bhutan and now houses the district administration office of the Punakha district and the winter residence of the Monk Body and its Chief Abbot. It was built in 1637 A.D. Drive to Wangduephodrang. The Wangdiphodrang Dzong and its small town is perched on a hill between two rivers. This Dzong also houses the District Administration office of the Wangdi district and the office and the living quarters of the district monk body. The Dzong was built in 1638 A.D. Visit the Chhimi Lhakhang. This temple is dedicated to the divine madman, Lam Drukpa Kinley who is believed to bless barren women with children. Night stay at Punakha.
Day 04: Punakha to Paro.Night stay at Paro.
After Breakfast Transfer to Paro. Evening free around Paro Market. Noght stay at Paro.
Day 05: Paro Sight Seeing.Night stay at Paro.
After lunch visit Ta-Dzong, a watchtower in the olden times, now converted to a museum. It is located on the top of a hill above the Paro Dzong overlooking Paro valley and the river. The museum has a fine collection of ancient Thankas (religious paintings on fabric), rare artifacts, pottery, weapons and objects of daily use. Visit Rinchen Pong Dzong. Today, the Dzong is the administrative seat of the district of Paro and the residence of state monks. The central tower (“Utse”) of the Dzong is one of the most beautiful in Bhutan with its superb woodwork. The Dzong was built in 1645 A.D. Complete the downhill walk with a crossing of the traditional cantilever bridge spanning across the Paro Chhu. Stay overnight at Paro.
Day 06: Paro to Jaldapara via Jaigaon. Night stay at Jaldapara / Jaigaon.
After breakfast, take a short drive to Chelela. One can get an excellent view of Haa valley and Mt. Jhomolhari. Proceed for Jaigaon or extend upto Jaldapara. Evening free around. Stay overnight.
Day 07: Forest Visit & Check Out.
Early morning you can explore Jaldapara National Park. After breakfast check out for Railhead or Airport.
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