Himalayan Crossroads: North East India & Bhutan Explorer
Duration: 23 Days – 22 Nights
About & highlights
A once‑in‑a‑lifetime sweep from Assam’s Brahmaputra plains and tea estates to Meghalaya’s rain‑carved canyons and living root bridges, then onward to Bhutan’s dzongs, valleys, and high passes. This slow, immersive arc connects riverside culture, monastic heritage, and mountain panoramas with village walks, ferries, and scenic drives across borders.
Key Destinations
- Guwahati, Sualkuchi, Hajo
- Shillong, Cherrapunjee, Mawlynnong, Dawki, Mawphlang, Laitlum
- Kaziranga, Jorhat, Majuli, Sivasagar
- Bagdogra/Phuentsholing gateway to Bhutan
- Thimphu, Paro (Taktsang hike), Punakha via Dochula
Trip Type
Grand Expedition, Culture & Nature, Cross‑Border Journey
Itinerary
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Day 1 — Arrive Guwahati
Airport pickup, leisure check‑in and optional sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra.
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Day 2 — Sualkuchi & Hajo
Silk weaving trails in Sualkuchi and multi‑faith shrines at Hajo; relax back in Guwahati.
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Day 3 — To Shillong
Scenic drive via Umiam Lake; evening at Ward’s Lake or Police Bazaar cafés; overnight Shillong.
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Day 4 — Sohra Waterfalls & Caves
Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai/Arwah Caves, canyon viewpoints; overnight Shillong/Sohra.
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Day 5 — Mawlynnong & Dawki
Clean‑village walk and Riwai root bridge; Umngot River boating at Dawki; back to Shillong.
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Day 6 — Mawphlang & Laitlum
Guided Sacred Forest nature lore and Laitlum Canyon panoramas; transfer to Guwahati late evening.
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Day 7 — To Kaziranga
Drive to the rhino heartland; tea‑estate stroll and prep for dawn safaris; overnight Kaziranga.
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Day 8 — Kaziranga Safaris
Elephant safari at dawn and jeep rounds across ranges; evening at leisure.
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Day 9 — Jorhat to Majuli
Neemati Ghat ferry to Majuli; satra visits, mask‑making, island sunset; homestay night.
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Day 10 — Majuli to Sivasagar
Return ferry; Ahom monuments—Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar, Sivadol; overnight Sivasagar/Dibrugarh.
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Day 11 — Dibrugarh Tea Day
Estate walk, tasting, and plantation stories; colonial bungalow ambience; overnight Dibrugarh.
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Day 12 — Fly to Bagdogra, Drive Phuentsholing
Flight to Bagdogra then road transfer to Bhutan’s gateway; evening at leisure; overnight Phuentsholing.
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Day 13 — Phuentsholing to Thimphu
Immigration formalities; ascend to the capital through forested valleys; evening Thimphu stroll.
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Day 14 — Thimphu City
Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong exteriors, crafts school and local markets.
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Day 15 — Dochula to Punakha
108 chortens at Dochula with Himalayan views; Punakha Dzong by Mo‑Chu/Fo‑Chu confluence; overnight Punakha.
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Day 16 — Punakha Day
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten hike and countryside walks; evening free; overnight Punakha.
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Day 17 — Punakha to Paro
Drive to Paro; Ta‑Dzong (National Museum) and Rinpung Dzong exteriors; stroll Paro town; overnight Paro.
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Day 18 — Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Hike
Iconic cliff‑monastery day hike; optional hot stone bath in the evening; overnight Paro.
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Day 19 — Chele La or Haa Excursion
High‑pass vistas at Chele La with fluttering prayer flags; optional Haa Valley loop; back to Paro.
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Day 20 — Paro to Phuentsholing
Descend to the border town; leisure evening for local bites and souvenirs; overnight Phuentsholing.
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Day 21 — Phuentsholing to Bagdogra, Fly Guwahati
Road to Bagdogra; flight back to Assam; evening riverfront downtime; overnight Guwahati.
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Day 22 — Guwahati Leisure Buffer
Spare day for temple visits (Kamakhya), river islands, or shopping; farewell dinner.
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Day 23 — Departure
Airport drop after breakfast; expedition concludes.
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