| Duration
: 09 Days Day
01 : Delhi/Kolkata - Guwahati - Kaziranga
NP
Assistance on arrival and drive to Kaziranga
NP (217Kms, 6hrs) is a highly reputed wildlife
protected area. It is the largest undisturbed
representative area of Brahmaputra, its
flood plain, grassland and forest. Reputed
to be a mini Africa in the Indian sub-continent,
the Park has more than 70% of the world’s
one-horned rhino population, 70% of the
world population of the Eastern Swamp Deer
(Cervus duvuaceli ranjitsinhii) and 75%
of the world’s wild Asiatic water
buffalo. It has a significant population
of the Asian Elephant Rest of the time free
at leisure. Upon arrival check into hotel.
Rest of the time free at leisure. Overnight
at Kaziranga NP.
Rhinoceros, Kaziranga
National ParkDay 02 : Kaziranga NP
Morning Elephant safari (1hrs) to see the
wild life & in the afternoon start Jeep
Safari to see the wild life at Central Range.
Later return back to hotel. Rest of the
time free at leisure. Dinner & Overnight
at hotel
Day
03 : Kaziranga NP
Morning Elephant safari (1hrs) to see the
wild life & in the afternoon start Jeep
Safari to see the wild life at Western Range.
Later return back to hotel. Rest of the
time free at leisure. Dinner & Overnight
at hotel
Day 04 : Kaziranga
NP - Nameri National Park
After breakfast drive to Nameri National
Park (70km, 2hrs) is located in the foothills
of the Eastern Himalayas. It is 200 sq.
km area and contiguous on its northern boundary
with Pakhui National Park (810 sq. km).
Nameri is really on the edge of a huge wilderness
area. Both Nameri NP and Pakhui WLS are
declared as Tiger Reserve under Project
Tiger. You need to cross the snow-fed Bhorelli
River to visit the Park and walks are allowed
(which is not permitted in Kaziranga NP).
The habitat is diverse more close to Manas
National Park (which is now closed). Sighting
of wild animals is difficult but the place
has over 350 species of birds. Known to
be a good place to sight the White-winged
Wood Duck, pax can view Ibisbill (uncommon),
Ruddy Kingfisher, Wreathed hornbill, Long-billed
Ringed Plover, Sultan Tit, and Yellow-bellied
and White-throated Fantails.
Traditionally
known for its Golden Mahseer. The Bhorelli
flows along the southern periphery of the
Park. Its record on rod and line is a 24.5
kg (52lb) golden Mahseer. Angling is regulated
and is permitted strictly on a catch, record
and release basis.(angling season starts
Oct-ends March) Other sporting fish found
are Saal (Murral) Gorua (Goonch), the Indian
trout and the Chocolate Mahseer. The best
spots are approachable by boats. Best time
month of November and during months Feb-March.
Afternoon free. Overnight at Nameri NP.
Day 05 : Nameri
NP
Morning cross the river and trek inside
the park. Evening fee at camp site.
Day 06 : Nameri
NP
Tiger, Nameri national ParkFull day white
water rafting at snow-fed Bhorelli river.
Overnight at Nameri.
Day
07 : Nameri NP - Manas National Park
After breakfast drive to Manas (245km, 6hrs),
is situated in Kamrup-Golapara district,
on the foothills of the Himalayas south
east of river Manas along the Assam- Bhutan
border. Manas known for its Project Tigers,
Rhinos & Elephants, and is Assam's one
of the two Tiger projects. The scenic beauty
and rare wealth of wild life combine with
this unique world heritage site to offer
one of the most enthralling experiences.
Dinner & Overnight at Manas.
Day 08 : Manas
Morning Jeep Safari inside the park followed
with Elephant ride to see the wild life.
Later return back to hotel. Rest of the
time free at leisure. Dinner & Overnight
at hotel.
Day 09 : Manas
- Guwahati - Kolkata/Delhi
After breakfast transfer to Guwahati Airport
(176km, 5hrs) to board flight to Kolkata.
JORHAT-SIBSAGAR-MAJULI-KAZIRANGA-JORHAT
Day
01 : Arrive GUWAHATI or JORHAT by Air
Elephant,
Kaziranga National ParkAssistance on arrival
and transfer to a private Tea Guest House.
Lunch on arrival. Afternoon visit Jorhat
town for sightseeing and familiarise yourself
with the new surroundings.
Day 02 : JORHAT-DAY
TRIP TO SIBSAGAR
Today, after breakfast we will go to Sibsagar,
the old capital of the Ahoms who ruled Assam
for 600 years before the arrival of the
British into these parts. There are a number
of old monuments built by them, the most
significant being the huge man made tank
'Sibsagar' from which the town has got its
name. There is 'Rang ghar' the two storied
amphitheater built to enjoy games and sports
and dance and music. The other interesting
places are 'Kareng Ghar', 'Talatal Ghar',
'Shiva Dol'. Come back to Jorhat and to
our Guest House. Overnight.
Day 03 : JORHAT-DAY
TRIP TO MAJULI
Visit another cultural place today. After
early breakfast proceed to Majuli, the largest
river island in the world and the seat of
Vaishnava culture in Assam. A short drive
from Jorhat and then an hour in the ferry
across the Brahmaputra will take us to the
island. The great 15th century Assamese
reformer and saint, Sankardeva had come
down here and set up 'satras' or Vaishnavite
monasteries to make the people motivated
towards art, culture and religion. Visit
these 'satras' and interact with the monks
and other locales there. Lunch will be at
the island. Afternoon return to Jorhat and
to our Guesthouse.
Day 04 : JORHAT-KAZIRANGA
Tiger, Kaziranga National ParkAfter breakfast
we will be driving down to the Kaziranga
National Park, home to the famed one horned
rhino. We can see tea estates along the
way. On arrival check into Resort. Afternoon
jeep safari through the western side of
the National Park. Come back to the Resort.
Dinner around campfire. Overnight.
Day 05 : KAZIRANGA
Early
morning we will see the National Park (eastern
side) on elephant back. Apart from the Rhino,
other species found are the hog deer, swamp
deer, wild buffalo, elephants and if you
are lucky, the tiger. It is a paradise for
bird watchers, with a variety of migratory
and resident birds. We will return to the
resort for breakfast. Afternoon, go inside
the Park once again on jeep from another
side. In the evening, tribal dance. Sit
around a campfire discussing the day's events.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 06 : KAZIRANGA-JORHAT
AIRPORT TRANSFER
Today we will come back to Jorhat and proceed
to the airport in time to catch the outgoing
flight.
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