Discover the wild heart of Northeast India with this immersive Assam wildlife tour covering UNESCO-listed national parks, river islands and tribal culture. This 9 Nights / 10 Days journey combines jungle safaris, elephant rides, Brahmaputra river experiences and cultural exploration of Majuli Island.
Perfect for wildlife lovers, photographers, birdwatchers and experiential travelers.
Upon arrival in Guwahati, transfer to hotel. P.M. visit Kamakhya Temple: one of the greatest 'Shaktipeeth', the Shakti shrine of Goddess Kamakhya is situated on the Nilachal Hills and is the oldest center of Tantric Shaktism. The legend regarding the birth of the Kamakhya temple narrates that Lord Shiva, rage with anger at his wife Sati's death, wandered the entire earth carrying Sati's corpse. An organ of Sati fell here, eventually the place became a temple of worship. The temple features stone inscriptions, terracotta works, sculptures and idols of Ganesha and Chamundeswari which are worth mentioning. Also, visit the Umananda temple located on a small island with the cleanest waters. Evening sun-set cruise in Brahamputra River or a dinner cruise in the river. Return to hotel for night stay. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, leave for Manas National Park. Arrive and check into hotel. Manas National Park is situated within the foothills of Himalaya in the north bank of the Brahmaputra River. Enjoy the vicinity around the resort with the amount of time. Overnight stay in Manas.
Start the day little early and move for frirst Jungle ride to the Manas National Park. The wildlife safari is the best medium to explore a wildlife sanctuary and view the wildlife from a very close. This one hour safari will take us to the dense and narrow paths to increasing the chances of animal sighting. Later return to the resort. After breakfast we will be ready for our first vehicle safari to the national park. The vehicle safari to the national park will be for two to two and half hrs. Here we will be moving on the wild path of Manas National Park to explore the most stunning pristine wildlife habitat.
Return to the guest house for lunch. After lunch we will again move on our wildlife jungle safari to explore the Brahmaputra valley with its semi-evergreen forest. Here you will have a chance to view the only known home for the rare and endangered Assam Roofed Turtle, Hispid Hare, Golden Langur and Pygmy Hog. Later in the evening return to the resort. Dinner and overnight stay at the guest house.
After breakfast leave for Kaziranga via Tezpur, visit Agnigarh, Mahabhairab Temple etc. Arrive Kaziranga by afternoon and check into hotel.
Kaziranga National Park: Internationally popular forest reserve and a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, Kaziranga National Park is situated on the northern banks of the mighty river Brahmaputra, spreading wide on both the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam. It covers an area of over 430 sq km.
The park supports a variety of flora and fauna and an undistributed residence of the Great One horned Rhinoceros. It is also a home to a large population of Indian Elephant, Wild Water Buffalo, Swamp Deer, Indian Boson, Royal Bengal Tiger, Sloth Bear, Hog Deer, Leopard Cats, Otter, Hog Badger, Capped Langur, Hollock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Pythons, Monitor Lizard, and Fishing Cat etc. Small mammals like the rare Hispid Hare, Indian Gray Mangoose, Large Indian Civet, Small Indian Civet, Bengal Fox, Golden Jackal, Chinese Pangolin, Indian Pangolin, Hog Badger, Chinese Ferret Badger, Parti-colored Flying Squirrels etc. are also found here.
More than 500 species of birds have been recorded here including 26 species of globally threatened category. Migratory birds like Lesser White Fronted Goose, Ferruginous Duck, Baer's Pochard Duck and Lesser Adjutant, Greater Adjutant, Black Necked Stork, Asian Openbill Stork etc. migrate to this park during the winter season every year and i is a habitat of threatened species like Blyth's Kingfisher, White Bellied Heron, Dalmatian Pelican, Spot-billed Pelican, Nordmann's Greenshank, Black-Bellied Tern and other birds like the Eastern Imperial Eagle, Palla's Fish Eagle, Grey Headed Fish Eagle, Lesser Kestrel, Indian Vulture, Slender billed Vulture, Indian White-rumped Vulture, Swamp Francolin etc; Besides there are more than 40 species of fishes and 42 species of reptiles are found in Kaziranga National Park.
Elephant Safari: In the early morning, enjoy an elephant ride in the western range (Bagori) / central range (Kohora) of Kaziranga National Park.
Return to hotel for breakfast, after that visit an Ethnic Village of Kajir Ronghangpi Aklam, Kohora and explore the way of living of North Eastern People. Have a glimpse of Assam tea plantation. Observe the teams of colorfully dressed tea garden female workers plucking the delicate buds and leaves with their nimble fingers.
Later visit - Kaziranga National Orchid and Bio-diversity Park along with Souvenir shops of bamboo and wooden products near Orchid Park at Kaziranga.
Jeep Safari: In the afternoon post lunch, enjoy one round of Jeep safari in the central range (Kohora) / western range (Bagori) of Kaziranga National Park.
If interested, visit in the evening - Kaziranga Orchid Park again to enjoy special cultural show of different folk dances of Assam. Overnight at the resort.
After an early breakfast, take transfer to Majuli Island. The island being short listed for future status of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The formation of this river island dates back to 1691 AD, when a great flood swept Assam and created a new island in the midst of river Brahmaputra. Majuli is acclaimed mainly as the main centre of vaishnavite culture and satras of Assam. Srimanta Sankardeva, the Vaishnava saint and religious reformer of vaishnavism and his disciple Madhavdeva took forward the vaishnavite culture at Majuli. The first satra (monastery) was established at Belguri, the western part of
Majuli. They represent the preservation and propagation of socio-cultural ethics and ideals of Assam and there were about 66 satras at Majuli. Majuli also appeals for its various attractions like rare seasonal migratory birds, display of various collection of traditional handicrafts, pottery, various ethnic dance forms, religious and mythological-based dramas etc. Arrive at Majuli and check-in at hotel / traditionally built bamboo cottage. Later visit - Auniati Satra, Uttar Kamalabari Satra, Natun Samaguri Satra, Mishing Tribal Village: the largest ethnic tribal group in India. Earlier called Miris in the historical days, this group belongs to greater Tani people community, which comprises other Tani tribes such as Adi, Apatani, Nyishi, and Padam, Minyong etc. in India and in Tibet Autonomous Region in China. There are no written records about the migration of Mishings from hills to the plains of Assam. Historical and folklore sources regard that the Mishings were the Adis who migrated to Assam. Legend narrates of the Mishings coming in contact with the more civilized communities residing in the plains of Assam during early 16th century. If time permits, visit - Pottery culture: Pottery is an ancient culture of Majuli. It is one of the traditional forms of cottage industry in Assam. At present, more than 4000 people at Majuli live on pottery culture for their livelihood. The potters at Majuli practice a peculiar technique in which they beat the clay by hand to make the utensils. Visit Kumhar Gaon to have a glimpse in the rural lives of the potters at Majuli working without the wheels which indicate a historic origin of this culture.
Later, enjoy a magnificent Sunset view in the Brahmaputra River from Ferry Point. Overnight: Stay in hotel / bamboo cottage.
In the morning after breakfast, take transfer to Nameri National Park. Nameri National Park: Nameri National Park is situated in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas and covers an area of about 200 sq km, stretching along both banks of the Jia Bhoroli River in the district of Sonitpur. It is the famous resident place for Asian Elephants, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Indian Bison, Gaur, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Capped Langur, Indian Giant Squirrel, Pygmy Hog, Indian Wild Dog and Civet Cat. Various beautiful birds like White Winged Wood Duck, Great Pied Hornbill, Wreathed Hornbill, Black Stork, Ibis Bill, Blue-bearded Bee Eaters, Babblers, Plovers, Rufous Necked Hornbill etc. are also found here. Arrive at Nameri and check-in at jungle cottage. Evening: Free at leisure to explore the nature by your own. Overnight: Stay in jungle cottage.
After breakfast enjoy a nature walk around the forest accompanied with the experienced naturalist. The park is the most scenic national park of Assam and the river Jia Bhoroli bifurcating throughout. During the forest trekking there will be opportunity to sight view some of the most endangered wildlife species like white winged wood duck, Sloth Bear, Tiger Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Sambar, Gaur, Indian Wild Dog, four varieties of Hornbill and many other species of avifauna. We can also see herds of elephants, due to high density of Elephant population in this region.
Later in the day return to the resort/camp for Lunch. After lunch it's time for leisure activity around the resort or one can opt for Angling in River Jia Bhoroli. The river is home to the Golden Mahseer or the tiger of the Jia Bhoroli. Angling is very popular in Jia Bhoroli though and an annual competition is regularly held at Jia Bhoroli in the month of November every year in collaboration with the forest department of Assam.
Breakfast at hotel. At pre-arranged time transfer to Guwahati airport
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