Tea Gardens, Culture and Wildlife of Assam

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River Valley State is known for its golden rice fields, manicured tea estates, and national parks abounding in rhinoceroses, elephants, deer, tigers, and rare bird species. Its Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site while Majuli Island Island flaunts unparalleled scenic beauty.  The numerous temples and monuments stand witness to the great...

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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Kamakhya temple, one of the most sacred shrines.
    • Explore tea estates and tea gardens of Balipara.
    • Kaziranga National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    • Jeep safari and Elephant ride to Kaziranga Naitonal Park.
    • Tocklai Tea Research Centre.
    • Jorhat Gymkhana Club built in 1876 by D. Slimmons.
    • Majuli, river Island (accessible by boat).
    • Temples of Sibasagar.
    • The Nampakhe village, home to Tai Phakes Community
    • English speaking accompanying guide from Guwahati to Dibrugarh

What's this trip about?

    River Valley State is known for its golden rice fields, manicured tea estates, and national parks abounding in rhinoceroses, elephants, deer, tigers, and rare bird species. Its Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site while Majuli Island Island flaunts unparalleled scenic beauty.  The numerous temples and monuments stand witness to the great historical and cultural past dating back to the medieval days. Many ancient Hindu temples of Assam have some roots in mythological legends. 

    *Kaziranga National Park is closed from 1st May to 31st October and Tea Gardens operation will remain closed during the winter season (December, January & February) 
    *This price is per person price based on a minimum 2 persons traveling together and sharing 1 double / twin bedded room. If you wish to stay in 2 rooms on single occupancy, there will be an extra cost. In case, traveling as a family or more than 2 persons, let us know to send you a revised price offer.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityGuwahati
End CityDibrugarh

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Game Drive
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Accommodation on full board basis (breakfast + lunch + dinner, meals on fixed menu basis. Meals starting with dinner on Day 1 till Breakfast on Day 10).
    • Transportation by air conditioned Toyota Innova.
    • English speaking accompanying guide from arrival in Guwahati till departure from Dibrugarh.
    • Entrance fees as required during the tour.
    • 01 Elephant + 03 Exclusive Jeep Safaris in Kaziranga National Park with naturalist.
    • Public ferry to/from Majuli Island.
    • All currently applicable taxes (5% GST, subject to change).

Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive GUWAHATI
Arrive Guwahati and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon/Evening visit to the Kamakhya Temple, on Nilachal hill, 08 kms west of Guwahati city, is one of the most venerated shaktipeeths (shire or divine place) in India. The temple is dedicated to goddess Kamakhya, an in...
DAY 2: GUWAHATI – BALIPARA (ABOUT 220 KMS/4-5 HRS.)
Morning after breakfast drive to Sualkuchi village ( 35 kms / 1 hr drive) famous for its centuries old heritage of silk weaving on traditional throw-shuttle loom which they call taatxaal. Here, weaving is not just a tradition handed down by generations, but a way of...
DAY 3: BALIPARA
Full day visit Tea Factory + Tea Gardens + attend Tea tasting classes. Evening free. 

Overnight in Tea Bungalow.

Note : Tea Gardens operation will remain closed during winter season (December, January & February)

DAY 4: BALIPARA-KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK (ABOUT 130 KMS / 3-4 HRS.)
After breakfast drive to Kaziranga and check in at your hotel.

Kaziranga National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its population of one-horned rhinoceros among other wildlife spicies. 

After lunch you’re first Jee...
DAY 5: Kaziranga National Park
Early morning enjoy Elephant safari to visit central range of the park. Return back to your hotel for breakfast. After breakfast Jeep safari. Afternoon after lunch enjoys your last Jeep safari into the park.

Overnight in hotel.

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DAY 6: KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK-JORHAT (ABOUT 110 KMS/2-3 HRS.)
After breakfast drive to Jorhat and visit Tocklai Tea Research Centre, looks after the research and development of the Indian tea Industry. It carries and promotes research on tea with the principal objective of improving overall productivity and quality. 

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DAY 7: JORHAT – MAJULI (02 HRS BY FERRY EACH WAY BETWEEN NIMATIGHAT AND MAJULI)
After breakfast drive to Nimatighat (20 kms/30-45 mins) and then board on local ferry (country boat fitted with motor). Cruise for approx. 1 ½ hrs to reach Kamalabari Ghat, Majuli Island. 

Majuli is the largest fresh water mid-river deltoid island...
DAY 8: JORHAT-SIBSAGAR-DIBRUGARH (approx. 150 KMS/3-4 HRS.)
Morning after breakfast drive to Dibrugarh via Sibsagar. Sibasagar was the capital of the Ahom rulers from 1228 to 1826 AD. Sibasagar got its present name from Sivasagar Tank, excavated by the Ahom queen Ambika. The tank was named after her husband, Shiva Singha. Si...
DAY 9: DIBRUGARH
After breakfast visit Tea factory & Tea garden. 

Afternoon drive for around 35 kms to reach at Namphake Village, home to a small population of the Tai Phakes Community following Buddhist religion, in the riverine area of Buridihing (tributary ...
DAY 10: Departure
After breakfast at appropriate time transfer to Mohanbari airport (Dibrugarh) for flight to onward destination (domestic flight not included in the tour cost). 

Image credit : Photo by AMIT RANJAN on Unsplash ; Photo by Omkar Rane on Unsplash ; Photo by Vipin Joseph on Unsplash  

Dates & Availability

Price From $3,230
Price per day$323
Last Updated: 11/15/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Stay in single occupancy. Please check with us about single supplement.
    • Anything which is not mentioned in the above includes section.
    • Expense of personal nature like laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, camera / video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, etc.
    • Any kind of tips during the tour.
    • Any insurance cover or airport taxes.
    • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
    • Indian Visa
    • Travel Insurance (we strongly recommend buying travel insurance)
    • International airfare / flight tickets
    • Domestic (internal travel within India) flight tickets
    • Any other services not mentioned above in cost includes section.
    • Accommodation in Delhi or Kolkata.
    • Transport and guide services in Delhi or Kolkata.

Accommodation

Hotels in this region are basic

Transportation & Flights

We will provide Air conditoned Toyota Innova for transport services.,
Guides
English speaking accompanying guide from arrival in Guwahati till departure from Dibrugarh.
Cancellation policy
Full cancellation charge if cancelled within 30 days of arrival in India. If cancelled before 30 days of arrival in India, there may be cancellation charge from certain hotels, airlines and other activities. Besides this, there may be admistration fee. 

Travel Insurance
We would strongly recommend you to carry travel insurance with you.
Visa requirements
Passport must be valid for six months beyond the date of visa application to obtain a visa. Tourist visa required : To travel to India, you need a Visa. Travelers must enter either on a paper visa or an e-tourist visa. e-visa.

To know the list of countries eligible for e-visa and to apply e-visa (e-tourist visa) and visa fee, please refer to official website - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html 
Meals Included
  • Accommodation on full board basis (breakfast + lunch + dinner, meals on fixed menu basis. Meals starting with dinner on Day 1 till Breakfast on Day 10).
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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