🌄 North East India Grand Explorer Tour (13 Nights / 14 Days)
🌏 Overview
Discover the untouched beauty of India’s most enchanting region with this North East India Grand Explorer Tour, covering the cultural, spiritual, and natural highlights of Assam, Meghalaya, and Sikkim.
Begin your journey from Delhi with a flight to Guwahati—the gateway to North East India. This immersive tour takes you through tea gardens, river islands, monasteries, waterfalls, and Himalayan landscapes.
Explore the sacred Kamakhya Temple, wildlife at Kaziranga National Park, river island culture at Majuli, scenic lakes of Shillong, and the majestic Himalayan beauty of Gangtok with iconic sites like Tsomgo Lake.
This tour blends nature, adventure, tribal culture, spirituality, and wildlife, making it one of the most diverse travel experiences in India.
✨ Tour Highlights
- 🐘 Wildlife safari at Kaziranga National Park (UNESCO Site)
- 🏝️ Explore Majuli – world’s largest river island
- 🌊 Witness waterfalls & caves of Meghalaya
- 🏔️ Visit Tsomgo Lake & Himalayan landscapes in Sikkim
- 🛕 Spiritual experience at Kamakhya Temple
- 🍃 Walk through tea gardens of Assam
- 🎭 Experience tribal culture & traditions
📍 Destinations Covered
Delhi → Guwahati → Kaziranga National Park → Majuli → Shillong → Cherrapunji → Gangtok → Tsomgo Lake → Delhi
📅 Detailed Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi → Guwahati (Flight) – Gateway to North East
Board a flight from Delhi to Guwahati.
Upon arrival:
- Transfer to hotel
- Visit Kamakhya Temple, one of India’s most sacred Shakti Peethas
Evening: Brahmaputra riverfront walk
Overnight Stay: Guwahati
Day 2: Guwahati → Kaziranga (220 km / 5 hrs) – Into the Wild
Drive through scenic Assam countryside to Kaziranga National Park.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to:
- One-horned rhinoceros
- Elephants, wild buffalo, and exotic birds
Evening: Relax at jungle lodge
Overnight Stay: Kaziranga
Day 3: Kaziranga Safari Experience
Early morning jeep/elephant safari inside Kaziranga.
Explore:
- Grasslands and wetlands
- Rich biodiversity and wildlife
Afternoon: Tea garden visit & local village interaction
Overnight Stay: Kaziranga
Day 4: Kaziranga → Majuli (250 km + ferry) – River Island Culture
Drive to Jorhat and take ferry to Majuli, the world’s largest river island.
Explore:
- Vaishnavite monasteries (Satras)
- Tribal lifestyle and mask-making traditions
Overnight Stay: Majuli eco-resort
Day 5: Majuli → Guwahati (Return Journey)
Explore more of Majuli in the morning.
Return via ferry and drive back to Guwahati.
Overnight Stay: Guwahati
Day 6: Guwahati → Shillong (100 km / 3 hrs) – Scotland of the East
Drive to Shillong.
En route:
- Visit Umiam Lake
Shillong highlights:
- Police Bazaar (shopping)
- Local cafes and culture
Overnight Stay: Shillong
Day 7: Shillong → Cherrapunji – Waterfalls & Caves
Excursion to Cherrapunji (one of the wettest places on Earth):
Visit:
- Nohkalikai Falls
- Mawsmai Caves
- Living Root Bridges
Experience Meghalaya’s dramatic landscapes and lush greenery.
Return to Shillong
Overnight Stay: Shillong
Day 8: Shillong → Guwahati → Fly to Bagdogra → Gangtok
Drive back to Guwahati and take a flight to Bagdogra.
Drive to Gangtok.
Evening: Explore MG Marg (shopping & cafes)
Overnight Stay: Gangtok
Day 9: Gangtok Sightseeing – Monasteries & Culture
Visit:
- Rumtek Monastery
- Do Drul Chorten
- Enchey Monastery
Explore Sikkim’s Buddhist culture and scenic beauty.
Overnight Stay: Gangtok
Day 10: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Visit:
- Tsomgo Lake – high-altitude glacial lake
- Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
Optional: Nathula Pass (subject to permit)
Overnight Stay: Gangtok
Day 11: Gangtok → Bagdogra (125 km / 4 hrs)
Drive to Bagdogra.
Relax or explore nearby markets.
Overnight Stay: Bagdogra
Day 12: Bagdogra → Delhi (Flight)
Fly back to Delhi.
Evening: Leisure / shopping
Overnight Stay: Delhi
Day 13: Delhi – Leisure Day
Optional:
- Akshardham Temple
- Shopping & cultural exploration
Overnight Stay: Delhi
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to airport for onward journey.
🏨 Accommodation Options
- ⭐ Luxury: Premium resorts & boutique hotels
- ⭐ Deluxe: 4-star properties
- ⭐ Standard: Comfortable 3-star hotels
🚗 Travel Style
- Flights: Delhi–Guwahati & Bagdogra–Delhi
- Private vehicle for all intercity transfers
- Ferry ride for Majuli