Sacred Hills & Serene Rivers – A 14-Day Cultural Journey Through Northeast India

Day Highlights

• Arrive in Guwahati and drive to a charming rural village resort in Orang

• Check in and relax amidst tranquil tea gardens and local Assamese homes

• Take a nature walk or explore the adjacent tribal village

• Witness local crafts or try a traditional boat ride on nearby water bodies

• Dinner with Assamese delicacies in a rustic ambiance

Day Highlights

• Start early and drive through the scenic hill roads of Arunachal Pradesh

• Stop at Bhalukpong for permit clearance and refreshment

• Ascend through pine forests, waterfalls, and prayer flags

• Arrive in Shergaon, a beautiful Sherdukpen village

• Check in at a homestay or lodge and enjoy a farm-to-table dinner

Day Highlights

• Visit Shergaon Monastery and its ancient thangka murals

• Explore sacred groves and traditional fish farms

• Hike to hidden waterfalls with local guides

• Interact with the Sherdukpen community and visit a weaving centre

• Spend the evening with storytelling, local brews, and traditional music

Day Highlights

• Depart for Tawang, stopping en route at the scenic Mandala Top

• Soak in the spiritual beauty of 108 white chortens on a Himalayan ridge

• Continue to Tawang across dramatic alpine roads

• Reach Tawang by late afternoon and visit the majestic Tawang Monastery

• Enjoy hot momos and butter tea in the cold mountain air

Day Highlights

• Begin your border journey toward Bumla Pass (subject to permit)

• En route stop at Madhuri Lake – an alpine jewel created by a flash flood

• Visit army cafés and reflect on the Indo-China frontier history

• Return to Tawang and visit Urgeling – the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama

• Enjoy a relaxed evening in Tawang bazaar

Day Highlights

• Depart from Tawang through forested roads to the remote Chug Valley

• Witness pristine rivers, tribal life, and unfiltered Himalayan wilderness

• Continue onward to Sangti Valley near Dirang

• Check in to a riverside lodge or camp in the valley

• Evening by the river with bonfire and mountain food

Day Highlights

• Begin descent toward Assam plains through forested highways

• Arrive in Kaziranga by late afternoon

• Settle into a jungle lodge or ethnic resort near the park

• Free evening to relax, birdwatch, or visit a local tea estate

• Prepare for the jungle adventure next day

Day Highlights

• Morning jeep safari into the central range of Kaziranga

• Visit Orchid Park and enjoy live cultural performances

• Explore handicraft stalls and tribal food stalls inside the park campus

• Evening jeep safari into a different range of the park

• Dinner featuring ethnic Assamese thali with fresh local produce

Day Highlights

• Drive toward the highlands of Meghalaya through scenic river valleys

• Stop at the dramatic Panimur Falls on the Kopili River

• Short detour to explore Umrangso’s river landscapes and blue waters

• Continue to Jowai and check into your stay by evening

• Relaxed dinner and storytelling session with local hosts

Day Highlights

• Depart Jowai and drive toward the Dawki river basin

• Stop for boating in the glassy Umngot River at Shnongpdeng

• Explore Dawki and the India-Bangladesh border views

• Arrive in Mawlynnong, Asia’s cleanest village

• Village walk through bamboo homes, gardens, and tree skywalks

Day Highlights

• Depart early and travel to Kongthong – the whistling village

• Learn about the unique tradition of identity through musical calls

• Continue to Cherrapunjee through mist-laden cliffs and valleys

• En route, stop at view points, waterfalls, and caves

• Arrive at your eco-lodge or guesthouse and unwind

Day Highlights

• Visit offbeat waterfalls and seasonal forest trails

• Take a guided walk through sacred groves and monolith sites

• Optional short trek to living root bridges

• Discover local cave systems or fossil parks

• End with stories and dinner by candlelight at the lodge

Day Highlights

• Drive to Shillong via winding Khasi hills

• Check into hotel and rest

• Explore colonial churches and Ward’s Lake

• Evening at Police Bazaar for shopping and cafés

• Try local street food or fusion Khasi cuisine

Day Highlights

• Morning breakfast in Shillong

• Scenic drive back to Guwahati

• Airport drop-off for onward journey

• End of an unforgettable cross-state journey through the Northeast