Highlights

Ahom Kingdom, Shivdol-the tallest Shiv temple in the world, Gymkhana club in Jorhat, rubber plantation, sightseeing tour of Tezpur, The City of Blood, Kamakhya Devi temple.

Itinerary

  • Duration: 08 Nights/ 09 Days
  • Best Time: October to April
Day

Our representative will meet you at Guwahati airport or railway station and will transfer you to the hotel. Spend the remaining day at leisure, followed by a comfy overnight stay.

Post breakfast we will leave for Jorhat, the tea country. Upon arrival, check into a hotel. In the evening you are free to roam around Garh Ali, the main commercial hub of Jorhat town. Just walked into bylane locally known as Maarwari Gali, here you will be moving through the very narrow, congested and populated street that will lead you to little shops famous for North-East Indian fabrics and handicrafts. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast we will go for an excursion to Sivasagar. The capital of Ahom dynasty, Sivasagar is situated 60 km away from the Jorhat. Here we will visit the remains of Ahom Kingdom. The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for 600 years before the British took over. We will visit the Tai Ahom Museum and the Maidams (Mummy like structures) of Ahom kings Burial grounds at Charaideo. The other remains of the Ahom Dynasty include man-made artificial lake created by Queen Madambika in 1734, Shivdol-the tallest Shiv temple in the world, palaces of Kareng Ghar & Talatal Ghar and Gaurisagar Tank, along with three temples.

Later in the afternoon return to Jorhat. Fresh-n-up and then we will explore the nearby tea gardens. We will also visit the Gymkhana club in Jorhat, which was built in 1876 by D. Slimmon. It is well known as a venue for horse races. The club also holds a lush green 9-hole golf course circuit contending for a position in the "World Heritage List" as the oldest golf course in Asia ( it is presently considered as the third oldest in the world). The club also offers other facilities like lawn tennis grass courts, swimming pool, billiards, polo, gentleman's bar and cinema theatre. 
Overnight stay at the hotel

Today we will leave for the Kaziranga via Majuli. Drive up to the Nimati Ghat, the ferry point for Majuli. Upon reaching board the ferry for Majuli the biggest River Island in the world and seat of Baishnavite monasteries. We will cross-mighty Brahmaputra on a ferry to reach the historic island. Upon arrival, we will pay a visit to Satras. Later we will drive to Kaziranga. Transfer to a wildlife resort on reaching. Overnight stay at the resort.

Get up early for elephant safari into the forest. Our representative will take you to the elephant riding point by jeeps. Here we will be carried through the tall grass. Meanwhile the morning mists will slowly lift leading to an experience that one cannot forget easily. The elephant safari is the best mean for wildlife viewing as the wild animals are not afraid of the elephants and it is possible to observe them from very closely.

Return to the resort for breakfast. After breakfast, we will go for jeep safari in the national park for wildlife viewing in the central zone.

Later return to the resort for unwinding yourself and having lunch. After lunch we will go on our second jeep safari of the day, this time we will visit the Western zone of the national park. One can also spend some time at the Donga view point, situated in western zone. 
Return to the resort for overnight stay.

Post breakfast we will board our jeep to the Central range of Kaziranga National Park. Later return to the resort for lunch. Thereafter, we will go on a birding trip to Burapahar range. Return to the resort by evening for dinner and overnight stay.

In the morning you are free to either enjoy a leisure walk along the river bank or visit the nearby rubber plantation. Later, after breakfast drive to Tezpur. Upon arrival, check into a hotel. Unwind yourself and then we will go for a local sightseeing tour of Tezpur. 
After fresh-n-up we will go on local sightseeing tour of Tezpur. Also known, as ‘The City of Blood’, Tezpur is a place steeped in mythology, legend and folklore. Situated on the north bank of Brahmaputra, this is a town of magnificent scenic beauty and exquisite archaeological ruins. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast we will leave for Guwahati. Upon arrival, check into a hotel. In the afternoon we will go on a local sightseeing tour and visit the famous Kamakhya Devi temple. Later, we will go on a river cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra to catch a glimpse of soothing sunset. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, our representative will provide you a swift transfer to Guwahati airport or railway station to connect with your onward destination.

Your Festigo Journey

The prices are Inclusive of

  • Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis. 
  • Meal Plan (as per mentioned above).
  • Exclusive AC Vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary. 
  • All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
  • Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.

The prices are Exclusive of

  • Goods & Service Tax as applicable.
  • All currently applicable taxes.
  • Any meal unless specified above.
  • Any Air Fare/ Train Ticket.
  • All entrances fees to monuments.
  • Nathula Pass visit.
  • Personal nature expenses like telephone / laundry bills etc.
  • Airports tax and travel insurance etc.
  • Services not specified above.

Terms And Condition:

Cancellation

 

When Cancellation is made                                                                                                  Charges

From your Booking Date

50-31 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   20% of tour cost

30-16 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   50% of tour cost

15 - 0 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   100% of total tour cost