Guwahati – Kaziranga – Shillong – Cherrapunji – Dawki
Day 1: Guwahati Heritage & Culture
• Morning: Guided visit to the historic Kamakhya Temple atop Nilachal Hills for panoramic river views.
• Lunch: Authentic Assamese Thali served on traditional bell-metal platters.
• Afternoon: Explore the Sankaradeva Kalakshetra museum and shop for premium Muga silk.
• 🚗 Drive Time: ~2 hours local city running.
📍 Day 2: Guwahati to Kaziranga National Park
• Morning: Scenic highway road trip heading east toward the Brahmaputra plains.
• Afternoon: Tour the Kaziranga Orchid Park greenhouses and native rice museum.
• Evening: Live Assamese Folk & Bihu Dance Show at the open-air cultural stage.
• 🚗 Drive Time: ~4 hours (205 km).
📍 Day 3: Wildlife Safaris in Kaziranga
• Dawn: Magical Elephant Safari through tall grass to view the One-Horned Rhinoceros up close.
• Midday: Leisure time to relax by the resort pool or stroll through adjacent tea estates.
• Afternoon: Thrilling open-top 4x4 Jeep Safari into deep forest tracks.
• 🚗 Drive Time: ~1 hour safari transit.
📍 Day 4: Kaziranga to Shillong via Umiam Lake
• Morning: Winding drive up into the cool, pine-covered Khasi Hills of Meghalaya.
• Lunch: Lakeside stopover at the breathtaking Umiam Lake (Barapani).
• Evening: Street walk and handicraft shopping at the bustling Police Bazar market.
• 🚗 Drive Time: ~6 hours (277 km).
📍 Day 5: Shillong to Cherrapunji Canyons & Caves
• Morning: Walk the dramatic, mist-filled rims of Laitlum Canyons.
• Midday: Descend the paved walkways to view the multi-tiered Elephant Falls.
• Afternoon: Underground caving adventure along the lit trails of Mawsmai Cave.
• 🚗 Drive Time: ~2.5 hours (65.6 km).
📍 Day 6: Waterfalls & Trails of Cherrapunji
• Morning: Relaxed resort nature trail walk to view local Khasi cultural spots.
• Midday: Marvel at Nohkalikai Falls, India’s tallest plunge waterfall.
• Afternoon: Visit the iconic Seven Sisters Falls and the canyon vistas at Eco Park.
• 🚗 Drive Time: ~1.5 hours local running.
📍 Day 7: Crystal Waters of Dawki & Return
• Morning: Wooden boat cruise on the transparent, crystal-clear Umngot River in Dawki.
• Midday: Explore Mawlynnong (Asia's Cleanest Village) and the Riwai Living Root Bridge.
• Afternoon: Return drive straight to Guwahati Airport (GAU) for your late-evening flight home.
• 🚗 Drive Time: ~9 hours total highway transit.
