TOUR CODE: AS-018: 1 Sister # ASSAM

Arrive Jorhat Guwahati Airport / Railway Station ……..your gateway to the beautiful North East!!!! Our local office representative shall meet & greet you @ airport  . Drive to Jorhat (approx. 7hrs) .

Post Breakfast  visit Hoolongapar Gibbon park Named after the only Ape (Hoolock Gibbon) found in India, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is a small Sanctuary of 20.98 sq. kms. inJorhat district of Assam. Later Visit  Jorhat City’s historical places like Chandrakanta Handique bhavan, Namghar, Tea Garden & Tea Reseach center later come back to hotel   Overnight stay at Jorhat.   Highlight: - Jeep Safari at Hoolock Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuaryand Tea Research Center

Morning after breakfast depart for Majuli Island. Majuli Island: The largest inhabitant river line island in the world Majuli has been the hub of Assamese neo-vaishnavite  culture and it is the cultural capital and the cradle of Assamese civilization for the past 500 years, by the revered Assamese saint Srimanta Sankardeva and his disciple Madhavdeva. The first vaishnavite monastery was at Belaguri in west Majuli. After that 65 Monasteries (SATRAS) were set up. Today only 22 of the original 65 are survived. The main tribe of Majuli is Mishing. They comprise of about 47% of the population of Majuli. The term Mishing is also made up of two words- 'mi' means people and 'yassing' means fine, and that's why they call themselves fine people. Other comprises Chutias, Deoris, Sonowal Kacharies, Koches, Naths, Kaivarttas, Mattaks, Ahoms, Kalitas, Brahmins etc. Arrive and check in at traditionally built bamboo hut. Later explore the traditional roots of Assamese society by visiting the vaishnavite monasteries of Majuli. Overnight at MAJULI   Highlight: - Vaishnavite Satras (SATRAS are charged additionally & Need to be Pre-Booked)

Morning after breakfast, today we will explore the rest of the important sites of Majuli covering Auniati Satra (Founded by Niranjan Pathakdeva, the satra is famous for the "Paalnaam" (Monastery Prayer) and Apsara Dances (Dance of the Angels) and also its extensive assortment of ancient Assamese artefacts, utensils, jewellery and handicrafts) and Natun Samaguri Satra (Shamaguri Satra is a unique feature of Vaishnavism in Assam. Shamaguri is not only a hub of art, cultural and classical studies but is also famous for its unique art of mask making). Afternoon we will take you to Salmara Village to show the Art of Pottery Making (Pottery in Majuli is probably the single most important heritage of all. The potter’s wheel has not found its way till date. Pots are made with hand from beaten clay and burnt in driftwood fired kilns. Archeologists opine this to be a missing link between Mohenjo-Daro & Harappan civilization). The day would come to an end with a visit to Dhapak Village of the Mishying Tribes (Mishyings are a plains tribe who prefer to have their settlements next to the Brahmaputra River. They are of the Arunachal hill tribe origin especially of the Adi tribes of the Abor hills of Arunachal Pradesh. Later Back to the resort. Overnight Stay at Majuli.                                                                                                                  Highlight: - MISHING Tribes (Cultural Dance is charged additionally & Need to be Pre-Booked)

After an early breakfast , drive to Kaziranga Nationa Park via Deoparbat Ruins. Deoparbat Ruins, also known as Deopahar Ruins is an archeological site situated at Numaligarh town in Golaghat district of Assam. It is one of the popular places of heritage in Assam and among the best places to visit in Kaziranga National Park. The Deopahar Ruins are archeological remains of a Shiva Temple and Lakhowgart Fortress that belongs to 8th - 9th century CE. The ruins of Deopahar tell about the culture of Assamese ancestors and the Ahom people. According to the mythology, Deopahar is part of the Kingdom of Jarasandha, who related to the great epic Mahabharata. The statues of this temple are scattered on a hill top, from where visitors can get a view of the Numaligarh tea estate and nearby Karbi Anglong hills. Though in ruins, the grandeur and beauty of the place is something that you would remember forever. Climbing the Deopahar is quite tiring especially on a hot day. Timings: 9 AM - 5 PM   Return to Kaziranga for the night. Highlight: - Deoparbat Ruins

Early morning go for ELEPHANT RIDE @ 5AM. This is one of the most enjoyed safari to explore the wide varieties of wildlife in the Kaziranga National Park. This is one of the most enjoyed safari to explore the wide varieties of wildlife in the Kaziranga National Park. The vast area covered by the Elephant Grass can be best viewed when you are on an elephant's back. The elephant ride is best enjoyed in the early hours of dawn. The main attraction of it is one horned rhinoceros with wild buffalo, Elephant, tiger a variety of deer, Bear, Python, and prehistoric looking monitor lizard. The Kaziranga wildlife is also adorned with the crested serpent eagle, Pella's fishing eagle and Grey headed fishing Eagle with a number of other Bird species like the Jungle fowl, Bengal florican and water fowl, goose, a large number of pelicans, Black naked stork, Snake Bird and so on. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at Kaziranga. Highlight: - Elephant Safari

Morning after breakfast drive to Nameri National park. On arrival check into the hotel Nameri National Park (Suggested by Lonely Planet). Later proceed for afternoon Jungle safari & River Rafting. Return back to hotel. Overnight stay at Nameri Highlight: - Jungle Safari & River rafting

Early morning for a jungle trek into dense forest of Nameri. Get the hands on experience of real adventure, you will be escorted by forest guards. Return to the resort for breakfast. Post Breakfast , return to Guwahati for your train ort flight bvack home NOTE : You need to book a late evening train/flight for the above schedule