North East Explorer -7N/8D
7 Nights / 8 Days | Slow-Paced | Senior-Friendly | Luxury Stay
Tour Summary
| Destinations Covered | Guwahati→ Umiam → Shillong → Cherrapunjee → Mawlynnong → Dawki→ Kaziranga |
| Start Date | TBA |
| End Date | TBA |
| Cost | TBA |
| Overnight | Guwahati (1N ), Shillong(4N) ,Kaziranga(2N) |
| Start Point | Guwahati - Airport/ Railway Station |
| End Point | Guwahati - Airport / Railway Station |
| Key Experiences | Brahmaputra river cruise, Water activity at Barapani, Boat ride at Dawki river, Safaris at Kaziranga National park. |
Sketch Itinerary
| Day | Route / Activity |
| Day 1 | Arrival at Guwahati : Afternoon Ropeway Experience+ Evening Brahmaputra Sunset Cruise |
| Day 2 | Guwahati → Shillong : Morning: Visit Kamakhya Temple . Then drive to Umiam Lake (Barapani) & Water Activities before heading to Shillong |
| Day 3 | Shillong → Cherrapunjee →Shillong : En route stop at Elephant Falls & Shillong peak. In Cherrapunjee: Nohkalikai Falls,Eco park, Sevensister falls, Mawsmai & Arwah Cave, Garden of Caves. Return by Evening. |
| Day 4 | Shillong local sightseeing: Ward’s Lake, Lady Hydari Park, Don Bosco Museum, Cathedral, Police Bazaar, etc. |
| Day 5 | Exursion to Dawki → Mawlynnong : Morning visit Dawki ,boating on Umgot. Then visit Mawlynnong, Asia’s cleanest village, root bridge. |
| Day 6 | Shillong → Kaziranga National Park (approx. 6 hrs). Evening at leisure or cultural performance. |
| Day 7 | Local Kaziranga : Elephant Safari in central range early morning. After breakfast, Jeep Safari in western range. Also visit Kaziranga Orchid & Biodiversity Park. |
| Day 8 | Kaziranga → Guwahati airport(225Km/5hr) : Drop at Guwahati Airport. |
Detailed Itinerary
🗓️ Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati – Ropeway & Brahmaputra cruise
● Arrive at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati
● Meet and greet by our local representative.
● Check-in at your hotel and freshen up.
● Afternoon: Ropeway Ride on Brahmaputra River
● Evening: Enjoy the sunset cruise at Brahmaputra.
● Overnight stay in Guwahati.
🗓️ Day 2: Guwahati → Umiam lake → Water activity → Shillong
● Morning Visit Kamakhya Temple
● Morning: Transfer to Umiam (95Km/2.15hr)
● Stop at Umiam Lake.
● Enjoy water activity- Boat ride, Kayaking, Paddle boating etc.
● Overnight at Shillong.
🗓️ Day 3: Shillong → Cherrapunji → Shillong
● After breakfast, drive to Cherrapunji (55km/1.40hr)
● Enroute stop at Shillong peak & Elephanta falls.
● Cherrapunji- Nohkhalikai Falls, Eco Park, Seven Sisters Falls (Nohsngithiang), Mawsmai & Arwah Caves, Garden of Caves.
● Overnight stay in Shillong
🗓️ Day 4: Shillong → Mawlynnong Village → Dawki River → Shillong
● After Breakfast, Mawlynnong village (70Km/2.30hr) – Asia’s cleanest village.
● Later drive to Dawki (35Km/1.15Hr).
● Enjoy Boat ride at umgot river.
● Back to Shillong & Overnight stay (80Km/3.15Hr).
🗓️ Day 5: Shillong Local sightseeing
● Local sightseeing- Wards lake, Don bosco museum, Lady Hydari park, Cathedral park.
● Evening shopping at Police bazar.
● Overnight at Shillong.
🗓️ Day 6: Shillong → Kaziranga
● Morning drive to Kaziranga (265Km/5.30Hr)- Indian one-horned rhinoceros.
● Checkin at the hotel
● Evening enjoy cultural show.
● Overnight at Kaziranga.
🗓️ Day 7: Kaziranga National Park : Elephant & Jeep Safaries
● Early morning at go for Elephant safari.(approx. 45min)
● Back to the resort for breakfast.
● Afternoon go for Jeep safari
● Visit Orchid park.
● Overnight at Kaziranga
🗓️ Day 8: Kaziranga → Guwahati Airport
● Departure from Guwahati airport.(225Km/5Hr)
🙋♀️ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Story of this itinerary?
We have lived in Assam . Our Founder was in Jorhat when he was in School with his Father being in the Army
Our Sales Head works from Jorhat . Yes we are a remote company .
We love this region and have spent a lot of our time here .
We have created a beautiful Slow paced itinerary
2. What are the hotels Planned?
This is a luxury trip with 4 Star hotels at least in All places
Final Hotel Shortlist will be shared to all customers before collecting payments
Our Hotels cost on average is 8000 - 10000 per night
3. What type of meals do we expect?
We include 2 meals on all days . On Some days we will have Lunch as well .
Let the Lunch's be a surprise we dont want to talk about it .
4. Can we make some recommendations of Hotels / Sites?
Yes - we are waiting for your inputs - please note we only discuss this when the customer has confirmed their interest to travel
All such recomendations have to be made over an email to sales@gopurple.in
5. Arrival and departure time restrictions
Our First day is Free , you can arrive any time . We will Pick you and drop you to the hotel for rest and acclimatization . Our Main itinerary begins the next day . On the Last day we can arrange a drop for you any time . Your coordinator for both pick up and drop is assigned to you in advance Most of the times the coordination is done by Hotels and we expect you to ensure they are informed about drops and re confirmed one day before departure.
6. What is a typical group size?
We are an old company , trying to build a new segment .
We hope to have a small group of like minded people
The tour will operate for any size of 4 or more people
Transport will be arranged accordingly
7. Are these trips escorted?
Yes we will either have a local guide or a trip leader from Purple on these trips
8. How do we book?
A small advance , is followed by Hotel confirmations from our team
You need to pay balance based on departure date
Sales team will connect with you for this
9. What happens if I want to cancel this tour after advance payments?
• Only 30% is cancellation fees for any booking till 8 days before arrival
• We book hotels which have scope for cancellations with less charges
• Our cancellation charges include cancellations of train ,transport ,hotels , hard work of our team .
• Refund is initiated within 21 days to the same account we have collected from .
• If you decide to book with us within 12 months we will adjust 15% in your next booking
• In case cancellation is received within 8 days and at least 3 days before arrival – we will charge 50%/-
• There is no refund possible for last minute cancellations less than 3 days to arrival , still we will try our best to adjust a maximum in your next booking (less than 50 %)
10. What Weather can we expect & What should we pack?
A detailed pre arrival document is provided to all booked passangers 2 weeks before the trip
It contains all details regarding weather during your travel dates & packing List
11. Do you book Flights?
We do - we charge a small service fees ( 1000 pp )
We try to book refundable fares with maximum refunds possible in case of cancellations
However you can book your own flights as well
