MEGHALAYA & KAZIRANGA SPECIAL

Major Tour Highlights

  • Shillong & Cherrapunji Nature Trails: Stop at the scenic Umiam Lake, and spend a full day exploring Cherrapunji’s iconic watery wonders including Seven Sisters Falls, Kynrem Falls, Mawsmai Caves, and Thangkarang Park.

  • Kaziranga National Park Wildlife: Stay right next to the park gates in Bagori zone, setting up the perfect base to explore the protected home of the endangered Indian Great One-Horned Rhinoceros and vibrant bird species.

  • Guwahati Spiritual Stop: Conclude your trip in Assam’s capital with a private excursion up the Nilachal Hills to visit the revered, ancient Kamakhya Temple.

DEFINITIVE DAY-WISE ITINERARY

Day 1: Hyderabad to Guwahati – Overland to Shillong

  • Morning: Board IndiGo flight 6E-972 out of Hyderabad, landing at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati at 12:00 PM. Meet your professional representative outside the arrival terminal.

  • Afternoon: Board your private, air-conditioned MUV (Multi-Utility Vehicle) for a scenic 3-hour overland drive up into the Khasi Hills toward Shillong ($100\text{ Kms}$). En route, stop along the banks of the expansive, sapphire-blue Umiam Lake (Barapani) for photographs and refreshments.

  • Evening: Arrive in Shillong and check into your hotel. Spend a relaxed evening walking through the local markets or sampling local cuisines.

  • Overnight: M Crown Hotel (4-Star), Deluxe Rooms (2 Rooms allocated), Police Bazar, Shillong. (Meals: None included on arrival day).

Day 2: Cherrapunji Spectacular Waterfall Excursion (B)

  • Morning: Savor breakfast at the hotel before departing on a full-day mountain drive to Cherrapunji (Sohra), renowned for its dramatic landscapes and deep gorges.

  • Sightseeing: Stand before the cascading vistas of the Seven Sisters Falls and Kynrem Falls. Walk through the ancient limestone pathways of the Mawsmai Caves, marveling at the natural stalactite and stalagmite structural columns. Conclude your mountain loop taking in the sweeping valley views from Thangkarang Park.

  • Evening: Drive back to Shillong. Enjoy a free evening to explore the cafe scene around Police Bazar.

  • Overnight: M Crown Hotel, Shillong.

Day 3: Shillong Highlands to the Wild Plains of Kaziranga (B)

  • Morning: After breakfast, check out of your resort (10:00 AM) and embark on a 6-hour private overland transit down the hills and across the border into the lush plains of Assam.

  • Afternoon: Arrive in the Bagori sector of Kaziranga National Park around 12:30 PM. Check into your premium cottage resort, located just a 2-minute walking distance from the main safari point. Settle in and spend the rest of your day completely at leisure relaxing by the lawns or organizing your upcoming wildlife safaris.

  • Overnight: Green Paradise Hotel and Resort (3-Star), Super Deluxe Cottages (2 Rooms allocated), Bagori, Kaziranga.

Day 4: Exploring the Wildlife Sanctuary of Kaziranga (B)

  • Full Day: Dedicate your day to exploring the biodiversity of Kaziranga National Park, a protected sanctuary world-famous as the home of the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros. Your private AC MUV handles all your point-to-point drop-offs around the park.

  • Safari Track: You can optionally coordinate with your travel expert or book locally to enter the core ranges via early morning Elephant Safaris or afternoon Open-Jeep Safaris to spot rhinos, wild water buffaloes, swamp deer, and rare migratory birds.

  • Overnight: Green Paradise Hotel and Resort, Kaziranga.

Day 5: Kaziranga to Guwahati – Kamakhya Temple Blessing (B)

  • Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the resort before checking out by 11:00 AM. Board your private vehicle for a 4.5-hour transfer back west toward the state capital of Guwahati.

  • Afternoon: Arrive in Guwahati and proceed directly up the Nilachal Hills to visit the revered Kamakhya Temple, one of the oldest and most significant Shakti Peethas in the country. Seek blessings at this ancient structural landmark before transferring to your premium hotel for check-in.

  • Overnight: Ratnamouli Palace (4-Star), Premier Rooms (2 Rooms allocated), Beltola, Guwahati. (Inclusions: Enjoy a complimentary 15% discount on in-house Salon treatments at Nirvana and Ayurvedic therapies at Kairali).

Day 6: Guwahati – Departure Flight to Hyderabad (B)

  • Morning: Savor a final breakfast at the palace hotel. Complete your standard check-out formalities by 12:00 PM. Enjoy some last-minute shopping time along the city center for traditional Assamese Muga silk textiles or local bamboo crafts.

  • Afternoon: Gather in the lobby for your private vehicle transfer to the Guwahati Airport. Check-in for your return IndiGo flight 6E-187 departing at 16:40 Hrs, bringing your Northeast holiday to a seamless conclusion back in Hyderabad at 19:25 Hrs.

INCLUSIONS VS. EXCLUSIONS

Package InclusionsPackage Exclusions

• Round-trip economy class flight tickets on IndiGo.

 

• 02 Nights at M Crown Shillong, 02 Nights at Green Paradise

 

Kaziranga, and 01 Night at Ratnamouli Palace Guwahati.

 

• Daily hotel buffet breakfasts for all 4 adult passengers.

 

• Full point-to-point transit and sightseeing transfers in a private,

 

air-conditioned 5-seater MUV vehicle.

 

• Dedicated sightseeing layouts covering Umiam Lake, Cherrapunji

 

Waterfalls, Kaziranga Park boundary, and Kamakhya Temple.

 

• All current baseline airline taxes, fuel rates, and fuel surcharges.

• Mandatory 5% GST surcharge added at final billing step.

 

Park & Monument Fees: Individual entry tickets, parking charges,

 

and guide fees are excluded and must be paid directly on-site.

 

• Optional Kaziranga park safari costs (Jeep/Elephant permits).

 

• Midday lunches and evening dinners throughout the tour.

 

• Camera/video camera permits at historical and wildlife landmarks.

 

• Personal expenditures (laundry, telephone cards, room service).

 

• Local travel and medical insurance protection policies.

MANDATORY TRANSPORT & REGULATORY CODES

  • Government Identity Mandate: All Indian nationals are strictly required to carry original physical government-issued photo ID proofs (such as a valid Passport, Voter ID Card, or Driving License) throughout the journey to clear regional checkpoints and hotel check-ins. For infants and school-going children, a school ID card or physical birth certificate is mandatory. Note: Standard digital files or formats like PAN cards are not legally accepted as valid identity tokens by northeastern border boards.

  • Vehicle Usage: Private MUV transfers are scheduled strictly to fulfill the predefined point-to-point destination tracks listed inside the itinerary block. The vehicle is not at disposal for personal detours or late-night unlisted running. Due to strict localized inter-state permit laws, your vehicle remains consistent for hotel drops across borders, but regional sightseeing cars may be swapped out dynamically.

  • Room Matrix Rules: Standard check-in globally opens from 14:00 Hrs, and check-out must be executed by 11:00 AM/12:00 PM based on hotel rules. Each room accommodates a maximum of 3 adult occupants; a rollaway mattress or extra folding cot will be supplied for the third passenger. Most regional boutique properties in Northeast India mirror traditional layout aesthetics and do not feature mechanical escalators or elevators.

  • Cancellation Note: This customized holiday block is strictly Non-Refundable and Non-Changeable post-booking; no date amendments or cancellations are permitted under corporate operational rules.