Kaziranga Tawang Tour

Guwahati - Kaziranga National Park (217 kms, 4 & 1/2 hrs drive)

Meet and greet by Swan Tours representative ,upon arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station and move to Kaziranga National Park.

Kaziranga National Park: Kaziranga National Park covers an area of over 430 sq km. Its landscape is characterized by swamps, beels, tall elephant grass, flat grasslands with streams.

This park houses a variety of flora and fauna and there are more than 40 species of fishes and 42 species of reptiles which are found in Kaziranga National Park.

En route visit -- Eco Shop: Take a look at famous traditional wooden craft made by local tribal people.

Arrive at Kaziranga and check-in at a jungle resort. Evening: Free at leisure. Overnight: Stay in jungle resort.

Kaziranga National Park - Bomdila (242 kms, 7 hrs drive)

In the early morning after breakfast, take transfer to Bomdila. En-route visit -

Tezpur: This city is called the 'city of love' . It is situated on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River.

At Tezpur, visit –

Agnigarh: The word 'Agnigarh' is a derivation of two Sanskrit words: 'Agni' meaning 'fire' and 'garh' meaning 'fort'. This was built by the king so that the daughter of the king stays in isolation.

Mahavoirab Temple: Here, at this temple the oldest Shiva shrine, where the second biggest Shiva linga of the world is worshipped.

Later, depart to Bomdila. On the way visit –

Naag Temple: from the top of the this temple which worships naag(snake) there is a majestic view of the Kameng River along with the lofty hills and picturesque valley.

Bomdila: Here you will find snow-covered mountains, marvelous countryside and lush green forests.

Overnight at Bomdilla.

Tawang

In the morning after breakfast, take a full day excursion of Tawang visiting –

Tawang Monastery: This monastery houses 450 monks. It is set amidst snow capped mountains and beautiful valleys.

Urgelling Monastery: Here the th Dalai Lama was born and this monastery houses footprints and fingerprints of the Dalai Lama for visitors to seek the blessings.

Tawang War Memorial: This is a 40 feet multi-colored war memorial built in honor of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives during 1962 Indo-China War.

Anis Gompa (The Nunneries): The Nunneries are women monasteries, where the nuns adopt priesthood willingly.

Craft Centre: Shop for woolen carpets and handmade paper here.

Overnight: stay in hotel.

Dirang - Bhalukpong (148 kms, 5 & 1/2 hrs drive)

In the morning after breakfast, visit –
Dirang Village (Basti): It is a beautiful village inhabited by Monpa tribal people.

Dirang Dzong: It is a fort which represents the culture of the Monpas.

Kalachakra Monastery: Kalachakra Monastery is a 500 years old Buddhist Gompa. It belongs to the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Later depart to Bhalukpong. En-route visit –

Tipi Orchid Sanctuary: This sanctuary is home to a large collection of about 234 varieties of colorful orchids.

Arive at Bhalukpong. Check-in hotel.

Bhalukpong: This is a popular tourist spot which is situated on the Assam-Arunachal border.

Rest of the day: Free at leisure. Overnight stay in Bhalukpong.