Explore Northeast India through a 10-day immersive journey blending culture, sustainability, wildlife conservation, and authentic community experiences
Tour Duration: 9 Nights/ 10 Days
Tour Destinations: Guwahati → Shillong → Laitlum → Dawki → Mawlynnong → Kaziranga → Majuli → Jorhat → Guwahati
Spiti Valley Tour Highlights
● Experience the untouched beauty of Spiti Valley — the legendary “Land of Lamas.”
● Explore Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo-China border.
● Step inside ancient Buddhist marvels — Tabo, Dhankar & Key Monastery, each over 1,000 years old.
● Send a postcard from Hikkim, home to the world’s highest post office (14,567 ft).
● Discover the mysterious Gue Mummy Monastery with a 500-year-old naturally preserved monk.
● Witness the dramatic confluence of the Sutlej & Spiti rivers at Khab Sangam.
● Walk across Chicham Bridge — Asia’s highest suspension bridge with breathtaking views.
● Unwind in Kalpa’s lush apple orchards and the charming Sangla Valley.
● Enjoy Himachali food, peaceful village walks & magical stargazing under crystal-clear skies.
Day 1 – Guwahati Arrival: Orientation & Cultural Start
• Arrival at Guwahati Airport/Railway Station.
• Check-in at local guesthouse/eco student hostel.
• Visit Kamakhya Temple or Umananda Island (subject to timing).
• Orientation session introducing Northeast India’s culture, biodiversity, and sustainability themes.
• Evening discussion: “What is Sustainable Tourism?”
Day 2 – Guwahati → Shillong: Entering the Hills
• Scenic 3.5–4 hour drive to Shillong.
• Stop at Umiam Lake to learn about hydropower and water management.
• Check-in at Shillong student hostel/guesthouse.
• Explore Police Bazaar to observe local urban life.
• Talk by environmental planner: “Balancing Urban Growth & Ecology in Shillong.”
Day 3 – Laitlum Canyons: Nature & Indigenous Wisdom
• Morning drive and hike at Laitlum Canyons.
• Workshop with geologists/ecology students on Meghalaya’s geology, ecosystems, and conservation.
• Visit a rural Khasi village for community gardening or trail maintenance.
• Evening reflection: “How Landscapes Shape Lifestyles.”
Day 4 – Dawki & Mawlynnong: Borders, Clarity & Cleanliness
• Drive to Dawki; boat ride on the crystal-clear Umngot River.
• Discussion on India–Bangladesh border trade and local livelihoods.
• Travel to Mawlynnong; check-in at homestays managed by women-led collectives.
• Community workshop on waste management, composting, and clean village initiatives.
• Evening Khasi cultural storytelling and music.
Day 5 – Living Root Bridge & Shillong Youth Meet
• Walk to the famous Living Root Bridge at Riwai.
• Session on traditional bio-engineering and indigenous knowledge systems.
• Return to Shillong.
• Meet local university students to discuss culture, identity, and youth-led conservation.
• Reflection theme: “Lessons Modern Engineering Can Learn from Tradition.”
Day 6 – Shillong → Kaziranga: Culture & Conservation
• 6–7 hour drive to Kaziranga National Park.
• Check-in at eco-lodge.
• Evening cultural dance performance (Karbi/Assamese).
• Expert talk: “UNESCO Heritage, Wildlife Corridors & Human–Wildlife Coexistence.”
Day 7 – Kaziranga: Safari & Sustainability Learning
• Early morning jeep safari (Western Range) to spot rhinos, elephants, birds.
• Visit Kaziranga Orchid & Biodiversity Park to explore orchids and medicinal plants.
• Afternoon conservation workshop on successes and challenges of community-based wildlife protection.
• Optional visit to nearby tribal eco-tourism village.
• Evening reflection session.
Day 8 – Journey to Majuli: Island Culture & Ecology
• Drive to Neemati Ghat → ferry to Majuli Island.
• Check-in at eco-cottages or Sattra-based homestays.
• Visit monasteries (Satras), mask-making units, pottery centres.
• Cultural exchange with Majuli College students.
• Bonfire discussion on art, spirituality, and cultural preservation.
Day 9 – Majuli → Jorhat: Rural Life & Tea Economy
• Morning bicycle tour through Majuli’s villages.
• Visit women-run weaving cooperatives.
• Meet farmers to learn about organic farming and flood adaptation.
• Ferry to Neemati → drive to Jorhat.
• Explore a tea estate and factory to understand sustainable tea production.
• Group presentations and comparative learning discussions.
Day 10 – Jorhat → Guwahati: Reflections & Departure
• Morning flight from Jorhat to Guwahati.
• Final reflection session at a local university.
• Presentations on indigenous sustainability, youth participation, and eco-tourism models.
• Evening departure from airport/railway station.
Cost Inclusions
• 9 nights’ accommodation in eco-lodges, homestays, guesthouses, and student hostels.
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as per program.
• Private ground transportation for all transfers and sightseeing.
• Domestic flight: Jorhat → Guwahati (if included).
• All tolls, interstate taxes, parking, and driver allowances.
• Guided visits to key cultural and natural attractions.
• Workshops with NGOs, environmentalists, youth clubs, and community bodies.
• Village-based activities including clean-up, gardening, trail repair, cultural exchanges.
• Kaziranga Jeep Safari (Western Range) with entry fees.
• Ferry transfers to/from Majuli Island.
• Visits to Satras, mask-making centres, pottery and weaving units, biodiversity parks.
• Cultural performances and storytelling sessions.
• Academic interactions with university students and experts.
• Reflection circles, journaling guidance, and group discussions.
• Bottled drinking water during travel.
• Full-time tour escort/facilitator.
• All taxes and government fees.
Cost Exclusions
• International/domestic flights not mentioned.
• Travel insurance or medical expenses.
• Meals or drinks not in the program.
• Personal expenses: laundry, snacks, souvenirs, phone charges.
• Optional activities not listed.
• Camera/video fees (where applicable).
• Early check-in, late check-out, hotel upgrades, or extra nights.
• Transport required due to weather or road delays.
• Tips for guides, drivers, homestay hosts.
• Anything not listed under “Cost Inclusions”.
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