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Hornbill Festival with Meghalaya | FREE Jeep Safari Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the unique and colourful culture of the Naga Tribes with authentic food, folklore, music and lifestyle at the famous Hornbill Festival

  • Explore Kaziranga National park that is home to 2200 Indian one-horned rhinoceros and various other species of animals & birds

  • Pay Homage to the Indian War heroes of World War 2 at Kohima War Cemetery

  • Glide gently on a boat and gaze at the riverbed over the Umgnot river - the cleanest river in Asia

  • Experience the beauty of nature as you start you trek to Double Decker Root Bridge.

Hornbill Festival with Meghalaya | FREE Jeep Safari Overview

About the Tour:

Embark on this amazing trip to Northeast India to participate in the biggest cultural extravaganza and explore the natural treasures of Meghalaya. Be a part of the "Festival of all Festivals" and get a first-hand experience of the culture and lifestyle of 17 Naga Tribes.

Adding more to this tour is your visit to the Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary - a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is home to the famous one-horned Rhino. Explore the exotic land of Meghalaya that will greet you with numerous lakes, huge hills, captivating waterfalls, sacred forests, and pitch-dark caves. Take this one-of-a-kind tour to the NorthEast and create lifelong memories with your loved ones.


Quick facts:

Start Point/ End Point: Guwahati Airport / Railway Station

Pick-up/ Drop Timing: As per Traveller Convenience

Duration: 11 Days & 10 Nights

Destinations Covered: Guwahati - Dimapur - Kisama - Kaziranga - Shillong - Cherrapunji - Dawki - Shillong - Guwahati

Customization: Available as per request

Inclusions:

  • Stay: Standard accommodation on sharing basis (Can be customized)
  • Meals: Breakfast on each day
  • Vehicle: Sedan / Suv / Hatchback (Depending on group size)
  • Permits, Parking Fees, Fuel Charges, All toll taxes
  • Driver Allowances
  • Guwahati airport/ railway station pickup drop
  • English Speaking Guide Allowance on all days of the tour.


How to reach:

The easiest way to travel to Arunachal Pradesh is via Guwahati by air - Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) provides connectivity from major parts of the country. Or one can board a train to Guwahati railway station.

Hornbill Festival with Meghalaya | FREE Jeep Safari Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival at Guwahati | Transfer to Dimapur
Dimapur
  • Meet our representative on arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station where you will be greeted well.
  • Transfer to Dimapur, which will be approx 7 hrs journey.
  • Check in to the hotel after arrival and enjoy the evening at leisure.
  • Overnight at Dimapur.
Day 2
Dimapur to Kisama | Visit the Naga Heritage Village
Kigwema
  • Post breakfast in the morning begin your journey to Kisama Heritage Village.
  • The route to Kisama Village is via Kohima (the capital of Nagaland) and the journey will take approx 3 hours.
  • You can choose to take a stopover in Kohima and visit the War Cemetery to pay homage to the martyrs and also visit the Kohima Cathedral Church.
  • Kisama Heritage Village is a model village and is also the permanent venue of the Hornbill Festival.
  • Upon reaching Kisama Village, you have the whole day to explore the Hornbill festival.
  • While buying the entry ticket, you will get a booklet with the whole schedule for this 10 days festival.
  • You can enjoy the various cultural performances, walk around the village to get an insight into the traditional lifestyle of various tribes, and much more.
  • After exploring the festival, you will be dropped at your homestay/ camps in Kisama/ Kigwema.
  • Overnight stay in Kisama/ Kigwema.
Day 3
Hornbill Festival | Witness the biggest cultural gathering in India
Kigwema
  • After breakfast, you will be dropped at the Kisama Heritage Village to enjoy your day at the Hornbill Festival.
  • This festival is a once in s lifetime experience to watch a beautiful cross-cultural melange of 17 tribes of Nagaland, who proudly showcase their lifestyle for these 10 days.
  • There are various cultural performances - folk dances, music with traditional instruments, survival techniques shows, etc.
  • Walk around the village and explore the traditional houses, majorly made of wood and bamboo.
  • Try the local cuisine, made by the tribals themselves. You can also try authentic rice beer.
  • Get more insights into the culture of Nagaland by interacting with the locals who are very warm and friendly folks.
  • Upon exploring the festival, return back to your homestay/ camps in Kisama/ Kigwema.
  • Overnight stay in Kisama/ Kigwema.
Day 4
Hornbill Festival | Experience the grandeur of biggest cultural festival
Kigwema
  • After breakfast, you will be dropped at the Kisama Heritage Village to enjoy your day at the Hornbill Festival.
  • This festival is a once in s lifetime experience to watch a beautiful cross-cultural melange of 17 tribes of Nagaland, who proudly showcase their lifestyle for these 10 days.
  • Experience the myriad cultural extravaganza, food stalls, herbal medicine stalls, flower shows and sales, cultural medley, indigenous games, and Musical concerts.
  • There are various cultural performances - folk dances, music with traditional instruments, survival techniques shows, etc.
  • Walk around the village and explore the traditional houses, majorly made of wood and bamboo.
  • Try the local cuisine, made by the tribals themselves. You can also try authentic rice beer.
  • Get more insights into the culture of Nagaland by interacting with the locals who are very warm and friendly folks.
  • Upon exploring the festival, return back to your homestay/ camps in Kisama/ Kigwema.
  • Overnight stay in Kisama/ Kigwema.
Day 5
Kigwema to Kaziranga | Welcome to the land of one-horned Rhino
Kaziranga
  • After having your breakfast in the morning, board your transfer to Kaziranga.
  • Kaziranga is located in the heart of Assam and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Enjoy the beautiful 7 hrs long road journey to reach Kaziranga.
  • Upon reaching Kaziranga, spend the rest of the day at leisure to get ready for a fun and adventurous journey the next day.
  • Overnight stay in a hotel at Kaziranga.
Day 6
Safari in Kaziranga National Park | Transfer to Shillong
Shillong
  • Early morning, head out to enjoy a jeep safari in the Kaziranga national park.
  • Kaziranga National Park is home to many species of animals & birds including the One-horned rhino.
  • After completing the safari, return back to your hotel and have a delicious breakfast.
  • Post breakfast, board your transfer to Shillong.
  • On the way, visit Umiam Lake (Borapani).
  • Check-in to the hotel and evening is free for leisure to explore the local market.
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Shillong.
Day 7
Shillong to Cherrapunjee | Explore the waterfalls and caves
Cherrapunji
  • Enjoy a lip-smacking breakfast at the hotel and board your transfer to Cherrapunjee.
  • On the way, visit the breathtaking Mawkdok Dympep ViewPoint, Wei Sawdong Falls.
  • After this, grasp a stunning view of Nohkalikai falls, Mawsmai cave, Seven Sisters’ Falls, Elephant Falls, Garden of caves, and Arwah Caves for a distinct experience.
  • Reach Cherrapunji and rest for the day.
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Cherapunjee.
Day 8
Trek to Nongriat | Walk on the double decker root bridges
Cherrapunji
  • After breakfast, proceed to Tyrna village.
  • Start the trek to the Double Decker Root Bridge (Nongriat) with the local guide.
  • Later on, you can also extend your hike to Rainbow Falls at an extra cost of Rs 1500/-
  • Climb up the 3000 steps to end the hike at the same village by evening.
  • Overnight at Cherrapunjee
Day 9
Cherrapunjee to Shnongpdeng/Dawki | Enroute visit the cleanest village in Asia
Dawki
  • Enjoy a mouth-watering breakfast in the morning.
  • Drive to Mawlynnong (110 km/ 02 ½ hrs drive), which is the cleanest village in Asia.
  • Later, trek to visit the Single Decker Living Root Bridge in Riwai village.
  • Visit the famous Balancing Rock and try to understand its mystery.
  • Later, continue your drive to Dawki where you can do boating in the crystal clear waters of the Umngot river.
  • Overnight at Shnongpdeng/Dawki.
Day 10
Shnongpdeng/Dawki to Shillong | Visit Krang Suri Waterfalls
Shillong
  • Wake up to see the beauty of East Khasi hills and have a hearty breakfast.
  • Later, indulge yourself in multiple adventure activities(on your own) like Kayaking, Boating, Zip lining, Cliff Jumping, etc.
  • Start for Jowai to visit India's most magical waterfall: Krang Suri Waterfalls.
  • You can choose to take a dip and swim leisurely in the natural pool beneath.
  • Travel back to Shillong after witnessing this attractive place.
  • Overnight stay in Shillong.
Day 11
Departure | Goodbye with lots of memories
  • After breakfast, you will leave for the Guwahati airport/Railway station, bringing the experience to an end.
  • Complimentary visit to the Kamakhya Temple, if time permits.
  • It is now time to head back home with a plethora of good memories.

Select Package Options

Price Includes
  • Stay

     Standard accommodation on double/ triple sharing (Can be customized)

  • Meals

    Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 11


  • Transfers

    All Transfers in a private vehicle as per the itinerary

  • Permits

    All required permits

  • Driver

    Professional Driver + Guide to help you navigate around

  • Sightseeing

    As per the itinerary

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  • The display price is for 4 PAX
  • Thrillophilia reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbance that occurred (i.e weather condition, political condition or any others) without changing the total number of days and without compromising any service.
  • Pick up from the airport/railway station should be mandatory between 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM. Beyond these timings, it is recommended to stay in Guwahati & Traveller is advised to let Thrillophilia know before booking if they are arriving after 2 PM in Guwahati so that Thrillophilia can rearrange their Itinerary.
  • Airfare to the starting point of your trip and back is not included in the cost.
  • The traveler will have to take care of their international airfare, visa fees, airport tax or any kind of insurance cover.
  • Items of personal nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees, etc or any other item not specifically mentioned above as ‘INCLUDED’ is to be considered exclusion of the deal.
  • Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the tour.
  • The vehicle for sightseeing is available on an itinerary basis only, and will not be on disposal.
  • The price will vary according to the no. of people.
  • Double Decker Root Bridge is accessible only through Nogriat Trek which is one-way more than 3000 steps. It is a steep trek which gets slippery and difficult in rains. Children younger than 10 years and Adults elders than 50 years are not recommended to do this trek.
  • The tour takes place through an Eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
  • The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are not available, the travellers will be accommodated in a property of similar standard.
  • Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like a change in flight and train schedule, cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, roadblocks, etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost. No bill will be reimbursed for any missed service/facility.
  • Because of any reason natural or personal, if the tour or a particular activity is not completed, no refund will be processed.
  • Pay heed to the tour guides and instructors in order to enjoy a safe and sound tour.
  • All entry tickets for elephant safari, and entry fees of monument entrances, camera charges, permits, etc. are not a part of the package.
  • GST is applicable to the package cost.
  • Any breakage or damage of any items in the resort will be charged at actuals.
  • Bright colours like red are not allowed inside the Park. It is recommended to wear green or any other forest suitable colour during the safari.

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Starting Point
Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam, India
Drop Points
Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam, India