The Kingdoms
Duration : 14 Days -
13 Nights
Places Covered : Guwahati - Kaziranga - Kohima - Touphema - Kohima -
Dimori Cove - Khonoma - Kohima - Dimapur - Sibsagar - Jorhat - Shillong -
Guwahati
The tour takes you to Kaziranga National Park- to see the one horned
Rhinoceros, to the Land of Fiercely independent Angami Warrior Nagas where
you can trek in the best trekking valley in this region and see the
culturally diverse Naga warrior tribe and to Shillong, home of the Khasi
Highland tribe, also known as the Scotland of the east where you stay at the
summer Palace of King of Tripura. You also tour the old capital of Assam
Sibsagar, the seat of power of Ahom Rulers. Ahoms who belonged to the Shan
dynasty came from aThailand andRuled Assam for 500 years before the
Britishers.
Day 01:Arrival at Guwahati
After a brief welcome ceremony on arrival at Guwahati drive on and check
into your hotel room. Overnight stay at Guwahati.
Day 02: Guwahati-Kaziranga
After an early breakfast drive to famous Kaziranga National park (220 kms 4
hrs drive). Check into a Jungle resort on arrival. In the afternoon visit
nearby Tea Estate and Tea Tribes village. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.
Day 03: Kaziranga
Early morning (5:30 am) explore central Range of Kaziranga National Park on
Elephant Safari. On return explore the eastern range on a jeep safari.
Return for lunch and proceed to Western Range of Kaziranga National Park on
jeep. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.
Day 04: Kaziranga-Kohima-Touphema
Depart for Kohima after breakfast (225 kms 5 hrs drive). On arrival proceed
to Touphema Village Resort (41 kms from Kohima) run by Angami Naga village
community. Enjoy cultural presentation by village folks. Overnight at
Touphema Tourist village.
Day 05: Touphema-Kohima-Dimori Cove
Explore the village in the morning hours. After breakfast check out of the
village resort & drive to Kohima. Visit the WW II Cemetery, nestled in
the heart of Kohima town, where one of the fiercest battles was fought. On a
huge stone in in-laid bronze the following famous words remained one of the
undoubting courage displayed by the war heroes in order to preserve the
freedom of the future generation.
"When you go home Tell them of us and say For your Tomorrow We gave
our today"
Also visit The State Museum, located at Bayani hill Kohima, it gives you a
peep into the various aspects of Naga Culture. It displays dioramas of the
lifestyle of the Naga tribes. Artifacts, handlooms, & Handicrafts, Tools
& Implements, Gems & Jewelry, Coins & Ancient weaponry will give
you an idea of the rich Culture and Heritage of the native people. Proceed
to Kepfiizha (Kigwema village) Dimori Cove Guest house for lunch. This small
but beautiful place is on the Kohima Imphal Highway which we use as base for
trekking up the Japfu Peak (3048 metre Mt) Japfu, home of the world's
tallest rhododendron tree (20 metres high) and also for trekking to Dzukou
the best trekking valley of North-East India. Following lines greets you to
Dzukou.
"All you seekers of Adventure, And lovers of tough treks, Come and
be my guest- And drink deep of my beauty."
After lunch visit nearby Angami village of Jakhama. Return to Kohima and
check into your hotel room. Overnight stay at Kohima.
Day 06: Khonoma: Drive to Khonoma (20 kms)
Angami Tribal village and the home village of father of Naga Nationalist
movement Angami Phizo. This village located on top of a hillock has a
pastoral beauty of its own. This was where the Last part of the Anglo Naga
War was fought. Return to Kohima for overnight stay.
Day 07: Kohima-Dimapur-Sibsagar
After an early breakfast depart for Sibsagar (225 kms 5 hrs). Visit remains
of Ahom Kingdom who ruled Assam for 500 years before giving in to British.
Overnight stay at Sibsagar.
Day 08: Explore Remains of the Ahom Kingdom
Visit to Tai Ahom Museum and the Maidams (Mummy like structures) of Ahom
kings Burial grounds at Charaideo. In the afternoon drive to Jorhat (1 hr).
The "Tea Capital of the World" On arrival check into Raj Era Tea
Estate Bunglow.
Day 09: Jorhat: Tea-capital, the Thengal Mansion, Assamese village.
Thengal Mansion, a historic ancestral house of a Tea Planter amidst an
Asssamese village, 15 kms from Jorhat. The 72-year old Thangal Mansion is to
answer the queries on Assamese culture and tradition. After lunch and rest,
take a walk in a nearby village to see the simplicity of their lives.
Day 10: Jorhat- Shillong:
After an early morning breakfast drive to Shillong (350 kms 6 hrs). Have
Lunch en-route at Borapani Umiam Lake, a majestic placid lake with its
surrounding sylvan hills. Check in to Royal Heritage Tripura Castle, the
summer Palace of King of Tripura and experience the Royal Hospitality. Take
a Guided tour of the palace. Overnight at Shillong.
Day 11: Shillong: Ward lake, Hydari Park
Morning sightseeing at Shillong, admire the beauty of Shillong also called
Scotland of the East. It is erstwhile capital of undivided Assam; present
North-East and home to the Khasi Highland tribes. Visit Elephanta falls,
Ward lake, Hydari Park and Shillong peak for some breathtaking views.
Overnight at Shillong.
Day 12: Shillong-Guwahati:
After breakfast drive to Guwahati (100 kms 2 and ½ hrs). Explore
Guwahati, the gateway city to North-east of India. Evening spend on a river
cruise to watch the sun go down the river and see yourself why the river is
locally called 'Luit'- colour of blood. Overnight at Guwahati.
Day 13: Explore Guwahati:
Gateway city to North-East India.
Day 14: Depart:
Day at leisure till you depart for your onward journey.