Hornbill Festival Opening Ceremony with Kaziranga Dzukou Valley and Meghalaya

Arrive at Guwahati Airport or Railway Station, where our representative will welcome you and assist with your transfer to the hotel. Check in, freshen up, and relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore nearby attractions or visit a local market. Return to the hotel and enjoy a comfortable first evening in Assam before the adventure begins. Meal: No Meal Stay: Hotel in Guwahati

After breakfast, check out and begin your drive toward Kaziranga National Park through the scenic countryside of Assam. Pass small towns, green fields, and rural landscapes along the way. On arrival, check into your hotel and settle comfortably. Spend the remaining evening at leisure, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and preparing for an early wildlife safari inside Kaziranga the following morning. Meal: Breakfast Stay: Hotel in Kaziranga

Start early with an exciting jeep safari inside Kaziranga National Park, exploring its grasslands, wetlands, and wildlife habitats while looking for the famous one-horned rhinoceros and other species. Return to the hotel for breakfast, then check out and begin the drive toward Dimapur. On arrival, check into your hotel, relax after the journey, and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Dimapur. Meal: Breakfast Stay: Hotel in Dimapur

After breakfast, check out from your Dimapur hotel and begin the scenic drive toward Kigwema village. Travel through Nagaland’s beautiful hill roads and changing landscapes before reaching this peaceful settlement near Kisama Heritage Village. Check into your local homestay and settle into the simple surroundings. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the colourful Hornbill Festival opening ceremony scheduled for the following day. Meal: Breakfast Stay: Homestay in Kigwema

After breakfast, proceed to Kisama Heritage Village and attend the colourful Hornbill Festival opening ceremony. Experience traditional Naga dances, folk music, indigenous games, handicrafts, local cuisine, and cultural performances representing communities across Nagaland. Explore the festival grounds and tribal morungs while enjoying the energetic atmosphere. Later, return to Kigwema and relax at your homestay after an unforgettable day of celebrations. Meal: Breakfast Stay: Homestay in Kigwema

After breakfast, drive to Khonoma and explore its traditional houses, terraced fields, village lanes, and local heritage. Continue to Kohima to visit the historic War Cemetery and learn about its wartime significance. Later, return to Kisama Heritage Village for another Hornbill Festival evening filled with cultural performances and live music. After the festivities, drive back to Kigwema for a comfortable overnight homestay experience. Meal: Breakfast Stay: Homestay in Kigwema

Begin early after breakfast and drive toward the Dzukou Valley trek starting point. Start walking through forested trails, rolling hills, mountain ridges, and scenic landscapes while enjoying the fresh highland surroundings. Reach the valley and continue toward your trekkers’ hut or campsite accommodation. Settle in, rest after the trek, and spend a peaceful evening surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery before your overnight stay. Meal: Breakfast Stay: Trekkers’ Hut / Campsite in Dzukou Valley

Wake early to enjoy the serene morning landscapes across Dzukou Valley. After breakfast, begin your return trek through the mountain trails toward the starting point. Meet your vehicle and drive back to Kigwema, enjoying the changing scenery along the way. Check into your homestay, freshen up, and spend the remaining evening resting comfortably after completing your memorable overnight adventure in Dzukou Valley. Meal: Breakfast Stay: Homestay in Kigwema

After breakfast, check out from your Kigwema homestay and begin the long journey toward Guwahati via Dimapur. Travel through Nagaland’s hill roads before entering the plains of Assam and continuing toward the city. On arrival in Guwahati, check into your hotel and relax after the drive. Spend the evening at leisure and prepare for the Meghalaya portion of your journey ahead. Meal: Breakfast Stay: Hotel in Guwahati

After breakfast, check out and begin the drive toward Shillong, the charming capital of Meghalaya. En route, stop at picturesque Umiam Lake for photographs and panoramic views of the surrounding hills and water. Continue to Shillong, check into your hotel, and relax briefly. Later, explore the lively Police Bazaar area, enjoy the city atmosphere, and return to your hotel for overnight stay. Meal: Breakfast Stay: Hotel in Shillong

After breakfast, depart Shillong and travel toward Cherrapunji through Meghalaya’s beautiful hill landscapes. Visit Elephant Falls and Shillong Peak before continuing toward Cherrapunji. Depending on time and weather conditions, explore Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, and Seven Sisters Falls. On arrival, check into your hotel, relax, and enjoy the cool mountain atmosphere before settling in for a peaceful overnight stay there. Meal: Breakfast Stay: Hotel in Cherrapunji

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Cherrapunji and its surrounding natural attractions. Visit scenic waterfalls, caves, viewpoints, and nearby villages while experiencing Meghalaya’s dramatic landscapes and refreshing climate. Travellers seeking more adventure may choose an optional trek to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge, subject to fitness and local conditions. Return to your hotel afterward and enjoy a relaxed overnight stay in Cherrapunji. Meal: Breakfast Stay: Hotel in Cherrapunji

After breakfast, check out from your Cherrapunji hotel and begin the journey back toward Shillong. Depending on the selected route and available time, visit Mawlynnong village, a traditional Living Root Bridge, and Dawki or the Umngot River. Enjoy Meghalaya’s village scenery and clear river landscapes before continuing to Shillong. On arrival, check into your hotel and relax during your final evening in Meghalaya. Meal: Breakfast Stay: Hotel in Shillong

After breakfast, check out from your Shillong hotel and begin the drive toward Guwahati Airport or Railway Station. Enjoy final views of Meghalaya’s hills and Assam’s countryside while reflecting on your wildlife safari, Hornbill Festival experiences, Dzukou Valley trek, and Meghalaya journey. Arrive in Guwahati according to your onward travel schedule as this memorable multi-state Northeast India adventure comes to a rewarding conclusion. Meal: Breakfast