Northeast Winter Grand Circuit

Your winter journey.

Ten days through Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh, ending with two Kaziranga nights.

• Meghalaya waterfalls & caves
• Tawang & Bomdila
• Kaziranga wildlife

Where you’ll stay

• 2 nightsShillong
• 1 nightTezpur / Bhalukpong
• 1 nightDirang
• 2 nightsTawang
• 1 nightBomdila
• 2 nightsKaziranga

Your day-by-day itinerary

1. Guwahati → Shillong

   Meet at Guwahati airport or railway station, drive to Shillong and visit Umiam Lake en route. Check in and settle into your hotel.

   Overnight in Shillong

2. Shillong → Cherrapunjee → Shillong

   Take a day trip to Cherrapunjee (Sohra), stopping at Elephant Falls and Duwan Sing Syiem viewpoint. Visit Seven Sisters Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave and the Ramakrishna Mission, then return to Shillong.

   Overnight in Shillong

3. Shillong → Tezpur / Bhalukpong

   Travel from Shillong to Tezpur or Bhalukpong and check in for the night.

   Overnight in Tezpur / Bhalukpong

4. Tezpur / Bhalukpong → Dirang

   Drive to Dirang, visiting Tipi Orchid Centre en route. Check in and spend the evening at leisure.

   Overnight in Dirang

5. Dirang → Tawang

   Continue towards Tawang, taking in the mountain landscapes and visiting Sela Pass and Jaswant Garh War Memorial where the route is accessible. Mountain stops depend on weather and road conditions.

   Overnight in Tawang

6. Tawang monasteries & heritage

   Visit Tawang Monastery, followed by the War Memorial. Enjoy free time for shopping in the evening.

   Overnight in Tawang

7. Tawang → Bomdila

   Drive back to Bomdila through mountain scenery. Check in and spend the evening at leisure.

   Overnight in Bomdila

8. Bomdila → Kaziranga

   Drive from Bomdila to Kaziranga after breakfast and check in to your accommodation.

   Overnight in Kaziranga

9. Kaziranga wildlife & local life

   The itinerary plans an early elephant ride followed by breakfast and a jeep safari in the Central or Western Range. In the afternoon, visit a local village, view a tea garden from outside and explore the Orchid and Biodiversity Park. Safari timings, ranges and rides are subject to park arrangements; sightings are not guaranteed.

   Overnight in Kaziranga

10. Kaziranga → Guwahati airport

    After breakfast, travel from Kaziranga to Guwahati airport for your onward journey.

Hotels & room arrangements

These are package categories, not ratings for a confirmed hotel. Named properties and room types are provided with your quotation. Extra mattresses may replace extra beds; a fourth adult may not be permitted in the same room. Child occupancy, air conditioning and heating must be checked for the selected property.

Share dietary preferences, special requirements and birthdays or anniversaries in advance so the team can check suitable arrangements.

Your vehicle

The package guide suggests a commercial sedan such as a Dzire, Indigo or Xcent for up to 3 guests; an Innova, Xylo or similar MUV for 4–6; and a Tempo Traveller for 7–20. Luggage carriers and preferred push-back seating are subject to availability. Confirm the actual vehicle and luggage capacity in your quotation.

Package arrangements & quotation

This itinerary sets out the planned route, sightseeing and overnight locations. Exact hotels, meals, transfers, safari permits, entry fees and activity charges will be itemised in your quotation. No package price is published; request a quote for your dates and group.

Optional activities & extra costs

Activities marked optional or on direct payment are separate unless explicitly included in your quotation. These may include Brahmaputra cruises, additional boating, cultural shows, water sports or extensions. Flights, personal expenses and any other exclusions will be confirmed before booking.

Before you travel

• Waterfall flow can be lower in winter. Allow for colder mountain conditions and route changes.
• Arrival-day sightseeing and departure-day temple visits depend on flight times. Museum visits, ferries and river cruises depend on opening schedules, water levels and availability.
• Safari ranges, timings, jeep safaris and elephant rides listed in the route are planned activities, subject to current park permissions and availability. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
• Plan permit arrangements for Arunachal in advance. The team will confirm current documents and permissions for your nationality and route. High-altitude travel needs advance planning; share relevant travel requirements before finalising the route.
• Mountain driving times can change with road and weather conditions. Confirm accommodation amenities, heating, connectivity and payment options before travel.
• An additional border excursion from Tawang requires separate permission and a locally arranged vehicle. It is not included in this itinerary; current costs and any extra day must be confirmed separately, and permissions can be withdrawn.

Plan the details

• Assam travel guide
• Meghalaya travel guide
• Arunachal Pradesh travel guide
• Car rental with driver
• Hotels & homestays
• Jungle safari planning
• More winter packages