NAGALAND HORNBILL FESTIVAL-ASSAM-MENGHALAYA 30TH NOV – 12TH DEC 2024 (13D12N)
(Guwahati,Dimapur,Kohima,Kisama,Khonoma, Dzukou Valley,Kaziranga,Shillong,Cherrapunji,Dawki)
Trip cost: RM5300/PAX for group min 8PAX (based on 100 Rupees = RM5.65 at 20 JUNE 2024)
Final adjustment on the cost is based on the exchange rate at time of collection
EXCLUDING INTERNATIONAL & DOMESTIC FLIGHTS AS BELOW (TOTAL RM994 RETURN FARE FOR AIRASIA & RM169 FOR AIR INDIA PRICED ON 20 JUNE 2024)
30 NOV 24 SAT KUL GAU 2130 2300 VIA AIRASIA
01 DEC 24 SUN GAU DMU 1220 1325 VIA AIRINDIA
12 DEC 24 THU GAU KUL 2345 0635+1 VIA AIRASIA
For further info, please Whatsapp trip handler LEE KENG at +60123158353 or email yongleekeng@gmail.com /LEE MIN +60162209033 or email yongotravel@gmail.com
IMPORTANT NOTICE This is meant to be a "free and easy" budget trip. Participants should be relatively fit, with a good sense of humor, and above all, have the right attitude for close travel with others through possibly some trying times. Most definitely, this is not a trip for prudes, whiners, fuss-pots, and other similarly assorted types! Although every effort will be made to stick to the given itinerary, ground conditions may change and cause some disruption and/or deviation from the norm. Otherwise, have fun!
North East India, is a less travelled adventure, nature and culture destination for many. Nagaland is a mountainous state, bordering to Myanmar, and home to diverse indigenous tribes and aptly referred as "The Land of Festivals". The "Hornbill Festival" is the largest celebrations of the indigenous warrior tribes of Nagaland. it will be celebrated yearly from 1-10 December since year 2000. we will also going for a hike in the one of most charming valley in all Nagaland, Dzukou Valley, for the unusual shapes of its verdant hills, surreal sunsets and the rare Dzukou valley lily.
Assam is best known for the Kaziranga National Park, home to the rare one-horned rhinos, and a designated UNESCO Heritage Site. We will try our luck on a safari to spot these magnificent beasts, made all the more magnificent when seen free and wild in nature.
Meghalaya, also known as "Abode of Clouds", falls into one the richest biodiversity spheres in the world. Besides stunning waterfalls and massive monsoons in June/July (remember Cherrapunji from your school Geography lessons?), its main claim to fame is the only place in the world where the unique living root bridges are found, and also another UNESCO Heritage Site to boot!
Last but not least, Guwahati, the largest city of the Indian state of Assam awaits us with its unique Kamakhaya Temple. Join us as we explore this less visited part of India in a cool and dry winter period!
DAY 1 KUL-GUWAHATI Assemble KLIA 30th NOVEMBER 2024, 1830 for AirAsia flight departing KUL(2130)-GAU(2300). Check in nearby hotel Overnight Guwahati (B)
DAY 2 GUWAHATI-DIMAPUR Early morning to airport to catch Air India flight to Dimapur GAU(1230)-DMU(1325) 2.5hr drive uphill to Kohima and to Kisama Village. Free and easy evening to explore the village. Overnight Kisama Guesthouse (B,D)
DAY 3 KOHIMA After breakfast, we will enjoy a full day experiene of the Hornbill Festival in Kisama Heritage Village Overnight Kisama Guesthouse (B,D)
DAY 4 DZUKOU VALLEY HIKING After early breakfast, we will go to Dzukou Valley to start our full-day trekking. An absolute nature paradise for trekkers, Dzukou Valley sits on the border of Manipur and Myanmar. Upon reaching the trail head, we begin our trek which will greet us with surreal wild beauty made more wonderful by a varied flora untouched by human interference. This moderate 8km trek should be traversed in about 4-5 hours. We will do day-trip hiking and end of the day back to hotel for rest. Overnight Kisama Guesthouse(B,D)
DAY 5 KOHIMA-KHONOMA-DIMAPUR
After breakfast, drive to Khonoma Village, famed as Asia's first green village, to have a walk through the village and enjoying the scenery and soak in the local tribe's culture and daily life routine. After that we will travel for 3 hours down to Dimapur. Overnight Dimapur(B)
DAY 6 DIMAPUR-KAZIRANGA Morning we will do sightseeing in Dimapur city before we drive 3 hours (151km) to Kaziranga. Free and easy evening. Overnight Kaziranga(B)
DAY 7 KAZIRANGA WILDLIFE WATCH SAFARI
Early morning we will do elephant (optional, own cost). and mid afternoon,for a jeep safari (optional activities, own cost) in the Kaziranga National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for the myriad fauna of animals & birds, and especially for the One-horned Rhino which is found in the most numbers in this Unesco Heritage Site. After all that wildlife watch, we can get “wild” and join the Assam dancing during the Assam cultural show (optional activities, own cost). Overnight Kaziranga(B)
DAY 8 SHILLONG Next destionation is Shillong, capital of Meghalaya.it will take us half day journey from Kaziranga (267km,6 hours).We wil stop enroute, at Umiam Lake aka Barapani, an amazing man-made reservoir encircled by lush green hills, before arriving Shillong, we will visit few other attractions as well, if time permitting, visit Don Bosco Museum, Lady Cathedral Church, Elephant Waterfalls, Wards lake and rest of the day, free and easy. Overnight Shillong(B)
DAY 9 CHERRAPUNJI VIA WEI SAWDONG FALLS Post breakfast at hotel, get ready to explore the natural wonders of Meghalaya. We have a 55km drive to Cherrapunji, with stops at Elephant Falls and scenic Mawkdok Dympep ViewPoint, which offers views of the V-shaped valley with slopping hills carpeted with green on either side. Next stop, the cascading 3-tiered Wei Sawdong Falls, Nohkalikai falls and Seven Sisters’ Falls await to awash us with their watery beauty. Last, and for a change, spend some time exploring the Wasmai and Arwah caves, famous for their fossils that can be viewed within the lit-up interiors. Overnight Cherrapunji(B)
DAY 10 NONGRIAT DOUBLE DECKER LIVING ROOT BRIDGE
Have a good breakfast to prepare for today’s adventure. A short drive will bring us to Tyrna Village, from where we will begin our descending 3000-steps trek to the unique Unesco Heritage site of Nongriat Double Decker Living Root Bridge, the only one found in the world. Upon reaching the final destination, spend time exploring and have a dip at the lovely river there. Our return ascending journey to the Tyrna Village will end the day. We should be back hotel early evening, enjoy a well-deserved dinner after the Nongriat ascend, and chill at a campfire. Overnight Cherrapunji(B)
DAY 11 DAWKI RIVER
We drive 80km drive to Mawlynnong, touted as the cleanest village in all India! Enjoy walking around this cute village with warm people. Not to miss, unique Balancing Rock of Mawlynyong.We will also visit the Single Decker Living Root Bridge in Riwai Village. After this we drive 73km to Dawki River, where the experience of boating in crystal clear waters of the Umngot river awaits. We can take a dip as the water is refreshing and not too cold. Overnight Dawki Riverside(B)
DAY 12 GUWAHATIWake up to a beautiful sunrise in East Khasi hills. After breakfast, check out and drive to Guwahati. En-route we will visit one of India’s most magical waterfalls, Krang Shuri Waterfalls. We spend some time around the falls by taking a dip in the nautral pool or just enjoy watching the water fall! 4 hours drive to Guwahati, rest and easy evening.Overnight Guwahati(B)
DAY 13 GAU-KUL Morning sightseeing in hustling bustling Guwahati city, taking in Kamaknya Temple, Brahmaputra riverbank and also brwosing through their busy market and shops for last minute shopping! late evening transfer to airport for our flight home GAU-KUL (2345-0705+1) with all the memories of Nagaland, Assam Meghalaya!
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- Cost covers accommodations, chartered transport, local tour guide, meals stated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast)
- NOT COVERED are flights (international & domestic), travel insurance, meals not stated in the itinerary, India Visa, entrance fees and optional activities eg Kaziranga Safari, Assam Cultural Show, Dawki boat trip etc. A full list will be detailed for all info nearer the travel date.
- Cost is subject to change depending on fluctuations in exchange rate.
- A non-refundable deposit of RM2300 is payable to confirm your place.
Whatsapp Phone: Lee Keng 012 3158353 / Lee Min 016 2209033
Email: yongleekeng@gmail.com / yongotravel@gmail.com