Guwahati Shillong Bike Tour

Garlanding on arrival with meeting and assistance at the airport. Our representative will meet to welcome and escort you by private chauffeur-driven transport to the Hotel. Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative will also hand over the “Welcome Folder” documents and brief you on the tour program.

Later visit Nabagraha Temple and Srimanta SankardevKalekshetra – a cultural museum showcasing the art and culture of Northeast India. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast visiting Kamakhya Temple and later proceed to Sualkuchi village ( 32kms), reach Sualkuchi and explore the area, then we ride to Kukurmara ( 65 kms) for fresh water River Dolphins, traditional Assamese lunch at Kukurmara.

Sualkuchi Village : Assam produces three unique varieties of silks, the Golden Muga, the White Pat and the warm Eri. Silks grown all over the state find their way to Sualkuchi. Sualkuchi is one of the world’s largest weaving villages. The entire population here is engaged in weaving exquisite silk fabrics. A renowned center of silk production, particularly known for Muga - the golden silk of Assam, which is not, produced anywhere else in the world.     

 One can distinctly hear the rhythm of the shuttles of the looms as soon as one enters this craft village. Sualkuchi, the biggest village of Assam with a population of around 50,000, is situated on the north bank of the mighty Brahmaputra.

Kukurmara: Located 70 kms from Guwahati, the river dolphins are found in Kulsiriver, which is the southern tributary of the Brahmaputra river. The river, with a width of 19 m, passes mainly through Chaygaon area of Kamrup District. River dolphins scientific name is Platanistagangetica. It is commonly known as "Susu" in Ganges and "Hihu" in Brahmaputra. They are aquatic mammals. They are found in large numbers on KulsiRiver. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast depart by surface to Shillong, On arrival check-in at Hotel.

Shillong was a small village until 1864, when it became the new civil station of the Khasi and Jaintia hills. It remained the summer capital of Eastern Bengal and Assam for many years. In 1874, on the formation of Assam as a Chief Commissioner’s Province, it was chosen as the capital of the new administration. An earthquake destroyed the city in 1897, necessitating its complete rebuilding. In January 1972, Shillong became the capital of the newly formed state of Meghalaya. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast full day excursion of Cherrapunji.

Visiting  Mawsmai Cave, Thankarang Park, Nohkalikai falls, Dainthlenfalls,  Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast full day excrusion of Mawllynnong. 

Mawlynnong Village - situated 90 kms ahead of Shillong on the Shillong-Dawki Road, 30 kms from Pynursla, is a village of 75 households with a population of 400. An idyllic location, this village epitomizes a standard, which all other villages need to aspire to be. Dubbed the cleanest village in India by Discover India Magazine, the primary Village School till class V boasts of its no dropout record and the village of 90 % literacy.

*LIVING ROOT BRIDGE - The lower reaches of the southern slopes of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills are humid and warm and are streaked by swift flowing rivers and mountain streams. A specie of rubber tree flourishes alongside these rivers and streams. The tree usually perches on rocks and reaching out to soil for nourishment. Thus, they have adapted themselves well to high soil erosion, caused by these fast flowing rivers and streams. The exposed roots grow strong and reach out over long distance from the tree trunk. The early War-Khasis had noticed these qualities of these trees and had adapted it to serve their need for bridges to cross-rivers and streams. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast depart by surface to Guwahati, On arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast departs by surface to Tezpur, En-route enjoy the scenic beauty of the countryside and enjoy the local food in Indian Dhaba (Restaurant), On arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast depart by surface to North Lakhimpur, En-route Assamese Villages, On arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast depart by surface to Zero, En-route Nishi Village,, On arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Ziro :- Have a little early breakfast and ride to visit Apatani tribal village. Ziro is the districts headquarter of Lower Subansiri district and home of the famous Apatani tribe.

‘Apatani’ a Tibeto-mongoloid race believe to be migrated from Tibet area. The time of migration is unknown as there are no written records. They are animist by religion and decedent of Abo-Tani the universal father of all the Tani group tribes (viz., Nyishi, Adi, Galo, Tagin and Apatani). The religion is known as Donyi-poloism though Christianity also has its presence felt in the state. Farmer by profession depends mostly on agriculture and forest. Their way of farming the Paddy-cum-pisciculture is famous world wide and recognize as world heritage site by UNESCO. The women here are also equally famous for their face tattoo and nose plugs. Though the tradition of this practice is been abolished by the govt. is a social evil. It can be seen only the older women as the younger generation does not do it anymore. The Apatani has many festivals, rituals and ceremony. Famous of all is the ‘Dree’ festival celebrated on 5thJuly every year after the sowing of paddy praying and offering for good crops, harvest, health and wealth. Other festival is ‘Myoko’ celebrated by group of villages divided in 3 different groups after a gap of 2 years. Shaman (priest) holds the main attraction as without him nothing can be performed. The entire Abotani group buries the deaths with sacrifices and taboos.

Visit Hong village the  largest village in the Apatani plateau and the 2ndlargest in Asia after Kohima or Bara Basti village in Nagaland walk to end of the village where the alter is erected offering chicken sacrifice to the malevolent and benevolent sprits, walk back to village visit local house and interact with the people. As being so famous and much sought after by the tourist so for their photographs we need to have the permission from them. Later visit Hari, Bulla and later have lunch in a local restaurant after visit Hija and Dutta village. Evening visit the local market. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast depart by surface to North Lakhimpur, On arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast we ride to the river Bank of Brahmaputra and cross the river, Bikes will be transferred using Motor Made County Boat, reach Majuli and ride to the hotel, check in and after refreshment we visit the Mishing and Daori village. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast we explore the island and later ride back to Kamalabari river bank cross the river and proceed to Jorhat, on river it will take 02 hrs and by road 01 hrs ride. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast depart by surface to Kaziranga, On arrival check-in at Hotel.

Kaziranga is a title of a remarkable success story of conservation of the One Horned India Rhinoceros and other wild lives in the North East India. It is not only the homeland of the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros, but also provides shelter to a variety of wild lives. It is one of the significant natural habitat for in situ conservation of biological biodiversity of universal value. The values and criteria made Kaziranga National  Park to get inscribed in the World Heritage Site List 1985. The Kaziranga National Park area consists of 429.93 Sq.Km. with an additional area of 429.40 Sq.Km. and situated in the two districts of Assam, namely Golaghat and Nagaon. The total area of the park within Nagaon district is 175 Sq.Km., out of which 135 Sq.Km. falls under Bagori Forest Range office and 40 Sq.Km.

Late afternoon game viewing at the National Park by Canter. Overnight at Hotel.

In time transfer to Guwahati airport to board  flight for onward destination.