10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS • NORTH EAST INDIA

Meghalaya, Assam & Arunachal

Shillong • Cherrapunji • Kaziranga • Tawang

A longer North East journey combining waterfalls, wildlife, mountain roads and cultural experiences across three very different states.

Experience three completely different sides of the North East in one journey. Begin among the hills, waterfalls and caves of Meghalaya, continue into Assam for a Kaziranga wildlife experience, then head into Arunachal Pradesh for mountain roads, monasteries, high passes and the dramatic landscapes around Tawang.

Starting From ₹42,999 per person*
2 Nights Shillong1 Night Cherrapunji1 Night Kaziranga1 Night Dirang2 Nights Tawang
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*Starting price is indicative. Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category, number of travellers, safari selection, vehicle, permits and high-altitude excursions.

Duration10 Days / 9 NightsThree-state North East journey
RouteGuwahati → Shillong → Cherrapunji → Kaziranga → Dirang → Tawang → Bomdila → GuwahatiGrand three-state North East circuit
Start / EndLehAirport transfers as quoted
Stay Pattern2N Shillong • 1N Cherrapunji • 1N Kaziranga • 1N Dirang • 2N Tawang • 1N Bomdila • 1N GuwahatiBalanced six-day route
Travel StyleHigh-Altitude • Scenic • PrivateWildlife • Waterfalls • Culture • High-Altitude • Road Journey • Private
THREE STATES. THREE VERY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES.

Waterfalls, Rhinos & Himalayan Monasteries

This trip is built around contrast.

Meghalaya gives you misty hills, caves, waterfalls and living-root-bridge landscapes. Assam adds Kaziranga’s grasslands and wildlife. Arunachal Pradesh takes the journey into the high Himalaya, with Dirang, Sela Pass and Tawang’s Buddhist culture.

This is not a slow, resort-style itinerary. It is a road journey where the drives are a major part of the experience.

Cherrapunji Meghalaya waterfall
Kaziranga one-horned rhinoceros
Tawang Monastery Arunachal Pradesh
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS

Waterfalls, Wildlife & High Roads in One Journey

01

Shillong & Meghalaya Hills

Umiam Lake, waterfalls, hill views, markets and Khasi culture.

02

Cherrapunji / Sohra

Explore waterfalls, caves and dramatic cliff landscapes.

03

Kaziranga Safari

Add a jeep safari in one of India’s best-known wildlife landscapes.

04

Dirang Valley

Use Dirang as a more comfortable mountain stop before the higher Tawang section.

05

Sela Pass

Cross one of the most memorable high-altitude sections of the route.

06

Tawang Monastery

Spend time around one of Arunachal Pradesh’s defining cultural landmarks.

TOUR ITINERARY

Your Grand North East Journey, Day by Day

Open each day to see the route, suggested sightseeing and overnight stay. The exact sequence can be adjusted around safari timing, weather, permits, mountain-road conditions and flight schedules.

Sela Pass Arunachal Pradesh
01Day 01Guwahati → Shillong | Umiam Lake & Hill-City Arrival+

Arrive at Guwahati Airport or Railway Station, where your driver will meet you. Begin the drive towards Shillong.

  • Umiam Lake
  • Police Bazaar
  • Ward’s Lake if time allows
  • Local cafés
  • Khasi food
Overnight: Shillong
02Day 02Shillong Sightseeing | Waterfalls, Lakes & Viewpoints+

After breakfast, explore Shillong at an easy pace.

  • Elephant Falls
  • Ward’s Lake
  • Shillong Peak, subject to access
  • Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
  • Police Bazaar
  • Optional Laitlum Canyons
Keep the day relatively light because the next section moves into Cherrapunji and then across states.
Overnight: Shillong
03Day 03Shillong → Cherrapunji / Sohra | Waterfalls & Caves+

After breakfast, check out and head towards Cherrapunji / Sohra.

  • Mawkdok-Dympep Valley View Point
  • Nohkalikai Falls
  • Arwah Cave
  • Mawsmai Cave
  • Dainthlen Falls
  • Seven Sisters Falls, depending on visibility
Overnight: Cherrapunji
04Day 04Cherrapunji → Kaziranga | Long Inter-State Transfer+

After breakfast, begin the long drive from Meghalaya into Assam towards Kaziranga. This is primarily a transfer day.

  • Wildlife lodge check-in
  • Optional cultural programme
  • Tea-garden stop if timing allows
  • Short village walk
Keeping this day simple prevents the route from becoming unnecessarily long.
Overnight: Kaziranga
05Day 05Kaziranga Safari → Dirang+

Start early for a jeep safari in Kaziranga, then return for breakfast, check out and begin the long road journey towards Dirang.

  • One-horned rhinoceros
  • Asian elephant
  • Wild buffalo
  • Swamp deer
  • Birdlife
Important: wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. This is one of the longest road days of the package.
Overnight: Dirang
06Day 06Dirang → Tawang | Sela Pass • Jaswant Garh • Mountain Roads+

After breakfast, leave Dirang and continue towards Tawang through one of the most scenic drives in the itinerary.

  • Sela Pass
  • Sela Lake / high-altitude lake views
  • Jaswant Garh War Memorial
  • Nuranang / Jang Falls where practical
Weather can change quickly at higher elevation. Keep stops short and follow current local guidance.
Overnight: Tawang
07Day 07Tawang Sightseeing | Monastery, Memorial & Local Culture+

After breakfast, spend the day around Tawang.

  • Tawang Monastery
  • Tawang War Memorial
  • Craft Centre
  • Local market
  • Selected viewpoints
  • Monpa food
  • Local cafés
  • Handicrafts
Overnight: Tawang
08Day 08Tawang → Bomdila | Return Through the Mountains+

After breakfast, check out and start the long return journey.

  • Sela route viewpoints
  • Jaswant Garh if missed earlier
  • Dirang lunch stop
  • Mountain photography
  • Bomdila Monastery
  • Local market
  • Viewpoint
Overnight: Bomdila
09Day 09Bomdila → Guwahati | Return to Assam+

After breakfast, begin the drive back towards Guwahati. This is another long transfer day.

  • Brahmaputra riverfront
  • Local market
  • Relaxed dinner
Overnight: Guwahati
10Day 10Guwahati | Departure+

Enjoy breakfast and check out. Depending on departure time, selected Guwahati sightseeing may be added before transfer.

  • Kamakhya Temple
  • Brahmaputra riverfront
  • Local shopping
Transfer to Guwahati Airport or Railway Station. Your Meghalaya, Assam & Arunachal journey ends here.
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Know What Your Grand North East Package Covers

Typically Included

  • 9 nights accommodation according to selected category
  • Daily breakfast or meal plan stated in the final quotation
  • Shillong, Cherrapunji, Kaziranga, Dirang, Tawang and Bomdila sightseeing according to the confirmed itinerary
  • Private Guwahati pickup/drop and intercity road transport
  • Fuel, tolls, parking and standard driver allowance
  • Permit assistance for Arunachal Pradesh where applicable and specifically included
  • Kaziranga safari only where explicitly listed in the final quotation
  • Dial Us Back Travel assistance throughout the confirmed journey

Not Included Unless Stated

  • Flights or train tickets
  • Kaziranga safari unless included
  • Bum La excursion
  • Bum La vehicle and permit charges
  • Entry tickets
  • Local guides
  • Dawki boating
  • Pony or adventure activities
  • Lunch and dinner unless stated
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Medical / oxygen support
  • Anything not listed in the final quotation
DESTINATION SNAPSHOTS

Six Places That Define the Route

Shillong Meghalaya

Shillong

HILL CITY • MARKETS • LAKES • WATERFALLS

A relaxed introduction to Meghalaya.

Cherrapunji Sohra Meghalaya

Cherrapunji

CAVES • WATERFALLS • CLIFFS • RAINFOREST

The main nature-focused part of Meghalaya.

Kaziranga Assam rhinoceros

Kaziranga

RHINO SAFARI • GRASSLANDS • WILDLIFE

The strongest wildlife contrast in the itinerary.

Dirang Valley Arunachal Pradesh

Dirang

VALLEY SCENERY • ACCLIMATISATION • MOUNTAIN STOPOVER

A practical and scenic halt before Tawang.

Tawang Monastery Arunachal Pradesh

Tawang

MONASTERIES • HIGH MOUNTAINS • BUDDHIST CULTURE

The cultural and scenic climax of the route.

Bomdila Monastery Arunachal Pradesh

Bomdila

MONASTERY • VIEWS • RETURN STOPOVER

Breaks the long descent before Guwahati.

IMPORTANT FOR THE ARUNACHAL SECTION

Permit Planning Is Part of the Trip

Arunachal Pradesh requires appropriate entry permits depending on traveller nationality. The exact booking should clearly state which permit is required, who arranges it, what identification is needed and whether permit charges are included.

Sela Pass Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Entry Permit

Confirm documents, charges and who is arranging the permit before travel.

Bum La Pass Arunachal Pradesh

Bum La Permission

Bum La requires additional local permission and is not part of the standard package unless specifically confirmed.

OPTIONAL UPGRADES

Upgrade Your Grand North East Journey

Shillong Meghalaya stay

Premium Shillong Hotel

Upgrade your Meghalaya stay.

Cherrapunji scenic resort area

Cherrapunji Resort

Choose a more scenic Sohra property.

Kaziranga extra safari

Extra Kaziranga Safari

Add a second range where available.

Kaziranga Assam landscape

Premium Wildlife Lodge

Upgrade the Kaziranga stay.

Tawang Arunachal Pradesh

Extra Tawang Night

Strongly recommended if you want Bum La.

Bum La Pass Tawang

Bum La Excursion

Add subject to permits and road conditions.

Arunachal monastery and mountain cultural route

Private Guide

Useful for monastery and cultural sightseeing.

Brahmaputra River Guwahati

Brahmaputra Cruise

Add in Guwahati if timing permits.

WHO IS THIS PACKAGE FOR?

Who This Grand North East Circuit Works Best For

First-Time North East Travellers

A broad introduction to three very different states.

Wildlife & Nature Lovers

Combines Kaziranga with Meghalaya landscapes and Arunachal mountains.

Couples

A varied long-form road journey.

Families With Older Children

Suitable if the group is comfortable with long driving days.

Friends

Excellent for a road-trip style holiday with constant scenery changes.

Travellers Who Want Variety

Few routes combine caves, waterfalls, rhinos and Himalayan monasteries in one trip.

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Best Time to Travel

October – April

The strongest overall operating period for this exact three-state circuit.

November – February

Often good for clearer Meghalaya skies and wildlife travel, though Tawang can be very cold.

March – April

Warmer lower regions with mountain travel still generally practical.

June – September

Not recommended for this exact standard itinerary because monsoon can affect Kaziranga operations and increase road disruption in Meghalaya and Arunachal.

HIGH-ALTITUDE & ROAD-TRAVEL NOTES

A Road-Heavy Journey That Needs Flexibility

High-Altitude Travel

  • The Arunachal section involves significant mountain-road travel.
  • Keep hydration regular.
  • Avoid overexertion at high passes.
  • Carry warm clothing even if Guwahati and Kaziranga are warm.
  • Travellers with relevant medical conditions should seek professional medical advice before high-altitude travel.

Operational & Road Notes

  • The standard 10-day version is ambitious but workable.
  • Kaziranga safari depends on park operations.
  • Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
  • Meghalaya fog may reduce waterfall visibility.
  • Arunachal roads can be affected by snow, rain, landslides and repairs.
  • Mobile connectivity can be limited in mountain areas.
  • Permit rules can change.
  • Do not book a very tight flight connection immediately after returning from Tawang.
  • Always confirm the final itinerary and inclusions before payment.
MAKE THE GRAND NORTH EAST CIRCUIT YOUR OWN

Want More Wildlife, More Meghalaya or More Time in Tawang?

You can change the hotel category, meal plan, Shillong nights, Cherrapunji overnight, Dawki / Mawlynnong addition, Kaziranga safari, Dirang nights, Tawang nights, Bum La excursion, vehicle category, Guwahati sightseeing or overall trip duration.

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GOOD TO KNOW

Meghalaya, Assam & Arunachal FAQs

Useful answers before you request your final North East quotation.

How long is the package?

10 Days / 9 Nights.

What states are included?

Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

What is the route?

Guwahati → Shillong → Cherrapunji → Kaziranga → Dirang → Tawang → Bomdila → Guwahati.

What is the starting price?

From ₹42,999 per person, subject to travel dates and final inclusions.

Is Kaziranga included?

Yes. The recommended itinerary includes 1 night in Kaziranga.

Is the safari included?

Only if specifically stated in the final quotation.

Is Cherrapunji included?

Yes. The standard itinerary includes 1 night in Cherrapunji.

How many nights are in Tawang?

The recommended standard package includes 2 nights in Tawang.

Is Bum La included?

No, not by default. It is better added with an extra Tawang night because it requires special permission and a full excursion day.

Do we need permits for Arunachal?

Yes, applicable permit requirements must be arranged according to traveller nationality and current regulations.

Is this suitable for families?

It can be, but families should be comfortable with several long road days.

Can Dawki and Mawlynnong be added?

Yes, but it makes the Meghalaya portion busier. An extra day is preferable.

Is 10 days enough?

Yes for the core route, but it is a relatively active itinerary. Extending the trip creates a more relaxed version, especially for the Arunachal section.

WATERFALLS. WILDLIFE. HIGH ROADS. TAWANG.

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