1 night · Easy · Assam's largest city on the Brahmaputra, home to the Kamakhya shrine and the gateway to the Northeast.
Day 1: Guwahati
- Reach Kamakhya Temple early to join the queue when it opens at 8 am.
- Walk up to Bhuvaneshwari Temple for views over the city.
- Come down for lunch in the centre.
- Watch the sunset over the Brahmaputra from the riverfront.
Getting here from Guwahati: Road via Bhalukpong and Dirang, two days with a night at Dirang. About 420 km by road.
Days 2 to 6: Tawang
5 nights · Moderate · High Himalayan town near the China border, home to India's largest Buddhist monastery.
Day 2: Travel day
- Leave Guwahati early: Road via Bhalukpong and Dirang, two days with a night at Dirang.
- Overnight on the way.
Day 3: Arrival day
- Travel from Guwahati to Tawang.
- Visit Jaswantgarh War Memorial.
- Stop at Nuranang Falls near Jang.
- Check in at Tawang town and rest.
Day 4: Tawang
- Morning prayers and museum at Tawang Monastery.
- Visit Urgelling Monastery.
- Walk to Gyangong Ani Gompa.
- Evening light and sound show at Tawang War Memorial.
Day 5: Tawang
- Collect border permit and permitted vehicle.
- Drive to Sangestar Lake.
- Continue to Bum La Pass.
- Return to Tawang by mid afternoon.
Day 6: Tawang
- Quiet morning revisit of Tawang Monastery.
- Shop for crafts in town.
- Leave for Dirang, passing Nuranang Falls and Sela Pass.
Getting here from Tawang: Road via Tezpur, two days with a night at Bomdila or Dirang. About 410 km by road.
2 nights · Easy · UNESCO-listed grassland park on the Brahmaputra, home to most of the world's one-horned rhinos.
Day 7: Arrival day
- Travel from Tawang to Kaziranga National Park.
- Check in and confirm safari permits for the next day.
- Afternoon visit to the National Orchid and Biodiversity Park and its cultural show.
Day 8: Kaziranga National Park
- Early morning jeep safari in the Central Range (Kohora).
- Rest at the lodge in the midday heat.
- Afternoon jeep safari in the Western Range (Bagori).
- Evening walk in a tea estate such as Hathikuli.
Getting here from Kaziranga National Park: Road to Nimati Ghat, about 2 hours, then the ferry, about 1 hour.
Days 9 to 10: Majuli
2 nights · Easy · A large river island in the Brahmaputra, home to Vaishnavite satras, mask makers and Mising villages.
Day 9: Majuli
- Take an early shared auto from Jorhat to Nimati Ghat.
- Ferry to Kamalabari Ghat and check in.
- Visit Uttar Kamalabari Satra and Natun Kamalabari Satra.
- Watch sunset at the Brahmaputra sunset point near Garamur.
Day 10: Majuli
- Attend early-morning prayers at Auniati Satra.
- Visit Dakhinpat Satra.
- Drive to Samaguri Satra to see mask making.
- Stop at a pottery village on the way back.
Getting here from Majuli: Road via North Lakhimpur, about 6 to 7 hours.
3 nights · Easy · A high valley of paddy fields and pine hills, home of the Apatani people and the Ziro music festival.
Day 11: Arrival day
- Travel from Majuli to Ziro Valley (about 6 to 7 hours).
- Check in and rest after the hill drive.
- Evening walk up Dolo Mando for views over Hapoli and Old Ziro.
Day 12: Ziro Valley
- Morning walk through the Apatani villages of Hong, Hari and Siiro.
- Visit Tarin Fish Farm to see paddy-cum-fish farming.
- Stop at the Shiva Lingam in Kardo Forest.
- Late afternoon at Ziro Puto and Kile Pakho for wide valley views.
Day 13: Ziro Valley
- Early start for Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary with a hired taxi.
- Walk the forest trails and look for birds.
- Return to Hapoli before dark.
Afterwards: Ziro to Naharlagun station is about 3 to 4 hours. Arunachal needs an Inner Line Permit.
Travel times between stops are rough estimates for planning; check current timetables and road conditions before you go. Each day links to the full guide for that place.
