6 Nights 7 Days Tour Kaziranga National Park - Sivasagar - World Largest River Island Majuli - Guwahati
Day 01 Welcome to Guwahati & Shift to Kaziranga National Park:
Receive from Guwahati Airport / Rly. Station and proceed to Kaziranga National Park, the home of the “One Horned Rhinoceros”. It will take around 5 hours journey to Kaziranga National Park. The park is one of the oldest national parks in Assam on the south bank of river Brahmaputra. Spread across 430 sq.kms, it is a dazzling mosaic of interspersed with vast tracts of marshes and shallow pools that are a favorite haunt of this celebrity pre-historic beast. The main residents of the park include Wild Elephant, Hog deer, Barasingha, Indian Bison, four species of Deer, Tiger, Leopard, Capped Langur, Wild Boar, Gibbon, Hornbill, Egret, Heron, Fishing Eagle and a host of migratory birds including Pelicans. By reaching Kaziranga check in the hotel / resort and after freshen up you may visit nearby villages to experience the rural lifestyle, Tea Garden, Orchid farm, Cultural Show etc. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.
Day 02 Explore the Kaziranga National Park & shift to Sivasagar:
Early in the morning start for Elephant safari in the Western range of the park, for one hour and come back to the hotel for breakfast. After having breakfast check out from hotel and take a Jeep safari inside the Eastern Range of the park, after completing the safari proceed to Sivasagar, is a small town of Assam. This was the erstwhile capital of the Ahom Kingdom. Also known as centre for Tea and Oil. On arrival at Sivasagar check in a hotel and after freshen up you can visit SHIVADOL This famous Shiva Temple located on the shores of the Sivasagar Lake and was constructed in 1734. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Shivadol was built by Queen Ambika, wife of Ahom King Swargadeo Siba Singha. Explore SIVSAGAR LAKE The landmark of the town, the Sivasagar Lake is also an artificial lake built by Queen Ambika wife of King Shiva Singha, in the year 1734. The pretty Lake is surrounded by Parks, Gardens, Museum, Masjid, Buddhist Monastery, Church and Temples. Overnight stay at Sivasagar.
Day 03 Sivasagar Excursion:
After breakfast proceed to explore the Sivasagar, a tourist attraction related to architectural marvels, history and heritage culture. Some important tourist place of Sivasagar i.e.- JOYSAGAR TANK AND TEMPLES: Located in the nearby Rangpur. These massive structures were completed in a record 45 days in 1697. Along with these tanks and temples, there are temples on the banks Jeydol, Shiv Temple, Devi Ghar and Nati Gosain temple.
RANG GHAR: Often referred to as the ‘Colosseum of the East’. The name translates to ‘House of Entertainment’ and dates back to 1746 A.D. when the Ahoms used to rule Assam. Rang Ghar is one of the oldest surviving amphitheaters of Asia. It is located near Rangpur Palace at a distance of 3 kms. from Sivasagar town.
TALATAL GHAR: This is one of the most popular tourist spot which is about 6 kms. from the Sivasagar town this is a three storey structure including an underground storey.
GARGAON PALACE OR KERENG: This was the royal seat of the Ahom Dynasty, a royal attraction located 13 kms. from the Sivasagar town, it consists of seven floors – three of which are underground.
CHARAIDEO: the capital of Ahom dynasty located at about 28 kms. away from Sivasagar. This was built by Sukhapa, the founder of the Ahom dynasty. The main attraction of Charaideo is its burial vaults (or maidans) of the king and members of the Ahom dynasty.
GAURISAGAR TANK: The artificial reservoir near Sivasagar town, is spread over 150 acres. There are many temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Durga.
AHOM MUSEUM: It is on the banks of Sivasagar Lake and displays artifacts such as royal armory, clothes, manuscripts, etc which belonged to the Ahom dynasty. Evening come back to hotel and overnight stay at Sivasagar.
Day 04 Sivasagar to Majuli:
World Largest River Island Majuli an 3 hours journey (2 hrs. by road and 1 hrs. by ferry), crossing mighty Brahmaputra River by Ferry. Check in a hotel / resort. After having lunch explore some famous tourist attraction of Majuli like- TENGAPANIA, located on the banks of river Brahmaputra, it is one of the famous picnic spots in the Island. Evening you may visit to a sand beach in Brahmaputra River to witness the sunset, explore Missing village to experience the lifestyle of second largest tribal community of Assam . Overnight stay at Majuli.
Day 05 Explore the Majuli Island:
After breakfast proceed to visit Assamese’s famous GARMUR SATTRA, a popular attractions of Majuli. AUNIATI SATRA is one of the major attractions of Majuli, which was established in Majuli in 1653 A.D, the Satra is famous for Paalnaam and Apsara Dance. KAMALABARI SATRA, is one of the famous tourism destination of the river island which is significant for articles related to art, culture, literature and classical studies. NATUN SAMUGURI SATRA, is famous for Mask crafts and artworks of the Satra is prominent. Hem Chandra Goswami master craftsman and Satradhikar (monastic head) is well known for traditional mask-making. These masks, used in Raas Leela and Bhaonah, an ancient form of Assamese theatre, are the signature craft of Natun Samaguri Satra. After having lunch proceed to Guwhati, it will take around 8 hours to reach Guwahati, check in at a hotel and stay overnight at Guwahati.
Day 06 Guwahati local sightseeing:
Early morning proceed to darshan of Maa Kamakhya Temple, after visiting the temple come back to hotel and having breakfast explore the Guwahati city, is a major tourist place in Assam due to its scenic natural beauty. The river Mighty Brahmaputra flowing through the city. Visit some tourist attraction i.e.- Srimanta Sankardev Kalakhetra, Regional Science Museum, Balaji Temple which were very beautiful and clean. Experience the India’s longest Ropeway over the River Brahmaputra, visit world smallest River island Umananda Temple. In the evening enjoy River Cruise Ride on the river Mighty Brahmaputra to watch the fantastic sunset scenery with good music and light snacks. Visit Brahmaputra Heritage Centre. Evening come back to hotel and overnight stay in Guwahati.
Day 07 Guwahati Airport / Rly Station Drop, Tour End:
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Airport / Railway station for your onward journey with an everlasting memory.