About this North East Tour
Three North-East states in one grand journey
The classic grand North-East circuit across three states. Take in Meghalaya's Cherrapunji waterfalls and the Dawki river, Kaziranga's rhino safaris in Assam, and cross into Arunachal Pradesh over the 4,170m Sela Pass to the magnificent Tawang Monastery.
Waterfalls, wildlife and high Himalayan monasteries - we arrange the Arunachal Inner Line Permit and pace the altitude carefully.
Trip Highlights
Waterfalls, rhinos and a Himalayan monastery
The grand Tawang Monastery
The 4,170m Sela Pass & lake
Rhino safaris at Kaziranga
Cherrapunji waterfalls & Dawki
Dirang & Bomdila valleys
ILP permit & logistics handled
Trip Gallery
A taste of the trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Ten days across three North-East states
- Arrive at Guwahati; drive to Shillong via Umiam Lake.
- Evening at Police Bazaar.
- Cherrapunji - Nohkalikai and Seven Sisters falls, Mawsmai Cave.
- Umngot river boating at Dawki (or split across two days).
- Drive to Kaziranga National Park via Guwahati.
- Evening safari briefing.
- Dawn elephant-back safari for rhinos.
- Afternoon jeep safari.
- Drive via Bhalukpong (ILP check) and Bomdila into Arunachal.
- Overnight at Dirang; acclimatise.
- Cross the 4,170m Sela Pass and the alpine Sela Lake.
- Jaswant Garh war memorial; reach Tawang.
- The grand Tawang Monastery (India's largest).
- Tawang war memorial and the local markets.
- Drive back over Sela Pass to Bomdila.
- Bomdila monastery and craft centre.
- Long descent to Guwahati.
- Optional Kamakhya temple or river cruise.
- Transfer to Guwahati airport for your onward flight.
- Three states, one epic trip.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- All arrival & departure transfers (Guwahati/Shillong)
- 9 nights hotel/homestay stay (Assam, Meghalaya & Arunachal)
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- All sightseeing & transfers by private vehicle
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls & parking
- 24x7 on-trip support
- Air/train fare to Guwahati
- Lunches & personal expenses
- Boat rides, entry tickets & activity charges
- Camera fees & optional experiences
- GST as applicable
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to Carry
North-East multi-state essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Permits (Arunachal): Indian travellers need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Arunachal Pradesh — we arrange it; carry your photo ID and passport-size photos. Assam and Meghalaya need no permit.
Altitude: Tawang sits at about 3,000m and is reached over the 4,170m Sela Pass. We break the ascent (Bomdila/Dirang) to acclimatise and keep the pace gentle.
Long Drives: North-East distances are long on winding mountain roads (Tezpur–Tawang is a full day). Expect scenic but lengthy travel days; we plan realistic timings.
Best Time: October–April for clear mountain views; Sela Pass can see snow in winter, and the high roads are weather-dependent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
Yes - Indian travellers need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Arunachal Pradesh, which we arrange for you. Carry your photo ID and passport-size photos. Assam and Meghalaya need no permit.
Tawang sits at about 3,000m and is reached over the 4,170m Sela Pass. We break the ascent at Dirang/Bomdila to acclimatise and keep the pace gentle. Tell us of any heart or breathing conditions so we can advise.
Tawang Monastery is the largest monastery in India and one of the biggest in the world for Tibetan Buddhism, founded in the 17th century. Perched dramatically in the mountains, it is the spiritual and visual highlight of the trip.
They are long - for example Kaziranga/Bhalukpong to Dirang, and Dirang to Tawang over Sela Pass, are each full mountain days. The roads are winding but scenic; we plan realistic timings and overnight breaks.
October to April for clear mountain views and an open Kaziranga (November to April). Sela Pass can have snow in winter, which is beautiful but weather-dependent; we monitor conditions.
Yes - a Kaziranga stay with an elephant and a jeep safari is included, along with all park permits. It falls within the park's open season for this tour.
Moderate fitness is enough - there is no trekking, but you should handle long drives and high altitude at Sela/Tawang. We keep sightseeing gentle and pace the ascent carefully.
Occasionally, after heavy snowfall, Sela Pass can close temporarily. We track conditions and, if needed, adjust the itinerary for safety. Winter travellers should keep some buffer in their plans.
