North East India

Go right into the Buddhist heartland of North-East India. Spot the Unicorn Rhino and other stunning wildlife in Kaziranga National Park on elephant-back. Chill out in bamboo huts on Majuli Island, the world’s largest river island situated on the Brahmaputra. Rise above the Himalayan clouds to visit Tawang, home to the world’s second largest Buddhist monastery. Raft in the Nameri Reserve . Visit Sessa Orchid Sanctuary . Round it all off with a spectacular helicopter ride along the Eastern Himalayas.

Highlights –

• Helicopter flight over Himalayas
• Unique culture of Majuli Island
• Visit stunning Tawang monastery
• Rafting in Nameri Reserve
• Sessa Orchid Sanctuary
• Elephant safari in Kaziranga

Explore the very best of unseen North-East India. Encounter the ancient Apatani tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Chill out in bamboo huts on Majuli Island, the world’s largest river island. Learn how tea is grown in Assam’s famous tea estates. Spot the Unicorn Rhino on elephant-back and other stunning wildlife in Kaziranga National Park. Rise above the Himalayan clouds to to visit Tawang, home to the world’s second largest Buddhist monastery. Round it all off with a spectacular helicopter ride along the Eastern Himalayas.

Highlights –

• Helicopter flight over Himalayas
• Visit stunning Tawang monastery
• Unique culture of Majuli Island
• Encounter unseen tribes
• Assam`s famous tea estates
• Elephant-back safari in Kaziranga
• Unicorn rhinos, tigers & birdlife

Drive through the plains of Assam on the lookout for the Unicorn Rhino in Kaziranga National Park. Cross the Brahmaputra river to Majuli, the world`s largest river island with its own unique culture before finally entering Nagaland, India`s true frontier state (bordering onto Myanmar), steeped in history and tribal tradition. Soak up the atmosphere at the Hornbill Festival, a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience, where Naga culture is brought to life in colorful song and dance. Learn about the Naga customs and the land’s reputation as one of the last head-hunting tribes of Asia.

Highlights –

• Elephant-back safari searching for unicorn rhino in Kaziranga
• Ferry to Majuli, the world`s largest river island with its unique culture
• Witness the incredible Hornbill Festival of Nagaland
• Visit Dibrugarh, India`s biggest tea-producing town

On reaching Assam, relax at Nameri Eco-camp, go on a walking safari in Nameri National Park and then, raft down the river. Move on to the Kaziranga National Park and go on elephant back in search of the Unicorn Rhinos and tigers. Incidentally, Kaziranga has the densest population of tigers in the world. Fly across to Kolkata and discover its backstreets through a fascinating walking tour. Finally, cruise along the creeks of the Sunderbans, the world`s largest mangrove forest. Wildlife includes swimming Royal Bengal Tigers, crocodiles, deer, as well as a host of other animals and a vast array of birds.

Highlights –

• Walking safari in Nameri
• Gentle rafting on Bhorelli River
• Elephant-back safari in Kaziranga
• Kaziranga tigers & unicorn rhinos
• Native birdlife inc. the hornbill
• Walking tour of Kolkata
• World`s largest mangroves
• Swimming tigers!

Experience the infamous Indian monsoon in the wettest place on earth. Explore Meghalaya in the remote corner of North-East India. Discover bustling village markets, rolling hills, craggy cliff-faces, jaw-dropping waterfalls and bridges made from living trees. Visit Mawphlang`s sacred forest and the charming hill station, Shillong.

Highlights –

• Feel the might of the monsoon
• Marvel at the Living Bridges designed to withstand the torrents
• Bathe in waterfalls and lagoons
• Visit Mawphlang`s Sacred Forest
• Relax in the charming hill station of Shillong

Explore the hidden secrets of India`s colonial gem, cruising through mangrove forests in one of the world`s best tiger reserves. Learn how to cook a Bengali feast and taste Bengal`s diversity and charm. Visit Kolkata’s imperial monuments & bustling markets.

Highlights –

• Visit Kolkata’s imperial monuments & bustling markets
• Cruise the world`s largest mangrove forest in search of tigers
• Discover the real Kolkata on our eye-opening walking tour
• Learn to cook up your own Bengali dish in an Indian home