Wildlife Tour of AssamNorth East in 7 nights

Three of Assam's national parks: Manas on the Bhutan border, Nameri on the Jia Bhoroli river, with rafting, and Kaziranga's rhinos.

Day 1

Arrive Guwahati – Manas National Park

150 km / 5 hrs

Welcome to the North East. Your driver meets you at Guwahati airport or railway station and you drive west to Manas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and tiger reserve on the border with Bhutan. The park is named after the Manas river, the largest Himalayan tributary of the Brahmaputra, and is known for tigers, the rare golden langur and birds such as the great hornbill, pheasants, scarlet minivets and the Bengal florican. Check in and spend the rest of the day around the resort.

No meals included today Overnight: Manas

Day 2

Manas National Park

An early start for an hour's elephant ride into Manas National Park (subject to availability), along narrow forest paths where the chance of seeing animals is best. Back to the resort for breakfast, then a half-day jeep safari through the park between Bansbari and Mathanguri. Later in the afternoon, a nature walk around the park.

• Note: Jungle safaris in Manas open fully from 1 November. The park is partly open in October and May, at its best from November to April, and closed from June to September.

Breakfast Overnight: Manas

Day 3

Manas – Nameri

270 km / 7 hrs

After breakfast, drive to Nameri National Park on the Jia Bhoroli river, in the foothills of the Himalaya. It is a tiger reserve and one of Assam's best places for birds, with more than 300 species. Check in; the evening is free. A bonfire and traditional dances can be arranged at extra cost.

Breakfast Overnight: Nameri

Day 4

Nameri National Park

After breakfast, a two-hour rafting trip down the Jia Bhoroli river, watching for migratory waterbirds and, with luck, wild elephants or even a tiger on the banks. In the afternoon, a nature trail in the reserve with forest guides and armed guards, the best way to see Nameri up close, with a chance of the rare white-winged wood duck and the great hornbill.

Breakfast Overnight: Nameri

Day 5

Nameri – Kaziranga

90 km / 3 hrs

An early-morning walk along the edge of Nameri's forest, then back for breakfast. Check out and drive to Kaziranga National Park, home of the one-horned rhino. Check in, and the evening is yours.

Breakfast Overnight: Kaziranga

Day 6

Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga is home to about two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinos. At first light, ride an elephant into one zone of the park for the best chance of seeing rhino up close, along with hog deer, swamp deer, wild buffalo, wild elephants and, with luck, a tiger. The wetlands are full of pelicans, storks and darters. Back at the resort for breakfast, then a jeep safari through the park in the afternoon, and a visit to the Kaziranga Orchid Park. The middle of the day is free.

• Note: Elephant rides and jeep safaris are run by the Assam Forest Department and depend on availability; we can't control the bookings.

Breakfast Overnight: Kaziranga

Day 7

Kaziranga National Park – Guwahati

220 km / 5 hrs

After breakfast, drive back to Guwahati, stopping at the Maha Mrityunjay Temple at Nagaon, built in the shape of a Shiva linga. Check in. In the evening you can take a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra (optional, paid directly).

Breakfast Overnight: Guwahati

Day 8

Guwahati, Departure

After breakfast, visit the Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill (open 8 am to 1 pm and 3 pm until dusk), then transfer to Guwahati airport or railway station for your journey home.

Breakfast

Tour details

Accommodation

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Hotels are listed in order of preference, or similar, subject to availability. Breakfast included (CP plan). Luxury = best available hotel at each stop.

Package cost

Price per adult on twin sharing, by the number of adults travelling together. Land only.

Vehicle: Exclusive private A/C vehicle — Dzire (2–3 guests), Ertiga (4–5), Innova Crysta (6) or Tempo Traveller (7–10), point to point as per itinerary.

Rates in INR per person, GST included. Extra adult and child (5 – 11 yrs) prices are per person sharing a room with two adults. Gala dinners on 24, 25 & 31 Dec are extra.

Tour information

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Good to know

• Valid 1 Sep 2026 to 31 Mar 2027 for bookings confirmed at least 15 days before arrival. Festival dates (Hornbill, Ziro, Sangai, Cherry Blossom and others) are priced on request.
• These rates are for Indian nationals. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit for Arunachal Pradesh; ask us for those prices.
• Your car: a Dzire for 2–3 guests, an Ertiga for 4–5, an Innova Crysta for 6 and a Tempo Traveller for 7–10 (children counted), point to point as per the itinerary.
• Elephant and jeep safaris are run by the Forest Department and depend on availability; we can't guarantee a slot.
• Kaziranga safari prices follow current government rates; any increase is charged extra.

When to go

October to April. October to April is dry and clear, the season for Kaziranga's safaris (the park is open November to April) and for the views in Meghalaya and Arunachal. December and January are cold in Shillong and freezing in Tawang, where Sela Pass can close after snow. The monsoon, June to September, fills Cherrapunjee's waterfalls but closes the national parks.

Our favourite months

Cancellation policy & payment terms

• Flights, trains and houseboats are paid in full at the time of ticketing or confirmation.
• Payments by bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS), UPI or cheque in favour of TripRoutes. Card payments may carry a convenience fee.
• GST 5% is charged on the package cost as per government rules. On international holidays, TCS also applies as per government rules.
• Cancellation charges are per person, counted from the date of departure.
• Cancellations must be sent in writing by email or WhatsApp; the date we receive it is the cancellation date.
• Air and train tickets are refunded as per the airline / railway rules, plus our service charge.
• Visa fees, insurance premiums and non-refundable hotel or houseboat bookings (peak dates, special events) are not refundable.
• Refunds are processed within 15 working days of receiving supplier refunds.
• There is no refund for services not used during the holiday.
• Hotels may ask for a refundable security deposit at check-in, paid directly to the hotel.
• Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• TripRoutes is not liable for changes caused by weather, strikes, roadblocks, flight delays or government orders; extra costs arising are payable by the guest.

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