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North East India Tour Packages

Waterfalls, Living Root Bridges, Monasteries and Wildlife Safaris

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About North East India Tour Packages & Regional Travel Overview

Northeast India is one of the most culturally diverse and biodiverse regions on Earth. Holiday Planners curates experiential journeys across the Seven Sister states, with popular corridors originating from Siliguri or Guwahati.

Discover Meghalaya’s world-famous Double Decker Living Root Bridges in Nongriat, cruise on the crystal-clear glass waters of the Umngot River in Dawki, track one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga National Park, and cross snow-swept Sela Pass (13,700 ft) into the majestic Buddhist kingdom of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.

Key Highlights & Inclusions with Holiday Planners Siliguri

✓ Inner Line Permit (ILP) processing for Arunachal Pradesh (Tawang, Dirang, Bomdila)

✓ Pre-arranged early morning Elephant Safaris and Jeep Safaris in Kaziranga National Park

✓ Guided trek to the Double Decker Living Root Bridges of Nongriat and Rainbow Falls

✓ Boating on the transparent glass waters of the Umngot River at Dawki at the Indo-Bangladesh border

✓ Dedicated private mountain vehicles with skilled drivers accustomed to Assam plains and Arunachal passes

✓ Handpicked boutique eco-resorts and luxury cliffside stays in Cherrapunjee, Shillong, and Kaziranga

Destination Appeal

Why Explore Northeast India: Paradise Unexplored & Indigenous Cultures

Untouched Biodiversity & Living Architecture

Witness the bio-engineering marvel of bio-living root bridges grown across centuries by the Khasi people, crystal-clear rivers, and limestone caverns in Meghalaya.

Kaziranga: Home of the Great Indian One-Horned Rhino

Explore UNESCO World Heritage Kaziranga National Park on morning elephant backs and open 4x4 jeeps, hosting the world’s largest population of prehistoric one-horned rhinoceroses.

Arunachal Pradesh: High Passes & Ancient Monasteries

Cross snowbound Sela Pass at 13,700 ft into Tawang, home to India’s largest monastery (established 1680) and the peaceful Mahayana traditions of the Monpa people.

Rich Mosaic of 200+ Indigenous Tribes

Experience vibrant tribal handloom weaving in Assam, warm rural homestays in Mawlynnong (Asia’s cleanest village), and welcoming multi-cultural hospitality.

Attractions & Key Circuits

Top Places to Visit in North East India

Meghalaya: Living Root Bridges, Waterfalls & Crystal Rivers

Abode of Clouds · Shillong, Cherrapunji & Dawki

Meghalaya is a land of sheer cliff waterfalls, sacred forests, and perpetual mountain mist. Travel from the pine-scented colonial hill station of Shillong to Cherrapunjee (Sohra), home to the dramatic 1,115-foot plunge of Nohkalikai Falls and the Double Decker Living Root Bridges of Nongriat. Continue south to Dawki to boat on the glass-like waters of the Umngot River along the Indo-Bangladesh border.

✓ Trek to the Double Decker Living Root Bridges and turquoise pools of Nongriat

✓ Boat on the transparent waters of Umngot River in Dawki where boats appear to float in mid-air

✓ Magnificent waterfalls: Nohkalikai, Seven Sisters (Nohsngithiang), Elephant Falls, and Wei Sawdong

✓ Explore Mawsmai Cave limestone formations and Mawlynnong (Asia’s cleanest village)

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Assam & Kaziranga: Wildlife Safaris & Tea Heritage

UNESCO Wildlife Sanctuary · Central & Western Ranges

Assam is defined by the mighty Brahmaputra River, sprawling emerald tea estates, and untamed national parks. Kaziranga National Park shelters over 2,400 one-horned rhinoceroses, wild water buffaloes, swamp deer, Asian elephants, and the Royal Bengal tiger. Embark on misty morning elephant safaris through tall elephant grass followed by adventurous afternoon 4x4 jeep safaris in Bagori and Kohora zones.

✓ Guaranteed one-horned rhino sightings on morning elephant rides and open jeep safaris

✓ Rich birdlife: Greater Adjutant Storks, Bengal Floricans, and winter migratory waterfowl

✓ Guwahati spiritual hub: Holy Kamakhya Temple atop Nilachal Hill and Brahmaputra sunset cruises

✓ Stay in boutique jungle eco-resorts with traditional Assamese thali dinners

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Arunachal Pradesh: The Tawang Mountain Circuit

Land of Dawn-Lit Mountains · Sela Pass & Tawang

Arunachal Pradesh offers raw, awe-inspiring Himalayan drama. The circuit begins from Bhalukpong or Tezpur, ascending past the kiwi orchards and hot springs of Dirang to cross the freezing heights of Sela Pass (13,700 ft) beside snowbound Sela Lake. Reach Tawang at 10,000 ft, dominated by the 400-year-old Tawang Monastery (Galden Namgey Lhatse), high-altitude Madhuri Lake, and the Indo-China border at Bum La Pass.

✓ Visit Tawang Monastery: India’s largest Buddhist monastery preserving ancient scriptures

✓ Breathtaking high-altitude crossing of Sela Pass (13,700 ft) and Sela Lake

✓ High-altitude Madhuri (Sangetsar) Lake and Bum La Pass Indo-China military border

✓ Complete Inner Line Permit (ILP) documentation handled by our Siliguri operations desk

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Assam Tea Estates & Brahmaputra River Valley

Tea Culture & River Cruises

Journey through the heartland of Upper Assam, where heritage British planter bungalows overlook vast emerald carpets of Camellia sinensis. Visit Sualkuchi (the Manchester of Assam) to see master artisans weaving golden Muga silk, take a luxury river cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra, and experience authentic Assamese hospitality.

✓ Stay in restored 100-year-old colonial tea planter heritage bungalows

✓ Observe the golden sheen of indigenous Muga and Eri silk weaving in Sualkuchi

✓ Brahmaputra river sunset cruise with traditional Bihu folk music and dance

✓ Sample traditional Assamese culinary delicacies made with bamboo shoot and local herbs

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Tailored Experiences

North East India Tour Packages for Families & Honeymooners

Family Vacations

Northeast India Family Holiday Packages

A family trip through Assam and Meghalaya is educational, safe, and deeply inspiring for all generations. From watching baby rhinos alongside their mothers in Kaziranga to gentle pedal boating in Shillong’s Ward’s Lake and crystal-clear boat rides on Dawki river, our family itineraries feature comfortable multi-day vehicles, spacious resort stays, and well-paved highway driving.

✓ Dedicated comfortable AC vehicles (Innova / Crysta) for smooth inter-state highways

✓ Pre-booked elephant and jeep safari seats for family safety in Kaziranga

✓ Verified family-friendly resorts and tea garden cottages with wholesome food

✓ Sightseeing scheduled with ample rest stops and kid-friendly attractions

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Romantic Getaways

Romantic Northeast & Meghalaya Escapes

Escape to the romantic clouds of Meghalaya. Stay in secluded luxury resorts perched on the edge of the Cherrapunjee gorge overlooking mist-shrouded waterfalls and Bangladesh plains. Enjoy private boat rides in Dawki, intimate dinners with local Khasi organic specialties, and peaceful walks through pine forests in Shillong.

✓ Cliffside luxury resort stays in Cherrapunjee with breathtaking waterfall panoramas

✓ Private boat ride for two on the crystal-clear glass waters of Dawki Umngot river

✓ Special honeymoon inclusions: candlelit dinner, room floral decor, and celebration cake

✓ Exclusive vehicle and dedicated driver for total flexibility and privacy

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Handcrafted Routes

Suggested North East India Tour Packages Itineraries

6 Days / 5 Nights

Assam & Meghalaya Classic (Rhinos & Living Roots)

Day 1: Arrive Guwahati, visit Kamakhya Temple, drive to Kaziranga (4 hours). Day 2: Early morning Elephant Safari & afternoon Jeep Safari in Kaziranga. Day 3: Drive to Shillong (Scotland of the East), visit Umiam Lake and Police Bazar. Day 4: Excursion to Cherrapunji (Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Seven Sisters Falls). Day 5: Mawlynnong clean village and Dawki crystal river boating, return to Shillong. Day 6: Return drive to Guwahati Airport.

7 Days / 6 Nights

Arunachal Pradesh Tawang Mountain Circuit

Day 1: Pick-up Guwahati/Tezpur, drive to Bhalukpong along Kameng River. Day 2: Bhalukpong to Dirang, visit Dirang Dzong and kiwi orchards. Day 3: Cross snowbound Sela Pass (13,700 ft) and Jaswant Garh, arrive Tawang. Day 4: Tawang Monastery exploration, Urgelling birthplace of 6th Dalai Lama, Tawang War Memorial. Day 5: Excursion to Madhuri Lake and Bum La Pass (subject to army permits). Day 6: Return drive to Bomdila. Day 7: Drop at Guwahati Airport.

10 Days / 9 Nights

Grand Northeast Expedition (Assam, Meghalaya & Arunachal)

Day 1-2: Kaziranga rhino safaris & Brahmaputra river. Day 3-5: Meghalaya living roots, Cherrapunji waterfalls, and Dawki river. Day 6-9: Complete Arunachal Tawang mountain circuit via Sela Pass. Day 10: Departure from Guwahati.

Weather & Best Seasons

Best Time to Visit North East India

October to April is the golden season when weather is dry and pleasant, trekking paths are firm, and Kaziranga National Park safari zones are fully open (Nov to April). Spring (March–April) brings orchid blooms and Rongali Bihu festivities in Assam.

Entry & Permit Guidelines

Essential Permit & Documentation Advisory

Inner Line Permits (ILP) are required for Indian citizens visiting Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram. Meghalaya and Assam do not require an ILP. We process all state government ILP permits online with your passport photographs and government photo ID.

Mountain Transit Logistics

Approximate Driving Times from Siliguri / NJP / Bagdogra

From	Destination	Driving Time	Highway Route
Guwahati Airport (GAU)	Kaziranga National Park	4 - 4.5 Hours	NH 715 (Four-Lane Assam Highway)
Guwahati Airport	Shillong (Meghalaya)	2.5 - 3 Hours	NH 6 (Smooth Four-Lane Mountain Highway)
Shillong	Cherrapunji (Sohra)	1.5 - 2 Hours	Scenic Cloud Ridge Road
Cherrapunji	Dawki (Umngot River)	2 - 2.5 Hours	Scenic Indo-Bangladesh Border Highway
Tezpur / Bhalukpong	Tawang (Arunachal)	8 - 9 Hours	Trans-Arunachal Highway via Sela Pass (13,700 ft)

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Arunachal Pradesh: Sela Pass & Sacred Tawang

6 Nights / 7 Days

From ₹26,999

Arunachal Pradesh: Sela Pass & Sacred Tawang

Traverse through the mystic valleys of western Arunachal Pradesh. Cross the snow-covered Sela Pass, witness roaring Nuranang Falls, and explore the spiritual wonders of Tawang Monastery.

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Meghalaya Living Bridges & Kaziranga Rhino Safari

Customizable (5 to 7 Days)

From ₹22,499

Meghalaya Living Bridges & Kaziranga Rhino Safari

Combine the rain-washed emerald cliffs of Meghalaya (Cherrapunji, Dawki, Mawlynnong) with the world-famous one-horned rhino safari in Kaziranga National Park, Assam.

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5 Days Magical Meghalaya: Shillong, Cherrapunji & Dawki Umngot River

4 Nights / 5 Days

From ₹18,499

5 Days Magical Meghalaya: Shillong, Cherrapunji & Dawki Umngot River

The quintessential Meghalaya circuit. Discover the Scottish charm of Shillong, stand before the thunderous plunging Nohkalikai and Wei Sawdong waterfalls in Cherrapunji, glide on the crystal-clear glass waters of Dawki Umngot River, and visit Mawlynnong clean village.

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6 Days Meghalaya Adventure: Double Decker Living Root Bridge & Caving Expedition

5 Nights / 6 Days

From ₹22,800

6 Days Meghalaya Adventure: Double Decker Living Root Bridge & Caving Expedition

For nature enthusiasts and active trekkers! Conquer the 3,500 stone stairs down into Tyrna to witness the UNESCO-listed Double Decker Living Root Bridge of Nongriat and crystal blue natural swimming pools at Rainbow Falls.

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6 Days Arunachal Frontier: Bhalukpong, Dirang & Tawang Monastery

5 Nights / 6 Days

From ₹23,500

6 Days Arunachal Frontier: Bhalukpong, Dirang & Tawang Monastery

A thrilling mountain highway expedition through the Land of Dawn-Lit Mountains. Journey through sub-tropical river gorges, across snow-draped 13,700-ft Sela Pass, to the golden halls of 400-year-old Tawang Monastery.

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8 Days Grand Arunachal & Ziro Valley Cultural Odyssey

7 Nights / 8 Days

From ₹32,500

8 Days Grand Arunachal & Ziro Valley Cultural Odyssey

Combine the tribal heartlands of UNESCO-tentative Ziro Valley with the high-altitude Buddhist wonders of Tawang. Meet the friendly Apatani tribe, marvel at terraced paddy systems, and cross the grand passes of Western Arunachal.

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3 Days Kaziranga Wildlife Safari & One-Horned Rhino Encounter

2 Nights / 3 Days

From ₹11,999

3 Days Kaziranga Wildlife Safari & One-Horned Rhino Encounter

Witness the prehistoric Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros in its greatest global stronghold. Enjoy guaranteed open-top jeep safaris in Central (Kohora) and Western (Bagori) ranges, early morning elephant safaris, and authentic Assamese cultural cuisine.

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5 Days Kaziranga Wildlife & Majuli River Island Heritage Tour

4 Nights / 5 Days

From ₹19,999

5 Days Kaziranga Wildlife & Majuli River Island Heritage Tour

Combine thrilling wildlife encounters with the world’s largest inhabited river island, Majuli. Experience multiple safaris in Kaziranga, ferry across the Brahmaputra, and visit centuries-old Neo-Vaishnavite Satras and mask-making artisans.

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Local Travel Advice

Frequently Asked Questions About North East India Tour Packages

What permits (ILP) are required for Indian travelers visiting Northeast India? ▾

Indian citizens require an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to visit Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur. Meghalaya and Assam do not require an ILP for Indian nationals. Holiday Planners handles complete online application and verification of your Arunachal Pradesh ILP before your journey commences.

When is Kaziranga National Park open for elephant and jeep safaris? ▾

Kaziranga National Park is officially open for tourism from 1st November through 30th April each year. During the monsoon months (May to October), the park closes due to annual Brahmaputra flooding. Both morning elephant rides and open 4x4 jeep safaris across the Kohora (Central) and Bagori (Western) ranges are operational during the open season.

How difficult is the trek to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge in Cherrapunjee? ▾

The trek to the Double Decker Root Bridge in Nongriat village involves descending and climbing approximately 3,500 concrete and stone steps each way (elevation difference of roughly 2,400 ft). It takes about 2 hours to descend and 2.5 to 3.5 hours to climb back up. Travelers with average fitness can complete it comfortably with bamboo walking sticks. For travelers preferring gentle walks, single living root bridges at Mawlynnong or Riwai require only a 10-minute flat walk.

What is the most popular first-timer circuit for Northeast India? ▾

The 6-Night / 7-Day Assam and Meghalaya circuit is by far the most popular and balanced introductory holiday. It connects Guwahati (Kamakhya Temple), Kaziranga (rhino safaris), Shillong (Scotland of the East), Cherrapunji (spectacular waterfalls and caves), and Dawki (crystal-clear river boating).

What is the best airport to fly into for starting a Northeast tour? ▾

Guwahati Airport (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport - GAU) is the largest and most well-connected aviation hub in Northeast India with direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Alternatively, Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or Siliguri provides direct access for travelers combining Sikkim or Dooars with Northeast India.

Are Northeast India tour circuits safe and suitable for senior citizens and families? ▾

Yes, our curated circuits in Assam, Meghalaya, and western Arunachal Pradesh are peaceful, exceptionally welcoming, and safe for travelers of all ages. For senior citizens, we select relaxed itineraries focused on scenic viewpoints, tea estates, open jeep safaris, and comfortable lake drives without strenuous trekking.

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