The 3 Jewels: Assam | Arunachal | Meghalaya

16 Days | Soulful Exploration of the Northeast

Where ancient rituals meet mountain monasteries, and cloud forests echo with waterfalls – this is the true heartbeat of Northeast India.

🌿 Day 1: Land of Magic – Pobitora & Mayong (Assam)

• Arrive at Guwahati Airport
• Drive to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary – home to the one-horned rhino
• Visit the Mayong Museum of Magic
• Meet a traditional magician in his village home
• Explore ruins of the Mayong royal household
• Stay at Pobitora

🏞️ Day 2: Valley Drive – Into the Himalayas

• Breakfast in Pobitora
• Scenic drive to Dirang via Tezpur & Bomdila
• Arrive by late evening in the cool valley of Dirang
• Stay at Dirang

🏔️ Day 3: In the Lap of Monpa Culture

• Visit Dirang Dzong – traditional fort village
• Explore Dirang Monastery
• Drive to Mandala Top – panoramic views & 108 stupas
• Visit a local orchard and taste farm-fresh kiwis or apples
• Optional: Watch Monpa weaving or learn to make butter tea
• Overnight in Dirang

🍃 Day 4: Birds & Bliss in Sangti Valley

• Morning visit to Sangti Valley – known for its black-necked cranes
• Drive to Chug Valley for a taste of secluded village life
• Evening river walk and bonfire
• Overnight stay at a scenic homestay or camp in Sangti

🌉 Day 5: Journey to the Roof – Tawang

• Depart early to Tawang
• Stop at Nuranang Falls – one of the most stunning in Arunachal
• Explore Tawang’s vibrant market for tribal crafts & yak cheese
• Taste authentic Monpa dinner at a local kitchen
• Overnight stay at Tawang

🛕 Day 6: A Day of Lakes, Lamas & Legends

• Sunrise prayer at Tawang Monastery
• Full-day excursion:
  • Bumla Pass (India-China border – permit needed)
  • Sangetsar (Madhuri) Lake
  • PT Tso Lake
• Return for local sightseeing
• Overnight in Tawang

🏡 Day 7: The Road to Shergaon

• Drive to Shergaon – the hidden Shangri-La of the Northeast
• Evening village walk & local tea tasting
• Stay in a Sherdukpen-style homestay or forest lodge

🌲 Day 8: Orchards, Forests & Monasteries

• Visit Shergaon Monastery
• Walk to hidden waterfalls
• Village experiences: wood carving, weavers, medicinal herb gardens
• Orchard lunch & storytelling with locals
• Overnight in Shergaon

🛣️ Day 9: Return to Guwahati

• Scenic drive through valleys and hills
• Check-in to a boutique hotel in Guwahati
• Optional: Sunset Brahmaputra cruise

🌤️ Day 10: Clouds Beckon – Into Meghalaya

• Drive to Shillong, “Scotland of the East”
• Visit Ward's Lake, Don Bosco Museum, Laitumkhrah cafés
• Explore the quaint lanes and colonial churches
• Overnight in Shillong

🏞️ Day 11: Into the Caves & Clouds

• Start with Laitlum Canyons – panoramic views
• Head to Garden of Caves & Mawdok Dympep valley
• Optional: Ziplining across mountain gorges
• Visit Arwah Caves
• Arrive in Cherrapunjee (Sohra)
• Stay at Cherrapunjee

💧 Day 12: Waterfall Kingdom – Cherrapunjee

• Explore:
  • Nohkalikai Falls
  • Seven Sisters Falls
  • Mawsmai Cave
• Local Khasi meal at a traditional eatery
• Evening cultural performance (optional)
• Overnight in Cherrapunjee

🌉 Day 13: The Living Bridges

• Drive to Mawlynnong – cleanest village in Asia
• Visit the Living Root Bridge
• Climb the Skywalk Tower for Bangladesh views
• Continue to Shnongpdeng (by the Umngot River)
• Stay at riverside eco-camp

🚣 Day 14: Adventure & Tranquility

• Boating in crystal-clear waters of Umngot River
• Swim, kayak, or just relax
• Visit Krangshuri Falls & Moopun Waterfalls
• Stay at homestay in Jowai

🌿 Day 15: One Last Fall

• Visit Phe Phe Falls – a hidden gem of Meghalaya
• Return to Guwahati
• Rest and reflect

🎁 Day 16: A Handcrafted Farewell

• Visit NEDFi Haat – best curated showcase of crafts from NE India
• Stock up on handwoven textiles, bamboo art, cane lamps, and souvenirs
• Drop-off at airport or railway station
• Depart with a heart full of stories