Baishnavite Tour (14 Days / 13 Nights)
Based on the Assamese Vaishnavite culture, this tour takes you across these unexplored north east Indian landscapes that are equally rich in heritage and culture as their more popular counterparts. This includes the revered temples and monasteries of north east that are pilgrim spots for those following the Vaishnavite culture.
Day 1: Jorhat
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Friday, May 24, 2024
Arrive at Jorhat airport assistance and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Jorhat.
Day 2: Jorhat
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
Early in the morning Drive to Sibasagar(50km), the ancient capital of Ahom Kingdom (1699-1788). Taking a brief rest on arrival you will visit some of the significant archaeological sites in Sibasagar viz. Shiva Doul, Vishnu Doul and the Tombs of Ahom Kings and Queens in Charaideo Hillock amidst the eternal peace of beauty and silence. Return to Jorhat for overnight stay.
Day 3: Jorhat - Majuli
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Early morning drive to Majuli(--km) the \'Biggest River Island\' in the world and seat of Baishnavite culture enroute crossing mighty Brahmaputra River by ferry. In the evening enjoy a cultural presentation at the monastery. Overnight at Majuli.
Day 4: Majuli
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
Early morning visit to the monastery to attend a prayer meeting. A Monk from the satra will guide you in and around to tell about the evolution and history of Baishnavite culture in Assam. After a leisurely breakfast, you can explore this Biggest river Island in the world of 880 Sq Kms which at one time used to be of 1200 sq Km plus. The Island has recently been notified as \'World Heritage Site\' by UNESCO for its unique preservation of Baishnavite Culture. Overnight at Majuli.
Day 5: Kohima - Dimapur
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Early morning, drive to Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, home of over Sixteen Naga tribes with their distinct cultural identity and fiercely independent nature. Enroute visit Dimapur (74km to Kohima), the gateway to Nagaland. Depart for Kohima after breakfast (225 kms 5 hrs drive). On arrival proceed to Touphema Village Resort (41 kms from Kohima) run by Angami Naga village community. Enjoy cultural presentation by village folks. Overnight at Touphema Tourist village.
Day 6: Touphema - Kohima
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Explore the village in the morning hours. After breakfast check out of the village resort & drive to Kohima. Visit WWII cemetery, where lays the remains of valiant soldiers who laid down their lives in defending the world from Japanese aggression in World War II. Kohima is the frontier town of Eastern front where the invading Japanese were halted during world war II. Also visit, Barra Basti, the zoo, Viswama village of Angami tribe and some other prominent places in and around Kohima. Overnight at your hotel in Kohima.
Day 7: Imphal
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
We will move to Imphal(125km), the capital of Manipur, with wooded hills and lakes nearby. Check in to your Hotel and take rest till the evening. In the evening visit the Baishnavite Shri Govindji Temple and experience the charm of a ceremonial dance held at the temple. Overnight stay.
Day 8: Imphal
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
After breakfast we drive to Loktak Lake(48km from Imphal), the largest fresh water lake in the North East and Sendra Island, a small islands that are actually floating weeds. On the Loktak Lake there lies the only floating National Park in the world that is the last natural habitat of Sangai, the Dancing Deer of Manipur. For any tourist to this lake the Dancing Deer is an enthusiasm. Have lunch in the park and proceed to Vishnupur to visit the Vishnu Temple, famous for the built in Chinese architecture having the single celled conical roof and drive back to Imphal. Overnight at hotel in Imphal.
Day 9: Kaziranga
Friday, May 31, 2024 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
Early in the morning drive to Kaziranga (399km). Check into Tourist Lodge.
Day 10: Kaziranga
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Early morning explore central area of Kaziranga National park on an elephant safari. Ride an Elephant through the park chasing a unicorn rhino along with a wide range of rare species. After lunch again take jeep safari to the central area of the park. Rest of the day at leisure to explore nature. Overnight at tourist Lodge.
Day 11: Guwahati
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Monday, June 3, 2024
Early morning depart for Guwahati (220 kms). Enroute visit Bordoa, birthplace of His Holly-ness Shankardeva. Who was profounder of Baishnavite cultural revivalism in Assam and North Bengal in the 14 the Century. On arrival at Guwahati check into your hotel and take a brief rest. In the evening visit Kalakhsetra, a modern day center of Assamese culture. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Guwahati - Barpeta
Monday, June 3, 2024 - Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Early in the morning move to Barpeta(139km). Visit different \'Satras\'. In the evening enjoy cultural event presented by the local artists at the Satra premise. See some of the classical dance and drama forms of Assam. Overnight at Barpeta.
Day 13: Barpeta - Guwahati
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Visit Satra early in the morning and attend \'Prasanga\', morning prayers and get blessed. Depart for Guwahati. Spend a leisurely afternoon or go for shopping. Overnight at Guwahati.
Day 14: Guwahati
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Thursday, June 6, 2024
On time assistance and transfer to Guwahati airport to board flight to guwahati.
