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Discover the cultural, historical, and wildlife treasures of Assam on a seven-day journey from Guwahati to Dibrugarh. Visit the sacred Kamakhya Temple and the river island Umananda Temple, and enjoy a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra River. Experience elephant and jeep safaris in Kaziranga National Park to spot the famous one-horned rhinoceros, explore the historic Ahom capital of Sivasagar and the UNESCO-listed Charaideo Maidams, and continue to the eastern landscapes of Tinsukia for a boat safari in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and birdwatching at Maguri-Motapung Beel before concluding the journey among Assam's scenic tea estates.
Visit the sacred Kamakhya Temple and the river island Umananda Temple, and enjoy a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra River.
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Morning: Arrive at LGBI Airport and visit the Kamakhya Temple. It is best to reach early to avoid long queues.
Afternoon: Visit the Umananda Temple, located on a river island, via a short ferry ride.
Evening: Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra River.
Stay: Guwahati.
Travel: Drive to Kaziranga (approximately 190 km / 4-5 hours).
Afternoon: Visit the Kaziranga Orchid and Biodiversity Park to see over 500 species of orchids and enjoy local folk dances.
Stay: Kaziranga (Kohora or Bagori range).
Early morning: Take an elephant safari in the Central or Western range for the best chance to see the one-horned rhinoceros up close.
Afternoon: Enjoy a jeep safari in the Eastern (Agoratoli) range, known for its birdlife and water bodies.
Stay: Kaziranga.
Travel: Drive to Sivasagar (approximately 160 km / 3.5 hours).
Sightseeing:
Rang Ghar: The royal amphitheater.
Talatal Ghar: A multi-storied palace with underground tunnels.
Siva Dol: One of the tallest Shiva temples in India, located on the banks of the Sibsagar Tank.
Morning: Drive to Charaideo Maidams (approximately 30 km from Sivasagar). These are the UNESCO World Heritage burial mounds of Ahom royalty, often called the "Pyramids of Assam."
Afternoon: Drive to Tinsukia (approximately 100 km / 2.5 hours).
Stopover: Visit the Tilinga Mandir (Bell Temple) in Bordubi en route.
Stay: Tinsukia or Guijan (near the river).
Morning: Take a boat safari at Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and look for feral horses and the rare Gangetic dolphins.
Afternoon: Visit Maguri-Motapung Beel, a wetland paradise for birdwatchers.
Optional: If you have time, drive to Digboi (45 minutes) to see the World War II Cemetery and the Oil Museum.
Stay: Tinsukia.
Morning: Drive to Mohanbari Airport (Dibrugarh) for your flight back home (approximately 1 hour from Tinsukia).
Final stop: If time permits, visit a tea estate such as Jalan Tea Garden for some last-minute souvenir shopping.
Where this trip takes you
Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, Brahmaputra River, Kaziranga National Park
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