North East

Highlights

• North East Expedition Tour
• Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
• Route: Ernakulam – Guwahati – Shillong – Sohra – Gangtok – Darjeeling – Kolkata – Ernakulam
• Day 1 – Departure from Ernakulam
• The adventure begins with the group assembling at Ernakulam Railway Station.
• Board the train at 11:30 PM and begin the overnight journey towards Guwahati.
• Overnight stay on train.
• Day 2 – Train Journey
• Full day train journey towards Guwahati
• Assam.
• Activities during journey:
• Group bonding
• Card games
• Music
• Interaction with fellow travellers
• Overnight stay on train.
• Day 3 – Train Journey
• Continuation of the scenic train journey across different states towards Assam.
• Rest and prepare for the adventure ahead.
• Overnight stay on train.
• Day 4 – Guwahati to Shillong
• Arrival at Guwahati in the morning.
• Proceed directly to Shillong
• popularly known as the “Scotland of the East.”
• Enroute:
• Short refreshment break
• After arrival in Shillong:
• Hotel check-in
• Freshen up
• Evening visit to Police Bazar for:
• Street shopping
• Café hopping
• Local food exploration
• Overnight stay in Shillong.
• Day 5 – Wahkhen Bamboo Trek – Sohra
• Early morning departure to Wahkhen Village.
• Experience the famous Bamboo Trek which passes through scenic bamboo pathways and natural landscapes.
• After the trek:
• Proceed to Sohra (Cherrapunji).
• Hotel check-in.
• Overnight stay in Sohra.
• Day 6 – Double Decker Root Bridge Trek
• Today is one of the major highlights of the trip.
• Trek to the Double Decker Living Root Bridge.
• The trek includes:
• Forest trails
• Streams
• Village pathways
• Return by evening.
• Overnight stay in Sohra.
• Day 7 – Sohra Sightseeing – Guwahati Transfer
• Morning sightseeing in Sohra (Cherrapunji).
• Places covered:
• Nohkalikai Falls
• Mawsmai Cave
• Wei Sawdong Falls
• Later proceed to Guwahati Railway Station.
• Board overnight train to NJP (New Jalpaiguri).
• Overnight train journey.
• Day 8 – NJP to Gangtok
• Arrival at NJP Railway Station.
• Proceed to Gangtok
• Sikkim.
• Approximate travel time: 4–5 hours
• Enroute:
• Refreshment stop
• After arrival:
• Hotel check-in
• Relax
• Evening visit to MG Marg for:
• Shopping
• Cafes
• Local street life
• Overnight stay in Gangtok.
• Day 9 – Nathula Pass & Tsomgo Lake
• Excursion to:
• Nathula Pass (Indo-China Border)
• Tsomgo Lake (High altitude glacial lake)
• Return to Gangtok by evening.
• Overnight stay in Gangtok.
• Day 10 – Gangtok to Darjeeling
• After breakfast proceed to Darjeeling.
• Travel time: approx 4 hours.
• After arrival:
• Hotel check-in
• Relax
• Evening walk at Mall Road Darjeeling.
• Highlights:
• Mountain views
• Tea shops
• Colonial architecture
• Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
• Day 11 – Tiger Hill – NJP – Train to Kolkata
• Early morning visit to Tiger Hill.
• Witness the breathtaking sunrise view of Kanchenjunga.
• Later visit a local monastery.
• After sightseeing:
• Proceed to NJP Railway Station.
• Board overnight train to Kolkata.
• Overnight train journey.
• Day 12 – Kolkata Sightseeing
• Arrival at Kolkata.
• Freshen up at hotel.
• Proceed for city sightseeing.
• Places covered:
• Victoria Memorial
• St. Paul’s Cathedral
• Howrah Bridge
• Evening free time for:
• Shopping at Esplanade Market
• Local food exploration
• By evening 7:00 – 7:30 PM proceed to railway station.
• Board overnight train to Kerala.
• Day 13 – Train Journey
• Full day train journey back towards Ernakulam.
• Relax and relive memories from the trip.
• Overnight train journey.
• Day 14 – Arrival at Ernakulam
• Arrival at Ernakulam by afternoon.
• The North East adventure concludes with unforgettable memories and friendships.

✓ Inclusions

• Up & Down AC Train Tickets
• Intermediate Sleeper Train Tickets (as per itinerary)
• Accommodation on Triple Sharing Basis
• Daily Breakfast at Hotels
• Private Vehicle for All Sightseeing & Transfers
• All Entry Tickets to Mentioned Attractions
• Nathula Pass Entry Permit (Subject to Government
• Approval & Weather Conditions)
• Multilingual Trip Captain Throughout the Journey
• All Applicable Tolls
• Parking Charges & Taxes

✕ Exclusions

• Lunch
• Dinner & Any Meals Not Mentioned in
• Inclusions
• Adventure Activity Charges (if opted)
• Travel Insurance
• Any Personal Expenses
• Anything Not Specifically Mentioned in the
• Inclusions

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