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Lure of Lohit, Arunachal Pradesh
: 9 Nights/10Days
The lohit river rises in eastern Tibet, in the Zayal Chu range and surges through Aruncachal Pradesh for two hundred kilometers,before disgorging itself in the plains of Assam. Tempestuous and turbulent, and known as the river of blood, only partly attributable to the lateritic soil, it flows throug
The lohit river rises in eastern Tibet, in the Zayal Chu range and surges through Aruncachal Pradesh for two hundred kilometers,before disgorging itself in the plains of Assam. Tempestuous and turbulent, and known as the river of blood, only partly attributable to the lateritic soil, it flows through the Mishmi Hills, to meet the Siang at the head of the Brahmaputra valley.
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The lohit river rises in eastern Tibet, in the Zayal Chu range and surges through Aruncachal Pradesh for two hundred kilometers,before disgorging itself in the plains of Assam. Tempestuous and turbulent, and known as the river of blood, only partly attributable to the lateritic soil, it flows through the Mishmi Hills, to meet the Siang at the head of the Brahmaputra valley.
Day 1: Dibrugarh
Arrive Dibrugarh, amidst the lush environs of a hundred tea gardens. Dibrugharh is on the banks of the Brahmaputra. Spend the afternoon on a tea garden, with tea and cucumber sandwiches at the Manager’s bungalow. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 2: Diban
Drive through Margherita(yes, there is a town with that name,a and a very pretty town too), classic tea garden country, and on to the thickly forested hills of Arunachal. Halt at Diban, in the heart of the Namdapha Tiger reserve. camp fire at night, n a grassy patch near the Noa Dihing River. Stay at the Diban Lodge or similar.
Day 3: Namdapha
In and around the Namdapha Tiger Reserve experience the joys of solitude amidst the wilderness-the call of the wild! Namdapha teems with wildlife-tiger, Takin, the clouded leopard, snow leopard, wild buffaloes- and a host of smaller fauna. A naturalist’s paradise. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 4: Tezu
Drive towards Tezu. The home of Digaru and Miju Mishmi.Skirting the Mishmi Hills. Cross the tempestuous Lohit river by ferry, and halt at Tezu. Unwind at a cultural evening in a Mishmii village, complete with a Beedu, the timeless ritual of song and dance steeped in hoary tradition. Partake of Yu, the local brew, freshly distilled, and mildy heady. Stay at the Circuit House or in the hotel/resort.
Day 5: Hayuliang
Head for the hills-literally! Drive to the Hayuliang ,along the picturesque Lohit river Experience the traditional rope-pully crossoing of the river .Visit authentic Mishmi village. Overnight at village.
Day 6: Dibrugarh
Visit Chowkam and Namsai – home to the Khamptis and the Singhpos- the only Theravada Buddhists in India. Cross the Lohit and Noa Dihing rivers by ferry, and drive through to Dibrugarh. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7: Majuli Island
Onward to Majuli, the largest river island in the world, now a UNESCO world heritage site.Majuli is pollution free fresh water island. This is also the centre of the medieval Vaisnavite religion with 26 Satras(monastries) still existinig. Overnite in a Satra or hotel in Jorhat.
Day 8: Majuli Island
Visit to the Satras and learn about the ancient faith from the monks. Interact with Mising tribes and witness their esquisite and colorful weaving tradition. Majuli also a great place for bird watchers. It is the Island in the sun. Overnite in a Satra or hotel in Jorhat.
Day 9: Kaziranga
After morning breakfast depart for Kaziranga National park. Visit the Kaziranga National Park – the abode, and the last habit of the Indian rhinoceros- the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros. Stay at the Hotel.
Day 10: Depart for Home
Elephant safari in the Kazirana National Park and after a leisurely lunch. Drive to Guahati Airport/Railway Station and catch a flight/train back.
Arrive Dibrugarh, amidst the lush environs of a hundred tea gardens. Dibrugharh is on the banks of the Brahmaputra. Spend the afternoon on a tea garden, with tea and cucumber sandwiches at the Manager’s bungalow. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 2: Diban
Drive through Margherita(yes, there is a town with that name,a and a very pretty town too), classic tea garden country, and on to the thickly forested hills of Arunachal. Halt at Diban, in the heart of the Namdapha Tiger reserve. camp fire at night, n a grassy patch near the Noa Dihing River. Stay at the Diban Lodge or similar.
Day 3: Namdapha
In and around the Namdapha Tiger Reserve experience the joys of solitude amidst the wilderness-the call of the wild! Namdapha teems with wildlife-tiger, Takin, the clouded leopard, snow leopard, wild buffaloes- and a host of smaller fauna. A naturalist’s paradise. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 4: Tezu
Drive towards Tezu. The home of Digaru and Miju Mishmi.Skirting the Mishmi Hills. Cross the tempestuous Lohit river by ferry, and halt at Tezu. Unwind at a cultural evening in a Mishmii village, complete with a Beedu, the timeless ritual of song and dance steeped in hoary tradition. Partake of Yu, the local brew, freshly distilled, and mildy heady. Stay at the Circuit House or in the hotel/resort.
Day 5: Hayuliang
Head for the hills-literally! Drive to the Hayuliang ,along the picturesque Lohit river Experience the traditional rope-pully crossoing of the river .Visit authentic Mishmi village. Overnight at village.
Day 6: Dibrugarh
Visit Chowkam and Namsai – home to the Khamptis and the Singhpos- the only Theravada Buddhists in India. Cross the Lohit and Noa Dihing rivers by ferry, and drive through to Dibrugarh. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7: Majuli Island
Onward to Majuli, the largest river island in the world, now a UNESCO world heritage site.Majuli is pollution free fresh water island. This is also the centre of the medieval Vaisnavite religion with 26 Satras(monastries) still existinig. Overnite in a Satra or hotel in Jorhat.
Day 8: Majuli Island
Visit to the Satras and learn about the ancient faith from the monks. Interact with Mising tribes and witness their esquisite and colorful weaving tradition. Majuli also a great place for bird watchers. It is the Island in the sun. Overnite in a Satra or hotel in Jorhat.
Day 9: Kaziranga
After morning breakfast depart for Kaziranga National park. Visit the Kaziranga National Park – the abode, and the last habit of the Indian rhinoceros- the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros. Stay at the Hotel.
Day 10: Depart for Home
Elephant safari in the Kazirana National Park and after a leisurely lunch. Drive to Guahati Airport/Railway Station and catch a flight/train back.
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