Exotic East
15 nights / 16 days
 
Kolkata – Sundarbans – Dibrugarh – Namdapha – Rukmini Island – Kaziranga - Guwahati

City Tour
You are met on arrival and transferred to the hotel. Later embark on a sightseeing tour of Kolkata City. Overnight at hotel.

Sundarbans
Early in the morning drive to the Basanti jetty to board the motor fitted country boat which will take you to the tourist lodge located in the Sundarbans Islands. In the afternoon you will view wildlife from the watchtower near the lodge. Overnight at lodge.

River Cruise
This morning embark on a full day river cruise with packed food and fruits to tour the enchanting mangrove forests. Halt at Sudhanyakhali watchtower to view the Mangrove forest from the creeks. Here you also you have the possibility of seeing the Royal Bengal Tiger. Overnight at lodge.

In the morning board the motor boat and return back to the Basanti jetty en route touring through the river with lunch on the boat. On arrival at Basanti you will drive on to Kolkata and check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Heritage Tea Tour
This morning you are transferred to the airport to board flight to Dibrugarh. On arrival you are met and transferred to a Chang Bungalow, a well appointed mid 19th century bungalow constructed on stilts with great views of rolling colonial period tea gardens. In the afternoon visit a Tea Garden and a weaving centre. Overnight at Chang Bungalow.

This morning you will drive to the Namdapha National Park located in the eastern part of the State of Arunachal Pradesh. On arrival check into forest lodge/camp on the banks of the Noa Dihing River. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at lodge / camp.

Jungle Safaris
Full day for exploring the park by treks and elephant safari. Overnight at lodge / camp.

Jungle Safaris
Full day for exploring the park by treks and elephant safari. Overnight at lodge / camp.

This morning you will return to Dibrugarh en route visiting the Tibetan Handicrafts centre. Overnight at the Chang Bungalow.

In the morning embark on a Boat cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra River towards the Rukmini Island, a beach Island in the midst of the River. The Island is a popular spot for bird watching and spotting the rare Gangetic River Dolphins. Activities to indulge in here include nature walks, angling and kayaking. Overnight at camp.

Full day is at leisure for bird watching and indulging in independent activities or just relaxing in the peaceful environs. Overnight at camp.

Morning is at leisure. In the afternoon you will cruise back to the mainland and drive to Dibrugarh. In the evening enjoy a cultural program. Overnight at Chang Bungalow.

This morning you will drive towards the Kaziranga National Park. En route visit the Ahom monuments and temples at Sibsagar. Drive on to Kaziranga and check into resort / guesthouse. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at resort / guesthouse.

Jungle Safaris
Early in the morning enjoy an elephant ride into the park. Return to guesthouse for breakfast and thereafter take a jeep ride into the Western Range of the park. In the afternoon take a jeep ride into the Eastern Range. Overnight in the resort / guesthouse.

This morning you will drive to Guwahati en route visiting the Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Drive on to Guwahati and check into hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at a hotel.

Today you are transferred to the airport to board flight for onward journey.