India Expedition: Sikkim, Assam & Nagaland
India Expedition: Sikkim, Assam & Nagaland
Set off on a 16-day expedition to the unspoiled wildlife reserves, spectacular wetlands and rambling mountain villages that make far-flung northeastern India so spectacular. Learn about the cultures of Sikkim, Assam and Nagaland, search for the iconic one-horned rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park and take a winding journey on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Explore the floating villages of Majuli Island, visit Gangtok’s controversial Rumtek Monastery and check out a living root bridge – the handiwork of the Khasi people. Be prepared to be wowed by a side of the country few visitors see.
Activities
Set off on a 16-day expedition to the unspoiled wildlife reserves, spectacular wetlands and rambling mountain villages that make far-flung northeastern India so spectacular. Learn about the cultures of Sikkim, Assam and Nagaland, search for the iconic one-horned rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park and take a winding journey on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Explore the floating villages of Majuli Island, visit Gangtok’s controversial Rumtek Monastery and check out a living root bridge – the handiwork of the Khasi people. Be prepared to be wowed by a side of the country few visitors see.
Activities
- Kigwema Village visit
- Khonoma Village visit
- Jorhat - Tea Plantation Visit
- Kaziranga National Park - Morning Jeep Safari
- Kaziranga National Park - Evening Jeep Safari
- Shillong - Single Root Bridge
- Darjeeling - Tiger Hill
- Darjeeling - Toy Train ride
- Gangtok - Rumtek Monastery
- Embark on full day trips to vast national parks, including Kaziranga National Park, home to two-thirds of the world’s one-horned rhinos, as well as wild boar, tigers, elephants, panthers and some incredible birdlife.
- Learn about the proud warrior traditions of the Naga people and their resistance against colonial forces, exploring hillside villages like Khonoma and Kigwema.
- Visit a lush Khasi village dubbed the cleanest in India by the former prime minister, then hike to a living root bridge that looks like something out of a fairy tale.
- Gaze out at the Himalayas from the Darjeeling Toy Train as it winds its way through the mountains – it doesn’t get much more fun than a steam-powered locomotive ride.
- Travel to parts of India seldom seen by tourists, and be rest assured that with a local trip leader by your side every step of the way, you’ll find the best lookout points, dinner spots and local secrets.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Positive Change for Marine Life. Donations help them to nurture ocean health with community-led conservation initiatives that inspire coastal restoration, sustainable fishing practices and waste-management. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
Interests
- Adventure and Active
- Safari, Animals, and Wildlife
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Nov 10, 2024 through
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kolkata | ||
| 2 | Kolkata – Dimapur – Kohima | ||
| 3 | Kohima - Kigwema Village - Khonoma Village - Kohima | ||
| 4 | Kohima - Jorhat | ||
| 5 | Majuli Island - Jorhat | ||
| 6 | Jorhat - Kaziranga National Park | ||
| 7 | Kaziranga National Park | ||
| 8 | Shillong | ||
| 9 | Shillong | ||
| 10 | Shillong – Overnight train | ||
| 11 | Darjeeling | ||
| 12 | Darjeeling | ||
| 13 | Gangtok | ||
| 14 | Gangtok | ||
| 15 | Kolkata | ||
| 16 | Kolkata |
