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🌿 6-Day Assam Adventure Itinerary

Ideal Season: November – April
Weather: 16–28°C (pleasant days, cool mornings)
Highlights: Kamakhya Temple, Brahmaputra riverfront, Kaziranga National Park safari, Sivasagar’s Ahom heritage, Golden Pagoda and Bogibeel Bridge.

🌸 Day 1 – Arrival in Guwahati & Temple Trails (Early Morning arrival)

Arrival: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), Guwahati.
Transfer: 20 km | 45 mins to city.
Activities:

• Visit Kamakhya Temple, one of India’s most revered Shakti Peeths. Pre-booked entry pass required to join shorter queue.

• Explore Umananda Temple (on Peacock Island, ferry from Uzan Bazaar).

• Visit Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra for Assamese culture & crafts.

• Optional sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra River.
  Food: Enjoy Assamese thali at Heritage Khorikaa.
  Stay: Overnight in Guwahati (Hotel Vivanta / Gateway / Mid-range homestay).
  Tip: Kamakhya gets crowded in the morning; best visited before 9 AM.

• If you buy Assam silk check for Suwalkuchi Silkmark for authenticity

🐘 Day 2 – Guwahati → Kaziranga National Park

Distance: 195 km | 4.5–5 hrs drive via NH27.
Activities:

• Depart early (7 AM) from Guwahati.

• En route tea gardens & Assamese countryside views.

• Afternoon: Visit Kaziranga Orchid & Biodiversity Park (largest orchid collection in NE India).

• Evening cultural folk show (Bihu & bamboo dance).
  Stay: Jungle lodge or resort near Central Range (Iora, Diphlu River Lodge, Infinity).
  Food: Local cuisine at resort – fish tenga, bamboo shoot curry, payash.
  Tip: Book next morning’s safari permits in advance (limited availability).

🦏 Day 3 – Kaziranga Safari → Majuli Island

Morning Safari:

• Jeep Safari (6:30 AM) or Elephant Safari (5:30 AM) at Central Range (Kohora).
  Spot one-horned rhino, elephants, swamp deer & migratory birds.

• Return to lodge for Breakfast & depart around 10:00 AM for Nimatighat (2 hrs).

• Ferry to Majuli Island (1 hr across Brahmaputra).

• Visit Auniati & Samaguri Satras (mask-making and Vaishnavite monasteries).

• Explore Mishing tribal villages & enjoy sunset by the river.

Stay: Eco-cottage or homestay
Food: Local Assamese & Mishing dishes (smoked fish, rice beer)
Tip: Last ferry from Nimatighat 4 PM; check timings in advance. 

🌉 Day 4 – Majuli → Sivasagar → Dibrugarh

Distance: 190 km | 5–6 hrs (incl. ferry return).
Route: Majuli – Kamalabari Ghat – Jorhat – Sivasagar – Dibrugarh.
Activities:

• Morning ferry back to Nimatighat (7:30–8 AM).

• Drive to Sivasagar (2.5 hrs).

• Explore Ahom heritage – Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar, Sivadol Temple & Joy Sagar Lake.

• Lunch stop in Sivasagar (local Assamese cuisine).

• Continue to Dibrugarh (2 hrs).

• Evening: Tea estate walk or sunset by Brahmaputra

Stay: Dibrugarh, Heritage tea bungalow (Mancotta Heritage / Tea County).
Food: Assamese dinner or Continental at bungalow.
Tip: Coordinate ferry timings for smooth travel to Dibrugarh before dark.

🏯 Day 5 – Dibrugarh → Namsai Golden Pagoda Excursion

Activities:

• Depart early (6:30 AM).

• Drive through tea country and enter Arunachal Pradesh at Dirak Gate.

• Visit Namsai Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham) – a stunning Theravada Buddhist temple complex with golden spires and serene gardens.

• Explore monastery grounds, Buddha statue, and nearby local craft stalls.

• Return drive to Dibrugarh by 4:30–5 PM.

• Evening leisure – tea garden walk or local dinner.

Stay: Same heritage bungalow / hotel in Dibrugarh.
Food: Try Burmese-influenced cuisine at local cafés or traditional Assamese dinner.
Tip: Carry valid ID; short Arunachal entry pass may be required (issued on spot at Dirak Gate).

✈️ Day 6 – Bogibeel Bridge Morning Tour & Departure

Activities:

• Early breakfast and short drive to Bogibeel Bridge (20 km | 40 mins).

• Walk or drive across India’s longest rail-cum-road bridge; enjoy Brahmaputra views.

• Optional quick drive toward Ruksin viewpoint (Arunachal border).

• Return to Dibrugarh by 11:30 AM for lunch.

• Transfer to Dibrugarh Airport (15 km | 30 mins).

• Catch afternoon flight (post 1:00 PM).

Food Tip: Enjoy Assamese pitha or laru with tea before your flight.
Tip: Start by 7:30 AM for a relaxed bridge visit and on-time airport arrival.

✳️ Travel & Comfort Notes

• Best time: November–April (Kaziranga open from Nov–Apr only)

• Avoid Majuli during Summer - heavy rainfall

• Safari Costs: Jeep Safari ₹2,500–3,500 per person; Elephant Safari ₹1,500–2,000 (book 1 day before).

• Cash: Carry ₹5,000–₹10,000 (limited ATMs in Kaziranga).

• Network: Jio & Airtel strongest.

• Permits: Short ILP may be needed at Dirak Gate (for Namsai).

• Safety: Early morning drives preferred; fog common till 8 AM in winter.