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Baishnavite Tour
Duration : 14 Nights - 15 Days
Places Covered : Jorhat - Sibasagar - Majuli - Kohima -
Dimapur - Touphema - Kohima - Dimori Cove - Imphal -
Loktak Lake - Kaziranga - Barpeta - Baishnavite
Monastery - Guwahati
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Day 01: Jorhat: Tea-capital, the Thengal Mansion,
Assamese village
Arrive at Jorhat airport and after a brief welcome
ceremony drive into Thengal Mansion, a historic
ancestral house of a Tea Planter amidst an Asssamese
village, 15 kms from Jorhat. The 72-year old Thangal
Mansion is to answer the queries on Assamese culture and
tradition. After lunch and rest, take a walk in a nearby
village to see the simplicity of their lives. Overnight
at Jorhat.
Day 02: Sibasagar: Shiva Doul, Vishnu Doul, Man Made
Lakes
Early in the morning you will depart for
Sibasagar(50km), the ancient capital of Ahom Kingdom
(1699-1788). Taking a brief rest on arrival you will
visit some of the significant archaeological sites in
Sibasagar viz. Shiva Doul, Vishnu Doul and the Tombs of
Ahom Kings and Queens in Charaideo Hillock amidst the
eternal peace of beauty and silence. Return to Jorhat
for overnight stay.
Day 03: Majuli: Brahmaputra, Island,
Monasteries, Culture
Early morning drive to Majuli(--km) the 'Biggest River
Island' in the world and seat of Baishnavite culture
enroute crossing mighty Brahmaputra River by ferry. In
the evening enjoy a cultural presentation at the
monastery. Overnight at Majuli.
Day 04: Majuli: Baishnavite culture, Monasteries,
World Heritage Site
Early morning visit to the monastery to attend a prayer
meeting. A Monk from the satra will guide you in and
around to tell about the evolution and history of
Baishnavite culture in Assam. After a leisurely
breakfast, you can explore this Biggest river Island in
the world of 880 Sq Kms which at one time used to be of
1200 sq Km plus. The Island has recently been notified
as 'World Heritage Site' by UNESCO for its unique
preservation of Baishnavite Culture. Overnight at Majuli.
Day 05: Kohima: Dimapur, Naga tribes
Early morning, drive to Kohima, the capital of Nagaland,
home of over Sixteen Naga tribes with their distinct
cultural identity and fiercely independent nature.
Enroute visit Dimapur (74km to Kohima), the gateway to
Nagaland. Depart for Kohima after breakfast (225 kms 5
hrs drive). On arrival proceed to Touphema Village
Resort (41 kms from Kohima) run by Angami Naga village
community. Enjoy cultural presentation by village folks.
Overnight at Touphema Tourist village.
Day 06: Touphema-Kohima-Dimori Cove
Explore the village in the morning hours. After
breakfast check out of the village resort & drive to
Kohima. Visit WWII cemetery, where lays the remains of
valiant soldiers who laid down their lives in defending
the world from Japanese aggression in World War II.
Kohima is the frontier town of Eastern front where the
invading Japanese were halted during world war II. Also
visit, Barra Basti, the zoo, Viswama village of Angami
tribe and some other prominent places in and around
Kohima. Overnight at your hotel in Kohima.
Day 07: Imphal: Shri Govindji Temple,
Ceremonial Dances
We will move to Imphal(125km), the capital of Manipur,
with wooded hills and lakes nearby. Check in to your
Hotel and take rest till the evening. In the evening
visit the Baishnavite Shri Govindji Temple and
experience the charm of a ceremonial dance held at the
temple. Overnight stay at Imphal.
Day 08 : Imphal: Loktak Lake, Sendra Islands and
Vishnu Mandir
After breakfast we drive to Loktak Lake(48km from Imphal),
the largest fresh water lake in the North East and
Sendra Island, a small islands that are actually
floating weeds. On the Loktak Lake there lies the only
floating National Park in the world that is the last
natural habitat of Sangai, the Dancing Deer of Manipur.
For any tourist to this lake the Dancing Deer is an
enthusiasm. Have lunch in the park and proceed to
Vishnupur to visit the Vishnu Temple, famous for the
built in Chinese architecture having the single celled
conical roof and drive back to Imphal. Overnight at your
hotel in Imphal.
Day 09: Kaziranga
Early in the morning drive to Kaziranga(399km). Check
into Tourist Lodge and have a leisurely time and
serenity amidst the wild.
Day 10: Kaziranga: Elephant Safari, Rhino
Early morning explore central area of Kaziranga National
park on an elephant safari. Ride an Elephant through the
park chasing a unicorn rhino along with a wide range of
rare species. After lunch again take jeep safari to the
central area of the park. Rest of the day at leisure to
explore nature. Overnight at tourist Lodge.
Day 11: Guwahati: Bordoa, Kalakhsetra
Early morning depart for Guwahati(220km0. Enroute visit
Bordoa, birthplace of His Holly-ness Shankardeva. Who
was profounder of Baishnavite cultural revivalism in
Assam and North Bengal in the 14 the Century. On arrival
at Guwahati check into your hotel and take a brief rest.
In the evening visit Kalakhsetra, a modern day center of
Assamese culture. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Barpeta: Baishnavite Monastery, Culture
Early in the morning move to Barpeta(139km). Visit
different 'Satras'. In the evening enjoy cultural event
presented by the local artists at the Satra premise. See
some of the classical dance and drama forms of Assam.
Overnight at Barpeta.
Day 13: Guwahati: Prayer
Visit Satra early in the morning and attend 'Prasanga',
morning prayers and get blessed. Depart for Guwahati.
Spend a leisurely afternoon or go for shopping.
Overnight at Guwahati.
Day 14: Guwahati: Basistha Ashram, Umananda
After breakfast we will go for a visit to Basistha
Ashram, a Picturesque old shrine through which flow the
three legendary rocky streams-the Sandhya, Lalita and
Kanta. After lunch we will board on a ferry and reach
for Umananda. Located on the Peacock Island it appears
to be the crown of the island. In the evening anything
won't be like a boat cruise on river Brahmaputra.
Overnig
Day 15: Departure, Farewell
Day at rest till the time of departure to Guwahati
airport.
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