Day 1 : Guwahati - Manas
Arrive into Guwahati and then drive to Manas National Park. Evening free. Overnight in Manas.
Meal plan: Dinner
Off the tourist trail, North East India is home to some of the most endangered wildlife in the world. Arriving into Assam, drive to Manas National Park on the fringes of the Bhutan border, which plays host to over 450 species of bird as well as secretive big cats including tigers, clouded leopards and panthers. In Nameri explore the jungle on foot and raft down the Bhorelli river, a great place to spot hornbills. Move on to Assam's UNESCO-endorsed Kaziranga National Park, home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinos. Afterwards fly to Kolkata and head to the Sunderbans, the largest mangrove forests in the world, known for its fearsome Royal Bengal Tigers, reptiles and astonishing array of birdlife.
Guwahati - Manas National Park - Nameri National Park - Kaziranga National Park - Kolkata - Jorhat - Sunderbans
Arrive into Guwahati and then drive to Manas National Park. Evening free. Overnight in Manas.
Meal plan: Dinner
Morning and afternoon game drives in the national park. Evening free. Overnight in Manas.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Morning and afternoon game drives in Manas National Park. Evening free. Overnight in Manas.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Early morning elephant safari in park. Drive to Guwahati. Afternoon boat ride on Brahmaputra. Overnight in Guwahati.
Meal plan: Breakfast
After breakfast drive to Nameri National Park. Lunch and afternoon rural walk. Overnight in Nameri.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Morning walking safari in Nameri National Park. Afternoon boat ride on the river looking out for the wide array of birdlife. Evening free. Overnight in Nameri.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
After breakfast set off for Kaziranga National Park. Afternoon game drive in Kaziranga. Evening free. Overnight in Kaziranga.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Central Sector. Evening free. Overnight in Kaziranga.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Early morning elephant safari. Rest of morning free. Afternoon game drive in Western Sector. Evening free. Overnight in Kaziranga.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Morning game drive and picnic breakfast in Eastern Sector. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Kaziranga.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
After breakfast leave for Jorhat to catch flight to Kolkata. On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of day free. Overnight in Kolkata.
Meal plan: Breakfast
After breakfast drive to jetty to catch boat into the Sunderbans delta. Check into lodge. Afternoon boat ride. Evening free. Overnight in Sunderbans.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Full day cruising the waterways and creeks of the Sunderbans mangroves. Late afternoon village walk. Return to the lodge. Evening free. Overnight in the Sunderbans.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Early breakfast then set off on the boat back to the jetty. Transfer by car/minibus to Kolkata. Afternoon free . Drop off at airport to catch flight.
Meal plan: Breakfast
Remote villages & jaw-dropping scenery
Visit the must-see sights and the hidden depths of India's most vibrant cities.
On the tiger trail through Bandhavgarh and Kanha
Marvel at India's most incredible forts and palaces
Discover colonial Kolkata and the Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
A real life Jungle Book.
Ideal extension to Bhutan
Travel across the spectacular Himalayan Highway
After exploring the busy cities, there's no better place to relax than one of India's paradisiacal beaches
Himalayan treks, village walks and more
Escape the city and unwind among some of the most breathtaking mountain and hill scapes the world has to offer.
Himalayan mountains, unseen tribes & amazing wildlife
Travel through the Himalayan foothills via Shimla & Amritsar to Ladakh
Experience Bhutan's rich culture, colonial Kolkata and rural life in Assam
Textile tour of Gujarat & Rajasthan including the Mewar Festival
Travel India's Silk Road from Kashmir to Ladakh
Golden Triangle and the Himalayas
Mighty sea fortresses, rock-cut cave temples, and verdant hill stations
Tropical mountains, tea & spice plantations, and backwaters
Experience the culture and landscapes of India & Bhutan
Aoling Festival, wildlife in Assam & natural beauty of Manipur
Wildlife, tribes & rural life in Assam and Nagaland
Spot tigers, lions, leopards, buffalo, rhino & elephants
Discover Rajasthan's forts, palaces and rural villages
Experience the flavours and exotic spices of South India
Wildlife, diverse cultures & rural life in hidden North East India
Uncover the regal wildlife of Rajasthan
Discover Karnataka's stone temples, wildlife and coffee farms
Track the Himalayan brown bear & snow leopard on a once-in-a-lifetime trip
Perfect mix of classic sights and off-beat places for first-timers to India
Temple towns of Tamil Nadu to backwaters of Kerala
Discover the huge diversity of North India's cuisine
Diverse wildlife in Assam and the Sunderbans
Tribal villages, temples, salt flats & the world's last Asiatic lions
Experience dramatic Himalayan scenery, Buddhist and Islamic cultures
Take in the highlights of central India
Remote tribal cultures in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Nagaland
Idyllic backwaters, tropical forests & ancient temple towns
Visit remote tribal villages of Orissa & Chhattisgarh
Colonial Kolkata, Darjeeling toy train & Buddhism
Once in 12 years - the largest gathering of humanity on earth
Gujarat's Asiatic Lions, Salt Flats & Textile Villages
Explore this UNESCO biodiversity hotspot on foot
Track India's tigers, leopards & lions
Expert-led trip through Kashmir and Ladakh
Rural villages, grand forts & wildlife
Attain lofty heights over soul-soothing Ladakh
Golden Triangle, tigers & exotic Kerala
Set foot in Ladakh's hidden Himalayan valleys
Discover the forts, palaces, villages and desert of Rajasthan
Waterfalls, hills and living bridges in North East India
Tea, spices, backwaters & beaches
Mervyn Cooke , Tailormade Wildlife, IndiaThe animal experience at Tadoba, Pench and Satpura was just wonderful, especially for tiger, jackal and sloth bear interaction.
Hazel Fairall , Tribes of North East India, IndiaThanks for organising such a great trip to NE India Rahul - everything went seamlessly! We loved the fact that we could book an individual tour but still have flexibility with our itinerary once we were there, enabling us to take in the Si Donyi Festival at Daporijo and also be the first guests to stay overnight in a local village hut with our hosts in Papi, which was fantastic. Our guide was super. He had a wealth of knowledge and a great sense of humour! It’s hard to pick a highlight as the whole trip was both fascinating and at times, humbling. We’ll never forget the amazing people, scenery & culture we experienced whilst there and are glad we had the opportunity to visit such an intriguing part of the world. We would certainly consider travelling with you again in the future.
Andrew Martin , Tailormade North East IndiaI`m sure I could not have found a better operator for the type of complicated Indian tour I wanted to undertake on a limited budget. India is an intimidating country to visit, and I suspect that some operators look down on the first time visitor, or disparage their requirements. Travel the Unknown, by contrast, helped me all the way, and their local guides were superb.
Nigel & Margaret Turner , Tailormade India Wildlife & Birding tourThis trip was very well put together and ticked all the boxes that we had requested. The accommodation throughout the tour was of a high standard and our experiences in the national parks was wonderful spotting many different animals including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, lions, jungle cat plus countless number of birds. Thank you Rahul for tailoring this trip to our requirements.
Rachel , Spirit of South India, IndiaWe went on the Spirit of South India Tour and had a great time on our honeymoon. There was a good variety of places visited and the hotels, drivers and guides were all very good. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Keith Lewis , Monks, Tribes & Rhinos, IndiaThis was my first experience of using Travel the Unknown having enjoyed small group adventure holidays for many years. I was attracted to the company because it seeks out the more unusual and lesser known areas of a country and I was not disappointed by my visit to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. There is a clear contrast between the people and the scenery of these two regions and we saw very few western tourists particularly in Arunachal Pradesh. The tour was well organised with plenty to see and do.
Richard Williams , Monks, Tribes & Rhinos, IndiaThis was a very varied and interesting trip to a forgotten part of India. If you like off the beaten track travel it is definitely worth the effort but go with an open mind and keep a smile on your face.
Vik , Kerala Calling, IndiaThank you for organising our holiday in Kerala. I certainly wouldn`t have had the time or the knowledge to put together such a trip. Munnar was my favourite and the accommodation throughout was excellent.
Ann Holgate , Tailormade IndiaA really well planned trip. We experienced life in Northeast India in just the way we wanted to. We loved the game reserves and saw a rock python which thrilled our guides as it is even rarer than the tiger! We visited villages and were able to interact with local people and loved the busy markets in Delhi and Calcutta. A special highlight was the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland; shown to us by our very own Naga guide Kezo. Kezo accompanied us for 15 days of our trip and ensured that we had many very special experiences - even taking us to the home of one of his Aunts where we spent a couple of hours sitting by the bonfire chatting.
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