Rhino and Tigers Tour

Durations : 13 Nights/14 Days

Destinations Covered : Kolkata ( 01 Night ) – Sundarban (02 Nights) – Guwahati (01 Night) – Manas (02 Nights) – Guwahati (01 Night) – Nameri (02 Nights) – Kaziranga (03 Nights) – Kolkata (01 Night)

Day 06 : Manas Tiger Reserve

This morning we will start our day little early and will move to the Elephant boarding point for our first Jungle ride (subject to availability) to the Manas National Park on an Elephant back. The one hour Elephant safari will take us to the dense and narrow paths to increasing the chances of animal sighting. Later we will return to the hotel/resort for fresh-n-up and breakfast. After breakfast we will be ready for our half day Jeep Safari to the national park between Bansbari to Mathanguri Range. Return to hotel and rest of the day at leisure. In the later afternoon, proceed for a nature walk in and around the park. Overnight stay at hotel.

Manas national park is habitat for 55 mammals, 50 reptiles and three amphibians species. At least 33 of its animals listed as threatened by the IUCN, this is the greatest number of any protected area in the country. These threatened species are the Assam Roofed turtle Kachuga sylhetensis, Golden Langur Presbytis geei, Hispid Hare Caprolagus hispidus, Pygmy Hog Sus salvanius and the only pure strain of Asiatic Wild Buffalo Bubalus arnee.

Note: Jungle Safari in Manas National Park officially opens from 01st November but May & October (Partially Open), November to April (Best season), June to September (Closed).

Day 07 : Manas - Guwahati (200 km/05 hrs)

Before heading to Guwahati we will explore the surrounding again for its wildlife. Check out from hotel and further continue drive to Guwahati. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening enjoy sunset cruise on river Brahmaputra. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08 : Guwahati - Nameri National park (240 km / 5.5 hrs)

Today we will drive to the most beautiful parks of Assam, Nameri national Park covering an area of 200 Sq. Kms nestled at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas. On arrival check into, camp. Evening explore the surrounding around the camp site. Overnight in camp.

Nameri National Park covers an area of 200 Sq. Kms. With river Jia Bhoroli bifurcating the park, it is the most scenic of all the national parks of Assam. Its in the eastern border of Assam in the valley and mountainous Arunachal Pradesh, Nameri is home to some of the endangered species like white winged wood duck, Sloth Bear, Tiger Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Sambar, Gaur, Indian Wild Dog, four varieties of Hornbill and many other winged species.

Day 09 : Nameri National Park

After breakfast we will go on a fascinating river rafting on Jia Bhoralli River. For the same we will drive from the resort towards the river upstream, from where we will enjoy the downstream rafting on the inflatable raft. Here we will have a chance to see a lot of migratory waterfowl and if you are so lucky then one can even spot the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Elephant on the banks of the river from the boat. The stretch of rafting will takes around two hours. After the river rafting return to the camp/resort/hotel. Afternoon we will go on a nature trail along the reserve. Here we will be accompanied with the knowledgeable forest guides and armed forest guards. The forest treks are the best way to explore the Nameri National Park as it allows you to get very close to the wildlife life. Here once can spot the rare species of white-winged wood ducks and the great hornbill. Evening return to the camp/resort/hotel. Overnight stay at Nameri.

Day 10 : Nameri - Kaziranga National Park (140 km / 2.5 hrs)

Today after breakfast we will leave for the Rhino country, Kazirnaga national park which is mainly famous for Indian one Horned Rhinoceros. Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River in the far North East of India, Assam, with covering an area of approximately 430-sq-kms, with its swamps and tall thickets of grass, making Kaziranga National Park the ideal habitat for the Indian One-Horned Rhino. Due to limitless poaching of this prehistoric survivor, the Kaziranga National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940.

On arrival check in at the wildlife resort. In the afternoon Jeep safari to the National park for wildlife viewing. Overnight stay at resort.

Day 11 : Kaziranga National Park

Today will awake a little early with a wake call, half hrs before we will head for our morning jungle safari (05:30 am to 06:30 am), to the national park for wildlife viewing. Return back to resort for breakfast. After breakfast jeep safari (either central or western range). Return to lodge for lunch. After lunch jeep safari (if visited central range in the morning then western range or vice versa. Overnight stay at wildlife resort.

Apart from the great one horned Indian Rhino, the other major wild attractions Indian Bison, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Hog Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Otters, Hog Badgers, Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons, Monitor Lizards, etc.

Day 12 : Kaziranga National Park

We will continue with our wild safari with kaziranga on the consecutive day to explore the more wildlife. We will be doing the jungle safari as per the very previous day. We will enter twice to the national park visiting either central or western range first. Overnight stay at resort.

Day 13 : Kaziranga - Kolkata

Early morning jungle safari (05:30 am to 06:30 am) to the national park for wildlife viewing. Later return to the resort for breakfast. After breakfast drive to Guwahati. On arrival transfer to airport to board the flight for Kolkata to connect with onward connection.Upon arrival at Kolkata meeting and assistance followed by transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14 : Kolkata Depart

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward destination.

• Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations. Travelers littering may be fined.
• All international and domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax, or any kind of insurance cover is not a part of the package.
• 5% GST is applicable to the package cost.
• Standard check in time at the hotels is 12 PM and check out time is 9 AM.
• The Vehicle will be available only till 8 PM.
• Meals other than those specified are an exclusion to the package.
• Vehicles will be provided as per the group size.
• ACs don't work in Hilly Areas as the climate is moderate.
• Hotels are subject to availability and if they are unavailable, guests will be accommodated in similar property.
• Monument entry fee and camera charges are not included in the package.
• Children above 5 years of age will be considered as adults only. There are no charges for children below 5 years of age.
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