Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati, Assam – The Gateway to the North East 

Your adventure starts in Guwahati, the biggest city in Assam and the North East gateway. Arriving, you may check into your hotel and unwind after your trip. Among the most venerated temples in India, Guwahati has several of them; the most well-known one is Kamakhya Temple. One of the Shakti Peethas and with great spiritual value, this temple is dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya. The Umananda Temple, on Peacock Island in the midst of the Brahmaputra River, is another visitable site. The smallest inhabited river island in the world, the island offers a serene haven from the busy metropolis. 

Go slowly on an evening trip along the Brahmaputra River. On board the boat, you may take in traditional Assamese music and dance events in addition to breathtaking sunset vistas. If you have time, look for traditional Assamese handicrafts, silk sarees, and tea in the nearby marketplaces at Pan Bazaar, Fancy Bazaar, or Paltan Bazaar. 

Day 2: Kaziranga National Park, Assam – A Date with the Wild 

Set off early on the second day for Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site among India's most well-known wildlife sanctues. Driven from Guwahati, the park takes four to five hours. Kaziranga is well-known for its population of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros as well as for tigers, elephants, wild water buffalo, and a range of bird life. 

Once in Kaziranga, investigate a bush retreat or lodge. Starting in the afternoon, ride a jeep safari around the park's center area. If you're fortunate, you could see a rhino or an elephant herd in the thick woods, towering elephant grass, and calm water bodies—which provide a perfect home for animals. Your resort offers a cultural event in the evening with Bihu dance, a traditional Assamese dance style. 

Day 3: Kaziranga National Park and Transfer to Shillong, Meghalaya – The Scotland of the East 

Early morning elephant safari in Kaziranga will start your day. The encounter is much more enchanted as the early mist gives the scene an ethereal character. After breakfast, go for Shillong, Meghalaya's capital is sometimes referred to as the Scotland of the East. About six to seven hours separate the journey to Shillong, which winds via picturesque scenery, verdant hills, and little towns. 

Check into your hotel when you get to Shillong and spend the evening leisurely. Travelers love Shillong because of its moderate temperature, undulating hills, and active culture. Wander around Police Bazaar, the biggest market in the city, where you will discover a mix of eateries, cafés and traditional and contemporary stores. 

Day 4: Shillong – Exploring the Abode of Clouds 

Spend the fourth day seeing Shillong and its surrounds in your north east tour package. It is a beautiful city. Visit the highest peak in the city, Shillong Peak, first thing in morning to see expansive views of the Himalayan mountains and the city. Head then to Elephant Falls, a multi-tiered cascade surrounded in rich vegetation. The falls are conveniently accessible and provide a fantastic place for leisure and picture. 

Later on, go to the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, a museum highlighting North East rich cultural legacy. The museum provides understanding of the many tribes, their customs, and way of life. Another man-made lake in the middle of the city is Ward's Lake, which offers boating or just a leisurely stroll around the well-kept grounds. 

In the afternoon, travel to the one of the wettest towns on Earth, Cherrapunjee. You could stop at the Mawkdok Dympep Valley Viewpoint along way to get breathtaking views of the highlands and deep valleys. Once in Cherrapunjee, tour India's highest plunge waterfall, the Nohkalikai Falls. It is rather amazing to see the waterfall tumbling 1,115 feet into an emerald green lake. 

Day 5: Cherrapunjee – Land of Living Root Bridges 

Keep exploring Cherrapungee, renowned for its unusual living root bridges, on the fifth day. Trained to grow over rivers and streams, the roots of the Ficus elastica tree form these bridges. Among them is the most well-known double-decker live root bridge found in Nongriat village. You will have to walk a two to three hour journey each way to reach the bridge. As you go over gorgeous towns, glistening clean streams, and deep woods, the path is demanding but worthwhile. 

Following your visit to the living root bridge, you may explore additional sites in Cherrapunjee like the Seven Sisters Falls, a collection of seven waterfalls down the hills during the monsoon season, and the Mawsmai Cave, a limestone cave with remarkable stalactites and stalagmites. Come back to Shillong late evening and unwind at your hotel. 

Day 6: Mawlynnong and Dawki – Asia’s Cleanest Village and the Crystal River 

Set off a day journey to Mawlynnong and Dawki on the sixth day. About a three-hour journey from Shillong, Mawlynnong—often regarded as the cleanest village in Asia—is The community is well-known for its environmentally friendly policies, carefully kept gardens, and simplicity. See the typical Khasi dwellings, bamboo dustbins, and beautifully maintained flower beds while meandering about the hamlet. Additionally worth seeing is the adjacent Sky Walk, a bamboo construction providing expansive views over the Bangladesh plains and the hamlet. 

After seeing Mawlynnong, proceed to Dawki, a little community on the India-Bangladesh border. Dawki is well-known for the Umngot River, which is so pure the boats floating on it seem to be hung in the air. If you are coming during the dry season, the river's very clean water provides a dreamlike experience and you may take a boat ride on it. Stop at the Riwai Living Root Bridge on your way back to Shillong; this path is less difficult than the one in Nongriat. 

Day 7: Shillong to Guwahati and Departure 

Say goodbye to Meghalaya's calm hills on the last day of your North East trip and go back to Guwahati. Time allowing, you might stop on way to Umiam Lake, often known as Barapani. Popular for water sports and picnics, this large man-made reservoir is encircled in verdant hills. 

Once in Guwahati, you may engage in some last-minute shopping or investigate any location you might have missed on the first day. Should your passion be for animals, the Assam State Zoo has a range of species including the endangered golden langur. As another way to learn more about the history and culture of the area is to visit the Assam State Museum. 

At last, go to the airport or train station to end your north east tour package, bearing memories of an amazing excursion in the charming North East. 

Conclusion 

Land of many cultures, amazing scenery, and unmatched natural beauty, the North East of India Two of the most attractive states in the area, Assam and Meghalaya, have their rich legacy and breathtaking views seen in this seven-day trip. This trip promises to be once-in- a-lifetime experience whether your interests are in Kaziranga's fauna, appreciating the living root bridges of Cherrapungee, or finding peace in Shillong. Travellers looking for an unusual and fascinating experience would find the North East, a mostly undiscovered area perfect. So be ready, start this amazing trip, and find the enchantment of the North East.