Welcome to the land of ‘Chai’. In this tour we will help you unfold the story of Tea in India right from where it all began during the British Raj to the modern tea industry today which brings you your favourite cup of delight. You will travel to two different regions that produces India’s two favourite teas – Assam and Darjeeling.
Visit the lush green Tea Gardens.
Stay in Heritage Tea bungalows.
Discover the birth of Tea Industry in India in a remote village in Assam.
Experience a Traditional Tea Ceremony.
Learn the nuances of Tea tasting with an expert.
Visit a Tea Factory to see how different varieties of tea are manufactured from the same tea leaves.
Witness tea plucking by the pluckers.
Enjoy a traditional Jhumur dance.
Day 01 Arrive Dibrugarh (By Flight)
Meeting upon arrival and transfer to Mancotta Tea Estate.
Arrive and check in at Mancotta Chang Bunglow Guest House. This 157 year old bunglow was built by British tea planters is located in the middle of Mancotta tea estate, just outside Dibrugarh.
Overnight at Guest House.
Day 02 Dibrugarh
After Breakfast Explore the Mancotta Tea Garden. Take a Jeep and drive inside the garden to see the tea plantation. Later go to the tea factory to witness the processing of tea.
Evening enjoy a joy ride in River Brahmaputra.
Overnight at guest house.
Day 03 Dibrugarh – Jokai – Dibrugarh (By Road) (55 Kms / 46 min appx)
After Breakfast visit Jokai rain forest and botanical garden.
Jokai: This forest located just 7 Kms away from Dibrugarh town is one of the last virgin rain forests in Assam. Jokai is rich in biodiversity the home of several endangered species.
Afternoon visit “Dikom Tea Estate” and “Jamirah Tea Estate” and see the plantation of organic tea. Also pay a visit to the office of Assam Bought Tea Leaf Manufacturers Association.
Evening enjoy the cultural shows orgainsed by the local Tea tribesmen.
Overnight at Guest House .
Day 04 Dibrugarh – Shivsagar – Johrat (By Road) (140 Kms / 04 hrs appx)
After Breakfast Drive to Jorhat.
En route visit Shibasagar
Sibasagar: Situaterd 369 Kms east of Guwahati Sivasagar erstwhile Rangpur is full of historic relice. Bearing testimony of 600 years of Ahom rule. Rangpur became THE 4TH Capital of Ahom Kingdom. The name of the town and the district originated from the Sivsasagar Tank and temples.
In Sibasagar visit
Rang Ghar: An antique two storied imposing structure the Rang Ghar ‘Rang’ means enjoyment ang ‘Ghar’ means house in Assamese languagehappened to be the royal sports pavilion lile wrestling, bird fight, buffalo fight etc of the Ahom Kings. It was constructed by the 34th Ahom king Pramatta Singha in 1746.
Tolatol Ghar: Originally constructed by the Ahom king Rudra Singha in 1699 the present palace made of bricks and indigenous type of cement constructed by King Rajeswar Singha in 1751-69. Known as the seven storied Kareng Ghar of which four were over ground and remaining three were underground, it was the Capital and the military station of the Ahom kings.
Shiva Dole: The Shiva Dole, Vishnu Dole and Devi Dole constructed by second queen of Shiva Singha known as Ambika in 1734. This reputed to be the tallest Shiva Temple in North East India. The Shiva Dole 180 feet in height and 195 feet in diameter caped by seven feet height golden dome.
Shivasagar Tank Barpukhuri: Constructed by second queen of Shiva Singha queen Ambika in 1734, covers an area of 129 acres. The water level of the tank never changes and remains above the level of the town all the time.
Kareng Ghar The Gargaon Palace: The original structure had been made of wood and stones. In 1747 King Pramatta Singha constructed the brick wall of about 5 kms.The present surviving Brick palace was rebuilt by king Rajeshwar Singha in 1752.
Later drive to Jorhat.
Jorhat: The name “JORHAT” or “JOREHAUT” delived from two hats or markets which subsist on the two banks of the river Bhogdoi during the 18th Century, Jorhat was the last capital of the Ahom Kingdomerstwhile ”Rangpur”. This flourishing town was completely destroyed by the Burmese invasions in1817 till the arrival of the British in 1824 under the leadership of David Scott and Captain Richard.
There are about 135 Tea Gardens in and around Jorhat.
Arrive and check in at Thengal Manor or Bura Sahib Bunglow. Both are heritage tea garden Bunglow.
Overnight at Guest House.
Day 05 Johrat
After Breakfast Visit
Jorhat Gymkhana Club: Built in 1876 by D. Slimmon, it is the oldest planter’s club in Assam and still maintains its heritage.
Tokolai Tea Research Center: The Tocklai Experimental Station, Jorhat is th)
After Breakfast Depart for Kaziranga National Park by car.
Kaziranga National Park: Kaziranga National Park has become synonymous with successful conservations of Great One Horn Rhinoceros from the Greek word, “rhino” means nose and “ceros” means horn / Unicornis from the Latin word, “uni” means one and “cornis” also means horn and also a home of may other threatened species including Indian Elephant Elephant Maximus, TigerPanthera tigris, Hoolock Gibbon Bunipithecus hoolock, Ganges dolphin Platanista gangetica,Sambar Cervus unicolor, Barasingha or Swamp Deer duvauceli, Hog Deer, Indian Muntjac Muntiacus muntjak, Water Buffalo Bubalus bubalis and Gaur Bos frontalisetc.
There are also over 500 species of birds have been recorder in the park including 25 specis of globally threatened category. Over and above there are 21 rare and endangered species. In winter one can observe a large breeding population of Spot Bill Pelicans about one thousand breeding nests are found in a place which has been named as Pelican Colony in the Eastern Range. Among the reptiles species like Water Monitor Lizard Varanus salvator, Indian python Python molurus, Cobra Naja naja and the King Cobra are found.
Arrive Kaziranga and check in at the Jungle Resort. Overnight at resort
Day 06 Jorhat – Kaziranga – By Road ( 83 kms / 2 hrs / 2 mins appx.)
Depart for Kaziranga National Park by car.
Kaziranga National Park: Kaziranga National Park has become synonymous with successful conservations of Great One Horn Rhinoceros (from the Greek word, “rhino” means nose and “ceros” means horn) / Unicornis (from the Latin word, “uni” means one and “cornis” also means horn) and also a home of may other threatened species including Indian Elephant (Elephant Maximus), Tiger(Panthera tigris), Hoolock Gibbon (Bunipithecus hoolock), Ganges dolphin (Platanista gangetica),Sambar (Cervus unicolor), Barasingha or Swamp Deer (duvauceli), Hog Deer, Indian Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak), Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and Gaur (Bos frontalis)etc.
There are also over 500 species of birds have been recorder in the park including 25 specis of globally threatened category. Over and above there are 21 rare and endangered species. In winter one can observe a large breeding population of Spot Bill Pelicans about one thousand breeding nests are found in a place which has been named as Pelican Colony in the Eastern Range. Among the reptiles species like Water Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator), Indian python (Python molurus), Cobra (Naja naja) and the King Cobra are found.
.Arrive Kaziranga and check in at the Jungle Resort.
Day 07 Kaziranga Nationl Park
Early morning enjoy the elephant safari in the central Kohora range of Kaziranga. Later return to the resort for breakfast.
Afternoon enjoy the ethnic cuisine in the NATUNDENGA Karbi village adjoining Kaziranga National Park Optional
Late afternoon enjoy the exclusive Jeep safari in the western Bagori range of Kaziranga.
Overnight at the resort.
Day 08 Kaziranga – Guwahati (By Road) (247 Kms / 05 hrs 01 min appx)
After Breakfast Depart for Guwahati.
Arrive and check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit: full day at Leisure. Overnight at the resort.
Day 09 Depart Guwahati (By Flight)
Departure transfer to onwards destination.
| City | Night (s) | Deluxe Hotels |
| Dibrugarh | 03 | Tea County |
| Jorhat | 02 | Hotel Jironi |
| Kaziranga | 02 | Diphlu River Lodge |
| Guwahati | 01 | Radisson Blu |
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
– 08 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Meals as per the program.
– River Brahmaputra, Dikom Tea Estate and Jamirah Tea Estate.
– Sibasagar, Rang Ghar, Tolatol Ghar, Shiva Dole, Kareng Ghar and Shivasagar Tank.
– Jorhat Gymkhana Club, Tokolai Tea Research Center and Kaziranga National Park.
– Kaziranga Nationl Park.
– Entrance fees to the monuments as per the program.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private AC vehicle.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.