Every year the State of Manipur celebrates the “Manipur Sangai Festival” from 21st to 30th November. The ‘Festival’ is named after the State animal, Sangai, the brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur. It started in the year 2010 and has grown over the years into a big platform for Manipur to showcase its rich tradition and culture to the world. The festival is labeled as the grandest festival of the State today and helps promote Manipur as a world class tourism destination. Every edition of the festival showcases the tourism potential of the state in the field of Arts & Culture, Handloom, Handicrafts, Indigenous Sports, Cuisine, Music and Adventure sports of the state etc.
Hornbill Festival is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12 km from Kohima. All the tribes of Nagaland take part in this festival. The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions.For visitors it means a closer understanding of the people and culture of Nagaland, and an opportunity to experience the food, songs, dances and customs of Nagaland.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi (By Flight)
Arrive Delhi, Meest assist and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi
Day 02 Delhi – Imphal (By Flight)
After Breakfast Proceed to airport to board the flight to Imphal. Up on arrival Imphal Meet and assistance on arrival by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Later in the afternoon attend Sangai Festival Starts from 1400 hrs. every day. Overnight hotel.
Day 03 Imphal
After Breakfast Proceed to Loktak Lake- the largest freshwater lake, 48 kms. from Imphal city. Later visit INA Indian National Army Museum, where the first INA flag was unfurled on April 14th, 1944 in Indian Soil. After the visit drive back to Imphal. Later in the afternoon attend Sangai Festival. Evening drive back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Overnight in Imphal.
Day 04 Imphal – Kohima (By Road) (137 Kms / 04 hrs 54 min appx.)
After Breakfast Proceed to the hotel and visit Shree Shree Govindajee Temple. Later drive to Kohima en-route visit to World War II Cemetery. Evening on arrival at Kohima transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.Overnight in Kohima.
Day 05 Kohima
After Breakfast Proceed to Full day enjoy Hornbill Festival. Evening drive back to your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 06 Kohima
After Breakfast Proceed for a half day excursion to Khonoma village 25 km, explore the village and return. Khonoma village is the last village where Nagas fought their last battle against the Britishers in 1879. This village is famous for its citizens protecting their wildlife and maintaining a wild life sanctuary known as Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary KNCTS and for beautiful terraces which grow over 40 types of paddy at different elevations.Afternoon drive back to Kohima and visit to the festival venue. Evening visit the local market and drive back to your hotel for overnight stay.Overnight in Kohima.
Day 07 Kohima – Johrat (By Road) (200 Kms/ 06 hrs 15 min appx.)
After Breakfast Proceed to Jorhat APPROX. 200 KMS. 6 HRS. Enroute visit Cinnamara Tea Estate first Tea Estate of India and 09 kms away from Jorhat town is the oldest and largest institution dedicated to tea research in the world-Tocklai Tea Research Centre. It was in 1911 when this pioneer institute was incorporated and since then research on tea cultivation and processing has been carried out here, making it a significant contender for nomination as an institution of National Importance. This institute is situated in Assam’s first tea estate, Cinnamora. Later visit Jorhat Gymkhana, second oldest golf course of Asia. Afternoon return back to the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight in Jorhat
Day 08 Johrat – Majuli Island – Johrat (By Cruise) (1 ½ hrs approx – One Way)
After Breakfast Proceed to Nimati Ghat 15 kms/45 mins and then board local ferry country boat fitted with motor.
Note: Cruise sailing is approx. 1 ½ hrs to Majuli.
Majuli is the largest fresh Water mid-river deltoid island in the world. It is situated in the upper reaches of the river Brahmaputra in Assam. This Island, with a population of 1.6 Lakhs, majority being tribal, is endowed with rich heritage and has been the abode of the neo-vaishnavite culture. The island is a bio-diversity hotspot and has rich ecology with rare species of flora and fauna. Majuli for the past five centuries has been the cultural capital of Assam. The main depositories of cultural and spiritual heritage are the Sattras, which are just like Gurukul hermitages of yore. Here up to 400 celibates’ stay for life preserving spiritual and cultural heritage, renouncing worldly desires. From the time of the great Vaishnavite renaissance of 14th and 15th century AD, under SrimantaSankardeva, Srimanta Madhab Deva and other saints this island became the seat of Vaishnavite religion, art and culture. The famous SatriyaNritya Dance and AnkiyaBhaona Traditional Drama created by Sankardeva are now internationally acclaimed and nationally honoured. Majuli is equally famous for Tribal Folk Culture and Heritage. It is said to be the cradle of Missing and Deori cultures. Explore in and around Majuli. Afternoon visit Satras, Missing tribal village, Mask making village & Pottery village. After the excursion of Majuli board the ferry to return to Jorhat. Overnight in Jorhat.
Day 09 Johrat -Kaziranga (By Road) (83 Kms / 01 hrs 48 min appx.)
After Breakfast Proceed to Kaziranga National Park Approx 245 KMS 5-6 Hrs. Drive on arrival check in at hotel. Overnight in Kaziranga.
Day 10 Kaziranga National Park
After Breakfast Proceed to enjoy Elephant safari to visit central range of the park. Return back to your hotel for breakfast. Afternoon after lunch enjoys your last Jeep safari into the park.
Jeep safari timings:
Morning Safari starts from 07.00 am till 09.30 am for 02 hours. Afternoon Safari starts from 01.30 pm till 03.30 pm for 02 hours.
Elephant safari timings:
Central Zone of the park at 05.30 am and at 06.30 am for 40 minutes respectively.
Overnight in Kaziranga.
Day 11 Kaziranga–Guwahati (225 Km/ 04 hrs)/ Guwahati – Delhi (By Flight)
After Breakfast Proceed to Guwahati airport Approx.250 KMS 6 HRS DRIVE. Up on arrival transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi.Up on arrival meet and assistance by our representative and transfer to your hotel.Rest of the evening free at leisure.Overnight in Delhi
Day 12 Depart Delhi
Proceed for city tour of New Delhi.
New Delhi stands in formal splendor. It is a city of wide boulevards that offers ever changing perspectives of Lutyen’s landscaped city. It is also a city known for its formal parks, magnificent Parliament Building, the Rashtrapati Bhawan the official residence of the President of India in the 330 acres of land and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and India Gate. In New Delhi you will also visit Qutab Minar, the 72.5 meter high tower dating back to the 13th century, and Humanyun’s Tomb, which was built in the 16th century and architecturally considered the forerunner of the Taj Mahal. Today we will also visit Agrasen ki Baoli. In the age of the Mahabharata, Raja Agrasen ordered to build this 104 red stoned steps magnificent water temple. This is considered as the first form of step wells and water reservoirs. Not only for its historical value there is some other reason that made ‘Agrasen ki Baoli’ an attractive and adventurous place in Delhi. Morning visit Laxmi Narayan Temple, also known as Birla Mandir, is one of Delhi’s major temples and a major tourist attraction. Built by the industrialst Sh. J.K. Birla in 1939, this beautiful temple is located in the west of Connaught Place.
Then proceed to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib – It is situated in the heart of New Delhi’s Cannaught Place area. Originally this place was the Bungalowhaveli of Mirza Raja Jai Singh, hence the name Bangla Sahib. It’s original name was Jaisinghpura Palace. Mirza Raja Jai Singh was an important military leader of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Lotus Temple Closed on Mondays – This temple is built in the shape of a lotus flower and is the last of seven Major Bahai’s temples built around the world. Completed in1986 it is set among the lush green landscaped gardens.
The structure is made up of pure white marble The architect Furiburz Sabha chose the lotus as the symbol common to Hinduism, Buddhism, Bhai TempleJainism and Islam. Adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate.
Later in the evening well in time transfer to airport to board the flight for onward destination.
| City | Night (s) | Standard Hotels |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu Dwarka |
| Imphal | 02 | The Classic Hotel |
| Kohima | 03 | Hotel Ariel |
| Jorhat | 02 | Hotel Jironi |
| Kaziranga | 02 | United 21 Grasslands |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu Dwarka |
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
– 11 nights accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast and dinners.
– Entrance fees.
– Cruise for Johrat – Majuli Island and Majuli Island – Johrat.
– Air Ticket for Delhi – Imphal and Guwahati – Delhi.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian Speaking Guide.
– Loktak Lake, Indian National Army Museum and attend Sangai Festival.
– Shree Shree Govindajee Temple, World War II Cemetery and Hornbill Festival.
– Rashtrapati Bhawan, Humanyun’s Tomb, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
– Cinnamara Tea Estate, Jorhat Gymkhana and Nimati Ghat.
– Kaziranga National Park and Elephant safari.
– 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.