6D/5N
april - september
Dibrugarh - Mancotta Tea Estate - Sivasagar - Gatoonga Tea Estate - Majuli
Trip Overview
Get to stay midst lush tea plantations and learn about the production of tea.
Visit the river island of Majuli and explore its simple life and monastic culture.
Fall in love as travel through a lush landscape during the beloved rainy monsoon season.
Dibrugarh - Mancotta T.E
Arrive at Dibrugarh, an important tea center in Upper Assam. Drive to Mancotta tea estate of the prestigious Jalan group on the outskirts of the town, and check-in at a beautiful tea bungalow surrounded by green plantations. The bungalow is a heritage structure that was built to serve as a residence for British managers. It is a fine example of colonial architecture. Indulge in the hospitality and luxury of the bygone British era in the estate. The afternoon will be free at leisure to get a feel of the plantations, which appear lush green during the rains. Your stay will be at Mancotta or Chowkidingee tea bungalows with luxurious amenities.
Mancotta T.E
Go for an early morning stroll into the tea gardens, the best time to experience the therapeutic aromas and the freshness of the plantations. Later after a leisurely breakfast, you will leave for a guided tour of the tea garden. Also visit the tea factory, where experts will explain the various processes involved in tea production. It is also a good opportunity for tea tasting and exploring the various blends of Assam tea, which is renowned all over the world. Afternoon and evening will be free to visit the local market or go on a stroll along the banks of the Brahmaputra at sunset.
Mancotta T.E - Sivasagar - Gatoonga T.E
After breakfast, travel to the historic town of Sivasagar (2 hours), the medieval capital of Assam. Explore the monuments built by the Tai Ahom dynasty such as the old temples of Shiva Doul, Vishnu Doul, and the Joy Sagar lake, the Rong Ghor pavilion, and the ruins of Tolatol Ghor palace. Continue the drive to Gatoonga Tea Estate near Jorhat (2 hours). Gatoonga is an old plantation that was started by the reputed tea planter Hemendra Barooah and is managed by the B&A Group. Check-in at the century-old heritage tea bungalow, which once served as the residence of the Factory Assistant Manager during the British era. The architecture of the place and the antiques displayed gives a feeling of the bygone colonial times. Your stay will be at Banyan Grove tea bungalow with luxurious amenities.
Gatoonga T.E
One may go for an early morning stroll in the plantations if desired. After breakfast, leave for a guided visit to the tea factory, followed by a tea tasting tour of the tea produced from their plantation. Later, visit the Tocklai Tea Research center in Jorhat, one of the oldest scientific centers on tea which was established by the British. Interact with the experts and learn about the trends in tea production as well as the history of tea in India. If time permits, visit the majestic Thengal Manor in Jorhat, the ancestral residence of the tea baron Barooah family. It is now a heritage mansion that still has an old-world charm. Return to the bungalow in the afternoon and relax by enjoying the view of the rain with a cup of premium tea from one of the finest plantations of Assam.
Gatoonga T.E - Majuli - Gatoonga T.E
Go on a day trip to Majuli, the largest inhabited river island in the world and a well-preserved spot for Assamese and tribal culture. Leave early to Nimati Ghat (2 hours) to catch the morning ferry across the Brahmaputra. The rest of the day will be free to explore the island and the countryside. Visit the old Kamalabari Sattra (Assamese monastery), built by the followers of the medieval saint Srimanta Sankerdev. Here, the monks learn a Neo-Vaishnavite philosophy and a unique form of art, drama, and music. Visit the mask-making center at Samuguri Sattra where extremely elaborate traditional masks are made by the monks for the Bhaona (dance dramas) which depict scenes from Hindu mythology. Also visit a village of the Mishing tribe, the indigenous inhabitants of the island. Relish their ethnic Mishing cuisine and also try the local brew, Apong. Catch the late afternoon ferry and return to the estate by evening.
Gatoonga T.E - Jorhat
After breakfast, transfer to the nearby Jorhat Airport or Dibrugarh Airport (4 hours) for departure. End of tour.
Where you will stay?
When you travel with us, we make sure that you stay in the best available accommodations in the places you visit, especially since many areas in Northeast India are remote and do not have many options to stay.
These properties are highly reviewed by our team of experts and are aesthetic in nature when possible.
Our itineraries are flexible, highly customisable, and you can always choose a different property depending on budget and style.
mancotta heritage bungalow, dibrugarh
RATING: LUXURY
STYLE: bungalow
Surrounded midst lush sprawling tea gardens on the outskirts of Dibrugarh, Mancotta Bungalow is a boutique property with the classic old warm charm found in the luxury and comfort the early British tea growers lived in and their lifestyle in the estates. The stilt-raised bungalow displays fine colonial architecture. A peculiar feature is all nails used in building are made out of wood believed to have been handcrafted by traditional Chinese artisans. Rooms are large and luxurious with modern amenities. The open lawns and sit-outs are ideal for long conversations over a fine cup of tea or indulge in a book.
banyan grove, gatoonga tea estate
RATING: LUXURY
STYLE: bungalow
Built more than 100 years ago, Banyan Grove is a boutique bungalow which allows travelers to live the colonial life of early British tea growers and have a peek into their fine adventurous escapades. The property has spacious rooms with fire places, a classic hall-room, sit-outs and finely kept lawns, all surrounded by the pleasant greenery of the Gattonga tea estate in fertile middle Assam.
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