Weekend Getaways
Why you must take a weekend getaway to Northeast India?
A weekend getaway to Northeast India offers a perfect escape into a world of serene landscapes, rich culture, and rejuvenating experiences. In just a few days, you can explore the tranquil beauty of the region, from the rolling tea gardens of Assam to the misty hills of Meghalaya and Nagaland's vibrant tribal villages. With its pleasant weather, less-crowded destinations, and opportunities for nature walks, heritage tours, and local cuisine, Northeast India provides a refreshing break from the hectic pace of life. Whether it's immersing in the natural beauty or experiencing unique cultural traditions, a short trip to Northeast India offers a fulfilling rejuvenating retreat.
Weekend Getaway to Shillong and the Khasi Hills
4 Days / 3 NightsWeekend Getaway to Shillong and the Khasi Hills
4 Days / 3 Nights · Meghalaya
A short tour to charming Shillong which is nestled quaintly in rolling hills. Explore a world carved by the power of rain, as you visit numerous known and hidden waterfalls, caves, lakes and peaks which offer breathtaking panoramic views. Interesting day excursions to Cherrapunji, the wettest place in the planet, and Mawlynnong, the cleanest village of Asia, will immerse you in a world fabled and beautiful.
- — Shillong hill station
- — Cherrapunji falls and caves
- — Mawlynnong and the root bridge
4 Days / 3 NightsWildlife Tour of Kaziranga National Park
4 Days / 3 Nights · Assam
Kaziranga National Park’s wildlife is endangered and important. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kaziranga has been an epitome of conservation efforts which has found applause from throughout the world. A hundred years of wildlife protection has made the park a safe haven for numerous wild animals, such as the presence of thousands of rhinos and elephants, and more than hundred tigers.
- — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- — River dolphin spotting
- — Elephant & jeep safaris
4 Days / 3 NightsWildlife Tour of Manas National Park
4 Days / 3 Nights · Assam
Manas National Park is one of India’s wildest national parks, a tiger reserve and a UNESCO natural heritage site. Offbeat and less touristy, Manas is an ideal place to observe wildlife midst the calmness and serenity of eastern Himalayan forests. Some of Manas’s wildlife is rare and endemic such as the tiger, golden langur and the pygmy hog.
- — Golden langur & pygmy hog
- — Bhutan border wilderness
- — 380 bird species
5 Days / 4 NightsThe Apatanis of Ziro Valley
5 Days / 4 Nights · Arunachal Pradesh
This short break takes you to the quaint valley of Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh, which is home of one of the planet’s most fascinating tribes – the Apatani people. The valley is also famous for the rice cum fish cultivation which is practiced in high altitudinal plains. You will be visiting Apatani villages and staying in a local’s home, where authentic interactions will provide a deeper insight into their peculiar...
- — Stay with an Apatani family
- — Tattooed elders & nose plugs
- — Hong, Hari & Siiro villages
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Assam
Land of Red River and Blue Hills
Kaziranga and Manas are a short drive from Guwahati, ideal for a long weekend. What to see and when to go.
Read the Assam guideI suspect that, at 66 years of age, I am rather older than the average customer of Greener Pastures... Nevertheless, you responded to my needs excellently and gave me a hugely rewarding and memorable experience.
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USA · Heritage tour of Assam
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