Dibrugarh Trip Overview
Four days private tour will begin in Dibrugarh an industrial city surrounded by sprawling tea estates & rainforest. Visit few tea estate and learn the history & process of tea cultivation. Make an excursion to rainforest and learn the biodiversity of various species of flora and fauna. Then proceed to Majuli a river island in the mighty Brahmaputra River an abode of the Assamese Neo-Vaishnavite culture and home to tribal communities. Tour will end with drop off at Dibrugarh airport.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Dibrugarh, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dibrugarh, Assam, India
Four days private tour will begin in Dibrugarh an industrial city surrounded by sprawling tea estates & rainforest. Visit few tea estate and learn the history & process of tea cultivation. Make an excursion to rainforest and learn the biodiversity of various species of flora and fauna. Then proceed to Majuli a river island in the mighty Brahmaputra River an abode of the Assamese Neo-Vaishnavite culture and home to tribal communities. Tour will end with drop off at Dibrugarh airport.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Dibrugarh
Stop At: Dibrugarh, Assam, India
On arrival at Dibrugarh airport assistance and transfer to hotel. Renowned as the tea city of India, Dibrugarh is one of the major cities with massive growth in communication and industrial sector.
Visit Jokai Botanical Garden cum Germplasm Center, which has some endangered plant species. Shrikshetra Dhaam, Lord Jagannath Temple which is the replica of the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri Odisha, one of the most important temples in Assam. Koli Aai Thaan which is the spiritual centre dedicated to Koli Aai whose teachings still hold a large place in people’s heart. You can visit Sarumechlow and Bormechow Maidam which are the graves of 2 queens belonging to the Ahom Dynasty; Dehing Satra that holds the ruins belonging to Ahom Dynasty; the Buddhist Monastery at Namphake Village; and many more places like these.
Rest time to visit the local market, followed by cultural program in the evening at a Heritage Bungalow.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Dibrugarh – Jeypore Rainforest – Dibrugarh (65kms/ 1.3hrs approx one way)
Stop At: Jeypore Rainforest, Lakhipathar Block, Dibrugarh 786171 India
Breakfast at hotel, Excursion to visit Jeypore Rainforest. Spread over an area of 108 sq. km, this forest is famous for its biodiversity and is full of various species of flora and fauna. It comes under world heritage of evergreen rain forest and it rains almost all throughout the year. The forest has more than 102 species of orchids here along with a wide variety of animals and plants. Some of the common trees that are abundant in the forest are Ajar, Segun, Nahar, Bohot, and Sam. Hollong is the dominant species of trees here and the these trees reach up to a height of 50 metres. Animals that can be seen in this forest are elephants, hornbills, leopards, flying squirrels, pythons, spotted deer, and langurs to name a few.
Return to your hotel and rest time to visit Heritage Tea Garden to see the origin and the history of tea – how it is grown and its culture. Visit the tea factory to observe the full process of manufacturing of CTC (Crush, Tear and Curl) tea. Visit Mancotta Tea Estate- known for traditionally producing the fine orthodox variety of tea. Note: Tea factory opens from April till November every year.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Dibrugarh – Majuli (155kms/ 4hrs approx)
Stop At: Majuli, Majuli, Jorhat District, Assam
After breakfast drive to Majuli till Nimathi-Ghat to connect a local ferry to cross mighty Brahmanputra river with co-passengers on board! The ferry ride will take little more than one hour or so, depending on the current of the water. After reaching Kamalabari Ghat transfer to your lodge. After check in explore local village of Mishing tribe nearby, meet local, have tea or local rice beer at their place. Later visit and interact with the local mask-maker.
Majuli – perhaps the largest river island is a treasure of cultural heritage of the region. The founder of ‘Eka Naam Dharma’ Srimanta Shankardeva took shelter in Majuli in the Fifteenth Century and ever since that Majuli has emerged as the crowning glory of Vaishnavaite culture in Assam. Majuli has a unique treasure of natural and cultural attractions. A melting point of various tribes, Majuli is multifaceted in its attractions that unfurls to its vanity are the rare migratory birds like Adjutant Stork, Pelican, Siberian Crane, etc.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at guest house/ homestay.
Day 4: Majuli – Dibrugarh (155kms/ 4hrs approx)
Stop At: Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh District, Assam
After breakfast transfer to Kamalabari ghat to connect ferry to reach Nimathi-Ghat. From here drive to Dibrugarh to board flight for onward destination
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
