Rhinos and Tigers of Northeast India

After breakfast, drive to Nameri National Park (4 hours), stopping at roadside markets selling fresh pineapples and other local produce. Nameri sits at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, offering a completely different ecosystem from what you'll see later. Check into your riverside eco-camp, and take an evening nature walk with the resident naturalist, looking for hornbills returning to roost.

Early morning river rafting on the Jia-Bhoreli River, looking for the endangered Ibisbill and Great Hornbills. Your expert guide will help spot various wildlife along the riverbanks. After lunch, take a walking safari through the park with forest guards (one of few parks in India that allows this). Evening talk about tiger conservation in northeast India.

Morning bird watching around the camp - Nameri is home to over 300 bird species. After breakfast, drive to Kaziranga National Park (3 hours). En route, visit a tea garden to learn about tea production and enjoy a tasting session. Settle into your heritage tea bungalow accommodation. Evening orientation about Kaziranga's unique ecosystem and its famous one-horned rhinoceros.

Two full days exploring different ranges of Kaziranga. Start with an elephant-back safari at dawn - the best way to get close to rhinos in their natural habitat. Later jeep safaris take you through tall elephant grass and wetlands looking for tigers, wild elephants, and water buffalo. The park's varying habitats support an incredible diversity of wildlife. Visit the Kaziranga Orchid Park between safaris to see rare orchid species and meet local weavers. Your naturalist will explain how the annual Brahmaputra floods shape this unique ecosystem. Evening village walk to understand how local communities live alongside such large wildlife.

Final morning safari in Kaziranga before driving to Nimati Ghat (2 hours). Take a ferry to Majuli, the world's largest river island. Check into your traditional bamboo cottage. Afternoon cycle tour of the island, visiting ancient Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and watching mask makers at work. Evening cultural performance of traditional Sattriya dance.

Morning bird watching - Majuli is a paradise for waterbirds. Visit local Mishing tribal villages to see traditional weaving and house construction techniques. After lunch, drive to Manas National Park (6 hours), a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Bhutan border. Evening briefing about the park's successful conservation story.

hree full days exploring this pristine wilderness. Manas offers a variety of activities: Jeep safaris looking for tigers, elephants and the rare golden langur Forest walks with rangers in selected areas Boat rides on the crystal-clear Manas River Visit to Bodo tribal villages Night drives in the buffer zone Elephant-back patrols with forest guards The park's location on the Bhutan border means you might spot some unusual Himalayan species. Between safaris, enjoy your lodge's peaceful setting and learn about local conservation initiatives.

Morning elephant safari before driving back to Guwahati (4 hours). Stop at the Hajo pilgrimage centre, unique for being sacred to Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists. Evening sunset river cruise on the Brahmaputra, watching river dolphins.

Visit the state museum to learn about northeast India's tribal heritage. Afternoon food walk through local markets, sampling traditional Assamese snacks and sweets. Evening farewell dinner featuring tribal cuisine.

Transfer to Guwahati airport for your departure flight.