Featured Cultural Expedition

Dibrugarh · Sibsagar · Kaziranga · Guwahati

7 Days · Assam

Expedition overview

A compact upper-Assam loop combining Dibru-Saikhowa's birding, the Ahom monuments of Sivasagar, a Majuli day excursion, two safaris at Kaziranga and a Brahmaputra finale at Guwahati.

Why choose this expedition

Birding in Dibru-Saikhowa — Bengal Florican, White-winged Duck, Greater Adjutant.
Ahom monuments of Sivasagar on the way to a tea bungalow stay in Jorhat.
Day excursion to Majuli, the world's largest river island.
Two safaris in Kaziranga's ranges.
Brahmaputra river cruise and Kamakhya Temple at Guwahati on the way out.

Itinerary highlights

Dibru-Saikhowa National Park by boat
Sivasagar Ahom ruins
Tea bungalow at Jorhat
Majuli ferry day excursion
Satras and mask makers
Kaziranga jeep safaris
Brahmaputra river cruise
Kamakhya Temple

Cultural highlights

Ahom monuments at Sivasagar — Ranghar, Talatal Ghar, Kareng Ghar
Majuli Satras and mask makers
Mishing tribal villages on Majuli
Kamakhya Temple at Guwahati

Tribal communities encountered

Ahom legacy
Mishing
Vaishnavite Satras

Wildlife & nature

Dibru-Saikhowa — Greater Adjutant, White-winged Duck, Bengal Florican, Pallas's Fishing Eagle
Kaziranga — one-horned rhino, tiger, elephant, swamp deer

Photography opportunities

Greater Adjutant Stork in Dibru-Saikhowa
Ahom monuments at golden hour
Brahmaputra ferry crossing to Majuli
Rhinos at dawn in Kaziranga
Brahmaputra sunset at Guwahati

Festival experiences

Bihu (Apr)
Raas Mahotsav (Majuli, Nov)

Day-wise itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Dibrugarh
Arrive in Dibrugarh, Assam's tea capital, on this Upper Assam tour and explore the local market where fresh tea, Assamese silk and tribal crafts converge.
Day 2
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Explore Dibru-Saikhowa National Park by boat, gliding through grasslands and swamps in search of Bengal Florican, storks and Pallas's Fishing Eagle.
Day 3
Dibrugarh to Jorhat via Sivasagar
Drive west to Jorhat via Sivasagar on this Northeast India tour, walking through the Ahom royal complex of Ranghar, Talatal Ghar and ancient temple tanks.
Day 4
Majuli day excursion
Ferry to Majuli island for a day among the satras on this Assam cultural tour, meeting Sattriya monks and watching traditional mask-makers at work in Shamaguri.
Day 5
Jorhat to Kaziranga
Journey south to Kaziranga National Park for an afternoon jeep safari among the one-horned rhino grasslands and the vast Brahmaputra floodplain.
Day 6
Kaziranga to Guwahati
Enjoy an early morning Kaziranga National Park safari on a second range, then drive to Guwahati for a Brahmaputra sunset cruise.
Day 7
Departure
Visit Kamakhya Temple in the morning for prayers before transferring to Guwahati airport, concluding a rich week on this Upper Assam tour of birding, heritage and wildlife.

Responsible travel notes

Use binoculars and long lenses for birds — no playback recordings inside the parks.
Cover shoulders and remove shoes at Kamakhya Temple.
Respect satra rules on Majuli — quiet voices, no flash inside prayer halls.
Carry a reusable bottle to reduce plastic on ferries and in the parks.

Frequently asked questions

Is this trip good for a first-time visitor to Northeast India?: Yes — it is short, easy on logistics and covers wildlife, heritage and a river island in one loop.
Do I need permits?: No special permits for Assam, just standard ID for park entries. We handle park bookings.
Can the trip be extended?: Yes — common add-ons are Kohima for Hornbill in December or Mon/Longwa for the Konyak villages.

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