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Guwahati ~ the Temple city

Tour Destination: Assam

Duration : 2 Nights / 3 Days

Tour Highlight : 2 Nights Guwahati

Best time to visit : All round the year

 

Tour features : #museum | #temples | #Assam-silk

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Guwahati, ‘The light of the East’ is the Capital of Assam and is famed as the Temple city, namely the Maa Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, Nabagraha temple, Sukershwar Temple and Bashistha Ashram. Experience art, culture and temples in Guwahati with Landscape Safari !

ITINERARY DETAILS

DAY 1: GUWAHATI

Welcome on arrival at Guwahati Airport / Railway station and transfer to hotel. Rest free at leisure. Overnight in Guwahati.

Guwahati, ‘The light of the East’ is the commercial capital of North East lying adjacent to the shores of the turbulent Brahmaputra.

For guests arriving in the morning, enroute to hotel visit the Maa Kamakhya temple and Sankardev Kalakhetra.

Situated on top of the Nilachal Hill, Maa Kamakhya Temple is the most sacred among the tantrik shrines of Shakti worship in the world. Kamakhya temple is also famed for the annual Ambubachi Mela held for 4 days  during monsoon season. There are images of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Chamundi and many dance fixtures. Situated on the Nilachal Hill, the temple structure resembles a Shikhara - a beehive.  Besides the main Devi temple, there are temples of 10 Mahavidyas in and around temple. These include  Bhuvaneshvari,  Bagalamukhi,  Chinnamasta,Tripura Sundari,  Tara,  Kali,  Bhairavi,  Dhumavati, Matangi and Kamala Temples. Temple doors remain open for devotees in the following timings - 08:00 am to 01:00 pm & 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra is the cultural complex, named after the most revered Saint of Assam, Srimanta Sankardev and provides a glimpse into Assamese culture & heritage.  It has a cultural museum, library and various facilities for preserving, demonstrating and performing cultural items, besides a children's park within the sprawling premises. The Central Museum exhibits culture and heritage of different ethnic groups of Assam showcasing their dance, drama, music and art. Another famed attraction in the Kalakshetra is an Artistic Village. This Assamese village portrays the village life of Assam in the form of life like statues and model thatched huts.

DAY 2: GUWAHATI

After breakfast take a tour in Guwahati city covering Navagraha temple (temple of nine planets), Sukreshwar temple and Assam State Museum. Evening enjoy a River cruise over the river Brahmaputra (cruise charges additional). Overnight in Guwahati.

NOTE: River cruise depends up on availability, water level and river condition.

DAY 3: DEPARTURE

After breakfast drive to Guwahati. Airport for onward journey. TOUR ENDS HERE.

Tour Cost normally Includes - 

1. 2 Nights accommodation as per the itinerary 

  • DBL room on twin sharing
  • For Extra pax, Extra bed / mattress will be provided
  • Cost based on BASE category rooms

2. Meal Plan - CPAI (Breakfast) / MAPAI (Breakfast & Dinner) / APAI (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as per selection

  • As mentioned above as per Hotel fixed menu with local flavour
  • For special cuisine / variety in menu, kindly inform us

3. All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by suitable vehicle

  • Overhead carrier in not allowed as per Supreme Court order
  • All vehicles on point-to-point basis only
  • Vehicle will not be on disposal & will be available as per itinerary
  • AC will not operate in Hills
Tour Cost normally Excludes -
  • 5 % GST or as applicable
  • Flight / Train Fares
  • Guide charges
  • Entrance Fees at monuments / museums/ temples etc.
  • Many hotels charge for Room heaters which is payable directly at the hotel
  • Personal expenses like Travel Insurance, bottled water, laundry, phone calls, camera charges,etc.
  • Meals other than mentioned above
  • Cost for optional tours, Up-Gradation Charges
  • Cost for extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Adventure activities like ropeway, rafting, boating etc. are NOT included in the package cost
  • Items not mentioned in "Package cost includes" segment

Documents required for every traveler:

  • 2 passport size photographs of each person
  • 1 Valid Photo ID proof (Adhaar Card, Driving License, Voter ID Card, Valid Passport)
  • Pan Card is not accepted as ID proof by the authorities
  • 1 Valid Address proof

Hotel & Room Guide

  • Room up-gradation payable at the hotel directly
  • Hotel bills will be in TAVEL AGENCY name and if the guests require bills for hotel or vehicle, we will provide the same. Please inform guest that direct hotel bills will not be available.
  • Please be reminded that all special requests like early check-in, smoking, nonsmoking, views, floors, king, twin, adjoining and/or interconnecting rooms are strictly subject to availability upon arrival and can not be guaranteed prior.
  • All hotels do not have lift facility & the guest may have to climb stairs. Incase of guests having problems with blood pressure, breathing, knee & heart or if they cannot climb the higher floors, we will request you to report this problem at the time of booking so that we may take appropriate action. This is again subject to availability.
  • Lift, Tea/coffee maker/ mini fridge / toilettery kit (with moisturizer, tooth paste, brush etc.) etc. may be given in most hotels. But they are NOT mandatory part of 3/4/5 Star hotels. If guests have specific requirements, kindly inform us and we will select properties accordingly. These items and facilities differ from hotel to hotel.
  • Facilities like western toilet, television in room, geyser in bathrooms may not be available at all places. For specific requirement, please inform us and we will try to provide. This is again subject to availability.
  • For CP, MAP and AP meal plan, menu will be on fixed plan basis and not on A-la-Carta basis. MAP & AP Meal plans do not include Evening snacks & cold drinks / liquor, Soups or Deserts. We can arrange for the same at additional cost on prior information. For order on A-la-Carta basis, guests are requested to make direct payment for additional items.
  • For early morning check out breakfast may be limited to simple bread & butter / jam. Puri / roti - sabji may not be available.
  • Consumption and serving of alcohol in hotels / rooms is subject to hotel's rules and regulations. In some hotels, consumption of alcohol is not allowed.
  • The region's prime tourist interest in its Nature and eco-friendly atmosphere. The facilities available here cannot be matched with other developed destinations. Many accommodations will have basic facilities compared with other regions. Please inform tourists that this region can be enjoyed in its natural beauty and simple flavour.
  • Many regions do not have star category hotels. Similar category hotels with the best available room will be provided.
  • Kindly inform guests that same category rooms or identical rooms may not be available. We will try our best to maintain similarity.
  • For large groups, all rooms in one hotel may not be available. Moreover, if two or more hotels are selected, identical facilities may not be available even between rooms of the same tariff. The clients will have to adjust to these conditions. We will try our best to maintain similarity.
  • In most hotels mentioned above Extra Person Sharing the Room, Child With Extra Bed, will be provided MATTRESS / ROLL OVERS as per requirement.
  • In the region, scarcity of water & electricity is a natural phenomenon. Guests are requested to bear with such problems as may arise during the tour.
Vehicle operation & usage guide:

1.Vehicle Segment : 
  • Carriers in vehicles are not allowed in the region. 
  • No AC will be available in vehicles in Hill regions
  • Sumo is provided in budget/ standard car segment (2 - 6 pax)
  • Innova / Xylo are similar category 
  • Swift D'zire / Etios/ Amaze are not provided in Tawang sector
2. Vehicle will NOT be on disposal
  • The vehicle used will be exclusive for that group but will not be at disposal.
  • Vehicle will be available as per your itinerary. Kindly follow the time strictly
  • Sightseeing points covered will depend on remaining time in hand
  • Full day sightseeing will be till maximum 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm as per given itinerary. For additional usage, per km / per hour will be charged as per usage.
3.Hotels located in Hills - in Busy areas / City Centers / No Entry / One Way zones 
  • Most of the hotels do not have parking place & vehicle cannot be parked in front of the gates for longer period hence gusts should wait at the reception 5 minute before
    the departure to avoid the inconveniences.
  • Due to shortage in space for parking, please be informed that you will have to be ready on time & wait in the lobby. 
  • Due to uncalculated situations (traffic jams / traffic halts/ diversions etc.) the vehicle reporting may get delayed. We will request you to bear with us and as soon as vehicle arrives you will have to get in, before the policeman blow his whistle. 
  • Due to vehicle-parking difficulty, most of the areas are restricted to entry of vehicle & specific time is allotted for entries. Kindly follow the time strictly as given to you.
  • In No Parking Zones, the vehicle will get parked in an available parking area. In such a case, you will have to wait for the vehicle to come to your designated area. Please be patient as the driver will have to come through traffic. Please coordinate with the driver.
4. Transfers to next destination
  • Night travel is not possible, so if you have a transfer to another destination in second half, please maintain time of your morning sightseeing 
  • If one destination is covered twice or additional destinations are included, additional charges will be applicable on per km / per hour basis.
  • During Rainy season, heavy showers are possible and many times tarpaulin may not cover all the luggage because of the nature of heavy showers. In such case, luggage will have to be loaded inside the vehicle. The guests will have to adjust to such situations.
5.General Terms
  • The tour guide reserves the rights to make changes or omit any place of visit, if it becomes necessary due to bad weather, bad road, strike or band, security reason etc.
  • Kindly inform us if the guests are senior citizens or have health related issues (like arthritis, heart problems etc.) or any such matter which might need special arrangements. Some itineraries will not be suitable for them and we will suggest accordingly.
  • The security concerns, driver's working hours etc. will be kept in mind while planning the tour and sightseeing. 
  • We try to ensure that the sightseeing points do not fall on a closing day. Incase due to inevitable situation if the sightseeing falls on a closing day, it will have to be left out. Conducting that particular tour or sightseeing point the next day will be subject to time availability. 
  • Weather in the region is unpredictable. We have kept your sightseeing related with nature flexible.
  • The region's prime tourist interest in its Nature and eco-friendly atmosphere. The facilities available here cannot be matched with other developed destinations. 
  • Once the package is booked & confirmed no refund will be allowed. There will be no refund of any unutilized service in part or in full what so ever may be the reason.
 

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