The Mighty One-Horned Rhinos – Kaziranga via Guwahati

HomeItinerariesThe Mighty One-Horned Rhinos – Kaziranga via Guwahati

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Eastern Himalayas, Kaziranga in Assam stretches along the flood plains of the Brahmaputra River. The unique topography and biodiversity environment prompted UNESCO to declare Kaziranga a World Heritage Site in 1985. Yet, its history as a protected zone goes
back to a much earlier date.

Often drawing comparisons with Africa for its wide open tracts, rich natural bounty and quality of wildlife viewing, today, this riverine habitat is known as the Land of Giants. Besides being a safe haven for the world’s largest population of the great one-horned rhinoceros, Kaziranga supports a notable number of elephants, tigers and the large Asiatic Water buffalo.

Stay at Diphlu River Lodge at Kaziranga and Vivanta by Taj at Guwahati. The hotels have been carefully selected to give you the true essence of the locations.

Duration: 5 Nights | 6 Days
Wildlife in focus: One-Horned Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Water Buffalo, Indian Bison,
Swamp Deer Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal and over 100 species of birds.
Destinations: Kaziranga (4 Nights) | Guwahati, Assam (1 Night)
Airport Transited: Guwahati, Assam
Tour Highlights
Stay in bamboo cottages facing the river in Kaziranga.
Experience safari at Kaziranga National park in open top jeeps or elephants to spot the one-horned rhinos.
Savour the natural beauty throughout the trip with lush green jungle and ample wildlife viewing opportunities.
Visit the coffee and rubber plantations from the nearby areas.
Venture through the tea gardens that Assam is so famous for and watch how one gets one’s daily cup of tea.
Barbeque dinners with Santhal (a tea community) dance performances.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival at Guwahati Airport and transfer to Diphlu River Lodge

Arrive at Guwahati where we have pre-booked your transfers to the Kaziranga. We will head to our resort which is about a 4-hour drive and will reach right at time of lunch.

Your home for the next three days will be the splendid Diphlu River Lodge. Perched on the periphery of Kaziranga National Park, Diphlu River Lodge is the ideal getaway for a never-before intimacy with the natural world.

Post lunch, you may enjoy the camp surroundings and take a walk with the naturalist who counted over 57 species of birds that visit the Lodge.

Enjoy a campfire dinner to end your day.

Day 2, 3 & 4: Safari in the Kaziranga National Park!

We will spend the three days with morning & afternoon safari in the National Park. While Jeep Safari is the most common way to explore the jungle, you may also choose to do Elephant Safari which starts early at 05:30 AM.

Apart from the great Asian one-horned Rhinos, other species found a variety of Deer, wild Buffalo, tigers, Elephants, varieties of migratory birds, water birds, etc. It is also home to pelicans, storks and darters as there are a number of water bodies inside the Park.

Between the drives, you may visit the villages of the tribal community which resides in the region. Journey on foot to a local rubber production unit accompanied by one of the guides.

Lunch will be served each day at ‘The Machaan’ – the platform raised along and above the river is the charming common area. This is the perfect place to watch for birds or to scan the opposite bank for wild animals while you relish your meals.

The hotel also has a riverside deck where picnic lunch or evening high-tea post your safari will be arranged.

Dinner will be served at the ‘Hilltop’. This is a naturally open area near the entrance of the Lodge. Flanked by bamboo groves, the Hilltop is where barbeques and dance performances by locals under the stars for a perfect evening.

Day 5: Transfer to Guwahati by road.

Check-out post breakfast and departure to Guwahati where you will spend a night at Vivanta by Taj to relax comfortably before catching your flight the next day.

You may choose to simply be at the hotel or explore a Guwahati famous for its tea plantations. The experience concludes with a lovely tasting session which gives an insight into how blends are produced and how to distinguish between different varieties of Assam teas.

Day 5: Transfer to Guwahati Airport for onward flight.