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Grand Assam Wildlife Tour
Grand Assam Wildlife Tour
8 Days / 7 Nights – Grand Assam Wildlife Tour
8 Days / 7 Nights – Grand Assam Wildlife Tour
Route: Jorhat → Hoolongapar → Kaziranga → Nameri → Pobitora → Manas → Guwahati
Route: Jorhat → Hoolongapar → Kaziranga → Nameri → Pobitora → Manas → Guwahati
Experience the extraordinary wildlife diversity of Assam on an immersive 8 Days / 7 Nights Grand Assam Wildlife Tour, beginning in Jorhat and ending in Guwahati.
This journey has been designed for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, birdwatchers and nature travellers who want to experience several of Assam's distinctive wildlife habitats in one carefully planned itinerary.
From the Hoolongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, home to India's only ape species, to the grasslands of Kaziranga, the Himalayan foothills of Nameri, the rhino-rich landscape of Pobitora and the forests and riverine ecosystems of Manas National Park, this is a comprehensive wildlife journey across Assam.
TOUR AT A GLANCE
TOUR AT A GLANCE
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Start: Jorhat
End: Guwahati
Route: Jorhat → Hoolongapar → Kaziranga → Nameri → Pobitora → Manas → Guwahati
Wildlife Focus
Wildlife Focus
🦏 One-horned Rhinoceros
🐘 Asian Elephant
🐅 Tiger
🦬 Wild Water Buffalo
🦌 Deer & Gaur
🐒 Primates
🐦 Birdlife & Wetland Species
🌿 Grasslands, Forests & Riverine Habitat
8 Days / 7 Nights – Grand Assam Wildlife Tour
Highlights:
Highlights:
Arrival in Jorhat: Assistance and transfer
Leisure time
DAY 1 — ARRIVAL IN JORHAT & LEISURE
DAY 1 — ARRIVAL IN JORHAT & LEISURE
Arrival • Jorhat • Leisure
Arrival • Jorhat • Leisure
Arrive in Jorhat, one of Assam's important gateways to the Upper Assam region.
Meet your Assam Discovery representative and transfer to your accommodation.
The remainder of the day is kept deliberately relaxed after your journey. Depending on your arrival time and interest, you may explore the surroundings of Jorhat or simply rest and prepare for the wildlife experiences ahead.
Jorhat is also an important centre of Assam's tea country, making it an ideal starting point for a wildlife journey through the state's diverse landscapes.
Obernight: Jorhat
DAY 2 — HOOLONGAPAR GIBBON WILDLIFE SANCTUARY → KAZIRANGA
DAY 2 — HOOLONGAPAR GIBBON WILDLIFE SANCTUARY → KAZIRANGA
Gibbon & Primate Experience • Transfer to Kaziranga
Gibbon & Primate Experience • Transfer to Kaziranga
After an early breakfast, depart for Hoolongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, one of Assam's most fascinating forest habitats.The sanctuary is particularly renowned for the hoolock gibbon, India's only ape, along with other primates and forest wildlife.
The forest experience offers a completely different perspective from the open grasslands of Kaziranga.
Afternoon — Transfer to Kaziranga
Afternoon — Transfer to Kaziranga
After the sanctuary visit, continue towards Kaziranga National Park. Arrive at your hotel/lodge/resort and check in. The remainder of the evening is at leisure, allowing you to relax before the next day's safari experiences.
Overnight: Kaziranga National Park
Overnight: Kaziranga National Park
During the visit, keep an eye out for:
Hoolock gibbon, Capped langur, Pig-tailed macaque, Assamese macaque, Stump-tailed macaque, Rhesus macaque, Various birds
Possible wildlife sightings include:
One-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephant, Swamp deer, Wild water buffalo, Hog deer, Wild boar, Numerous wetland and grassland birds
DAY 3 — KAZIRANGA ELEPHANT SAFARI & JEEP SAFARI
DAY 3 — KAZIRANGA ELEPHANT SAFARI & JEEP SAFARI
Elephant Safari • Central Range Jeep Safari
Elephant Safari • Central Range Jeep Safari
Begin the day early with an elephant safari in Kaziranga, subject to availability and prevailing forest regulations.
The elephant safari provides a distinctive perspective of Kaziranga's grassland habitat and offers opportunities to observe wildlife at relatively close range.
Afternoon — Jeep Safari in Central Range
Afternoon — Jeep Safari in Central Range
After lunch, proceed for a jeep safari in Kaziranga's Central Range, exploring its distinctive combination of tall grasslands, wetlands and forest. This is an excellent opportunity to search for Kaziranga's iconic rhinoceros as well as elephants, deer, wild buffalo and birds. With luck, you may also encounter some of the park's more elusive wildlife, including the tiger.
Overnight: Kaziranga National Park
Overnight: Kaziranga National Park
DAY 4 — KAZIRANGA → NAMERI NATIONAL PARK
DAY 4 — KAZIRANGA → NAMERI NATIONAL PARK
Transfer to Nameri • Nature & Forest Hike
Transfer to Nameri • Nature & Forest Hike
After breakfast, check out from Kaziranga and travel towards Nameri National Park, situated along the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.
The landscape gradually changes as the journey moves towards the forested foothills.
On arrival at Nameri, check in to your accommodation.
Afternoon — Nature Hike
Afternoon — Nature Hike
Depending on forest conditions, local regulations and timing, enjoy a guided nature hike in and around the Nameri landscape.
The experience focuses on the forest ecosystem, birds, plants and smaller wildlife rather than a conventional vehicle safari.
Nameri is particularly interesting for travellers who enjoy:
Return to your accommodation after the nature experience.
Overnight:Nameri National Park
Overnight:Nameri National Park
Nameri is particularly interesting for travellers who enjoy:
Birdwatching
Forest walks
Nature photography
Riverine landscapes
Forest ecology
During the safari, look for:
One-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephant, Wild buffalo, Leopard, Wild boar, Various deer, Wetland and grassland birds
DAY 5 — NAMERI → POBITORA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
DAY 5 — NAMERI → POBITORA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Transfer to Pobitora • Rhino Jeep Safari
Transfer to Pobitora • Rhino Jeep Safari
After breakfast, depart Nameri and travel towards Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, located relatively close to Guwahati. After arrival and check-in, proceed for a jeep safari in Pobitora, depending on safari timing and availability.
Pobitora is particularly famous for its high density of the greater one-horned rhinoceros and offers a rewarding wildlife experience within a compact sanctuary.
Return to your accommodation after the safari and relax.
Overnight:Pobitora
Overnight:Pobitora
DAY 6 — POBITORA → MANAS NATIONAL PARK
DAY 6 — POBITORA → MANAS NATIONAL PARK
Transfer to Manas • Leisure in the Wildlife Landscape
Transfer to Manas • Leisure in the Wildlife Landscape
After breakfast, depart Pobitora and begin the journey towards Manas National Park.
The route takes you across the varied landscapes of Assam towards the Himalayan foothills and the Manas ecosystem.
On arrival, check in to your jungle lodge or nature resort.
Afternoon & Evening — Leisure
Afternoon & Evening — Leisure
The remainder of the day is intentionally kept relaxed.
Enjoy the surroundings of the lodge, take in the natural landscape or, where available and appropriate, participate in a short nature activity around the property.
This relaxed afternoon also allows you to prepare for the main Manas safari the following morning.
Overnight:Manas National Park
Overnight:Manas National Park
Highlights:
Highlights:
Scenic cross-Assam journey
Himalayan foothill landscapes
Arrival at Manas
Leisure in a natural setting
DAY 7 — MANAS NATIONAL PARK Full day
DAY 7 — MANAS NATIONAL PARK Full day
Full Day Jeep Safari
Full Day Jeep Safari
Begin the morning with a jeep safari in Manas National Park.
Manas offers a strikingly different wildlife experience from Kaziranga, with a combination of forests, grasslands, rivers and Himalayan foothill habitats.
During the safari, search for:
Tiger, One-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephant, Wild water buffalo, Gaur, Golden langur, Deer, Wild boar
Diverse birdlife
Wildlife sightings are naturally unpredictable, making the experience of exploring the habitat itself an important part of the safari.
Overnight:Manas
Overnight:Manas
DAY 8 Transfer to Guwahati
DAY 8 Transfer to Guwahati
After breakfast, begin your journey towards Guwahati. You will be dropped in Guwahati for your onward journey
Tour Ends.
PLAN YOUR GRAND ASSAM WILDLIFE JOURNEY
PLAN YOUR GRAND ASSAM WILDLIFE JOURNEY
Eight Days. Five Wildlife Landscapes. One Extraordinary Assam Adventure.
Eight Days. Five Wildlife Landscapes. One Extraordinary Assam Adventure.
From the hoolock gibbon forests of Hoolongapar to the rhino country of Kaziranga and Pobitora, the Himalayan foothills of Nameri, the wilderness of Manas and the mighty Brahmaputra, this journey offers an unusually diverse introduction to Assam's natural heritage.
Tell us your preferred dates, group size and wildlife interests, and Assam Discovery can tailor this journey around your requirements.
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