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North East Grand Seven Sisters Circuit

Start & City : Guwahati

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Highlights

Watch greater one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga on four jeep safaris across three nights.

Stand at the Seven Sisters Falls near Cherrapunji, named for the region's seven sister states.

Walk Mawlynnong village and take a boat on the clear Umngot river at Dawki.

Take a boat to Neermahal, Tripura's water palace on Rudrasagar Lake, built for a Manikya king in the 1930s.

Walk a Mizo heritage village at Reiek above Aizawl, with long views over the Mizo Hills.

Spend a day in Khonoma, India's first 'green village', and stand at the Kohima War Cemetery

Finish in Gangtok with Rumtek Monastery and, on a clear day, the Kangchenjunga.

Essence of Journey

The experiences that capture the true spirit of the entire trip.

Day	Route	Distance	Major Highlights
Day 1	Arrive Guwahati	Airport to hotel, about 45 min	Brahmaputra sunset cruise
Day 2	Guwahati to Shillong	About 100 km, 3 hrs	Don Bosco Museum, Police Bazaar
Day 3	Shillong to Cherrapunji (Sohra)	About 55 km, 1.5 to 2 hrs	Nohkalikai Falls, Seven Sisters Falls
Day 4	Sohra to Mawlynnong and Dawki, then Shillong	About 180 km in all, 6 hrs	Mawlynnong, Riwai root bridge, Umngot boat ride
Day 5	Shillong to Guwahati, fly to Agartala	About 100 km, 3 hrs; flight about 1 hr	Into Tripura
Day 6	Agartala and Neermahal	About 55 km each way	Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal water palace
Day 7	Fly Agartala to Aizawl	Direct when operating, or via Guwahati	Aizawl ridge-top city
Day 8	Aizawl and Reiek	About 30 km each way	Mizo heritage village, State Museum
Day 9	Fly Aizawl to Dimapur, drive to Kohima	Flight about 1 hr; then about 75 km, 2.5 hrs	Into Nagaland
Day 10	Kohima and Khonoma	About 20 km each way	War Cemetery, green village
Day 11	Kohima to Kaziranga	About 230 km, 6 hrs	Descent to the Assam plain
Day 12	Kaziranga	Park drives	Central and Western ranges
Day 13	Kaziranga	Park drives	Eastern and Burapahar ranges
Day 14	Kaziranga to Guwahati	About 200 km, 4.5 to 5 hrs	Kamakhya Temple, Assam State Museum
Day 15	Fly Guwahati to Bagdogra, drive to Gangtok	Flight about 1 hr; then about 125 km, 4 to 5 hrs	Into Sikkim
Day 16	Gangtok	About 50 km local	Rumtek, Namgyal Institute, Do Drul Chorten
Day 17	Gangtok	About 40 km each way	Tsomgo Lake or a free day
Day 18	Gangtok to Bagdogra, fly out	About 125 km, 4 to 5 hrs	Departure

About

The North East Grand Seven Sisters Circuit is an 18-day private tour of North East India, covers six states: Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Nagaland from the Seven Sisters, plus Sikkim. You see one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga, living root bridges in Meghalaya, a lake palace in Tripura, Mizo and Naga villages, and Himalayan monasteries in Gangtok. Four short internal flights, all permits, a tour escort and local guides are included. Prices start at INR 262,017 per person (Premium tier, two sharing).

The region is large and its roads are slow, so the route mixes road days with four short flights. Guwahati to Agartala, Agartala to Aizawl, Aizawl to Dimapur and Guwahati to Bagdogra each replace a drive of a day or more. From Kohima the route drops to Kaziranga for three nights, then returns to Guwahati for the flight to Sikkim.

Manipur, on the sheet route as Imphal, is left out while the UK government advises against all but essential travel there. Arunachal Pradesh is not on this route; it is part of BizareXpedition's 21-day flagship, which adds Tawang. For a north east india complete tour for foreigners at a steady pace, this 18-day circuit covers the rest: rhinos in Kaziranga, the rain plateau and clear rivers of Meghalaya, a water palace in Tripura, Mizo hill culture, the Angami village of Khonoma, and Sikkim's monasteries under the Kangchenjunga.

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES

Tier labels follow the standard of the room and the property, not a star count. Agartala, Aizawl and Kohima have small hotel markets without international luxury brands, so tiers there reflect the best rooms available. Where no property is named, it is flagged honestly rather than guessed.

Destination	Nights	Premium	Luxury	Ultra-Luxury
Guwahati	2 (Days 1, 14)	Novotel Guwahati GS Road	Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati	Vivanta Guwahati
Shillong	2 (Days 2, 4)	Hotel Polo Towers	Royal Heritage Tripura Castle	Ri Kynjai – Serenity by the Lake
Cherrapunji (Sohra)	1	Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort	Polo Orchid Resort, standard room	Polo Orchid Resort, top room
Agartala	2	Good city hotel	Best-available hotel	Best-available suite
Aizawl	2	Good city hotel	Best-available hotel	Best-available suite
Kohima	2	Good town hotel	Best-available hotel	Best-available suite
Kaziranga	3	Iora – The Retreat	Infinity Resorts Kaziranga	Diphlu River Lodge
Gangtok	3	The Elgin Nor-Khill	Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino	Taj Guras Kutir Resort & Spa

North East Grand Seven Sisters Accommodation Categories

Why the North East Is Different From the India You Have Heard About

Most first-time visitors to India see Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan. The North East is another country in feel. It sits between Bhutan, Tibet, Myanmar and Bangladesh, joined to the rest of India by a narrow strip of land. The people here speak more than 200 languages, many of them closer to Southeast Asian and Tibeto-Burman cultures than to the plains. Food leans on smoked meat, bamboo shoot, fermented fish and sticky rice. Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and old tribal faiths all live side by side.

It is also one of the least crowded parts of India. You can stand at a waterfall in Meghalaya with only a few other people, or walk a Naga village where visitors are still a curiosity. That is the draw, and it is also the challenge: the region is big, the hill roads are slow, and some states need special permits for foreign passport holders. This tour is built to handle that for you.

What "Seven Sisters" means

The Seven Sisters is the popular name for the seven states of North East India: Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. Sikkim joined the North Eastern Council later and is often called "the brother" or the eighth state. Together they make up the full North East 8 state grand circuit.

Permits and Visa for Foreign Travellers

Several North East states have extra entry rules for foreign nationals. You do not need to apply for these yourself. We collect your passport and visa details after booking and arrange everything before you arrive.

State	Permit for foreign nationals	Handled by us?
Assam	No special permit	—
Meghalaya	No special permit	—
Tripura	No special permit	—
Mizoram	Rules have changed in recent years; confirmed before travel	Yes
Nagaland	Protected Area Permit, plus police registration within 24 hours of arrival	Yes
Sikkim	Free Restricted Area Permit, checked at Rangpo	Yes
Tsomgo Lake (optional)	Separate permit; minimum two foreign travellers together	Yes, if chosen

Seven Sisters Permits and Visa for Foreign Travellers

Visa: You need a valid Indian tourist visa. Many nationalities can apply online for an India e-Visa. Check the official Indian government visa website for your country, and make sure your passport is valid for at least six months from your arrival date.

Who This Tour Is For

This circuit suits travellers who want depth, not a quick look. It works well if you:

Have two and a half weeks and want to see most of North East India in one trip
Prefer a private car and your own schedule over a coach group
Are curious about tribal cultures, wildlife, history and food more than nightlife and shopping
Want someone else to deal with permits, flight changes and local logistics
Are a couple, a family, a small group of friends or a solo traveller who values a steady, safe pace
Are an older traveller who is fine with a few long drives but does not want trekking or high passes

It may not suit you if you only have a week (see our shorter options below), or if you want five-star international hotel brands every night. Some towns on this route, such as Aizawl and Kohima, simply do not have them yet.

3-TIER PRICING SUMMARY

Tier	Per couple	Per person	Standard
Premium	Rs.524,034 to Rs.565,957	Rs.262,017 to Rs.282,978	Good hotels and lodges throughout
Luxury	Rs.619,164 to Rs.668,697	Rs.309,582 to Rs.334,348	Superior and heritage properties where they exist
Ultra-Luxury	Rs.840,924 to Rs.908,198	Rs.420,462 to Rs.454,099	Top rooms and best properties where they exist

North East Grand Seven Sisters 3-Tier Pricing Summary

The upper figure allows for date and season variance of about 8%. Prices are indicative and confirmed on request.

What You Will Experience, State by State

This is not a day-by-day plan. It is a quick guide to what each state adds to the journey, so you know what you are paying for.

Assam: Rhinos, tea and the Brahmaputra
Assam is where you arrive and where the trip slows down in the middle. Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds about two-thirds of the world's greater one-horned rhinos (2,613 at the 2022 census). You get three nights and four jeep safaris across different ranges, which gives you a real chance of good sightings of rhino, wild elephant, swamp deer, wild water buffalo and water birds. Tigers live here too, though sightings are rare. In Guwahati you take a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra and can visit Kamakhya Temple, one of India's most important goddess temples.
Meghalaya: The rain plateau and clear rivers
Meghalaya means "abode of clouds". Cherrapunji (Sohra) once held the world record for the most rain in a year, and the plateau is carved with deep gorges and tall waterfalls such as Nohkalikai and the Seven Sisters Falls. The Khasi people grow living root bridges from rubber-fig roots, and you walk one at Riwai. You also visit Mawlynnong, often called Asia's cleanest village, and take a boat on the Umngot river at Dawki, where the water is so clear in the dry season that boats seem to float in the air.
Tripura: Palaces of the Manikya kings
Tripura is one of the least visited states in India, and it rewards the effort. The Manikya dynasty ruled here for centuries until 1949. You see Ujjayanta Palace, now the state museum, and take a boat to Neermahal, a water palace built in the 1930s in the middle of Rudrasagar Lake.
Mizoram: Quiet hill towns and Mizo culture
Aizawl is built along steep ridges, with houses stacked down the hillsides. Mizoram is known for its high literacy, calm streets and famously orderly traffic. A heritage village at Reiek shows traditional Mizo homes with long views over the hills, and the markets are a good place to buy handwoven Mizo puan cloth.
Nagaland: Warrior history and a green village
Kohima is where the Japanese advance into India was stopped in 1944. The Kohima War Cemetery is a moving stop, especially for British and Commonwealth visitors. Nearby Khonoma, an Angami Naga village, banned hunting in 1998 and became known as India's first "green village". You can share a meal with a local family there. If you time your trip for early December, you can also attend the Hornbill Festival.
Sikkim: Monasteries under Kangchenjunga
The journey ends high in the Himalaya. Gangtok is a clean, friendly hill capital with Tibetan Buddhist roots. You visit Rumtek Monastery, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and Do Drul Chorten, and on a clear morning you may see Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain. An optional day trip goes up to Tsomgo Lake at about 3,750 metres.

WHY BOOK THIS WITH BIZAREXPEDITION

A six-state North East journey, planned and run by BizareXpedition from start to finish.

A route that works on the map. Four short flights replace the longest drives, including a road trip from Tripura to Mizoram of more than 400 km, and Sikkim is reached by air from Guwahati.
One escort for the whole journey. A BizareXpedition tour escort travels with you from Day 2 to Day 17, with local guides in every state.
Permits handled. Nagaland and Sikkim permits, and whatever Mizoram requires at the time, are arranged before you travel.
Three nights in Kaziranga. The trip slows down in the middle, with four jeep safaris across the park's ranges.
Routed around current travel advice. Manipur is left out while the UK government advises against all but essential travel there.
A registered company, not a middleman. BizareXpedition Services Pvt. Ltd. (CIN U63090UR2016PTC007433), headquartered in Haridwar, plans and runs the trip itself.

SEASON ADJUSTMENTS

Season	Months	What to expect
Peak	November to February	Dry, clear weather. Kaziranga fully open, the Umngot at Dawki at its clearest, Kangchenjunga views from Gangtok.
High	Early December	Hornbill Festival crowds around Kohima in the first ten days of December. Book early.
Shoulder	October, March and April	Kaziranga opens in stages from October. March and April are warmer, with rhododendrons in Sikkim.
Caution	May	Pre-monsoon rain begins and Kaziranga starts closing.
Monsoon	June to September	Heavy rain and landslides; Kaziranga closed. The trip is not sold in this period.

North East Grand Seven Sisters Season Adjustments

PRACTICAL NOTES

Permits. Nagaland requires a Protected Area Permit, with registration within 24 hours of arrival; Sikkim a free Restricted Area Permit. Mizoram's rules have changed recently and are confirmed before travel. BizareXpedition arranges all of them. No permit is needed for Assam, Meghalaya or Tripura.
Manipur. Left out while the UK government advises against all but essential travel there. It can be added when the advice changes.
Flights. The internal flights run on limited schedules. Some days may be reshaped to match, and a connection through Guwahati may be needed.
Long road days. Days 4, 11 and 14 are the longest drives, each about 5 to 6 hours.
Altitude. The highest point is Tsomgo Lake at about 3,750 metres, and it is optional. Everywhere else stays below 2,000 metres.
Sensitive places. The Kohima War Cemetery is a place of remembrance. Do not photograph the border post at Dawki.
Hotels. Agartala, Aizawl and Kohima have simple hotel markets. Rooms are clean and comfortable but not luxurious.
Safety. The route uses main roads, a tour escort and local guides, and BizareXpedition checks local conditions before each leg.
Connectivity. Mobile signal is weak on some hill roads and in parts of Kaziranga.
Tipping. Appreciated but not required. Most guests tip drivers, guides and the escort at the end of each leg.

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Itinerary (Day Wise)

You land in Guwahati and spend the first evening on a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra. Then you drive up to Shillong and Cherrapunji to see Nohkalikai and the Seven Sisters Falls. The next day you walk through Mawlynnong, cross the Riwai root bridge and take a boat on the clear Umngot river at Dawki. From Guwahati, short flights take you to Agartala, where you see Ujjayanta Palace and take a boat to Neermahal on Rudrasagar Lake. Next you fly to Aizawl to walk the Mizo heritage village at Reiek, and then to Dimapur for the drive up to Kohima. In Nagaland you visit the Kohima War Cemetery and spend a day in Khonoma, India's first green village. You then have three nights in Kaziranga with four jeep safaris, followed by a stop at Kamakhya Temple back in Guwahati. The trip ends in Gangtok, where you visit Rumtek Monastery and the Namgyal Institute, and you can take a day trip to Tsomgo Lake before flying out of Bagdogra.

Day 1

ARRIVE GUWAHATI | ON THE BRAHMAPUTRA

Route: Arrive Guwahati airport; transfer to hotel

Your driver meets you at the airport. Guwahati is the main gateway to the North East, on the south bank of the Brahmaputra.

If you land in time, take the sunset cruise on the river, a gentle start to the journey.

Experience of the Day

Airport pickup
Brahmaputra sunset cruise
Welcome briefing

Food

Recommended: Paradise, a long-running Guwahati restaurant, for an Assamese thali.

Must-Try: Masor tenga, a light, sour fish curry.

Activities to Do

Rest after the flight
River cruise

Day 2

GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG | INTO THE KHASI HILLS

Route: Guwahati to Shillong, about 100 km, 3 hours

The road climbs from the Assam plain into Meghalaya. Shillong sits at about 1,500 metres among pine forest.

The Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures is the best introduction to the trip ahead. Its seven floors cover the peoples of all the North East states, many of whom you will meet over the next two and a half weeks.

Experience of the Day

Climb into the Khasi Hills
Don Bosco Museum
Evening in Police Bazaar

Food

Recommended: Trattoria in Police Bazaar for Khasi food.

Must-Try: Jadoh, red rice cooked with pork.

Activities to Do

Drive to Shillong
Museum visit

Day 3

SHILLONG TO CHERRAPUNJI | THE RAIN PLATEAU

Route: Shillong to Sohra, about 55 km, with viewpoints

Cherrapunji once set the world record for the most rain in a year, in 1860 to 1861, and the plateau is still one of the wettest places on earth. The rain shapes everything here, from the deep gorges to the living root bridges the Khasi grow from rubber-fig roots.

See Nohkalikai Falls and Mawsmai Cave, and end at the Seven Sisters Falls, whose seven streams are named after the region's seven sister states.

Experience of the Day

Mawkdok viewpoint
Nohkalikai Falls
Seven Sisters Falls at sunset

Food

Recommended: Orange Roots on Sohra's main road.

Must-Try: Pumaloi, a steamed rice cake.

Activities to Do

Viewpoints on the plateau
Mawsmai Cave

Optional Nearby Excursions

The double-decker root bridge at Nongriat, about 3,500 steps each way, needs an extra night in Sohra; ask us to add it

Day 4

MAWLYNNONG AND DAWKI | VILLAGES AND A CLEAR RIVER

Route: Sohra to Mawlynnong and Dawki, then to Shillong, about 180 km in all

The road runs along the southern edge of the Khasi Hills above Bangladesh to Mawlynnong. In 2003 Discover India magazine named it Asia's cleanest village. Every house keeps a bamboo bin at the gate, and the village council sets the rules. A short walk away, the Riwai living root bridge is an easy walk for most guests.

Reach Dawki around midday. In the dry season the Umngot carries almost no silt, so the light passes straight through the water to the riverbed, and the boats seem to float. A short boat ride is included. Then drive back up to Shillong.

Note on villages and the border

Mawlynnong and Riwai charge small entry fees, which are included. Ask before photographing people. Dawki is on the Bangladesh border; do not photograph the border post or security staff.

Experience of the Day

Mawlynnong village walk
Riwai root bridge
Umngot boat ride at Dawki

Food

Recommended: A simple Khasi lunch at a village kitchen.

Must-Try: Fresh pineapple and oranges from the roadside in season.

Activities to Do

Village walk
Root-bridge walk
Boat ride

Day 5

SHILLONG TO AGARTALA | INTO TRIPURA

Route: Shillong to Guwahati airport, about 100 km, 3 hours, then fly to Agartala

Drive down to Guwahati airport and fly south to Agartala, the capital of Tripura, close to the Bangladesh border. Tripura's history is tied to the Manikya kings, who ruled here for centuries until 1949.

The evening is free after a travel day.

Experience of the Day

Drive to Guwahati
Flight to Tripura
Evening in Agartala

Food

Recommended: Dinner at your hotel.

Must-Try: Mui borok, a Tripuri dish made with dried fish, if you want to try something local.

Activities to Do

Transfer and flight

Day 6

AGARTALA | PALACES OF THE MANIKYA KINGS

Route: Agartala city and Neermahal at Melaghar, about 53 km each way

Start at Ujjayanta Palace in the city centre, the white former royal palace of the Manikya kings, now the Tripura State Museum.

In the afternoon, drive to Rudrasagar Lake. Neermahal, a water palace built between 1930 and 1938 for Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya, stands in the lake and is reached by boat.

Experience of the Day

Ujjayanta Palace and museum
Boat to Neermahal
Rudrasagar Lake at sunset

Food

Recommended: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Must-Try: Fish dishes cooked with mustard, Bengali style.

Activities to Do

Palace and museum visit
Neermahal boat ride

Optional Nearby Excursions

Tripura Sundari Temple at Udaipur, one of the Shakti Peethas (half day)
Unakoti rock carvings (a long day trip, about 180 km each way)

Day 7

AGARTALA TO AIZAWL | THE MIZO HILLS

Route: Fly Agartala to Aizawl (Lengpui), then about 30 km to the city

Aizawl is built along steep ridges, with houses stacked down the hillsides. Mizoram has one of the highest literacy rates in India, and Aizawl is known for its orderly traffic and quiet streets.

The afternoon is for a walk through the city centre and Bara Bazar.

Note on flights

Flights between Agartala, Aizawl and Dimapur run on only some days and schedules change. BizareXpedition books the best available route, which may connect through Guwahati, and adjusts the day plan to match.

Experience of the Day

Flight to Mizoram
Ridge-top city views
Bara Bazar

Food

Recommended: Dinner at your hotel.

Must-Try: Bai, a Mizo stew of greens and pork or vegetables.

Activities to Do

Flight and transfer
City walk

Day 8

AIZAWL AND REIEK | MIZO CULTURE

Route: Aizawl to Reiek, about 30 km each way

Reiek hill has a heritage village with traditional Mizo houses and wide views over the hills, towards Bangladesh on clear days.

Back in Aizawl, visit the Mizoram State Museum for Mizo dress, tools and history.

Note on permits

Mizoram's permit rules for foreign nationals have changed in recent years. BizareXpedition confirms the current requirement and arranges any permit or registration needed before you travel.

Experience of the Day

Reiek heritage village
Views over the Mizo Hills
Mizoram State Museum

Food

Recommended: Lunch at a local restaurant.

Must-Try: Sanpiau, a Mizo rice porridge sold as street food.

Shopping

Mizo puan, handwoven wrap-around cloth, from Bara Bazar.

Activities to Do

Village visit
Museum visit

Day 9

AIZAWL TO KOHIMA | INTO NAGALAND

Route: Fly Aizawl to Dimapur, then drive to Kohima, about 75 km, 2.5 hours

Fly north to Dimapur and drive up into the Naga Hills. Kohima sits at about 1,400 metres on a series of ridges.

The evening is free.

Note on the Nagaland permit

Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit for Nagaland and must register with the district foreigners office within 24 hours. BizareXpedition handles both.

Experience of the Day

Flight to Nagaland
Climb into the Naga Hills

Food

Recommended: Dinner at your hotel.

Must-Try: Smoked pork with bamboo shoot.

Activities to Do

Flight and transfer

Day 10

KOHIMA AND KHONOMA | WAR AND A GREEN VILLAGE

Route: Kohima War Cemetery, then Khonoma, about 20 km each way

In 1944 the Japanese advance into India was stopped at Kohima after weeks of close fighting. The War Cemetery sits on the ridge where some of the hardest fighting took place.

Khonoma, an Angami village west of Kohima, banned hunting in 1998 after Blyth's tragopans were killed in a hunting contest, and set aside about 20 square kilometres as a community sanctuary. It came to be known as India's first green village.

Note on the War Cemetery

The cemetery is a place of remembrance. Keep voices low and stay on paths.

Experience of the Day

Kohima War Cemetery
Khonoma village and terraces
Kohima market

Food

Recommended: Lunch with a family in Khonoma, arranged through the village.

Must-Try: Galho, a Naga rice porridge.

Shopping

Naga shawls from local cooperatives in Kohima.

Activities to Do

Cemetery visit
Village walk with a local guide

Day 11

KOHIMA TO KAZIRANGA | DOWN TO THE PLAIN

Route: Kohima to Dimapur and Kohora, about 230 km, 6 hours

The road drops from the Naga Hills to the Assam plain and runs west to Kaziranga. The evening is free at the lodge.

Experience of the Day

Descent from the Naga Hills
Arrival in Kaziranga

Food

Recommended: Dinner at your lodge.

Must-Try: Assamese duck curry, where the lodge offers it.

Activities to Do

Transfer

Day 12

KAZIRANGA | CENTRAL AND WESTERN RANGES

Route: Kohora and Bagori ranges

Kaziranga holds about two-thirds of the world's greater one-horned rhinos, 2,613 at the 2022 census. The park looks the way it does because of the Brahmaputra: each monsoon the river floods it and leaves silt that feeds the tall grass the rhinos eat.

The Western range at Bagori has the highest density of rhinos in the park.

Note on safaris

The forest department sets slots and routes; sightings are never guaranteed. This plan uses jeep safaris only.

Experience of the Day

Dawn safari in the Central range
Afternoon in the Western range

Food

Recommended: Meals at the lodge.

Must-Try: Assam tea from the nearby gardens.

Activities to Do

Two jeep safaris

Day 13

KAZIRANGA | EASTERN AND BURAPAHAR RANGES

Route: Agaratoli and Ghorakati ranges

The Eastern range has large wetlands with nesting pelicans. Burapahar, in the west, is hillier and more forested.

Three nights here give the trip a slower middle before the flight to Sikkim.

Experience of the Day

Eastern range wetlands
Burapahar forest

Food

Recommended: Meals at the lodge.

Must-Try: Pitha, Assamese rice cakes.

Activities to Do

Two jeep safaris
Tea-garden walk

Day 14

KAZIRANGA TO GUWAHATI | KAMAKHYA AND THE CITY

Route: Kaziranga to Guwahati, about 200 km, 4.5 to 5 hours

Drive west along the Brahmaputra plain back to Guwahati, with lunch on the way.

In the afternoon, visit Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill, one of the most important goddess temples in India, rebuilt in 1565 by the Koch king Nara Narayan. If the temple queue is long, the Assam State Museum is a quieter choice, with sculpture and tribal collections from across the state.

Note on Kamakhya Temple

An active temple where animal sacrifice is part of worship. Dress modestly, remove shoes and follow photography rules. The visit is optional.

Experience of the Day

Drive along the Brahmaputra
Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill
Assam State Museum

Food

Recommended: Dinner at your hotel or an Assamese restaurant in the city.

Must-Try: Khar, an Assamese dish made with an alkaline extract from dried banana peel.

Activities to Do

Transfer
Temple or museum visit

Day 15

GUWAHATI TO GANGTOK | INTO SIKKIM

Route: Fly Guwahati to Bagdogra, then drive to Gangtok, about 125 km, 4 to 5 hour

Fly to Bagdogra and drive up the Teesta valley into Sikkim. Your Restricted Area Permit is checked at Rangpo.

Note on the Sikkim permit

Every foreign national needs a free Restricted Area Permit for Sikkim, arranged before you travel.

Experience of the Day

Flight to Bagdogra
Teesta valley
Evening on MG Marg

Food

Recommended: Taste of Tibet on MG Marg for momos.

Must-Try: Thukpa.

Activities to Do

Flight and drive

Day 16

GANGTOK | MONASTERIES

Route: Rumtek Monastery (about 24 km), Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten

Rumtek Monastery was rebuilt by the 16th Karmapa after 1959 and inaugurated in 1966. Back in Gangtok, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology holds manuscripts and thangka paintings, and Do Drul Chorten is ringed by prayer wheels.

Note on Rumtek

Rumtek has armed security at the gate; carry your passport. No photography inside the prayer hall.

Experience of the Day

Rumtek Monastery
Namgyal Institute
Do Drul Chorten

Food

Recommended: A Sikkimese meal in town.

Must-Try: Gundruk soup and sel roti.

Activities to Do

Monastery visits

Day 17

GANGTOK | TSOMGO LAKE OR A FREE DAY

Route: Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake, about 40 km each way

Tsomgo Lake lies at about 3,750 metres on the old road towards Tibet. Foreign nationals need a separate permit and must be at least two travelling together. If you would rather rest after more than two weeks on the road, the day is free.

Experience of the Day

Tsomgo Lake or a free day
Farewell dinner

Food

Recommended: Farewell dinner at your hotel.

Must-Try: Momos with chilli chutney.

Activities to Do

Tsomgo Lake visit, if chosen
Rest

Day 18

GANGTOK TO BAGDOGRA | DEPARTURE

Route: Gangtok to Bagdogra airport, about 125 km, 4 to 5 hours

Drive back down the Teesta valley to Bagdogra for your onward flight.

Experience of the Day

Last views of the hills
Airport drop

Food

Recommended: Breakfast at your hotel.

Must-Try: A packet of Sikkim tea for home.

Activities to Do

Drive to Bagdogra
Onward flight

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Be Responsible Traveller

Minimize Plastic Use : Bring a reusable water bottle, shopping bag, and utensils to reduce the need for single-use plastics. Many destinations have water refill stations and eco-friendly stores.
Support Local and Sustainable Businesses : Eat at local restaurants, buy souvenirs from local artisans, and choose tour operators that prioritize sustainable practices and support the local community.
Respect Wildlife and Natural Habitats : Avoid disturbing wildlife or their natural habitats. Stick to designated paths and observe animals from a distance without feeding or touching them.
Dispose of Waste Properly : Follow local guidelines for recycling and waste disposal. If facilities aren't available, carry your waste with you until you can dispose of it responsibly.
Educate Yourself and Others : Learn about the local environment, culture, and customs. Respect local practices and traditions, and share your knowledge about responsible travel with others.
Choose Sustainable Activities : Engage in eco-friendly activities such as hiking, snorkeling, or visiting national parks. Avoid activities that exploit animals or damage the environment.
Leave No Trace : Follow the principle of "Leave No Trace," which means leaving natural areas as you found them. Pack out all trash, avoid picking plants, and refrain from carving or writing on rocks or trees.
Plant Trees Whenever Possible : Participate in local tree-planting initiatives or plant trees in your own community. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, provide oxygen, and help support biodiversity, making them vital for a healthy environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) & People Also Ask — North East Grand Seven Sisters Circuit

We help you prepare for your trip and ensure an effortless and enjoyable travel experience.

Does this tour cover all seven sister states?

No, it covers five of the seven sisters: Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Nagaland, plus Sikkim. Manipur is left out while the UK government advises against all but essential travel there. Arunachal Pradesh is covered in BizareXpedition's 21-day flagship, which adds Tawang.

Is this a north east 8 state grand circuit?

It covers six of the eight North East states in 18 days. For seven states, including Arunachal Pradesh and Tawang, choose the 21-day North East Grand Comprehensive Flagship. Manipur can be added to either when travel advice changes.

How many days do you need to see North East India?

About two and a half to three weeks is needed to see most of the region. The roads are slow, so even with four short flights, 18 days gives each state two or three nights.

What permits do foreigners need for this tour?

Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit for Nagaland and a free Restricted Area Permit for Sikkim. Mizoram's rules have changed recently and are confirmed before travel. Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura need no special permit.

What is the best time for a seven sisters India tour?

November to February is the best time, with dry roads, clear rivers and Kaziranga fully open. October, March and April also work. Avoid the monsoon from June to September.

How do you travel between the North East states?

By road where distances are reasonable and by air where they are not. This trip uses four short flights: to Agartala, to Aizawl, to Dimapur and to Bagdogra for Sikkim. Schedules are limited, so some days may be adjusted.

Is North East India safe for foreign tourists?

The states on this route are visited by foreign tourists every season. You travel with a tour escort, local guides and drivers, and BizareXpedition checks local conditions before each leg. Manipur is not on this route.

Why does the tour fly between Tripura, Mizoram and Nagaland?

Because the roads are long and slow. Agartala to Aizawl is more than 400 km by road, and Aizawl to Kohima through Manipur is not advised for now. Short flights keep the trip to 18 days.

Can I see the Hornbill Festival on this tour?

Yes, if you travel so that the Kohima days fall in the first ten days of December, when the Hornbill Festival is held at Kisama near Kohima. Book early, as hotels fill fast.

How is this different from BizareXpedition's other North East tours?

The 9-day Assam-Meghalaya combo covers two states, and the 12-day introduction adds Sikkim. This 18-day circuit adds Tripura, Mizoram and Nagaland. The 21-day flagship also adds Arunachal Pradesh and Tawang.

Is this north east india complete tour for foreigners suitable for older travellers?

Yes, for travellers who are comfortable with some long drives. There is no trekking and no high pass; the optional Tsomgo Lake is the only high point, at about 3,750 metres.

How much does the North East Grand Seven Sisters Circuit cost?

This 18-day tour costs about Rs.524,034 to Rs.565,957 per couple at the Premium tier, or Rs.262,017 to Rs.282,978 per person. Luxury runs Rs.619,164 to Rs.668,697 per couple, and Ultra-Luxury Rs.840,924 to Rs.908,198. Prices include four internal flights, permits, the escort and GST, but not international flights.

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