Adventure, Culture, Wildlife tour of Assam
Multi Activity Tour of Assam: Adventure, Wildlife, Culture | 6 to 12 days
Multi-Activity Holiday in Assam: Adventure, Culture and wildlife in the Brahmaputra valley
This multi-activity tour takes us to the Brahmaputra valley of Assam. A lush strip of land sandwiched between the Himalayan landmass on the north and the lesser hills of Nagaland and Meghalaya in the south. The Brahmaputra valley is home to a multitude of ethinicities, a string of wildlife sanctuaries and the famous Assam tea among others.
On this tour we will indulge in short day ride, walking forays, elephant & jeep safari’s, tea plantation & factory visits, explore the culture and cuisine of this land,spot the endangered River Dolphins of the Brahmaputra, cycle around the largest river island of the world while staying in live in Tea bungalows, Safari lodges and Eco camps.
overview
- Level: Easy
- Total Days: 6 to 12
- Terrain: 100% Plain
- Altitude variation: 50 to 200 mts
- Best Time: October to March
- Airport in: Guwahati (Assam)
- Airport out: Guwahati (Assam)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Day cycling, short hikes, elephant, boat & jeep safari’s
- Tea Plantations, Wildlife Sanctuaries, River Islands and more
- Spot the elusive Gangetic River Dolphins of the Brahmaputra
- Indulge in a plethora of cuisines
- Insight into the history of the region from the local prospective
ACCOMMODATION
- Accommodation: Tea Bungalows, Eco Lodges & Safari Lodges
- Meals: As much as possibly we try cover all the local cuisines
- Refreshments & Water: High energy snacks and Water during activities
INCLUSIONS
- All accommodation
- All Meals
- Refreshment and water throughout
- SUV backup throughout
- Guide on cycle
- Multi- geared cycles (Scott Aspect 660 / Trek 3700D) with helmets
- FA Kit
- Tools and spares
- Activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- All permits
Tour Images
Bikes
Scott 660 Aspect / Trek 3700 (MTB)
- Fork 80mm travel
- Front Derailleur Shimano FD-TX50 / 34.9mm
- Rear Derailleur Shimano Tourney RD-TX35 21 Speed (Upgraded)
- Shifters Shimano ST-EF 41 L / 7R EZ-ire plus (Upgraded)
- Brakeset Tektro SCM-02 mech. Disc 160F/160Rmm Rotor
- Front Tyre 6 26×2.1 / 30TPI
- Rear Tyre 6 26×2.1 / 30TPI
- Weight 13.6 kg / 29.98 lbs
Terrain
100 % plains
Backup
Sturdy SUV’s or Mini-coaches and sturdier drivers will accompany you on every trip. These vehicles are along right from your airport pick up to your drop back to the airport.
Permits
No special permits required
Weather Pattern
Post monsoon months of September- October and pre monsoon months of March-April are very pleasant with blue skies and a fair days. Peak winters are from November to February with the mercury coming down below 15 C in the nights.
Safety
We have a very experienced team which is also local. This reflects in the overall safety of our tours. Rest assured your guides know where extra attention is required and when. All our routes are well known to us, we know where the nearest medical facilities are, we know whom to contact if in case of an emergency, we know all the alternate routes in case of road blockages. We have CASEVAC protocols in place to streamline the process in case of emergencies. You can rest easy knowing that in the outdoors in general and this region in particular you are in safe hands with us.