9N / 10D Jorhat • Majuli • Tinsukia • Namdapha • Dibrugarh

Upper Assam & Eastern Arunachal Wildlife & Riverine Retreat

Jorhat • Majuli • Tinsukia • Namdapha • Dibrugarh | 9 Nights / 10 Days

Flowing rivers, misty wetlands, and untouched rainforests define this extraordinary 10-day journey through Upper Assam and Eastern Arunachal Pradesh. Beginning in Jorhat and the river island of Majuli, the cultural soul of the Brahmaputra unfolds through monasteries, villages, and ferry crossings. The route continues into the tea gardens and wetlands of Tinsukia before entering the wild frontiers of Namdapha, one of India’s richest biodiversity reserves. River journeys, birding, primate sightings, and tribal encounters create a deeply immersive experience. Concluding in Dibrugarh, this retreat is designed for travelers who seek raw nature, wildlife exploration, and the serene rhythms of riverine landscapes far from the modern world.

PROGRAM SUMMARY SNAPSHOT

Day 1:
Arrival Jorhat | Overnight Jorhat
Day 2:
Jorhat – Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary | Overnight Jorhat
Day 3:
Jorhat – Majuli | Overnight Majuli
Day 4:
Majuli | Overnight Majuli
Day 5:
Majuli – Tinsukia | Overnight Tinsukia
Day 6:
Tinsukia – Maguri Beel & Dibru-Saikhowa National Park | Overnight Tinsukia
Day 7:
Tinsukia – Namdapha National Park | Overnight Namdapha
Day 8:
Namdapha National Park | Overnight Namdapha
Day 9:
Namdapha – Dibrugarh | Overnight Dibrugarh
Day 10:
Departure from Dibrugarh Airport

Key Highlights

2 nights in Jorhat with full day at Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
2 nights on Majuli Island, exploring Satras and artisan villages
2 nights in Tinsukia exploring Maguri Beel wetlands & Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
2 nights in Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh — one of India’s richest biodiversity zones
1 night Dibrugarh riverside leisure stay
Multiple safaris: jeep and boat-based wildlife experiences
Bird watching and primate spotting: gibbons, hornbills, migratory birds
Canoeing and river exploration on Majuli
Village walks and cultural interactions
Scenic drives across tea gardens, wetlands, and Eastern Himalayan foothills

Detailed Itinerary

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DAY 1

Arrival Jorhat

Arrive at Jorhat Airport and transfer to your hotel.

Evening at leisure—ideal to relax after travel or enjoy a short walk around Jorhat town and its tea gardens.

Overnight: Jorhat

DAY 2

Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary

After breakfast, set out for a full-day exploration of Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary (Approx. 30–40 min drive).

Guided walks focus on spotting Western hoolock gibbons, macaques, and other primates, along with rich birdlife.

Enjoy picnic lunch in the sanctuary buffer zone.

Return to Jorhat in the late afternoon; evening at leisure with dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Jorhat

DAY 3

Jorhat – Majuli Island

After breakfast, drive to Neamati Ghat and take a ferry to Majuli Island (Approx. 2-hour ferry).

Check in to riverside lodge or homestay.

Afternoon dedicated to exploring Majuli’s Satras, artisan villages, mask-making workshops, and rural life along the Brahmaputra.

Evening riverside walk and sunset photography.

Overnight: Majuli

DAY 4

Majuli Island Exploration

Full day to explore Majuli’s villages, paddy fields, and river channels.

Optional activities:

Canoeing along Majuli’s rivers
Visits to tribal artisan communities
Bird watching and photography

Evening at leisure with dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Majuli

DAY 5

Majuli – Tinsukia

After breakfast, take the ferry back to the mainland and drive to Tinsukia (Approx. 6–7 hours).

Check in to hotel or riverside lodge.

Evening at leisure to relax after the journey.

Overnight: Tinsukia

DAY 6

Maguri Beel & Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Early morning visit to Maguri Beel wetlands for birdwatching, especially migratory waterfowl and endemic species.

After breakfast, proceed for Dibru-Saikhowa National Park for a jeep or boat safari, exploring riverine forests, wetlands, and grasslands, with opportunities to spot Gangetic dolphins, wild buffalo, and birds.

Evening at leisure with dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Tinsukia

DAY 7

Tinsukia – Namdapha National Park

After breakfast, drive to Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh
(Approx. 6–7 hours; scenic drives through foothills and forested valleys).

Check in to your eco-lodge inside or near the park.

Evening at leisure with dinner and stargazing in this remote, biodiversity-rich location.

Overnight: Namdapha National Park

DAY 8

Namdapha Exploration

Full day dedicated to wildlife exploration and guided forest walks in Namdapha National Park.

Highlights include:

Birdwatching and butterfly spotting
Trekking to observe primates, including macaques and capped langurs
Spotting rare species like clouded leopards, Asiatic black bears, and hornbills (sightings are opportunistic)

Evening at leisure in the lodge.

Overnight: Namdapha National Park

DAY 9

Namdapha – Dibrugarh

After breakfast, drive to Dibrugarh
(Approx. 6–7 hours), the commercial hub of Upper Assam.

Check in to your riverside hotel.

Evening at leisure to explore the Brahmaputra riverfront or relax at the property with dinner.

Overnight: Dibrugarh

DAY 10

Departure from Dibrugarh Airport

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Dibrugarh Airport for your onward journey, concluding a deeply immersive Upper Assam and Eastern Arunachal adventure.

Best months to visit:

October–April
(Monsoon months may affect ferry travel to Majuli and forest access at Namdapha)

Disclaimer: This itinerary is a sample plan and may be customized based on your travel dates, hotel availability, seasonal conditions, and local operational factors. Driving times are approximate and subject to traffic/road conditions. Sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather, local regulations, or safety considerations. Final services and inclusions will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Note: Overnight stays are planned in carefully selected heritage hotels (or similar category).