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Northeast India Tour Packages
Kaziranga, Meghalaya,
Tawang & Sikkim

Private multi-state Northeast trips from Guwahati and Bagdogra — one planner, no handoffs, for couples, families and small groups.

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Before you choose a package

Choose the region first. Then build the route.

Northeast India is not one continuous sightseeing loop. Meghalaya–Kaziranga, Tawang–Arunachal and Darjeeling–Sikkim use different gateways and involve very different transfer times. The right regional circuit should be chosen before hotels.

Route flow that works

  • For a first multi-state trip: Guwahati → Kaziranga → Shillong and Cherrapunji → Guwahati
  • Add Tawang only when the available days justify the long mountain drive
  • Plan Darjeeling–Sikkim as a separate Bagdogra-based circuit
  • Keep remote Arunachal routes for longer, slower journeys

Choose the right pace

  • 4N/5D: Focused Darjeeling–Gangtok journey
  • 6N/7D: Kaziranga–Meghalaya or Darjeeling–Gangtok–Pelling
  • 7N/8D: Kaziranga–Arunachal route
  • 10N/11D or more: A realistic multi-state Northeast circuit

After you enquire

  • We first check your arrival airport, departure airport and timings
  • We identify which states connect practically within your available days
  • We recommend the route and night halts before suggesting hotels
  • We share suitable stays, private vehicle, permits and one dedicated planner

Overview

What makes Northeast India extraordinary as one journey?

Most travellers treat Kaziranga, Meghalaya, Arunachal and Sikkim as separate holidays — and end up doing the same Guwahati arrival three times. These five circuits exist because the Northeast rewards a single, well-planned route far more than three disconnected trips. Here’s the logic behind each one.

One gateway, one season, no repeat arrivals

Guwahati or Bagdogra opens onto all of these states in the same travel window — so the long-haul flight happens once, not three times over three separate trips.

States that complete each other, not repeat each other

Kaziranga’s grasslands, Meghalaya’s waterfalls, Arunachal’s high passes, Sikkim’s peaks — each circuit is built so every state adds a landscape the others don’t, not a variation of one you’ve already seen.

Permits and borders, handled as one route

Arunachal’s Inner Line Permit, North Sikkim’s Protected Area Permit, Kaziranga’s safari bookings — coordinated together instead of re-arranged by a different agency at every border.

One planner, one vehicle, ground offices nearby

The same vehicle and the same point of contact carry you across every state on the route, with Reify teams based in Guwahati and Gangtok — so help is always close, not a phone call to a different city.

Northeast Combo Tours

Northeast India tour packages

Five curated multi-state circuits — each a complete Northeast journey across two or more states, with permits arranged and one planner throughout. Every itinerary is a starting point, fully customised around your days, pace, hotels and group.

Kaziranga rhino, a Meghalaya waterfall and the Tawang road in one combo circuit
Most booked

11 Days / 10 Nights

Kaziranga, Meghalaya & Arunachal Combo

The complete three-state journey — Kaziranga’s rhinos, Meghalaya’s waterfalls and the Tawang road in one seamless loop from Guwahati.

Phase-by-phase itinerary

Phase 1 · Days 1–3Arunachal EntryGuwahati → Bhalukpong → Dirang → Tawang

Day 1: Guwahati → Bhalukpong — Kameng River, border crossing

Day 2: Bhalukpong → Dirang — Tippi Orchid Centre, Sessa Orchid Sanctuary

Day 3: Dirang → Tawang — Sela Lake, Sela Pass (13,700 ft), Jung Waterfall

📅  Nights: Bhalukpong → Dirang → Tawang

Phase 2 · Days 4–5Tawang & BeyondExplore Tawang → Tawang → Bomdila

Day 4: Explore Tawang — Bum La Pass (15,200 ft), Madhuri Lake, P.T. Tso

Day 5: Tawang → Bomdila — Tawang Monastery, War Memorial, Dirang Valley

📅  Nights: Tawang → Bomdila

Phase 3 · Days 6–7Return via KazirangaBomdila → Kaziranga → Shillong

Day 6: Bomdila → Kaziranga — Bomdila Monastery, Nag Mandir, enter Assam

Day 7: Kaziranga → Shillong — Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari (Central Range)

📅  Nights: Kaziranga → Shillong

Phase 4 · Days 8–10Meghalaya CircuitShillong → Mawlynnong → Cherrapunjee → Guwahati

Day 8: Shillong → Mawlynnong — Laitlum Canyon, Dawki River, Krang Suri

Day 9: Mawlynnong → Cherrapunjee — cleanest village, Double Living Root Bridge

Day 10: Cherrapunjee → Guwahati — Seven Sister Falls, Arwah Cave, Mawsmai Cave

📅  Nights: Mawlynnong → Cherrapunjee → Guwahati

Day 11Farewell GuwahatiKamakhya Temple · Umananda Temple · Brahmaputra River view

Kamakhya Temple · Umananda Temple · Brahmaputra River view

✈  Drop at Guwahati Airport / Rail Head

Tawang monastery and the remote Anini valley of eastern Arunachal
Explorers

13 Days / 12 Nights

Arunachal Explorer — Tawang to Anini

West to East Arunachal in one expedition — Himalayan monasteries at Tawang through to the remote Dibang Valley at Anini.

Phase-by-phase itinerary

Phase 1 · Days 1–4Western ArunachalGuwahati → Bhalukpong → Explore Tawang

Day 1: Guwahati → Bhalukpong — Kameng River, border entry

Day 2: Bhalukpong → Dirang — Tenga Valley, Tippi Orchid Centre, Sessa Orchid

Day 3: Dirang → Tawang — Sela Pass (13,700 ft), Sela Lake, Jung Waterfall

Day 4: Explore Tawang — Tawang Monastery, Bum La Pass (15,200 ft), Madhuri Lake

📅  Nights: Bhalukpong → Dirang → Tawang → Tawang

Phase 2 · Days 5–7Tawang to DibrugarhTawang → Bomdila → Kaziranga → Dibrugarh

Day 5: Tawang → Bomdila — War Memorial, Bomdila Monastery, Dirang Valley

Day 6: Bomdila → Kaziranga — Nag Mandir, enter Assam

Day 7: Kaziranga → Dibrugarh — Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari

📅  Nights: Bomdila → Kaziranga → Dibrugarh

Phase 3 · Days 8–11Eastern Arunachal — Dibang ValleyDibrugarh → Namsai → Explore Anini

Day 8: Dibrugarh → Namsai — tea garden views, en-route landscapes

Day 9: Namsai → Roing — Golden Pagoda, World Peace Pagoda

Day 10: Roing → Anini — Dibang Valley mountain drive

Day 11: Explore Anini — Desha Waterfall, Dri Valley, Anini Village, local tribe culture

📅  Nights: Namsai → Roing → Anini → Anini

Phase 4 · Days 12–13Return via RoingAnini → Roing → Dibrugarh

Day 12: Anini → Roing — Hanging Bridge, scenic Dibang valley drive

Day 13: Roing → Dibrugarh — tea garden outer views

✈  Drop at Dibrugarh Airport / Rail Head

Meghalaya root bridge, Kaziranga safari and Tawang together in one grand circuit
Grand circuit

11 Days / 10 Nights

Ultimate Northeast Circuit

Root bridges, rhino safaris and Himalayan monasteries — the grand Northeast loop across three states in one journey.

Phase-by-phase itinerary

Phase 1 · Days 1–3MeghalayaGuwahati → Shillong → Cherrapunjee

Day 1: Guwahati → Shillong — Umiam Lake, Ward’s Lake, Police Bazaar

Day 2: Shillong → Cherrapunjee — Dawki River, Double Living Root Bridge

Day 3: Cherrapunjee — Seven Sister Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Nohkalikai Falls

📅  Nights: Shillong → Cherrapunjee → Cherrapunjee

Phase 2 · Days 4–5Into Assam — KazirangaCherrapunjee → Guwahati → Kaziranga

Day 4: Cherrapunjee → Guwahati → Kaziranga — drive through Assam

Day 5: Kaziranga — Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari (Central Range)

📅  Nights: Kaziranga → Kaziranga

Phase 3 · Days 6–9Arunachal HimalayasKaziranga → Bhalukpong → Bomdila

Day 6: Kaziranga → Bhalukpong → Dirang — enter Arunachal, Tenga Valley

Day 7: Dirang → Tawang — Sela Pass, Sela Lake, Jung Waterfall

Day 8: Explore Tawang — Tawang Monastery, Bum La Pass, Madhuri Lake

Day 9: Tawang → Bomdila — War Memorial, Bomdila Monastery

📅  Nights: Bhalukpong → Tawang → Tawang → Bomdila

Days 10–11Return to GuwahatiBomdila → Guwahati

Day 10: Bomdila → Guwahati — scenic return through Assam foothills

Day 11: Guwahati — Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple

✈  Drop at Guwahati Airport / Rail Head

Meghalaya rivers and the Sikkim Himalaya combined in one trip
Couples & families

11 Days / 10 Nights

Meghalaya & Sikkim

Living forests and glass-clear rivers, then Himalayan peaks and mountain monasteries — two contrasting states via a Guwahati–Bagdogra connection.

Phase-by-phase itinerary

Phase 1 · Days 1–4MeghalayaGuwahati → Shillong → Mawlynnong → Cherrapunjee

Day 1: Guwahati → Shillong — Umiam Lake, Ward’s Lake, Police Bazaar

Day 2: Shillong → Mawlynnong — Laitlum Canyon, Dawki River

Day 3: Mawlynnong → Cherrapunjee — Double Living Root Bridge, Krang Suri

Day 4: Cherrapunjee — Seven Sister Falls, Mawsmai Cave, Nohkalikai Falls

📅  Nights: Shillong → Mawlynnong → Cherrapunjee → Cherrapunjee

Day 5Transit — Guwahati to BagdograCherrapunjee → Guwahati → fly to Bagdogra → drive to Darjeeling

Cherrapunjee → Guwahati → fly to Bagdogra → drive to Darjeeling

📅  Night: Darjeeling

Phase 3 · Days 6–8Darjeeling & PellingExplore Darjeeling → Darjeeling → Pelling → Explore Pelling

Day 6: Explore Darjeeling — Tiger Hill sunrise, Ghoom Monastery, Toy Train

Day 7: Darjeeling → Pelling — Kanchenjunga panorama drive

Day 8: Explore Pelling — Pemayatse Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake, Singshore Bridge

📅  Nights: Darjeeling → Pelling → Pelling

Phase 4 · Days 9–11Gangtok & ReturnPelling → Gangtok → Explore Gangtok → Day of Return

Day 9: Pelling → Gangtok — Buddha Park, Chardham

Day 10: Explore Gangtok — Nathula Pass, Baba Mandir, MG Marg

Day 11: Day of Return — Triveni View Point, Teesta River View

✈  Drop at Bagdogra Airport / Rail Head

Darjeeling toy train and North Sikkim high-altitude lakes
Explorers

10 Days / 9 Nights

East Himalaya Circuit

The complete Sikkim and Darjeeling experience — from the Darjeeling Toy Train to Gurudongmar Lake at 17,800 ft and Zero Point.

Phase-by-phase itinerary

Phase 1 · Days 1–2DarjeelingBagdogra → Darjeeling → Explore Darjeeling

Day 1: Bagdogra → Darjeeling — Tea Garden, Batasia Loop, Himalayan views

Day 2: Explore Darjeeling — Tiger Hill sunrise, Ghoom Monastery, Toy Train

📅  Nights: Darjeeling → Darjeeling

Phase 2 · Days 3–4West Sikkim — PellingDarjeeling → Pelling → Explore Pelling

Day 3: Darjeeling → Pelling — Kanchenjunga panorama drive

Day 4: Explore Pelling — Pemayatse Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake, Singshore Bridge

📅  Nights: Pelling → Pelling

Phase 3 · Days 5–6Gangtok & East SikkimPelling → Gangtok → Explore Gangtok

Day 5: Pelling → Gangtok — Buddha Park, Chardham

Day 6: Explore Gangtok — Nathula Pass, Baba Mandir, MG Marg

📅  Nights: Gangtok → Gangtok

Phase 4 · Days 7–9North SikkimGangtok → Lachen → Day 8: Lachen → Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft) → Lachung → Explore Lachung

Day 7: Gangtok → Lachen — Seven Sisters Waterfall, Teesta River views

Day 8: Lachen → Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft) → Lachung

Day 9: Explore Lachung — Yumthang Valley, Zero Point (15,000 ft)

📅  Nights: Lachen → Lachung → Lachung

Day 10ReturnLachung → Gangtok → Bagdogra

Lachung → Gangtok → Bagdogra — Triveni View Point, Teesta River View

✈  Drop at Bagdogra Airport / Rail Head

Not Sure Which Route Fits You?

Not sure which route fits you?

Tell us your travel month, number of days and traveller type — couple, family, senior citizens or friends — and we will suggest the route that fits your pace.

For first-time Northeast travellers

Meghalaya + Kaziranga or Assam + Meghalaya

For mountain lovers

Arunachal / Tawang or Sikkim circuits

For families and senior citizens

Shorter routes with fewer hotel changes and sensible night halts

For longer holidays

Assam + Meghalaya + Arunachal or Sikkim with North Sikkim

Still weighing two or three combinations? Share your dates and group, and we’ll point you to the right one.

Ask us to suggest a route

Best Time To Visit

When should you plan a Northeast India trip?

Northeast India is spread across river plains, rain forests, high mountain passes and Himalayan valleys. The best time depends on the combination you choose — Assam and Meghalaya are easier for longer months, while Arunachal and Sikkim need better road and weather windows.

Oct – Nov

Clear skies & open roads

The most balanced window for combo trips. Kaziranga begins opening, Meghalaya stays fresh after the rains, and Arunachal–Sikkim routes usually offer clearer mountain views.

Best overall season
Dec – Feb

Winter mountains & wildlife

A good time for Kaziranga, Shillong, Tawang and Sikkim views. Expect cold weather in Arunachal and Sikkim, with possible snow around higher passes.

Great season
Mar – May

Spring valleys & green hills

A beautiful window for Meghalaya, Arunachal and Sikkim. Rhododendrons bloom in the hills, waterfalls begin flowing better, and the weather stays comfortable before heavy rains arrive.

Scenic season
Jun – Sep

Heavy rain & route risk

Monsoon brings heavy rain across Meghalaya, Assam and the mountain routes. Waterfalls are dramatic, but landslides, roadblocks and delays can disturb longer combo itineraries.

Not recommended for long combos

The simplest answer

October to May is the main travel season for Northeast combo trips. October–November gives the best balance of clear skies, open roads and fresh landscapes; December–February is ideal for Kaziranga, winter views and Tawang/Sikkim snow chances; March–May brings spring blooms and comfortable weather. Avoid June to September for long multi-state trips because rain, landslides and road closures can make the route unpredictable.

Operator Insight

Things no one tells you about combining Northeast India.

A Northeast combo trip can look exciting on paper, but the real difference lies in route order, travel rhythm, entry points, permits, weather windows and how many long drives are packed together. We plan the combination so the trip feels connected — not rushed.

Combo lens

A good Northeast trip is not made by adding more places. It is made by connecting the right places in the right order. We adjust every combo around four things before suggesting the route.

Route logicAssam, Meghalaya, Arunachal and Sikkim do not sit in one straight line. The route has to be built around sensible entry and exit points.
Travel fatigueLong hill drives, border routes and changing altitudes can make a packed itinerary tiring even when the map looks simple.
Season fitKaziranga, Meghalaya waterfalls, Tawang routes and Sikkim valleys all behave differently across seasons.
Right combinationNot every state should be combined in every trip. Some routes work beautifully together, while some need more days to make sense.
Route reality

Northeast India is not one continuous circuit

Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal and Sikkim are connected, but not always in a smooth loop. We plan the order carefully so the trip does not become only airport transfers and long road hours.

Pace planning

More states does not always mean a better trip

A 6-day trip should not try to cover what needs 10 or 12 days. We suggest combinations based on the number of nights, so each place gets enough breathing space.

Entry & exit logic

The right airport can save a full day

Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Bagdogra or even Shillong can change the whole flow of the trip. Choosing the correct start and end point makes the itinerary smoother.

Permit & access

Some regions need permissions before you arrive

Arunachal permits, Bumla permissions and high-altitude access need planning. We keep these in mind while designing the route, not after the guest has already reached.

Season matching

Every state has a different best window

Kaziranga, Meghalaya, Tawang and Sikkim do not follow the same travel rhythm. We match the route to the month, so the main experiences remain practical and enjoyable.

Stay logic

Where you sleep decides how the next day feels

In Northeast trips, the night halt is not just a hotel choice. The right halt can reduce fatigue, protect sightseeing time and make the next morning’s drive easier.

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about Northeast combo trips.

Short, direct answers for the searches that matter most before someone submits a trip enquiry.

What is the best Northeast India combo trip?
The Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal combo (11 days) is the most popular — Tawang, Kaziranga, Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki in one loop from Guwahati. For more time, the 13-day Arunachal Explorer adds Eastern Arunachal (Roing and Anini) to the western circuit.
How many days do I need for Northeast India?
A minimum of 10 days for a meaningful two-state combo. Eleven days covers three states comfortably. Thirteen days is ideal for Arunachal's eastern circuit. Northeast roads are mountain roads — drive times are longer than they look on a map.
Do I need permits for Northeast India?
Arunachal Pradesh requires an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for all Indian nationals. North Sikkim requires a Protected Area Permit arranged in Gangtok. Bum La and Madhuri Lake need additional border permits. Reify arranges all permits before departure — before you leave home.
Can I combine Meghalaya and Sikkim in one trip?
Yes — the standard route is the Meghalaya circuit from Guwahati, then a flight to Bagdogra for the Sikkim circuit. The transition adds one travel day. Reify plans the logistics so the connection is seamless.
What is the best time for a Northeast multi-state trip?
October to November is the finest window — post-monsoon clarity, roads open, maximum visibility. December to February is excellent for Himalayan routes. March to May brings rhododendrons. Avoid June to August — landslides affect mountain routes across all states.
Which airport should I fly into?
Guwahati (GAU) for Arunachal, Assam and Meghalaya — direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. Bagdogra (IXB) for Sikkim and Darjeeling. Dibrugarh (DIB) for Eastern Arunachal (Roing, Anini).
Is Arunachal Pradesh safe to visit?
Yes — the ILP system regulates entry. Road conditions can be challenging in monsoon and high altitude requires acclimatisation, but with proper planning it is safe. Reify has been running Arunachal trips since 2016.
Can families with children do Northeast India?
Yes — Meghalaya and lower Arunachal are very suitable for families. High-altitude destinations like Tawang (10,000 ft) and Gurudongmar (17,800 ft) require care for very young children. Reify designs altitude schedules carefully for families.
How does Reify handle multi-state trips differently?
One dedicated planner manages the entire trip — permits, hotels, vehicles across all states. No handoffs between agencies. Ground offices in Guwahati and Gangtok mean local support is always close. All logistics confirmed before departure.
What is included in Northeast combo packages?
All packages include handpicked hotel stays, private cab with driver for the full duration, day-wise itinerary plan and all permits. Flights, meals and personal expenses are not included. Every element is customisable.

Traveller Stories

Real Northeast combo trips, planned around real people.

These reviews matter because they show route judgement, on-trip support and traveller-specific planning across multi-state journeys.

★★★★★4.7★ Rated on Google
10-Day Northeast Combo★★★★★
We planned for 10 days — Tawang, Shillong, Cherrapunji, Kaziranga and Guwahati. Wonderful stay arrangement done by Nikita mam and great support by Krishna Bhaiya our taxi driver. Journey ends with flying colours.
Nilay Khede10-day private tour
Northeast Combo Tour★★★★★
Excellent trip with all amazing places covered. The driver was excellent and accommodative. Nikita Chauhan's meticulous planning and the choice of hotels was excellent — especially given we were pure vegetarian.
Govind DaveyCombined Northeast tour
7-Day Arunachal Tour★★★★★
Excellent & trouble free journey. Comfortable stay in all destinations. Worth for money. Kamal Das, our driver for 7 days, was very soft spoken. Thanks to Aman who designed our tour — we discovered entire Arunachal in a week.
Manmohan Shrivastava7-day private tour
11-Day Meghalaya & Sikkim★★★★★
The Meghalaya and Sikkim combo was everything we hoped for. Reify handled the flight connection, the permits, the hotels — we never had to think about logistics. Just showed up and enjoyed.
Priya Kapoor11-day Meghalaya & Sikkim
Assam, Meghalaya & Arunachal★★★★★
First time in Northeast and Reify made it seamless. Tawang was breathtaking, Kaziranga was incredible, Cherrapunji was unlike anything I have ever seen. One planner for all three states — that made all the difference.
Rahul Sinha11-day combined tour
East Himalaya Circuit★★★★★
Reify had everything sorted before we landed. The East Himalaya Circuit was spectacular — Gurudongmar and Darjeeling in the same trip feels impossible but it worked perfectly.
Sunita Rathi10-day East Himalaya Circuit
★★★★★4.7 on Google
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Why Reify for Northeast India

2100+ Trips Completed Trusted Northeast trip planning experience across Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal, Sikkim and Darjeeling.
Smart Start & End Points Plan from Guwahati, Shillong, Dibrugarh, Bagdogra or Gangtok depending on the route.
Hotels & Cab Managed Handpicked stays with dedicated private cab and driver for the full journey.
One Planner Throughout A single contact from enquiry to drop-off, even when your trip covers multiple states.
Regional Support on Route Ground coordination through our Northeast network for smoother travel support.

Plan With A Route Expert

Plan your Northeast trip with the right combination.

Tell us your travel month, number of days and group size. We will suggest the most practical private Northeast route — whether it is Meghalaya with Kaziranga, Arunachal with Assam, or a longer Sikkim and Darjeeling circuit.

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Getting there

Getting to the Northeast

Northeast combo trips usually start and end at one of three airports, depending on the route. Reify arranges pickup and drop at every gateway, so the only thing you book separately is your flight in.

By Air — Guwahati (GAU)

The primary gateway for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya. Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune. Most combo trips start and end here.

By Air — Bagdogra (IXB)

The gateway for Sikkim and Darjeeling, near Siliguri in West Bengal. Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata. For Meghalaya & Sikkim combos, the routing is Guwahati first, then a flight to Bagdogra.

By Air — Dibrugarh (DIB)

The entry point for Eastern Arunachal — Roing, Namsai and Anini. For trips combining Western and Eastern Arunachal, the standard routing is Guwahati in, Dibrugarh out.

By Train — Guwahati & NJP

Guwahati Railway Station connects to Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is the railhead for Darjeeling and Sikkim. Reify arranges private transfers from both stations.

Before you go

Read these before you plan

Guide

Meghalaya First-Timer’s Guide

What to see, what to skip, and how many days you really need.

Permit

Arunachal Inner Line Permit

Who needs an ILP, the documents required, and how we arrange it for you.

Guide

Sikkim & Darjeeling Guide

Permits, routes and the best season to see Gurudongmar and Kanchenjunga up close.

Questions

Travel Questions, Answered

Permits, altitude, route logic, and how booking with Reify works.