3-Day Upper Assam Wildlife and Heritage Tour with Dehing Patkai
About This Tour
Discover Upper Assam on a journey that blends nature, heritage, and tribal culture. Explore Namphake Village with its serene Buddhist monastery and traditional...
Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Dibrugarh · Languages: Bengali, English, Hindi
Know before you go: We recommend booking at least 3 months in advance.
About Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh
Head to Dibrugarh to sample Assam’s finest tea on the edge of the Brahmaputra, or to engage a local guide from Everest Global Hub to show you the Satra monasteries and wilds of the Dibru Saikhowa Park.
What's Included
- Transport
- Accommodation
- Guide fees
- Tickets
- Passes
Not Included
- Air and train tickets
- Shopping expenses
- Travel insurance
- Extra meals
- Any items or services not mentioned in the itinerary
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Dibrugarh, Namphake Village, and Dehing Patkai Rainforest
Start early from Dibrugarh at around 7:00 AM to make the most of the daylight in the rainforest. Drive about 2 hours to Namphake Village, the largest Tai Phake settlement in Assam. Visit the beautiful golden-roofed Buddhist monastery. Walk through the village to see traditional stilted bamboo houses (Chang Ghars). Continue to Dehing Patkai National Park, located around 30 to 40 minutes from Namphake. Explore the Jeypore Rainforest or Soraipung Range, the only lowland tropical rainforest in India. Go for a guided nature trek to spot the Hoolock Gibbon, India's only ape. Spot rare bird species such as the White-winged Wood Duck. Stay overnight at a jungle lodge near the park, such as Tai Phakey Ecotourism Camp, or drive 1 hour to Digboi.
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2Day 02
Digboi and Its Oil Heritage
Spend the day in Digboi, a town known for its colonial-era charm, surrounded by lush tea gardens and oil derricks. Visit the Digboi Oil Centenary Museum and explore the site of Asia's first oil well. See vintage machinery, old steam locomotives, and the detailed history of the Oil City. Visit the Digboi War Cemetery, a well-maintained World War II cemetery for Commonwealth soldiers who fought in the Burma campaign. Stay overnight at a heritage bungalow or hotel in Digboi, such as 1729 Digboi or the IOCL Guest House, if available.
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3Day 03
Margherita, Ledo, and the Stilwell Road
Travel about 30 minutes to Margherita, named after the Italian Queen. Visit the Coal Heritage Park and Museum and learn about open-cast coal mining history. See old steam engines and exhibits of the Northeastern Coalfields. Drive another 15 minutes to Ledo, the starting point of the historic Stilwell Road, a 1,726 km route built during World War II to connect India with China. Visit a local Singpho Village near Margherita. Meet the Singpho tribe, known as the original tea drinkers of India. Taste traditional smoked tea called Phalap. Return to Dibrugarh in approximately 2.5 to 3 hours for your evening flight or train.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Dibrugarh Airport Terminal, Titadimoru Gaon, Assam, India · Tour start: Assam, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
