Kolkata Guwahati Shillong Tour Packages

TOUR OVERVIEW:

Kolkata, the former capital of British Raj is bestowed with a raw beauty like none other place in the country. The British monuments, old age streets, bustling markets and simple lifestyle of locals attracts tourists here to please eyes with vintage aesthetics. On the other hand, situated on the farthest edge of country’s map, northeast India is one of the country’s undiscovered beauties. Sharing the border with Myanmar, Bangladesh, Tibet and Bhutan, this region is blessed with intriguing panoramas, cultural heritage and pleasant climate. Guwahati and Shillong are two such cities of Northeast India boasting the nature’s grandeur at best. When a tour to these two cities is mixed with the city of joy- Kolkata, the touring pleasure multiplies. This Kolkata, Guwahati, Shillong tour package offered by Sushant Travels is a perfect tour covering Kolkata and two major cities of Northeast India.

TOP DESTINATIONS IN KOLKATA:

1. Victoria Memorial: The Victoria Memorial is an artefact of the British Raj located in the heart of Kolkata, in West Bengal. This white marbled lavish structure is almost a replica of the Victoria Memorial in London. Victoria Memorial is an iconic monument that  stands as epitome of the city’s great history. This is a must visit place for people who wish to experience the vibe of Victorian era in the modern day world and it is considered as one of the top attractions in Kolkata.

2. Howrah Bridge: An iconic monument of Kolkata city, Howrah Bridge is a massive steel bridge constructed over the shores of Hooghly River.  Considered to be among the longest cantilever bridges in the world, it connects Howrah and Kolkata. Howrah bridge facilitates daily traffic of over 100,000 vehicles and countless pedestrians and it is grandly historic. The glory of the bridge, however, comes alive in the dusk time as it gets all lit up. Tourists take a ferry ride that runs between Kolkata and Howrah and the view of the city from the ferry in the night is beyond priceless.

3. Sundarban Wildlife Reserves: Sundarban is the largest bay in the world that gives one of the best wildlife safari experiences in India. One of the natural wonders of the country as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site of West Bengal, visiting this is surely one of those things that are a must do in Kolkata. You can go on spotting distinguished varieties of Flora and Fauna here and especially the royal Bengal tigers.

TOP DESTINATIONS IN GUWAHATI:

1. Kamakhya Temple: Located on the western part of Guwahati in Assam,  Kamakhya Temple is one of the most admired shrines of Goddess Shakti in country. According to the Hindu scriptures, Kamakhya Temple is one of the four Shakti Peethas. Kamakhya Temple celebrates the virtue of the woman to give birth and is regarded as extremely divine among the followers of the Tantrik cult of Hinduism. It was built and reconstructed several times between the 8^th and 17^th Centuries and is a miracle in itself.

2. The Assam State Museum: The Assam State Museum is placed in the heart of Guwahati in Assam. Constructed in 1940, Kanklal Baruah was founder president of the museum at that time. The Museum offers an expansive collection of artifacts, paintings and sculptures dating back to the 5^th-12^th century and new artifacts from the World War II as well. This museum is an ide place to visit if you want a glimpse of the history of the North-east India.

3. Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary: Housing largest population of One-horned Rhinos in the world, the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located approximately 30 km away from Guwahati in the Morigaon District in Assam. The wildlife sanctuary is also home to rich diversity of bird species. No wonder that it is also famously known as  ‘Bharatpur of the East’. It has gained great popularity in recent years due to its proximity to Guwahati.

TOP DESTINATIONS IN SHILLONG:

1. Mawlynnong: It is a small village located around 90 km from Shillong in the East Khasi Hills of  Meghalaya and is also known as God’s own paradise. It was proclaimed as the cleanest village in Asia in 2003 by Discovery India making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Northeast India. Mawlynnong village is bestowed with picturesque natural beauty with lush green valleys, tinkling river, a bounty of flowering orchids hanging from the trees and exceptionally clean roads which makes this small village a worth visiting destination near Shillong.

2. Shillong Peak: Situated at an altitude of 1965 meters above the sea level, Shillong peak is Meghalaya’s highest peak in the Himalayan range.  It is the best destination for the nature lover adventurers. It is said that the Shillong is named after this magnificent peak only. The breathtaking view from the peak covers Shillong city and as well as the Himalayan mountains. The city appears even more beautiful around the evening time.

3. Don Bosco Museum: popular as largest Museum of Indigenous Cultures in Asia, the Don Bosco Museum houses artefacts reflecting beautiful culture and tradition of North East India. Located in the Mawlai area, near the Police Bazaar, Don Bosco Museum with seven storeys rises into the high skies of Shillong. It houses 16 laid out galleries that showcase artefacts, paintings, figures, sculptures indicating the Northeastern culture.

BOOK KOLKATA GUWAHATI SHILLONG TOUR PACKAGES:

‌Kolkata is often known as city of joy because of its interesting destinations and cheerful locals that ooze with joy. A number of historically important and naturally beautiful places in Kolkata make this city a must visit destination in India. On the other hand, Northeast India is no doubt one of the most beautiful regions of country. The immaculate natural beauty of this region, its unique blend of culture and modern day facility that exist without hurting mother nature make this region stand out from the rest. Two such beautiful cities of Northeast, Guwahati and Shillong are included in this well curated Kolkata Guwahati Shillong tour package that take you on a thorough sight seeing journey to all these breathtaking cities. This tour is highly informative as you will be visiting museums and historical places of all these cities at the same time you will have lots of opportunities to marvel at the nature’s wonders. You can also check out our Kolkata tour packages and Shillong tour packages that are filled with abundant amazing experiences. So what are you waiting for? Book a Kolkata Guwahati Shillong holiday package offered by Sushant Travels now and enjoy hopping from one wonderful city to another!