Description
Set off on a 16-day adventure through the wildlife reserves, wetlands and rambling mountain villages of northeastern India. Learn about the cultures of Sikkim, Assam and Nagaland, search for the iconic one-horned rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park and pick tea leaves with a local farming community in Darjeeling. Explore the floating villages of Majuli Island, visit Gangtok’s controversial Rumtek Monastery and check out a living root bridge – the handiwork of the Khasi people.
Trip Name
India Expedition: Sikkim, Assam & Nagaland
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
16
Capacity
12
Highlights
- Journey through the Kaziranga National Park and spot one-horned rhinos, wild boar, tigers, elephants and panthers.
- Learn about the proud warrior traditions of the Naga people and their resistance against colonial forces as you explore hillside villages like Khonoma and Kigwema.
- Hike to a living root bridge, a natural wonder formed by training the aerial roots of rubber trees to grow into sturdy bridges that look like something out of a fairy tale.
- Join a local farming community in Darjeeling for tea leaf picking. Taste local tea and learn about the region’s history and farming practices.
- Travel India with a local leader by your side every step of the way. Learn about India’s rich history, find the best lookout points, dinner spots and hear local secrets and stories.












