Assam

Here's an ideal itinerary for 7 days in Assam:

Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati

• Arrive at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati
• Take a taxi or public transport to your hotel
• Spend the day exploring the city, visiting the Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, and the Assam State Museum
• In the evening, head to the Brahmaputra Riverfront to enjoy the sunset and try some local street food

Day 2: Guwahati to Shillong

• Take a shared taxi or bus from Guwahati to Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya
• Visit the Don Bosco Museum, Ward's Lake, and the Shillong Peak for panoramic views of the city
• In the evening, explore the local markets and try some delicious Khasi cuisine

Day 3: Shillong to Cherrapunji

• Take a shared taxi or bus from Shillong to Cherrapunji, known as the wettest place on earth
• Visit the Nohkalikai Falls, Mawsmai Cave, and the Living Root Bridges
• Spend the night in a homestay in a local village to experience the local way of life

Day 4: Cherrapunji to Mawlynnong

• Take a shared taxi or bus from Cherrapunji to Mawlynnong, known as the cleanest village in Asia
• Explore the village and its beautiful gardens, living root bridges, and bamboo watchtowers
• Spend the night in a homestay in Mawlynnong

Day 5: Mawlynnong to Kaziranga National Park

• Take a shared taxi or bus from Mawlynnong to Kaziranga National Park, known for its one-horned rhinoceroses
• Go on a jeep safari to spot the wildlife, including elephants, tigers, and water buffalo
• Spend the night in a hotel or homestay near the park

Day 6: Kaziranga National Park to Majuli Island

• Take a shared taxi or bus from Kaziranga National Park to the town of Jorhat
• From Jorhat, take a ferry to Majuli Island, the largest river island in the world
• Explore the island's unique culture, including its traditional mask-making and pottery
• Spend the night in a homestay on the island

Day 7: Majuli Island to Guwahati

• Take a ferry and then a shared taxi or bus back to Guwahati
• Visit the Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden, and the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra cultural center
• In the evening, take a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra River before departing from Guwahati

To get to the bus station in Guwahati, you can take a taxi or a local bus from your hotel. The most popular bus station in Guwahati is the Paltan Bazaar Bus Station, which has buses to various destinations in Assam and other nearby states. You can ask your hotel staff or a local for directions to the bus station.