A Recommended Itinerary for Pobitora and Shillong Tour

By TUSHAR [09/May/2024] Assam is known to be the gateway to Northeast India and the beautiful state boasts a wide array of wonders ranging from wildlife, spirituality, nature’s beauty, and so on. Guwahati is the state’s capital and also has the famous and highly revered Kamakhya Temple. Assam’s delectable cuisine is just another dose of awe on your visit to the state. For a fantastic weekend, a short trip to Pobitora and Shillong are just incomparable locations to rejuvenate your mind and soul.

Your itinerary for the tour goes this way –

Turn on your car’s ignition from Guwahati to reach Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

The capital city Guwahati settles on the banks of the Brahmaputra River and on the foothills of the Shillong Plateau. Guwahati houses a number of significant Hindu temples, with Kamakhya Devi Temple being the most popular one for tantric practices. Pack your bags and load them into your vehicle for a scenic drive to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. The national park is just 56 km from Guwahati and you can reach there in 2 hours.

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful landscape with a blend of flora and fauna and is often referred to as ‘Mini Kaziranga’, due to the similarities in landscape and the thriving population of various fauna species, especially the Indian one-horned rhinoceros.

Reaching Pobitora, check into a hotel and after some rest get ready for an evening safari to witness the fauna species of Pobitora. The Indian one-horned rhinos are the star attraction of the Pobitora. You can opt for both Pobitora Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari for an outstanding wildlife experience. The jeep safaris last for about an hour in multiple slots starting from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm.

The national park is surrounded by pristine natural beauty. Returning from the safari you can engage in a leisurely stroll near your accommodation to spend a beautiful evening till the day ends.

Make the next jump to Shillong from Pobitora

Go for an elephant safari early in the morning at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Elephant rides are operated from 6:30 am to 8:30 am in two slots of 1 hour each. The elephant safari offers a completely different experience by sitting on the elephant back and enjoying the views of the forest. Returning from the morning safari, have breakfast and check out from Pobitora to head towards Shillong.

Shillong is the capital city of Meghalaya, known as the land of clouds. Shillong has also earned the nickname ‘the Scotland of the East’. Shillong is 122 km away from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Reaching there, enter the pre-booked hotel and freshen up. Have your meals and spend the rest of the day in Shillong at leisure, exploring the streets and local food of the place.

Explore Shillong on the home stretch and return to Guwahati

The entire day is for exploring the major attractions of Shillong. Start early for the day so that admiring the beautiful city does not go in a hurry. The popular spots in Shillong to be covered for the day include Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, Ward’s Lake, Botanical Garden, Shillong Golf Course, Cathedral of Mary, The Grand Madina Masjid, Lady Hydari Park and Don Bosco Museum.

Start your return journey towards Guwahati in the evening. As the distance to be covered is merely 98 km, you will reach Guwahati by 9:00 pm.