North East India Wildlife Expedition: The Last Rhino Kingdom
Welcome to India's last great frontier.
A world of mist-covered mountains, tribal cultures, pristine rainforests and extraordinary wildlife — a luxury expedition through Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
Sixteen Stops, Flowing Like the Brahmaputra
Guwahati out, Guwahati home — the journey bends through four states like a great river finding the sea.
Moments That Exist Nowhere Else
Drift through them — slide sideways like the river.
Rhino Safaris
Track the one-horned rhinoceros across Kaziranga's elephant grass plains.
Living Root Bridges
Cross bridges grown — not built — over centuries in Meghalaya's rainforest canyons.
Tawang Monastery
India's largest monastery, perched at 3,000 metres in the high Himalaya.
Sela Pass
A 4,170-metre crossing of snow, prayer flags and glacial lakes.
Dawki River
Water so clear that boats appear to float on air.
Ziro Valley
UNESCO-nominated rice terraces and the unique Apatani tribal culture.
Tribal Nagaland
Meet the Konyak people of Mon and the living heritage of Kohima.
Eastern Himalaya
Landscapes that shift from river islands to alpine passes in a single day.
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Where the Wild Things Still Are
The Eastern Himalaya is one of the world's richest biodiversity hotspots — and this expedition moves through its very heart.
- Kaziranga National Park — two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinos, plus tigers, elephants and wild buffalo
- Nameri National Park — riverine forests, hornbills and rare mountain ungulates
- Eastern Himalayan hotspots — red pandas, clouded leopards and 600+ bird species
- Meghalaya's ancient rainforests — sacred groves and cave systems millions of years old
Featured Encounter
One-Horned Rhino, Kaziranga
Luxury at the Edge of the Map
Travel Style
Luxury boutique hotels, premium wilderness lodges, heritage properties, private transport, expert guides and curated cultural experiences throughout the journey.
Luxury Inclusions
Luxury accommodation, breakfast, selected meals, private vehicle, airport transfers, safaris, cultural experiences, sightseeing, permit assistance, concierge service and 24/7 support.
Ideal For
International travellers, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, birdwatchers, luxury adventure seekers, couples, families and private groups.
From rhinos to rainforests, monasteries to mountains — discover India's last wild frontier.
Plan Your North East Journey
$30,000
Per person · 30 days. Also available as a 15-day expedition — $20,000. Limited departures for 2026–27.
⧡ Limited expedition slots for 2026–27
30-day North East India itinerary: Guwahati to Guwahati
The expedition runs through 16 stops and four states in five bends, like the Brahmaputra finding the sea. It starts in Guwahati and covers Kaziranga and Majuli Island in Assam, the high Himalaya at Dirang, Tawang, Bomdila and Ziro Valley, the river valleys of Daporijo, Aalo, Pasighat and Dibrugarh, Nagaland's Mon and Kohima, and Meghalaya's Shillong, Cherrapunji and Dawki before finishing in Guwahati.
Kaziranga rhino safaris
Kaziranga in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the stronghold of the one-horned rhinoceros. Safaris track rhinos across the park's elephant-grass plains, and the park also holds elephants, wild buffalo, swamp deer and many birds. Rhino sightings are common, and Tentasy plans the safaris with a naturalist. Ask us for the nights and best months for your dates.
Wildlife of the Eastern Himalaya
Beyond Kaziranga, the north east is one of India's richest regions for birds and rainforest wildlife, including hornbills in the riverine forests near Nameri. Ask us whether Nameri fits your route.
Arunachal, Nagaland and Meghalaya highlights
- Tawang Monastery, India's largest, at about 3,000 metres.
- Sela Pass, a 4,170-metre crossing of snow, prayer flags and glacial lakes.
- Ziro Valley, Apatani country.
- Living root bridges in Meghalaya's rainforest canyons.
- The Dawki River, so clear that boats appear to float on air.
- Mon and Kohima for Naga heritage and tribal culture.
Journey facts: permits, price and options
The expedition is 30 days at $30,000 per person, with a 15-day version at $20,000. Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland require permits for some travellers; we confirm the current rules and what we arrange when you enquire, and the inclusions cover permit assistance.
Related Tentasy pages
- Ultimate India Grand Expedition: Part of the 100-day journey
- Indian wildlife tours: More tiger and rhino safaris
- Offbeat wildlife destinations: Quieter reserves
- Wildlife photography: Photograph rhinos and hornbills
- Wildlife expedition packages: Compare all expeditions
- Contact us: Plan your North East journey
North East India expedition FAQ
When is Kaziranga open?
Kaziranga is generally open in the dry season and closed in the monsoon. Tell us your dates and we will confirm.
Do I need a permit for Arunachal Pradesh?
Some travellers do. We confirm the current rules and handle permit assistance, which is part of the inclusions.
Can I do a 15-day version?
Yes. A 15-day version is available at $20,000 per person.
How remote are the stays?
The route crosses remote mountain and forest country with luxury lodges where available. Ask us about specific stays for your dates.
Can I see red pandas?
The Eastern Himalaya is red panda country, but sightings are rare. Ask our team what is realistic on your route.