Delhi to Guwahati is the primary gateway to India's magical Northeast. From Kaziranga's one-horned rhinos to Meghalaya's living root bridges — it all starts here.
Quick Facts
- Distance: 1,800 km
- Flight time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Daily flights: 15+
- Cheapest fare: ₹5,000-₹8,000
Northeast Itineraries from Guwahati
- 🦏 Kaziranga (4 hrs): One-horned rhinos, elephant safaris — UNESCO site
- 🌧️ Shillong (3 hrs): "Scotland of East" — waterfalls, living root bridges
- 🏔️ Tawang (12 hrs): Arunachal Pradesh — monastery, mountain passes
- 🌿 Majuli Island (6 hrs): World's largest river island — Vaishnavite culture
- 🍵 Jorhat/Dibrugarh (5 hrs): Tea capital, Brahmaputra river cruises
Tips
- 📅 Oct-Apr: Best for wildlife safaris and clear mountain views
- 🌧️ Jun-Sep: Heavy monsoon but stunning greenery (avoid Kaziranga — park closed)
- 📄 ILP/PAP: Arunachal, Mizoram, Nagaland need Inner Line Permits