Cherrapunji Hostel
Hostel
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Northeast Self-Ride - 7 Days (Guwahati, Shillong, Cherrapunji, Kaziranga & Dirang)
Seven days, three states, one 4,170 m pass. The same route for riders bringing their own bike, with shared mechanic support and no rest day at Tawang.
Two Stroke Society
Runs this trip
Bike expedition
Seven days, three states, one 4,170 m pass
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers
Top Highlights
Umiam LakeThe Cherrapunji escarpment drops straight into the Bangladesh plain, and on a clear evening you can see the lights of Sylhet. BrahmaputraA long saddle day. Kaziranga central rangeThe permit check at Bhalukpong is where Assam ends and the climb starts. Sela PassSela at 4,170 m holds snow most of the year and the descent to Tawang is the best stretch of the whole ride. Dirang to GuwahatiEight hours to Guwahati.
Itinerary
The Cherrapunji escarpment drops straight into the Bangladesh plain, and on a clear evening you can see the lights of Sylhet.
Guwahati, Shillong, CherrapunjiHow the day runs
- 3 hrs7:30 AM — up past Umiam lake to the plateau
- 2 hrs1:00 PM — south to the escarpment
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationCherrapunji Hostel
Included Activities
- Bike hire and fuel
- Hotel night
- Mechanic and backup
LANDMARKS Umiam Lake Shillong Cherrapunji escarpment Nohkalikai Falls Start point Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 06:00 - 09:00A long saddle day. The Brahmaputra is on your left for most of the afternoon.
Cherrapunji, Guwahati, KazirangaHow the day runs
- 3 hrs7:00 AM — back down to the plain
- 4 hrs11:30 AM — east along the Brahmaputra
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationKaziranga Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Lodge night at Kohora
- Mechanic and backup
LANDMARKS Brahmaputra Nagaon Kaziranga The permit check at Bhalukpong is where Assam ends and the climb starts.
Kaziranga, DirangHow the day runs
- 3 hrs5:30 AM — the central range at first light
- 7 hrs10:00 AM — north across the Brahmaputra into the hills
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationDirang Hostel
Included Activities
- Kaziranga jeep safari
- Inner Line Permits
- Fuel
- Hotel night
LANDMARKS Kaziranga central range One-horned rhino Bhalukpong Dirang Sela at 4,170 m holds snow most of the year and the descent to Tawang is the best stretch of the whole ride.
Dirang, Sela Pass, TawangHow the day runs
- 3 hrs8:00 AM — up to the pass and the lake below it
- 3 hrs12:30 PM — down past Jaswantgarh
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationTawang Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Hotel night at Tawang
- Mechanic and backup
LANDMARKS Sela Pass Sela Lake Jaswantgarh Nuranang Falls A genuine rest day at 3,048 m after two long saddle days, and the bikes need it as much as you do.
TawangHow the day runs
- Bikes serviced; the monastery and the war memorial on foot
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationTawang Hostel
Included Activities
- Monastery entry
- Bike service
- Hotel night
Optional Activities
- Bum La, on a separate permit issued in town
LANDMARKS Tawang Monastery Tawang War Memorial Urgelling The pass in the other direction is a different road, and the light is better in the afternoon on this side.
Tawang, Sela Pass, DirangHow the day runs
- 6 hrs8:00 AM — the same pass, the other way
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationDirang Hostel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Hotel night
LANDMARKS Sela Pass Nuranang Falls Dirang dzong Eight hours to Guwahati. Fly out the next morning, not the same evening.
Dirang, GuwahatiHow the day runs
- 8 hrs7:00 AM — the long descent and the run west
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Fuel
- Bike handback
- Transfer to the airport
- Day 1Bike hire and fuel
- Day 1Hotel night
- Day 1Mechanic and backup
- Day 2Fuel
- Day 2Lodge night at Kohora
- Day 3Kaziranga jeep safari
- Day 3Inner Line Permits
- Day 4Hotel night at Tawang
- Day 5Monastery entry
- Day 5Bike service
- Day 5Bum La, on a separate permit issued in townCosts extra
- Day 7Bike handback
- Day 7Transfer to the airport
- Day 1 · 1 nightCherrapunji Hostel
- Day 2 · 1 nightKaziranga Hostel
- Day 3 · 1 nightDirang Hostel
- Day 4 · 2 nightsTawang Hostel
- Day 6 · 1 nightDirang Hostel
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Kaziranga Hostel
Hostel
Day 2
Dirang Hostel
Hostel
Days 3, 6
Tawang Hostel
Hostel
Days 4, 5
What you'll eat
6 breakfasts and 6 dinners across 7 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 7.
- DinnerServed on days 1–6
- BreakfastServed on days 2–7
12 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.6/5
Based on 19 reviews
Review summary
Food4.3/5
Guide4.5/5
Itinerary4.4/5
Transport4.5/5
Accommodation4.4/5
Tour operator4.3/5
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James Whelan – London2026-05-25 · Verified booking
7 days of proper riding. The support vehicle was never far when someone needed it. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Never went hungry, and the tea appeared exactly when it was needed.
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Laura Whitfield – Dublin2026-05-25 · Verified booking
Machines were well maintained and the daily briefings were short and useful. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. Solid operator.
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Ananya Gupta – Kolkata2026-05-25 · Verified booking
Route planning was the strong point — long days, but the stops were in the right places. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Never went hungry, and the tea appeared exactly when it was needed. Good value for what's included.
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Yuki Tanaka – Dublin2026-05-25 · Verified booking
Route planning was the strong point — long days, but the stops were in the right places. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. The team read the group well and adjusted without making a thing of it. Would book with them again.
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Tara D'Souza – Chennai2026-05-25 · Verified booking
Machines were well maintained and the daily briefings were short and useful. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Food was plentiful and hot, which counts for a lot at altitude.
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Ishita Ghosh – Jaipur2025-12-29 · Verified booking
Route planning was the strong point — long days, but the stops were in the right places. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says. Recommended.
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Karan Shah – Mumbai2025-12-29 · Verified booking
7 days of proper riding. The support vehicle was never far when someone needed it. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. No hesitation recommending them.
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Carla Mendes – Singapore2025-12-29 · Verified booking
Days were longer than advertised and we arrived after dark more than once. Crew were professional without being stiff about it.
Reply from Two Stroke Society
Thank you for travelling with us — glad the route worked out.
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