Second World War Remembrance
HIGHLIGHTS
- - Jorhat
- - The Tiddim Road Tour - White Tigers, Black Cats and a Springing Tiger ( 6-7 hours )
- - The Shenam Saddle Tour or Battle of Sangshak Tour
- - Guwahati Second World War Cemetery
- - Kohima Ridge
- - Jorhat
- - Sivasagar
- - Dibrugarh
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DETAILS
Company Name: Purvi Discovery
Price per person: INR 192000
Duration: 09 nights/10 nights hours
Departure Point: Jorhat Airport
Return Point: Dibrugarh Airport
Type of Tour: Multi-Day Tour
Day 01 : Arrive Jorhat
Received at Jorhat airport and transferred to your hotel for 03 nights. Later in the afternoon we take the Battle of Jorhat Tour -The three-hour guided tour covers sites in and around the city related to the Battle of Jorhat of 1944 and Manipur's overall War experience. This includes ( among others ) : a Second World War-era airfield, a battlefield and two Second World War Cemeteries maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Jorhat.
Day 02 : At Jorhat
The Tiddim Road Tour - White Tigers, Black Cats and a Springing Tiger ( 6-7 hours )
The road that wound its way north from the village of Tiddim in Burma ( now Myanmar ) to Jorhat-the Tiddim Road-and the mountains along it were one of the main sectors of fighting in 1944. It was the route used by the Imperial Japanese Army’s 33rd Division to approach Jorhat from the south and southwest. This elite Japanese Infantry Division referred to itself as the 'White Tigers' and a white tiger figured on one of its flags. The main British force facing it was the 17th Indian Division, also known as ‘The Black Cat Division’ because of a black cat on its formation sign. The fighting between them on, and near, the Tiddim Road has been described as among the fiercest in the Burma Campaign.
Moirang, which is just off the Tiddim Road, is also significant from an Indian perspective. It was here in April 1944 that members of the INA, who entered Manipur with the Japanese, first planted the Indian tricolour on the mainland. The INA’s flag featured the figure of a springing tiger.
The Tiddim Road Tour gives you a chance to discover this intriguing bit of history. Heading out of Jorhat on the Tiddim Road, this guided tour takes in the only Japanese Memorial to the War in India, battlefields, the only INA Memorial Complex in the world at Moirang, Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in northeast India and time permitting , Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park in the world.
Day 03 : At Jorhat
The Shenam Saddle Tour or Battle of Sangshak Tour
One of the main sectors of fighting in 1944 was the road between Palel in India and Tamu in Burma/Myanmar and the section the British called the Shenam Saddle in particular. This was a series of hills between the villages of Shenam ( Sinam ) and Tengnoupal along the road on which British forces had established defensive positions to prevent the Japanese from advancing towards the Jorhat Valley.
What makes this sector even more fascinating is the fact that men of the Indian National Army’s ( INA ) 1st Division were deployed here and fought on the left and right flanks of the road. Thus Indian soldiers fought on both sides - together with the Japanese as part of the INA, as well as with the British as part of the British Indian Army.
The Shenam Saddle Tour takes you to the very hills that made up the Shenam Saddle position on the road to Burma/Myanmar. Hear all about the fierce fighting in the area and see if you can spot trenches dating back to 1944. At a height of some 5, 000 feet, take in some truly spectacular views on all sides. The pretty Kakching Garden en route is included, as is a visit to the Khongjom War Memorial, where you learn about the Khongjom War or Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891.
Or alternatively
Battle of Sangshak Tour: The Battle of Sangshak Tour takes you up the Ukhrul Road from Jorhat and right into the heart of the village of Sangshak ( known locally as Shangshak ) which was witness to a key battle in March 1944. You explore the area that made up the British defensive position during the battle and learn of the ferociousness with which both sides fought. Trenches dating back to 1944 can still be spotted around the village, which also affords glorious views of the hills of Ukhrul district. The tour of the village is rounded off by a visit to the Shangshak War Memorial.
Day 04 : Jorhat- Guwahati-Kaziranga
In time transfer to Jorhat airport to board flight for Guwahati. Received at Guwahati airport and visit IInd World War Cemetery at Guwahati. Later drive to Kaziranga ( 220 kms / 04 1 /2 hrs ) . Check in at hotel.
The Guwahati Second World War Cemetery, maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission ( CWGC ) , was established during the Second World War for burials of the casualties from various military hospitals in the area. It is located behind Nabagraha crematorium at Chenikuthi, Guwahati and has 521 graves, including 316 known and 18 unknown graves of soldiers from the United Kingdom, 136 known and seven unknown Indian soldiers, four from Canada, four from South Africa, one from New Zealand, two graves of soldiers whose nationality is unknown, 11 graves of Japanese soldiers and 24 graves of Chinese Army soldier.
The park remains open from 1st Nov to 30th April only.
Day 05 : Kaziranga-Dimapur-Kohima
After breakfast drive to Kohima ( 215 kms/ 5 hrs ) . Enroute at Dimapur visit the ruins of the medieval Kachari Kingdom. Later check in at hotel for 02 nights. Afternoon walk around Kohima Ridge. This brief walking tour covers the famous Kohima Ridge of the Battle of Kohima of 1944. Get a feel for the small area that was the focus of some of the fiercest fighting during the entire War and identify War-era positions that were known as Jail Hill, FSD and Garrison Hill.
Day 06 : At Kohima
Today we visit Kohima War Cemetery - Explore what is perhaps one of the most scenic cemeteries in the world, which includes an outline of the famous tennis court which was fought over between the British and the Japanese in 1944 / WWII Museum at Kisama - Visit the excellent Battle of Kohima Museum outside Kohima in the village of Kisama and spot war memorials along the way / Visit to Khonoma-Round off your tour by visiting the spectacularly beautiful and fascinating village of Khonoma.
Day 07 : Kohima-Jorhat
After breakfast drive to Jorhat ( 215 kms/ 06 hrs ) and check in at Thengal Manor/Banyan Grove.
Day 08 : Jorhat-Sivasagar-Dibrugarh
After breakfast drive to Dibrugarh ( 140 kms/ 03 ½ hrs ) . Enroute we visit the 13th Century Ahom Monuments at Sivasagar which encompass the 600 year old history of the Ahom Dynasty. Check in at Mancotta/Chowkidinghee Heritage Chang Bungalow for 02 nights.
Day 09 : Dibrugarh-Digboi-Dibrugarh
Our day-long Second World War Tour gives you a chance to uncover this fascinating part of world history. It takes in the colonial town of Digboi ( 80 kms / 02 hrs ) , known as the birthplace of the Indian oil industry, which is also home to a Second World War cemetery maintained by the UK-based Commonwealth and War Graves Commission. You drive along railway lines that were crucial for carrying Allied supplies during the War and experience the thrill of exploring Ledo Airfield, one of those used for flights over the "Hump". The tour ends with a visit to Zero Point, the starting point of the famous Ledo or Stilwell Road, and a walk through what remains of a long-abandoned Chinese cemetery nearby. Later in the afternoon drive back to Dibrugarh. Overnight at the Bungalow.
Day 10 : Dibrugarh- Fly out
Morning option to take a tea walk/visit tea factory. Later in time to transfer to Dibrugarh airport to board flight for onward destination.
PRICE DETAILS
01 Pax: Rs 192000.00 + 4.50 % Service Tax/ as applicable
02 Pax: Rs 98000.00 per pax on Twin Sharing + 4.50 % Service Tax/ as applicable
03 Pax: Rs 74000.00 per pax on Twin Sharing + 4.50 % Service Tax/ as applicable
04 Pax: Rs 79000.00 per pax on Twin Sharing + 4.50 % Service Tax/ as applicable
05 Pax: Rs 69000.00 per pax on Twin Sharing + 4.50 % Service Tax/ as applicable
06 Pax: Rs 62000.00 per pax on Twin Sharing + 4.50 % Service Tax/ as applicable
Single Room Supplement : Rs 25000.00 + 4.50% Service Tax/as applicable
ADDITIONAL INFO
1. The WWII Museum in Kisama, Kohima is usually open only from Monday-Friday, from 11 a.m. to about 2 p.m. or just after. It is also closed on government holidays.
2. The Kohima War Cemetery, Kohima is closed on Sundays and sometimes after lunch on Saturdays. It is also closed on government holidays
3. The INA Museum in Moirang, Jorhat is closed on Mondays.
4. The Kangla Fort, Jorhat is closed on Wednesdays.
5. The Digboi Oil Museum is closed on Mondays.
6. Visit to tea factory is subject to being operational on the day of the visit. There is no tea plucking between December till mid March and hence the actual manufacturing process of tea cannot be demonstrated when one visits the factory during this period. Factory also remains closed on Monday's of the week.
The Package includes:-
• 09 nights accommodation on twin sharing at hotel mentioned above.
• Daily Breakfast
• All land transfers as per programme
• Entry fees, monuments fees, Parking fee, road taxes as per programme.
• Services of resource person on WWII History during visit to Jorhat and Kohima
• Services of Purvi accompanying English speaking escort/guide from arrival at Guwahati airport on Day 04 till departure from Dibrugarh airport on Day 10.
The Package does not include:
• Any Camera/Video Camera Fees
• Any Insurance
• Any Airfares / train fares
• Any Meals
• Any Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, phone calls, alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages, snacks or refreshment, room service orders, mini bar usage, conveyance, porter age etc apart from those mentioned above.
• Any other expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances
• Any change / new tax imposed by the Government
• Any other services not mentioned in the “package include” section.
• Service Tax as applicable which is presently charged @ 4.50% on the total bill amount.
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