Assam lies far to the east of India with a backdrop of the Himalayas. Here, you can relax on a tea bungalow verandah gazing out across the tea plantations as you sip your freshly picked, dried and brewed Assam tea. Explore Kaziranga National Park on elephant back to see the one-horned rhinoceros and cross the mighty Brahmaputra to visit Majuli Island where the monks will perform their dance to an intense and unforgettable drumbeat. Then unwind on a river cruise to Sualkuchi to see the traditional silk weaving there.

This is laid back India.