Overview

Route : Delhi-Guwahati-Majuli-Ziro-Daporijo-Along-Panging-Pasighat-Dibrugarh-Mon-Mokokchung-Tuhema-Kohima-Khinoma-Dimapur-Delhi

A special  tour to the heart of the tribal society of North Eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, where tribal life is still vibrating in spite of the many changes in the outside world.  All these groups have their distinctive social and cultural identities, speaking different languages and dialects of the Tibeto-Burmese family and following different beliefs and customs. The tribes   are integrated into groups independent of each other, living their separate lives threaded by the common pattern of life. The casteless societies are governed by chiefs and the adults are grouped according to their age for distinct social functions.  
An immersive journey to explore the tribal land and begin learning about the mysterious North-Eastern part of India.   

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15 Nights 16 Days Available on request
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • 1 Nights: Stay in Delhi Hotel, incl. CP (Breakfast)
  • 1 Night: Stay in Guwahati Hotel, incl. CP (Breakfast)
  • 2 Nights: Stay in Majuli Lodge, incl. AP (All meals)
  • 2 Nights: Stay in Ziro Guesthouse/Homestay, incl. MAP (Breakfast and Dinner)
  • 1 Night: Stay in Daporijo Guesthouse/Homestay, incl. MAP (Breakfast and Dinner)
  • 1 Night: Stay in Along Guesthouse/Homestay, incl. MAP (Breakfast and Dinner)
  • 1 Night: Stay in Panging Guesthouse/Homestay, incl. MAP (Breakfast and Dinner)
  • 1 Night: Stay in Pasighat Guesthouse/Homestay, incl. MAP (Breakfast and Dinner)
  • 1 Night: Stay in Dibrugarh Hotel, incl. CP (Breakfast)
  • 1 Night: Stay in Mon Guesthouse/Homestay, incl. MAP (Breakfast and Dinner)
  • 1 Night: Stay in Mokokchung Guesthouse/Homestay, incl. MAP (Breakfast and Dinner)
  • 1 Night: Stay in Tuhema Guesthouse/Homestay, incl. MAP (Breakfast and Dinner)
  • 1 Night: Stay in Kohima Hotel, incl. CP (Breakfast)
  • All transfers by exclusive car as per travel plan
  • Knowledgeable English speaking accompanying guide  
  • All monument entry fees

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Any accommodation not mentioned in the Inclusions
  • Any meals not specifically mentioned in the Inclusions
  • Any guide charges not specifically mentioned in the Inclusions
  • Any activities not specifically mentioned in the Inclusions
  • Monument entry fees, permits for visiting restricted areas not specifically mentioned in the Inclusions
  • Personal expenses: Tips/Gratuities, Laundry, Communication (phone, internet, mail), beverages, portage
  • Travel Insurance and Medical expenses
Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive in Delhi

  • Transfer to Hotel
  • Rest and relax
  • Overnight at Delhi

Day 2 – Delhi-Guwahati

  • Fly to Guwahati
  • Afternoon visit Umananda and Kamakhya temple
  • Overnight in Guwaha

Day 3 – Guwahati-Ziro

  • Transfer to Ziro (170 km / 7 hrs)
  • Overnight at Ziro

Day 4 – Ziro

  • Experience Apatani village and cultural life and take short hike 
  • Overnight in Ziro

Day 5 – Ziro - Daporijo

  • Transfer to Daporijo (160 km / 5 hrs)
  • Experience first-hand the Adi Gallong, Hill Miri and Tagin tribes in Rigu village.
  • Overnight in Daporijo

Day 6 – Daporijo-Along

  • Transfer to Along (148 km / 5 hrs)
  • Drive 5h to Along and proceed further to Wakh village to mingle with the Adi Gallong tribal community and enjoy their local cuisine.
  • Overnight in Along

Day 7 – Along - Panging

  • Drive to Panging village, then hike for 3h to Komsing village – inhabited by the aboriginal Adi Myniong tribe. The hike also involves crossing the mighty Siang river over the iconic 110m long cane bridge made by the indigenous tribesmen.
  • Overnight in Panging

Day 8 – Panging - Pasighat

  • Hike back to the road head and drive to Passighat.
  • Overnight in Pasighat

Day 9 – Pasighat - Dibrugarh

  • Ferry ride across the Brahmaputra river to Dibrugarh.
  • Overnight in Dibrugarh

Day 10 – Dibrugarh-Mon

  • Transfer to Mon (170 km / 5.5 hrs)
  • Visit Mon Market
  • Overnight in Mon

Day 11 – Mon-Mokokchung

  • Transfer to Mokokchung (220 km / 7 hrs)
  • Evening visit Ungma village - the biggest Ao. According to legend, the early Aos settled here first after coming from Chungliyimti.
  • Overnight in Mokokchung

Day 12 – Mokokchung-Touphema

  • Transfer to Touphema (170 km / 5 hrs), via Wokha
  • Overnight in Touphema

Day 13 – Youphema-Kohima

  • Transfer to Kohima (50 km / 2 hrs)
  • En route visit the Kohima museum – rich in traditional arts and craft. After lunch visit War Memorial, Kisema village (12 km from Kohima) - it is a Naga Heritage Village
  • Overnight in Kohima

​​Day 14 –Kohima-Khonoma

  • Proceed to the Western Angami village Khonoma known their environmental protection activities and unique system of terraced paddy farming. After lunch a guided tour of the village. Overnight at Home stay.

Day 15 – Khonoma-Dimapur-Delhi

  • Transfer to DimapurAirport
  • Fly to Delhi
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