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(An 18 day visit to Arunachal and Nagaland with 02 nights halt
in Assam covering some interesting tribes and experiencing
their traditions, beliefs, cultures, colourful attire and warm
hospitality)
Day
01: Guwahati Airport-Nameri ( 250 km/ 05 hr):
 Our Tour Manager will
welcome you upon your arrival at Guwahati airport. Later
transfer to Nameri National Park. Overnight at Eco Camp, a
camp resort close to the sparkling Jia Bhoroli river which
forms a boundary to the park.
Day 02: Nameri-Ziro
(Approx. 350 Km/ 08 hr):
After breakfast
transfer to Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh. Enroute we’ll visit the
villages of the Nishi tribe. At 5754 ft., Ziro is almost a
level valley enclosed on all sides by pine-clad low stooping
hills. This area is the home of the Apatani tribe.
The traditional Apatani
men folk wear their hair in a topknot with cane helmets & a
brass skewer struck
 through their ears. The men also have a
tattoo mark resembling the English letter ‘T’on the chin,
starting below the lower lip. The women folk could be
identified by the wooden nose plugs known as ‘yapinghules’
worn on both the nostrils.
Overnight at Ziro
Valley Resort or similar.
Day 03: Ziro:
Full day excursion to
the interior of Arunachal Pradesh. Using Ziro as a base the
entire day is spent visiting the Hong village, one of the
largest tribal villages in Asia & other Apatani villages like
Bulla village.
Day 04:
Ziro-Daporijo ( 180 km/ Approx.6-7 hr):
Departing early after
breakfast we descend from the Ziro Plateau & drive along the
Kamla river valley through dense jungle country, passing
picturesque villages of the Nishi & the Hill Miri tribes.
Daporijo is a fairly
large village on the banks of the Subansiri river. It is the
junction of three important tribes: Hill Miri, Tagin &
Adi-Gallong. Overnight at a village lodge/Circuit House.
Day 05: Daporijo:
 Full day excursion to
the interior of Arunachal Pradesh exploring villages of the
Tagins & the Hill Miris or Adi Gallongs.
Day 06: Daporijo-Along
(178 km/ Approx.6 hr):
After breakfast we
drive to Along in the Siang River Valley. It is the territory
of the Adi tribe, one of the largest tribes in Arunachal, with
lots of sub groups. On the way to Along, we pass through many
small villages (Kabu, Kayin etc.) that we can stop & visit.
The Adis are very
accomplished weavers of cane goods. The excellence of their
cane work shines supreme in the famous cane suspension bridges
of Arunachal Pradesh. Overnight at hotel Holiday Cottage or
similar.
Day 07: Along:
 Full day excursion to
the interior part of Arunachal Pradesh. We follow the river
Siang in the northern direction & visit the Bori & Pailibo sub
groups of the Adi tribe. After having packed lunch at the
Bori-Adis village we will hike back to the road head & drive
to an Adi- Gallong village.
Day 08: Along-Pasighat
(105 km/ 4 hr):
After breakfast drive
to Pasighat. Enroute we visit Minyong-Adi villages like
Panging. Pasighat, located on the right bank of the river
Siang, is the oldest town in Arunachal. Overnight at hotel
Oman or similar.
Day 09:
Pasighat-Aohali-Pasighat:
 After breakfast leave
for Aohali to see Idu Mishimi tribal villages. Later back to
Pasighat. Overnight at Pasighat.
Day 10:
Pasighat-Dibrugarh( Approx.5 hrs ferry & a short drive):
Transfer to Dibrugarh,
one of the main tea belts in Assam. Overnight at a Heritage
Tea Garden Bungalow.
Day 11: Dibrugarh-Mon
( Approx. 180 km/ 5 hr):
Transfer to Mon in
Nagaland. Mon is the home of the Konyak Nagas. They are famous
for their accomplished craftsmanship in making woodcarvings,
headgears, necklaces etc.
Overnight at a local home/ Circuit House.
 Day 12: Mon:
Full day explore the
villages of the Konyaks covering Shangnyu and Chui villages.
The villages are ruled by the hereditary chief the ‘Angh’.
Day 13: Mon-Mokokchung
(via Assam) ( Approx. 220 km/ 7 hr)
Transfer to Mokokchung,
the home of the Ao tribe of the Nagas. The Ao Nagas are famous
for their colourful dances.
Overnight at a Village
Resort or Tourist Lodge. In the evening enjoy an Ao Naga
cultural show.
Day 14: Mokokchung:
After breakfast we will
drive to Mopungchukit village. Meet village folks, see their
culture and custom. In the afternoon go to Ungma village. It
is the oldest and biggest Ao village & according to a legend
the early Ao tribe settled here after coming from Chungliyimit.
 Day 15:
Mokokchung-Touphema (121 km/ 5 hr):
After breakfast drive
to Longkhum village, a vanguard Ao village during the days of
head hunting. One can find exquisite handicraft and handloom
items in this village.
Later transfer to
Touphema. On the way visit a village of the Lotha tribe near
Wokha. Touphema is an Angami Naga village. Overnight at the
village resort.
In the evening enjoy an
Angami Naga cultural show.
Day 16:
Touphema-Kohima( 41 km/ 90 min):
First half with the
village folk. Later in the afternoon transfer to Kohima, the
Nagaland capital. It is located at an altitude of 1444 meters.
It is a beautiful town historically known to the world for
halting the Japanese forces in the World War II. The War
cemetery is a must see. Apart from that the museum is an
interesting place and if you are interested in taking home
some mementos then the Govt. Sales Emporium is the place where
you will get the rich handloom and handicraft items including
the famous Naga Shawls.
Overnight at hotel
Japfu /Dimori Cove/ a Heritage Home.
Day 17:
Kohima-Khonoma village-Kohima:
Excursion to Khonoma,
another interesting Angami Naga village. Located 20 km West of
Kohima, Khonoma village is known for the valour, courage and
fighting ability of its people in the past. The village is
noteworthy for conservation of nature. This is an area where
you may see the rare Blyth’s Tragopan, the state bird of
Nagaland.
Later back to Kohima
and take up some local sight seeing including the famous World
War II cemetery.
Day 18:
Kohima-Dimapur Airport (74 km/ 2 hr):
Transfer to Dimapur
Airport on time for your departure flight.
The end of the tour.
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