Arunachal Pradesh -
Rising from the tropically lush valleys of the
Brahmaputra River, the serried ridges and peaks of the
Eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh stand vigilant
over one of the most compelling holiday destinations in
India. The remotest outpost of the North Eastern states,
Arunachal's mysterious, unspoiled loveliness entices the
adventurer with its verdant valleys, misty mountain
peaks, swift rivers and the finest sanctuary for some of
the India's most endangered flora and fauna. Its virgin
isolation, due to restricted entry regulations, has been
a blessing in disguise as Arunachal still retains intact
its centuries old pristine vistas, diverse tribal
heritage and exotic geographical features.
Strung out along the misty hilltops and deep valleys,
its picturesque townships and villages are the first in
the land to be kissed by the rays of the morning sun
giving Arunachal its unique position as literally "the
land of the rising sun."
Assam
- The stunning
grandeur of its dense tracts of tropical forests,
interspersed with emerald patchwork, quilts of paddy and
lush tea gardens, showcase the life-giving largesse of
the might River Brahmaputra that dominates the world of
this land and its people.
Nagaland
- its
beautiful blue-hued mountains and emerald expanses
comprise an intriguing world of ancient rituals and a
proud people. Known for its salubrious climate, Nagaland
has considerable rainfall during the monsoons that run
from June to September
North-East Tribal Homeland Tour (15 Nights / 16 Days)
DAY 01 ARRIVE KOLKATA
You will be met on arrival and escorted till your check
in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 02 IN KOLKATA
This morning post breakfast proceed for full day tour of
this city. The sightseeing will include a visit to
Victoria Memorial, the city's "Dream in Marble." The
memorial houses within its spacious galleries some of
the memorabilia of the Raj and some of the personal
effects of Queen Victoria. While in Kolkata you will
visit the race course, the cricket fields of Eden
Garden, the Jain Temple and the new market, where you
can purchase anything from a needle to an exotic animal.
You will also visit the world headquarters of the
Missionaries of Charity, an organization that was
established by Mother Teresa to help and comfort the
most wretched people of the world. You will be welcomed
to stay and participate in the daily activities if you
so desire.
Evening at leisure and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03. KOLKATA - GUWAHATI -
TEZPUR
Morning after breakfast proceed to airport in time to
connect flight for Guwahati. You will be met on arrival
and directly driven to Tezpur (200 kms/125 miles). It's
a drive of approx. 5 hours depending on the traffic.
Upon arrival check in at Eco Camp. Later take a nature
walk upto the riverfront. Dinner at the hotel and
overnight.
DAY 04 TEZPUR - ZIRO
Post breakfast drive to the frontier of Arunachal
Pradesh and proceed to Ziro (310kms/194 miles) - the
district headquarters of Lower Subansiri and the home of
Apatani Tribes. Upon arrival check in at Hotel Blue
Pine.
Apatani Tribes - The Apatani are concentrated in
about
20 villages on the Plateau's periphery. The tribe is
divided into clans and sub-clans but the clans are not
geographically separated. Each clan lives in a clearly
defined part of a village. Some of the villages have
seven or more clans. They speak a dialect distinct from
those of the State's other ethnic communities but have
no script of their own. They believe that they lost it
during their migration to their present habitat. Instead
of idols, they worship Sun ("Donyi") and Moon ("Polo")
as also a number of other deities. One of them called
Hilo is believed to be the creator of Abotani, the first
ancestor of the Apatani. They celebrate many festivals
but the Dree and the Myokoh are closely associated with
agriculture. Murung festival is celebrated for general
peace and prosperity of the community. Almost all of
their festivals are linked with nature's conservation
and the community's welfare The Apatani are known for
their dexterity in using every inch of cultivable space.
They depend on agriculture, primarily paddy cultivation.
Dinner and overnight.
DAY 05 IN ZIRO
Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Hong (Apatani
Tribal) village. It is one of the largest tribal village
in South East Asia along with other Apatani villages.
Evening enjoy an ethnic cultural program. Dinner and
overnight.
DAY 06 ZIRO - DUMPORIJO
Morning after breakfast proceed to Dumporijo (184kms / 115
miles) enroute visiting Nishi and Tagin tribal areas.
Overnight in Government Circuit House on the south bank
of river Subansiri.
DAY 07. DUMPORIJO - ALONG
Morning post breakfast drive to Along (160kms/100
miles), the head quarter of West Siang District - the
home of Adi tribes. Enroute visit Hill Miri and Adi
Gallong tribal villages. Upon arrival check in at the
Circuit House for an overnight.
DAY 08 ALONG - PASIGHAT
Post breakfast drive alongside the river Siyom, enroute
seeing the confluence of Siang and Siyom River and visit
Adi Minyong
tribal village. Drive on to Pasighat (140kms/88 miles).
Upon arrival check in at Pasighat circuit house. Later
in the evening explore the local market. Dinner and
overnight.
DAY 09 PASSIGHAT - DIBRUGARH BY
BOAT CRUISE
This morning after your breakfast, we drive to the
riverfront and take a daylong boat cruise on the river
Brahamputra to Dibrugarh. Upon arrival check in at
Heritage Chang Bungalow in the midst of a tea garden for
two nights. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 10 IN DIBRUGARH
This morning post breakfast we take a day trip to an
ethnic village of Tai-phake community (56kms/35 miles) -
the kith and kin of Ahoms who ruled Assam for 600 years.
Lunch will be organized with the villagers. Evening
enjoy the traditional dance performance. Return to the
Tea Bungalow in the evening for dinner and overnight.
DAY 11 DIBRUGARH - MOKOKCHUNG
Post breakfast we drive on to Mokokchung (248kms/155
miles) in the state of Nagaland. Enroute we will visit
Aliba village to see the world's largest Log Drum and
interface with Ao Naga tribes. Upon arrival check in
Guesthouse. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 12 MOKOKCHUNG - TUOPHEMA
VILLAGE
Today after breakfast we proceed to the Angami Naga
Tribal belt (120kms/75 miles). Upon arrival we stay in
Angami
traditional cottages in Tuophema village. Later in the
evening enjoy an ethnic Angami cultural show. Dinner and
overnight.
DAY 13 TUOPHEMA - KOHIMA
Morning after breakfast drive to Kohima (40kms/25 miles)
- the state capital. Upon arrival check in at Hotel
Japhu. Later in the afternoon visit the museum (Closed
on Sundays and National holidays) and 2nd World War
Cemetery. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 14 IN KOHIMA
Today after breakfast we will explore the local market
and emporium at Kohima. Later in the afternoon visit the
Kisema tourist village. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 15 KOHIMA - DIMAPUR -
KOLKATA
Mooring post breakfast proceed by road to Dimapur to
connect flight to KOLKATA. You will be met on arrival
and escorted till your check in at the airport hotel.
Later in the evening you will be transferred to
International terminal to connect flight for onward
destination.
DAY 16. LEAVE KOLKATA
Take the flight back home today.
Tribal
& Adventure Tour (11 Nights & 12 Days)
Day 1. Mumbai/New Delhi
/ Kolkata/Guwahati/ Nameri National Park
Assistance on arrival at Guwahati Airport and transfer
to Nameri National Park . Overnight at Eco Camp.
Day 02: Nameri National
Park
After breakfast we go for visit the Nameri National Park
. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Eco Camp.
Day 03: Nameri National
Park / Kaziranga National Park
After Breakfast we drive to Kaziranga National Park .
Overnight at Kaziranga National Park .
Day 04: Kaziranga
National Park
Early morning Elephant Safari. After breakfast Jeep
Safari in the western range of the park. Afternoon at
leisure. Overnight at Kaziranga National Park .
Day 05: Kaziranga
National Park / Dibrugarh
After breakfast, transfer to Dibrugarh & transfer to
Hotel on arrival. Evening at leisure. Overnight at
Dibrugarh.
Day 06: Dibrugarh / Mon
After breakfast, transfer to Mon. On arrival, transfer
to airport. Overnight at Mon.
Day 07: Mon
Visit villages of Konayk Tribes. Rest of the day at
leisure. Overnight at Mon
Day 08: Mon /
Mokokchung
After Breakfast transfer to Mokokchung.Evening free for
leisure. Overnight at Mokokchung
Day 09: Mokukchung
Visit villages of Ao Tribe. Overnight at Mokukchung.
Day 10: Mokukchung /
Kohima
After breakfast transfer to Kohima.Rest of the day at
leisure. Overnight at Kohima.
Day 11: Kohima /
Dimapur / Guwahati
After breakfast, transfer to Dimapur Railway Station for
return journey to Guwahati. Arrive Guwahati & transfer
to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Guwahati /
Kolkata / New Delhi
Transfer to Airport / Railway station for onwards
destination.
NOTE:
Permit is required to visit the states of Arunachal
Pradesh and Nagaland. Minimum of 04 people are required
on the above program. We would need your passport
photocopies and photographs at least 45 days in advance
to procure the permit of the above tribal regions.
All accommodation except in Kolkata will be very basic
in nature.
