NAGALAND


Tribal Tour (11 Days & 10 Nights)

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Day 1 – Arrival at Dibrugarh
Meeting upon arrival and transfer to hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.



Day 2 - Dibrugarh – Mon (210 Kms5 hrs drive with stop)
Morning after breakfast depart by car for Mon. Situated at an altitude of 897.64 meters it is the land of the Konyaks (One of the fiercest tribes in the world). Even though there is a legal administrative systembut actually it is ruled by tribal chiefs called Anghs (locally known as ‘Wang’ meaning the beginning of everything. Arrive at Mon and check in at hotel.



Day 3 - Mon / Chui / Longwa / Mon
Early morning to Chui village.
Chui village: Located about 8 kms away from Mon town on the Tuensang – Mon road Chui village still preserves its old charm. Chui is also famous for ethnic craftsmanship. The skill of the villagers is not confined only on bamboo and woodworks but they are prowess in gun and gunpowder making. Later return to Mon and after having breakfast full day excursion for Longwawhich is 42 Kms from Mon. En route stop at the bank of river Tapi / Taphi. Longwa regarded as one of the biggest villages in Mon the unique feature of Longwa is it shares the international boundary of Myanmar and India



Day 4 - Mon
Morning after breakfast visit Mon village which is 7 Kms from Mon town. In the village you can meet the King. He ruled 12 villages TanhaiPongkonmgLongkeiLeangnyuHongphoiL/ShanghahPhuktongOtingTumeiLapaUpper Tiru and Lower Tiru. Also visit the Morung where the village youths are being taught about the way of manly hood. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 - Imphal Departure
Morning after breakfast departs for Tuensang. On the way you can have a glimps of Veda Peak which is the highest in the district. Arrive Tuensang and check in at the Govt. guest house. Tuensang is inhabited by five major Naga tribes - ChangSangtamKhiamniunganYimchungerPhom and a part of Sumi. Christianity is the main religion but they still believe the traditional practice of their old forgotten days.Evening free at leisure. Overnight at the guest house.



Day 6 - Tuensang – Mokokchung (97 Kms)
Morning after breakfast visit the Tuensang village. Tuensang village has its own old world charm and here one can get a glimps of the cultural tradition of the Chang. Pay a visit to a Chang house and witness the manufacturing of the traditional handicrafts items. Afternoon departs for Mokokchung- Situated at an altitude of 4347 feetMokokchung is the home of the Ao Naga tribe. According to the legends the Aos sprung up from “Longtrok” which means “six stones”. In the pastMokokchung was one of the preliminary locations in the Naga Hillswhere the British had established their presence in the late 19th century. Later onarrival of Christian missionaries to Mokokchung had brought a different image in the field of education and today it is having the highest literacy in the state with an average literacy rate of 84 %.Arrive Mokokchung and drive to the beautiful modern village of Mopungchuket and check in at the small but beautiful lodge constructed and maintained by the village youth of Mopungchuket. Evening free at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel.



Day 7 - Mokokchung – Tuephema (119 Kms4 – 4 ½ hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast visit Mopungchuket Village: 20 kilometers from MokokchungMopungchuket is a modern village and the center of missionary activities. The village is famous for the two lovers Jina and Itiben. A library cum museum has been constructed and maintained by the village youth which is having a good collection of books regarding the history and the culture of the Nagas. Longkhum village: Situated at an altitude of 1846 meters Longkhum village is a forefront village with a primitive history of headhunting. The Aos believe that Longkhum is the resting place of the dead spirit onward journey to the heaven. The villagers are very friendly in nature and they feel proud to showcase their rich handicrafts and handlooms to the visitors. Later drive to Tuephema Tourist Village. En route visit Wokhathe Lotha and Angami tribe belt. Tuephema Tourist Village: Lying between Mokokchung and Kohima highway Tuephema is a unique village resort in the midst of blue hills. It is a good example of eco and rural tourism where one can experience modern and hygienic accommodations in the traditional huts in an ethnic setting. The local villagers show cases their culture through traditional dances and ethnic foods including rice beer. Evening free at leisure. Overnight in the traditionally built cottages.



Day 8 - Tuephema / Khonoma (65 Kms1 ½ hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast witness the traditional cultural show performed by local tribal people. Later depart for the Khonoma Green Village. Khonoma Green Village: Located 21 kms away from Kohima town the Khonoma village is the first "green village" of Nagaland. Arrive Khonoma and stay in a beautiful homestaysituated in the midst of pine trees. Evening free to enjoy a nature walk. Overnight at homestay.



Day 9 - Khonoma / Kohima (18 Kms½ hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast depart for Kohima. Kohima: Kohima is derived from the word "Kew Hi Ma" which means the men of the land where the flower Kew Hi grows. Situated at an altitude of 1444 m above sea levelKohima is the Capital of Nagaland. In true sensefusion of different culture with a blend of modernasim turns Kohima to a fast growing city. Arrive Kohima and check in at hotel. Later visit: The Kohima War Cemetary, later visit Kohima village: Popularly known as Bara Basti (Big Village) the Kohima village is one of the largest village in Asia. Inhabited mainly by the Angami tribes it is divided into 'khels' or localities. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.



Day 10 – Kohima – Guwahati (approx 7-8 hrs drive)
After early breakfast check out and drive to Guwahati. On arrival check in at the hotel for overnight stay.



Day 11 – Guwahati Departure
Check out and drop at the Airport for your onward destination.