Itinerary

Nov. 26 : Your tour starts in Guwahati, the gateway to the North East India, where you will be received by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the evening relax. (D)

Nov 27: Guwahati- Kaziranga (170 km, 5 hrs.) - Early in the morning after breakfast, drive 5 hours to reach Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site and a biodiversity hotspot. The one animal that Kaziranga is globally famous for is the one-horned rhinoceros, that finds two-thirds of its total population in the world right here. A flurried abundance of avifaunal species (more than 400 in total), unusually tall elephant grass, marshland, numerous water bodies and intimidating broadleaf forests pitch in to make Kaziranga a world renowned wildlife conservation site. Check in at a jungle lodge/resort and rest of the evening at leisure. (B.L.D)

Nov 28: Kaziranga- Early in the morning embark on an elephant safari, which gives you ample opportunity to see the varied wildlife found in the park, as elephants can approach very close to these wild animals. In the afternoon, go on a jeep safari that will take you deeper into the jungle. (B.L.D)

Nov 29: Kaziranga- Majuli (100 km. by road to Nimatighat, 2.5 hrs., 1 hr. ferry crossing)- You will go for a very early morning elephant safari and then drive to Nimatighat near Jorhat and catch a ferry to go to Majuli island, the largest river island in the world and the seat of Assamese Neo- Vaishnavite culture. Here experience a unique stay at a traditional bamboo hut. Rest of the day explore the island, much threatened by climate changes and meet the locals. (B.L.D)

Nov 30: Majuli: Explore the island- visit its Xatras (monasteries) formed around the 16th century and experience an amazing insight into Vaishnavite culture. Also visit the local craftsmen and mask shops. (B.L.D)

Dec 1: Majuli- Tuophema( 210 km. 6 hrs)- In the morning, drive to Tuophema, Nagaland, a tourist village, where you get to experience traditional Naga lifestyle. The most striking feature of Touphema is the assortment of wooden huts closely stacked up next to each other with a thematic character for every hut. Each of them is outlined with intricate woodwork, spears, machetes, wooden stars and just about anything that speaks of Naga culture and traditions. Here, you will stay in one of these huts. (B.L.D)

Dec 2: Kohima- In the morning, drive to Kohima (40 km.), the capital of Nagaland, Home of the Angami Nagas and characterised by their unique cultural traditions, Kohima is a town steeped in history, a place which changed the fate of world politics in the 2nd World War when British soldiers aided by Indian sepoys and valiant Nagas stopped the invasion of Japanese forces. Here you will first visit the Kohima World War Cemetery, a memorial in honour of those officers and soldiers killed during the war and maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. After lunch you will visit the Kohima Cathedral, largest one in Asia and Kohima State Musuem, which houses a rare collection of artefacts of each of the 16 Naga tribes. Stay in a hotel. (B.L.D)

Dec 3 & 4: Kisama- After breakfast you will be driven to Naga Heritage Complex of Kisama for the Hornbill festival, a cultural extravaganza showcasing the stunning natural beauty and great cultural traditions of Nagaland. Overnight stay at hotel in Kohima. (B.L.D)

Dec 5:Kohima- Mokokchung (150 km., 5 hrs)- After breakfast start your 4 hrs. journey to Mokokchung, home of the Ao tribe and the first place where the Baptist missionaries came into contact with the Naga headhunters and started making the fierce hunters embrace Christianity. On the way, visit tribal houses and interact with them. Stay at a lodge/ homestay at Mokokchung. (B.L.D)

Dec 6: Today you will visit the villages of Mapungchuket, Impur and Longkhum and witness the way of life of the Ao tribe. Return to your hotel in Mokokchung and stay overnight. (B.L.D)

Dec 7: Mokochung-Mon(250km., 7-8 hrs)- In the morning, you will start your journey to Mon, located along the India-Myanmar border and the home of Konyak Nagas is where you will experience real Naga fierceness and tradition as the last case of headhunting in Nagaland was reported in Mon in the later part of the 1980s. Here besides semi-traditional villages and tattooed warriors in loincloths you will find the densest landscape. Go for a trek and meet the villagers and witness the customs and traditions. Stay at a lodge. (B.L.D)

Dec 8: Lungwa- In the morning you will go to the village of Lungwa, situated on the Myanmar border. Here you will visit the chief’s house, which sits on the India- Myanmar border. The chief has dozens of wives and his house is decorated with trophies of various animal skulls. Here experience the traditions and hospitality of the Naga Konyak tribe. After lunch you can explore the villages around. Overnight in Mon. (B.L.D)

Dec 9: Mon- Jorhat (140 km., 3.5 hrs.)- In the morning drive to Jorhat, also called the cultural capital of Assam and has the world’s oldest and largest Tea Experimental station. Here stay at a tea estate bungalow, located amidst lush green tea gardens. (B.L.D)

 Dec 10: You will be dropped at Jorhat airport for your onward journey home. Tour ends. (B)   

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