Tribes of Nagaland

Tribes Of Nagaland 14 days | Dimapur to Jorhat

PRIVATE TOUR: Embark on a • Nagaland's spectacular scenery, Day 2 : Kohima Sightseeing captivating journey of discovery mountains and rice paddy fields Kohima - Khonoma. This morning we take through Nagaland - state of What's Included a sightseeing tour of Kohima, the capital of the headhunters. Spectacular Nagaland. The main tribe in the area are the • Breakfast daily, 12 lunches and 13 dinners Angami but there are also both the Rengma landscapes and tribal villages • 13 nights STANDARD hotels, basic lodges and Zeilang tribes here too. The village also abound in India's remote & and homestays. Accommodation rating – has a World War II memorial which is well contiguous north eastern state. See Trip Notes for details worth a visit. The state museum of Kohima is Experience a life far removed from • Touring and excursions as per itinerary a great place to learn more about the Naga our own where you will encounter • Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tribes and their unique ways of life. tour guide Naga warriors, Ang chiefs and • Entrance fees to all included sites Later on we drive to Khonoma Village where colourful tribes, explore Ahom • An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a we begin our 2 night stay with a local tribal Dynasty temples, Kachari Kingdom departure transfer day 14 family. Overnight - Khonoma (B, L, D) ruins and more! • Chauffeur driven air conditioned SUV for transfers and transportation Day 3 : Khonoma Tribal HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS • Government taxes Village What's Not Included This morning we take a walk around the Trip Highlights village and learn about different aspects of • International flights and visa • Mokokchung - Ao Naga tribal villages their lives and what makes them unique. • Tipping - An entirely personal gesture • Tuensang - Tribal villages including The Angami Naga is known to be the last • Camera fees wherever levied Longtrok, views of Mount Saramati bastion of the Naga warriors and there are • Assam - Beautiful countryside a number of memorial stones that celebrate • Mon - Konyak tribal villages ITINERARY their achievements. • Tuophema Tribal Tourist Village - Cultural Day 1 : Dimapur show The village also has a very interesting Dimapur - Kohima. Once you arrive at Dimapur • Wokha - Lotha tribal villages, stunning water system where the water is piped long airport you will be met and transferred by road views of Mount Tiyi and the Doyang River distances using bamboo. This village is very to Kohima for the night. Overnight - Kohima • Kohima - Nagaland's capital city. Old town iconic in that it is surrounded by green rice (D) gates, local market and WW2 cemetery terraces. Overnight - Khonoma (B, L, D) • Angami Naga tribal villages • Dimapur - Ruins from the Kachari Kingdom

Tribes Of Nagaland - 14 days updated on 28-09-2021 08:52:58 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 Tribes Of Nagaland

Tribes Of Nagaland

Days 4-5 : Touphema Overnight - Mokokchung (B:2, L:2, D:2) their muzzle loading guns. The Konyaks are the only part of the Naga tribes that use the Days 8-9 : Tuensang institution of village Angh (hereditary chief).

On our second day in the village we take a visit to the chief’s house in Shangnyu village. Moving on we pop into Longwa, this is the biggest village in Mon and stretches across into neighbouring Myanmar. The Angh of this village has jurisdiction on both sides of the border. Khonoma - Touphema. On day 4 we drive to Touphema, another Angami tribal village where we spend the following 2 nights. Mokokchung - Tuensang. After breakfast on Our third day continues on from the second Touphema has a number of chalets built in day 8 we drive to Tuensang, the largest with more exploration of the local villages. traditional Angami fashion and guests will district of Nagaland, which borders Myanmar Overnight - Mon (B:3, L:3, D:3) be greeted with superb Angami hospitality. in the east. Located in the foot hills of Mount There are guided walks to go on to Saramati - the highest peak in Nagaland, Day 13 : Jorhat nearby peaks and paddy fields. We have Tuensang is a region of outstanding natural Today is our final road journey and we take the opportunity to visit local homes and beauty with lush valleys and rugged hills. it to Jorhat. Jorhat quite simply means two gain a fascinating insight into the wonderful The main Naga tribes of the region are the markets, back in the 18th century there were myths, legends and stories of the Angami Chang, Yimchunger, Khiamungan, Sangtam two markets on either sides of the Bhogdoi people. There is also a museum displaying and Phom Nagas, each with their own River which flows through Jorhat. Overnight - traditional jewellery, clothing and other colourful dress and rich cultural heritage. Jorhat (B, L, D) artefacts. Overnight - Touphema (B:2, L:2, Day 14 : Jorhat D:2) The following day, discover the fascinating tribal villages of Tuensang. In this region Days 6-7 : Mokokchung mithuns (a cross between a water buffalo and On the morning of day 6 we take a drive a cow) can often be seen wandering in the to Mokokchung. On the way we stop at surrounding forests. The highlight of the day is Wokha which is the district headquarters of seeing the giant monoliths in Longtrok village. the Lotha Nagas. The Lothas are famed for Overnight - Tuensang (B:2, L:2, D:2) their splendid colourful dancing and singing. After a visit here we head onto Mokokchung Days 10-12 : Mon for the next 2 nights.

This morning we say our goodbyes and On day 7 we awaken in the village of the everyone is transported to the airport for their Ao Naga tribe. The majority of this tribe are flights. (B) Christians and have been since about the 19th century and they are one of the most literate PRICES / DATES INFO tribes of all the Nagas. We also take a visit over to the small village of Mopunchukit. Despite its Prices shown are per person when there size Mopunchukit has an informative museum are 2 persons sharing a room, based on and a church in the village. Tuensang - Mon. This morning we depart on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. The The last stop of the day is to the village of our journey to the last of our tribal villages. Longkhum. Longkhum is a hill top village once 'Solo Room' price is applicable when a The district of Mon is both the most northern used as the battle ground for the infamous single room is required. If travelling solo, and the most eastern of all the districts in the head hunters. It is commonly believed by the Nagaland. It is home to the Konyak Nagas an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will Ao Nagas that the spirits of dead people who are by far the largest in numbers of apply. are manifested in the local eagles that nest all the different Nagas and also the most here. They also recommend that visitors come recognisable. They have tattoos all over their through the village twice as the first time one’s face and hands and as a tribe are famous for soul is often left behind.

Tribes Of Nagaland - 14 days updated on 28-09-2021 08:52:58 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 2 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 Tribes Of Nagaland

Tribes Of Nagaland

PRICES / DATES 2021

Date Twin Share Single 26 Feb USD 6,385 USD 7,845