ChaloHoppo's Trip Calendar for 2020 Unique Group Tour Packages for Northeast India This is quite a comprehensive list of over 4000 words covering experiences in the Northeast Indian states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Nagaland. The only states missing are Mizoram, Sikkim, and Tripura and if you wish to travel to these 3 states then we can always customise a trip for you. You can send us your enquiry here. ​ ​ ​ The blog has 10 experiential tour packages listed with the different dates on which one can book it. Each of these 10 tours has again been broken down into the following three parts: ​ A) You should book this trip if you: This is to give you an idea of your traveller persona and ​ ​ ​ choose a trip based on the kind of experiences you would like to have. B) The locations and spots you will get to tick off your list: This gives an overview of the ​ places the trip will cover. It doesn’t specifically mention everything to do in that place. C) Highlights of the trip: This tells you what experiences we will be crafting for you. ​ Tour name Dates of the tour Cost of the State(s) you Minimum Maximum group tour per are travelling number of capacity traveller to travellers(f or the trip to happen) Chalohoppo to camp Every 2nd and 4th Starting from Meghalaya 3 30 in Wahkhen and Saturday Rs.3000/- conquer Mawrynkhang ChaloHoppo to Mar 6 - 10 | Apr 22 - Rs 17,000/- Nagaland 4 15 Asia's First Green 26 | May 23 - 27 Village, Dzuleke and Dzukou Valley ChaloHoppo on Feb 25 - Mar 1 | Mar Rs. 24,500/- Meghalaya 4 10 ancient trails through 7 - 12 | Apr 25 - 30 a Hidden Meghalaya ChaloHoppo to an Mar 12 - 20 | Apr 4 - Rs 35,750/- Arunachal 4 10 Unknown Arunachal 12 Pradesh - Mechuka ChaloHoppo to an Feb 18 - 23 | Mar 21 Rs 21,200/- Meghalaya 4 10 Emerald Meghalaya - 26 | Apr 5 - 10 ChaloHoppo to Mar 6 - 8 | Apr 10 - 12 Rs 7,200/- Nagaland 4 8 Dzukou Valley ChaloHoppo to the Apr 1 - 8 Rs. 37,800/- Assam & 4 8 Aoleang Festival Nagaland and find peace in Majuli ChaloHoppo to a May 1 - 7 | May 23 - Rs.25,450/- Meghalaya 4 10 Wet & Wild 29 | Jun 6 - 12 | Jun Meghalaya 20 - 26 ChaloHoppo to a May 9 - 17 Rs.35,750/- Arunachal 4 10 Green Mechuka Pradesh ChaloHoppo to a Every Friday to Starting from Arunachal 4 30 rafting and trekking Sunday (Nov - April) Rs.5000/- Pradesh weekend by the Kameng river List of our trips and their specialities ChaloHoppo to camp in Wahkhen and conquer Mawryngkhang Fear, respect and awe! If Wahkhen village had to have a motto, this would be it. As you walk over the meticulously crafted and regularly maintained bamboo trail built literally on mountainsides staring into unfathomable depths of the Meghalayan valley, you will your feel pulsating heart. At the same time, you will also feel immense respect for the villagers who took the initiative to construct this trail connecting it a giant rock, that otherwise is impossible to reach. You will have the company of the magnificently emerald Wahroh river throughout your hike. And what of this giant rock you are hiking to? In Khasi folklore, they call it the ‘King of rocks’, who lost his left arm in a ‘war’ to win over his love. Yes, you will get to see the beautiful lady (rock) who caused this mayhem along with ‘Mawryngkhang’ You should book this trip if you ● Just need to be left alone but with a group of people ● Find the smell of the smoky wood works like incense sticks in the middle of lush greenery and Forested hills ● Want to earn your swims in hidden natural rock pools through a gritty hike ● Think having meals wrapped in leaves by the streamside is better than the buffet at Barbeque Nation ● Find the perfect food partners in fiery ash baked potatoes, onions caramelised under the bonfire ● Feel that stargazing is a healing process for the soul ● Would love a Sunday morning swim and sunbathing session ● Consider waking up cuddling stray puppies as a good sign for the rest of the day ● Think getting a chance to play some traditional Khasi drums alongside talented kids on a Sunday is a good idea ● Seek simply a drive out of the city is all you need Places you will be getting to tick off your list: ● Wahkhen ● Siengriti music school ● Mawryngkhang ● Pomlum ● Laitlyngkot Highlights of the trip ● Hiking to Mawyngkhang ● Swimming in natural rock pools ● Picnicking by the riverside ● Camping under a starlit skyline with the silhouette of jagged forest-covered hills as a backdrop ● Barbecuing over the bonfire ● Jamming over mellow music ● Going for a Sunday morning swim Read this blog to know about the food hacks that vegetarian travellers can try in Meghalaya. Click here for the complete itinerary. ChaloHoppo to Asia's First Green Village, Dzulekie and Dzukou Valley From breathing in the fresh Naga air of Asia’s first green village to finding solace in the bamboo alien land of Dzukou Valley. From photographing the decorated houses of Dzuleke to capturing thought-provoking graffiti on Kohima roads. From tasting your catch from the fresh stream of Khonoma to tasting authentic Naga cuisine in locally popular Kohima food joints. From walking in the golden rice fields of Jakhama to trekking up to 8,000 ft high to a bamboo wonderland. Travelling isn't just about staying in breathtakingly beautiful places but it's also a way to unleash the inner child in you. Check this wonderful video by Nishit Sharma aka Hopping bug ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (known for his amazing drone shots) who hopped along with us to Khonoma and see how some of us became kids again and don't stop there watch till the end and we bet you'll have a good time. You should book this trip if you ● Want to live in Asia’s First Green Village ● Want to learn how to fish removing boulders and rocks from the locals ● Want to try making your own catch for lunch ● Are seekers of isolated villages ● Are fascinated about history as much as an adventure in the wild ● Want to explore the exotic markets of Kohima ● Want to wake up to the view of golden terraced paddy fields ● Have the talent to photograph the changing colour of the skies during sunset ● Want to experience the alien valley of Dzukou ● Are keen to have an affair with clear starlit skies ● Understand the spirit of surviving in extreme conditions and how everyone from porters to guides to fellow travellers works together The locations and spots you will get to tick off the list ● Khonoma ● Dzuleke ● Kohima ● Jakhama ● Dzukou Valley Highlights of the trip ● Living in Asia’s first green village ● Go for a heritage village walk to understand the struggle of Nagas with British. ● Fishing with locals in the jungle using traditional techniques. ● Having fresh organic veggies plucked from the kitchen garden. ● Living in a village with only 34 houses ● Feeding salt to "Mithuns" with your own hands ● Visiting the underground markets of Kohima, with exotic dishes on offer ● Camping to the view of terraced rice fields ● Staying a night in the mysterious Dzukou Valley ● Stargazing at 8,000 feet Click here for the complete itinerary. ChaloHoppo on ancient trails through a Hidden Meghalaya A sense of travelling comes when you explore the less explored places in a known surrounding. These winters, travel to explore the other side of Meghalaya. Travel to the roads less taken to meet the whistling communities. Trek on the ancient trails to explore the hidden Living Root Bridges. Jump and Kayak in the transparent waters of Umngot River. Relax to the mist of Sohra (Cherrapunji). If you want to skip Nongriat, for something more serene and less crowded, come along with us to explore the Living Root Bridges hidden under the forests of Meghalaya. Trek in the forests, taking the century-old trails used by the early Khasis. From the highest root bridge to the longest in the state (as claimed by the locals). Know the story behind these marvellous pieces of architecture from the locals who are working to save them. Travel to live among the unique whistling communities of Meghalaya. Enjoy your time in Meghalaya's very own natural water park on the transparent waters. Bring back the old classic rocks with the local boys of Sohra (Cherrapunji) Tenny & Boi. Join us to travel to the other side of Meghalaya. On your trip get to meet the young Khasi boy, MorningStar Kongthaw who is the founder of the ​ ​ ​ Living Bridge foundation. He along with the locals is trying to save the living Root Bridges and educate everyone about them. You can read up more about him and his foundation here. ​ ​ ​ You should book this trip if you ● Want to explore root bridges beyond the Nongriat region ● Want to have a moment of solace in the living root bridges far away from any human in sight ● Want to live your Tarzan moment by swinging on roots in a thick rainforest ● Want to learn and know about the mysterious whistling communities of Meghalaya ● Are a water baby ● Always wanted to boat on the transparent waters of Meghalaya ● Are a fan of jamming to Elvis, Beatles and Pink Floyd covers ● Would love to jam on some classic English Rock with the locals ● Always had a dream of jumping into a transparent river ● Always wanted to go on long drives through the mist If you're interested in knowing what locations we will cover on this trip please click here.