Tribes of Nagaland

Overview

Their so much more to discover about them, their diehard spirit to retain the purity and authenticity of their culture, their rituals, festivals, food habits and above all surviving in today's metamorphisis of civilization, in harmony with the environment.

This tour takes you to the attractive tribal places like Tuensang, Mokochang and Touphema, apart from Kohima which is the capital of this picturesque state that still supports the Tribes. It has very fruitfully culminated into one of the most striking tourist attractions of this state. Mon where you spend good three days, is actually the main attraction and also happens to be the home to the Konyaks. They are known for being masters in the wood craft and believed to create masterpieces.

The tourists find their elaborate tattoos very fascinating! The chiefs adorn themselves with ornaments made from animal horn or boar teeth. It is a real pleasure and an experience complete with wonderment, to watch them welcome people into their world which is warm, simple and hospitable. You would surely enjoy the guided walks, expeditions, hunting trips and visits to their local homes.

Their handicrafts are really worth appreciating. With so many things to experience and admire it is quite natural to lose the sense of time! Kohima, though last on the circuit in the Naga tour offers a great mix of tribal and non tribal culture. It has the famous Second World War cemetery; a good state museum that has articulately preserved the Naga artefacts.

It is a fair mix of all the flavours; you begin at the tea city Dibrugarh, wander and admire the tribes and end the experience at Kohima before flying out from Delhi! 

Outlined Itinerary

Day 01 - Delhi

Arrive Delhi, meet and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure to relax after your flight or explore on your own.

Day 02 - Dibrugarh

After breakfast, you will be met and transferred to Delhi domestic airport for flight to Dibrugarh 0945-1335. Arrival Dibrugarh and transfer to your hotel. Dibrughar is situated on the South bank of river Brahmaputra. It is a major town and trade centre of Upper Assam and also a major tea producing and educational centre. In the afternoon, you will have Tea Tour. FULL BOARD

Day 03 - Mon

After breakfast, you will to drive Mon (6 Hrs)–located at an altitude of 897.64 meters above sea level -land of Konyak Nagas. They were one of the great warriors among Nagas. In the afternoon, you will enjoy walk through Mon Market. FULL BOARD

Day 04 - Mon

After breakfast, drive to Shangnyu village (1 hrs). Ruled by the chief Angh, Shangnyu village is one of the prominent villages in Mon district. The huge and unique piece of woodcarving at the entrance of the Angh's house, which is believed to be constructed by two brothers with the help of the spirit, appears to be made during the metallic Age which measures approximately 189 feet in length and breadth, 14 feet hight-is now properly presereved in a concreat museum right infront of the Ang’s house. Now it is 500-600 years old. The memorial stone are also found in front of the Angh's palace. History records that good and friendly relationship existed between Shangnyu and Ahom kings. Shangnyu Angh used to collect taxes from all the villages under his domain ranging from Sibsagar in Assam to the Wanchos in Arunachal Pradesh. After lunch drive to Longwa village (1.5 hrs) which is in the border of India and Burma. In this village one can also see the traditional form of making opium. Longwa is one of the biggest villages in Mon district. It is an interesting sight to see. As the village straddles international boundary line (Myanmar), as one half of the Anghs house falls within the Indian Territory, whereas the other half lies under Myanmeres control. However, the whole village is controlled by the Angh (Chief), there is a chief Angh and seven Angh’s in a village and the village Council Chairman. Another interesting feature of this village is that the Angh of the village has 60 wives and his jurisdiction extends up to Myanmar and Arunachal Pradesh. There are four rivers running from the village, two rivers run into the Indian side called Tegi and Tapi and the other two to Myanmar called Tejak and Shumnyu. The villahers have dual citizenships. You’ll be surprised to see both the Indian and Myanmeres school in this village. Evening will be at lesiure to pursue independent activities. FULL BOARD

Day 05 - Mon

After breakfast, you will drive to Chui village and Lonkham village (1hr). After lunch, you will visit Mon village. Evening will be at leisure to relax. FULL BOARD

Day 06 - Tuensang

Today after breakfast, you will drive to Tuensang (7 hrs), the homeland of Chang, Khiamniungan and Yimchuger Nagas. Arrive Tunsang and check in at the Lodge. Afternoon will be at lesiure to pursue independent activities. FULL BOARD

Day 07 - Tuensang

After breakfast, you will enjoy excursion to Khiamniungan naga villages like Noklak and Pangsha villages (3 Hrs). On the way back to Tuensang, visit Shamator, to see Yimchuger Nagas. Evening will be at leisure to relax. FULL BOARD

Day 08 - Mokokchung

After breakfast, today you will drive to Mokokchung (6 Hrs)– located at an altitude of 1325 meters above sea level, this picturesque town is the cultural center of the Ao tribes. The Ao Nagas is famous for their colourful dances. In the evening, you will visit Ungma village. This is the oldest and the largest of all the Ao villages and the second largest village on Nagaland, next only to Bara Basti of Kohima. Ungma village is located about 3 km from Mokokchung Town. It occupies a unique position in the history of the Ao Nagas, for it is said that the whole Ao tribe founded this village when they first entered the land from their ancestral Home at Chungliyimti (now within the Sangtam Naga Territory). The rich Ao culture and tradition is jealously guarded and practiced bu the villagers even today and the place is considered to be a living museum of the traditions of the tribe. FULL BOARD

Day 09 - Mokokchung

After breakfast, you will have day to explore Ao tribal villages. FULL BOARD

Day 10 - Touphema

After breakfast, you will drive to Tuophema village (05 hrs) – in this village Sekrenyi festival is celebrated during the month of February. Arrive Touphema and check in at Lodge. In the evening, you will enjoy cultural show. FULL BOARD

Day 11 - Touphema

After breakfast, you will visit one of the Renga Tribal villages, followed by drive to Kohima–the capital of Nagaland (02 hrs). Arrive Kohima and check in at Hotel. Rest of the day will be at lesiure to pursue independent activities. FULL BOARD

Day 12 - Kohima

After breakfast, you will visit the Kohima War Memorial - this war cemetery was constructed in memory of the officers and men who made supreme sacrifices during World War 11, Kigwema Village, Jakhama and Kisema Village. Evening will be at leisure. FULL BOARD

Day 13 - Delhi

After breakfast, you will visit the Kohima War Memorial - this war cemetery was constructed in memory of the officers and men who made supreme sacrifices during World War 11, Kigwema Village, Jakhama and Kisema Village. Evening will be at leisure.

Day 14 - Delhi

Breakfast is at the Hotel. Today at an appropriate time, you will be met and transferred to Delhi International airport to connect with your homebound or onwards flight... or travel to your next destination if you would like to add to this tour.

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