NAGALAND

It is a land of folklore passed down the generations through word of mouth. Here, music is an integral part of life. By nature Nagas are lovers of fun and frolic and here life is one long festival. The Nagas with their joie de vivre, dance and songs are a part and parcel of all their festivities. Most of their dances are performed with a robust rhythm. This is an affluent fashion station of the East.

Blessed with salubrious climate throughout the year, one can visit it anytime. If one is looking for a quiet getaway, from the hustle and bustle of city life, it provides the right ambience, as life here is laid-back and slow.

Nature could not have been kinder to Nagaland. Sometimes referred to as the 'Switzerland of the East' it has exquisite picturesque landscapes, vibrant colourful sunrise and sunset, lush and verdant flora. This is a land that represents unimaginable beauty, moulded perfectly for a breath taking experience.

For the adventurous and the intrepid, Nagaland is an ideal place for trekking, rock climbing, jungle camping and offers limitless exploration possibilities in its lush and verdant sub-tropical rain forests which are also a treasure trove of a plethora of medicinal plants. The major tourist attractions in Nagaland include the Second World War cemetery, State Museum and Zoo that are located in the capital city of Kohima.

Nagaland Cultural Tour
Duration : 13 Days

Day 01 : Delhi - Dibrugarh
Assistance on arrival and check into Hotel Little Palace. Evening local sightseeing. Overnight at Dibrugarh.
Day 02 : Dibrugarh - Mon
Morning drive to Mon (180kms 8hrs), the headquarter of the Konyak tribe who wear traditional dresses with feathered headgear and have tattooed faces. Enroute visit Wakching, a typical Konyak tribal village. Overnight at Mon.

Day 03 : Mon - Shangnyu - Chui - Mon
Drive to Shangnyu village, this village is ruled by the Chief Angh is a prominent village in Mon district. There is a wonderful wooden monument measuring 8 feet in height and 12 feet in breadth- believed to be constructed by heavenly angels. Human beings and other creatures are carved on this monument. Memorial stones are also found in front of the Angh’s Palace. History records that good and friendly relationship existed between the Shangnyu and the Ahom Kings of Assam. Shangnyu Angh use to collect taxes from all the villages under his domain-extending from Sibsagar in Assam to the Wanchos in Arunachal. After returning from Shangnyu village visit Mon Village, here also you will find tattooed Konyaks. Post lunch drive to Chui village situated about 8kms from the district headquarters of Mon.

After lunch drive to Langmeing to see head hunting trophies. On way back to Mon visit Chui village still retains its old world charm. One can see the Angh’s mansion and other houses constructed in the true Konyak tradition with palm leaves roofing and the main pillars jutting out. Overnight Mon.

Day 04 : Mon - Longwa - Mon
Full day excursion to Longwa (45 km 9hrs) to see the Konyak tribes. Longwa is among the biggest village in the district. As the village straddles the international boundary line, one half of the Angh’s house falls within the Indian territory and the other half lies in Myanmar. However, the whole village is controlled by the Angh (King) and the village council Charirman.
Day 05 : Mon - Tuensang
Morning drive to Tuensang (165kms 9hrs), the homeland of Chang Naga. En route visit Changhangshu village of upper Konyak. Overnight at Tuensang.

Day 06 : Tuensang - Noklak - Shamator
Drive to Noklak, the land of the Khiamniungan Naga, visit Noklak and Pangsha villages. On the way back to Tuensang visit Shamator, the land of Yimchuger Nagas. Overnight at Tuensang.

Day 07 : Tuensang - Mokokchung
Morning visit Tuensang village, the oldest and biggest village in Tuensang Dist. It is inhabited by the Chang Nagas. Later drive to Mokokchung (115kms 6hrs drive), This picturesque town is the cultural center of the Ao tribes. The Ao Nagas is famous for their colourful dances. Evening visit Ungma village, the biggest Ao village and looks like a adjunct of Mokokchung town. According to legend, the early Aos settled here first after coming from Chungliyimti. This village is many centuries old and can be of interest to people who have a desire to peep into Ao folklories, customs and traditions. Overnight at Mokokchung.

Day 08 : Mokokchung - Zunheboto
Drive to Zunheboto, the home of Sumi Naga. The town is spread out of the clusters of hillocks. Sumi’s are considered to be the Martial tribe among the Nagas. Overnight at Zunheboto.

Day 09 : Zunheboto - Pfutsero via Chatheba
Today drive to Pfutsero, the land of Chekhesnag Naga. This beautiful town is situated at an altitude of 2134 Mts above sea level and is the highest altitude in Nagaland. En route visit Satakha Sumi tribal village later proceed to Chetheba Cultural Centre. Overnight at Pfutsero Guest house.

Day 10 : Pfutsero - Kohima
Morning visit Chekhesnag Naga tribal village like Thetsumi, Khezhakeno and Pfutseromi village. Later drive to Kohima (72kms). Overnight at Kohima.
Day 11 : Kohima
Am excursion to Khonoma village, this village that lays 20km west of Kohima was known for its fighting prowess in the past. It is also known for the fallow management of its alder trees, which balances nature in the surrounding areas. The beautiful terraces that are carved out of the hill slopes surrounding the village are a sight to behold. These terraces grow over 20 types of paddy at different elevations.

Post Lunch visit War Memorial, Museum later visit Angami tribal villages like Viswema, Jakhama, Kigwema and Phesama. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : Kohima - Lahgsa - Tseminyu - Tuophema
Drive to Lohgsa village (80kms) to see Lotha Naga near Wokha town. Later visit Tseminyu village. Overnight at Tourist village Touphema.

Day 13 : Touphema - Dimapur
Transfer to Dimapur to connect flight to Calcutta. Tour ends.

Nagaland Tribal Tour
Duration : 11 Days
Day 01 : Dimapur - Kohima
Assistance on arrival (0815hrs) and transfer to Kohima (74kms 3hrs). Overnight at Kohima.

Day 02 : Kohima
Full day at Kohima to visit famous WW II cemetery a symbolic memorial raised as citations for the supreme sacrifices made by the officers and soldiers during World War II, State Museum later visit Kisama, a Naga Heritage site where Naga’s celebrate Hornbill festival every year and also visit Angami tribal villages like Kigwema. Evening free at Bara Bazar/market to see some of the Naga ways of foods and dresses. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 : Kohima - Touphema
Am excursion to Khonoma village, this village that lays 20km west of Kohima was known for its fighting prowess in the past. It is also known for the fallow management of its alder trees, which balances nature in the surrounding areas. The beautiful terraces that are carved out of the hill slopes surrounding the village are a sight to behold. Later drive to Touphema village. Overnight at Touphema.

Day 04 : Touphema - Mokokchung
Am Drive Mokokchung (120Kms 5hrs). Enroute visit Longkhum village. A vanguard village of the Aos in the days of headhunting is strategically situated at an altitude of 1846 meters. The people of this village are hard working and one can find exquisite handicrafts and handloom items in this village. On a clear day, on can view the eastern Himalayas of Arunachal and beyond and also the industrial smoke bellowing from the industries in Assam. The Aos have a belief that Longkhum is the resting place of the spirit of dead on their onward journey to paradise. As the local legend goes- a single visit to Longkhum is not enough……… for you have to return to the village again to collect your soulm, which had stayed behind on your first visit.

Evening visit Ungma village, the biggest Ao village and looks like a adjunct of Mokokchung town. According to legend, the early Aos settled here first after coming from Chungliyimti. This village is many centuries old and can be of interest to people who have a desire to peep into Ao folklories, customs and traditions. Overnight at Mokokchung.
Day 05 : Mokokchung - Tuensang
Morning drive to Tuensang (115kms 6hrs), the homeland of Changs,, Yimchungers. Evening visit Helipong village to have glimpse of the cultural tradition of the Changs, Overnight at Tuensang.

Day 06 : Tuensang - Noklak - Tuesnsang
Full day excursion to Noklak to see the Khiamniungan tribe.

Day 07 : Tuensang - Mon
Early Morning drive (180Kms 8-9hrs) Mon. Overnight at Mon.

Day 08 : Mon
Full day visit Shangnyu village, this village is ruled by the Chief Angh is a prominent village in Mon district. There is a wonderful wooden monument measuring 8 feet in height and 12 feet in breadth- believed to be constructed by heavenly angels. Human beings and other creatures are carved on this monument. Memorial stones are also found in front of the Angh’s Palace. History records that good and friendly relationship existed between the Shangnyu and the Ahom Kings of Assam. Shangnyu Angh use to collect taxes from all the villages under his domain-extending from Sibsagar in Assam to the Wanchos in Arunachal.

After returning from Shangnyu village visit Mon Village, here also you will find tattooed Konyaks. Post lunch drive to Chui village situated about 8kms from the district headquarters of Mon. Chui village still retains its old world charm. One can see the Angh’s mansion and other houses constructed in the true Konyak tradition with palm leaves roofing and the main pillars jutting out. Overnight Mon.

Day 09 : Mon - Longwa - Mon
Full day excursion to Longwa (45 km 9hrs) to see the Konyak tribes. Longwa is among the biggest village in the district. As the village straddles the international boundary line, one half of the Angh’s (King) house falls within the Indian Territory and the other half lies in Myanmar. However, the whole village is controlled by the Angh and the village council Chairman.

Day 10 : Mon - Dibrugarh
Am Drive (180Kms 8hrs). Enroute visit Wakching villages Overnight at Dibrugarh.
Day 11 : Dibrugarh - Calcutta/Delhi
Transfer to airport for onward journey. Tour ends.