10 DAYS EXPLORING TRIBES OF NORTH EAST INDIA

We shall start our journey from Guwahati at 10AM and drive to Kaziranga National Park. An UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kaziranga National Park is home to the unique One-Horned Indian Rhinoceros apart from several other wild animals. After arrival at Kaziranga, check-in to hotel/resort. Afternoon go for Jeep Safari. Evening visit – The Orchid Bio-Diversity Park, there you can enjoy the cultural show. Overnight stay at Kaziranga.

Activities : Jungle Safari , Sightseeing

Early morning go for Elephant safari into the western range of Kaziranga National park. Elephat Safari timings are from 5-7AM. After that come back to hotel, have the breakfast. Take some rest or explore the tea gardens nearby. In the afternoon go for Jeep safari into the jungles of Kaziranga National park. Jeep Safari timings are from 2-4PM. Evening enjoy traditional dance and music at Orchid park near kaziranga national park.

Activities : Jungle Safari , Sightseeing

After breakfast we shall move towards your next destination Ziro. Arrive to Ziro, the area of Apatani people. Ziro is almost a level valley enclosed on all sides by pine-clad low stooping hills. This area, also called Apatani Plateau, is famous for Paddy-cum-Fish culture. Discovering the local culture of the Apatani tribe whose old ladies still practicing the unique tradition of nose plugs piercing and facial tattooing. Apatani practice Doniy Polo animism and believe in Sun and Moon. Overnight in homestay in Siiro village.

Activities : Jungle Safari , Sightseeing

Early morning we shall go for The whole day will be spent exploring Apatani villages and witnessing old ladies with the unique nose plugs and facial tattoos. We also make an excursion to the interior of Ziro valley visiting the Hong village, the largest village of the Apatani Community, and some other Apatani villages such as Bulla, Hari, and Hija. We shall also see Apatani women's traditional dancing in Michi village. Overnight in homestay in Siiro village.

Activities : Jungle Safari , Sightseeing

After Breakfast drive to Majuli. Majuli is famously known as the world's largest (or, arguably, second largest) river island. It is located in between two streams of mighty Brahmaputra River. On arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight at Majuli.

Activities : Sightseeing

Full day Majuli sightseeing, visiting the temples with age old history and learn about the monks staying in the temple, folk dance by the monks (Gayanbayan), visit mask making temple, pottery village and Mishing tribal villages. Majuli is the cultural capital of Assam. Shrimant Sankardeva established this practice of Vaishnavism in 16th century. Vaishnavism is a sect of Hinduism where they worship Lord Vishnu, The Protector, and his re-incarnation. The major population of this island is in habitat by Mishing tribe, who are believed to be migrated from present Arunachal Pradesh. History says that they were bond laborers of Adi Tribe for finding gold in river bed. To escape this they follow the river and migrated down to Assam. Now most of this tribe is settled down in Assam closed to water body. Overnight at Majuli.

Activities : Sightseeing

Today early morning drive to Mon in Nagaland. En route visit historical monuments of Ahom dynasty, such as Shiva Dol and Kareng Ghar. Mon is the home of the Konyak Nagas who were the last of the headhunters. They are famous for their accomplished craftsmanship in making woodcarvings, headgears, necklaces etc. Overnight at Guest House/ Resort.

Activities : Sightseeing

After leisure breakfast drive to nearby village called Hongphoi to witness Konyak tribes. The main attraction of this village is the colorful traditional attires, beating of log drums in their community hall called "Morung". One can meet the tattooed Konyak elders and interact with them and also the modest king's house. Overnight stay at Mon.

Activities : Sightseeing

Drive to Longwa village. Longwa is situated in the eastern most tip of Nagaland and the village itself is right on the border in between India and Myanmar. The villages are ruled by the hereditary chief the 'Angh' (king). The house of the Angh of Longwa is situated half in India and half in Burma. Explore the village to meet and interact with the Angh, who has 16 villages in Myanmar and 4 villages in Indian territory under his sovereignty. Also, meet few of the last surviving head hunters in the village. Back to Mon. Overnight stay at Mon.

Activities : Sightseeing

Today is the last day of the North East Tribal tour. After breakfast we shall drive to Dibrugarh to catch the flight for onward journey.

We reccommend a tour manager through out the tour apart from local guides. It is optional and the cost of tour manager is Rs. 5000/- per day including His/Her accommodation and food.

Activities : Sightseeing