NAGALAND TOUR OF TRIBES - KONYAK, AO & ANGAMIS [11D/10]
Mon - Mokokchung - Kohima
Travelling across the entire breadth of Nagaland, you will get a chance to witness some of the indigenous cultures that inhabit the region. Starting from Mon in very eastern Nagaland where the very fascinating savage-like Konyak Tribe reside, you will move to Mokokchung, the cultural and artistic capital of Nagaland and home to the Ao Tribe. Moving on, you will end the tour in Nagaland's bustling capital hill station of Kohima, where the majority of the population belong to the Angami Tribe. Drive through some of the remotest verdant hills of the Indian Subcontinent, meet friendly tribes who will charm you with their openness and witness a sustainable way to life. Read More.
CENTRAL ARUNACHAL PRADESH TOUR OF TRIBES [10D/9N]
Ziro - Daporijo - Along - Pasighat - Dibrugarh
In this tour, you'll drive across the central regions of Arunachal Pradesh which is the tribal heartland of the state. Various tribes inhabit these lands where they live in close relationship to nature by using sustainable means to life. Some of the tribes you'll be meeting will be the fascinating Apatani Tribe, the Tagin Tribe, the once warrior Adi Tribe and the Mishmi Tribe. You will get to visit their villages and houses, interact with them and learn about their unique and beautiful ways of simple living. The drive will also pass through some breathtaking landascapes of the Eastern Himalayas, of lush green valeys filled with rainforests. In Ziro, you will visit the famous rice cum fish farms of the Apatanis. In Daporijo and Pasighat, the landscape will be of beautiful formidable mountains and valleys of the Subansiri River and the ever mighty Siang River - two of Northeast India's largest rivers. Read More.
THROUGH TRIBES & WILDLIFE OF NORTHEAST INDIA [20D/19N]
Assam - Arunachal Pradesh - Nagaland
This tour is a great way to start one's jounrney into Northeast India, meeting the tribes and witnessing the great wilderness that they inhabit. When it comes to wildlife, you will visit 5 of the best national parks of the region, namely, Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, Nameri National Park, Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and Namdapha National Park which is India's largest wildlife habitat and rainforest. Among the tribes, you will meet the Apatani Tribe in the valley of Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh, the Konyak Tribe in the mountains of Mon in Nagaland, and learn about the rich Assamese culture in the island of Majuli located midst the mighty Brahmaputra River. Read more
Dibrugarh - Majuli Island
In this trip, you will get a chance to visit Majuli; the largest inhabited river island of the world. The island is the birthplace of the Neo-Vaishnavite culture which is the cultural backbone of Assam. Many Satras (Assamese Monasteries) exist within the island, where monks, both young and old, learn about various forms of traditional arts, dance, music, drama and religion. The satras preach a life of simplicity, and yet, it is easy for a tourist to be consciously enlightened by the power of such simplicity. Majuli is also home to many tribes, who live a very simple and sustainable life. You will get to spend time with these tribes, understand about their ways of life and indulge in their daily activities. You can also spend time indulging in the pleasures of bird-watching, as the island is an important habitat for birds. Read More
ARUNACHAL PRADESH BUDDHIST TRAIL [10D/9N]
Tezpur - Bhalukpong - Dirang - Bomdila - Tawang - Zemithang
Located high up in the mountain ranges of the Eastern Himalayas, at 3500 meters above sea level, is the holy town of Tawang - the land of the Monpas; a tribe that has a culture, which is a mix between indigenous beliefs and Mahayana Buddhism. Having many names, such as The Hidden Paradise and Land Of Snowy Mountains; the region offers breathtaking mountain landscapes, tribal villages, treasures of many rare orchid species, numerous magical Gompas, serene lakes and many other mysteries. And more than anything else, it is the presence of that purity that only Buddhism offers. Numerous holy monasteries make this region a sacred environment. The second largest Buddhist monastery of the world is located here, enlightening the entire landscape with an aura of spirituality. Read More
KHASIS AND THE LIVING ROOT BRIDGES [8D/7N]
Cherrapunjee - Umoni - Mawlynnong
The highlight of this trip will be your visit to the living root bridges of Meghalaya, which are marvel examples of sustainable and Eco-friendly architecture . Made from the roots of the Ficus Elastica tree, the War-Khasi, a tribe in Meghalaya, long ago noticed this tree and saw in its powerful roots, an opportunity to easily cross the area’s many rivers. Now, whenever and wherever the need arises, they simply grow their bridges. You will get to stay in the village tree house of Mawlynnong, which is the cleanest village of Asia. Your stay in the village will give you an opportunity to meet the tribe of Khasi people, and learn about their unique tribal culture. Read More
ZIRO VALLEY AND THE APATANI TRIBE [5D/4N]
Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh
This delightful short break takes you to the quaint valley of Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh, which is home of one of India's most fascinating tribe. The valley is also famous for the rice cum fish cultivation which is practised in high altitudinal plains. You will be visiting Apatani villages, interacting with the tribesmen and learn about their unique and sustainable way of life. There are other delights too, such as bathing in Ziro's serene and refreshing air. Read more
