Tribal Tour of Nagaland
Duration: 08 Days/07 Nights
Places Covered: Kolkata - Dibrugarh - Mon - Mokokchung - Kohima -
Dimapur - Kolkata
NAGALAND
is a land of folklore passed down the generations through word of mouth.
Here, music is an integral part of life and poetic love songs immortalize
ancient tragic love stories.
Nagaland is blessed with salubrious climate throughout the year and one
can visit it anytime. If one is looking for a quite getaway, from the hustle
and bustle of city life, it provides the right ambience as life here is
laidback and slow - providing a tension free life.
The tribes can be distinguished by the colourful and intricately designed
costumes, jewellery and beads that they adorn. The traditional ceremonial
attire of each tribe is in itself, an awe inspiring sight to behold.
Day
01: Kolkata
Arrive Nagaland
Welcome to your
'Tribal Tour of Nagaland' , On arrival you will be
met and transferred by Our representative to the hotel
Afternoon half day sightseeing tour of Kolkata. You visit some of the important
tourist destinations in Kolkata; these are the Birla Planetarium and Victoria
Memorial. You also drive past and get a glimpse of the Fort Williams, the
Howrah Bridge, the Secretariat Building and the Old Court House Street.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Kolkata - Dibrugarh
Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Dibrugarh.
Depart for Dibrugarh by flight.
Arrive Dibrugarh and transfer to hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03: Dibrugarh
After breakfast drive to Mon 200 km, 7hrs, the District headquarter of
Mon District situated at an altitude of 897.64 meters above sea level.
It is the home of the Konyaks tribes. Here it is interesting to see the
tattooed faces wearing feathered headgears and traditional dress. Konyaks
are adept artisans and skilled craftsmen. Here you can find excellent
wood carvings, daos (Machetes), guns, gunpowder, headgears etc.
Overnight: Tourist Lodge.
Day
04: Mon
Visit typical Konyak tribal village, Shangnyu. Ruled by the chief Angh,
it is one of the prominent village of the Mon District. There is a wonderful
wooden monument measuring 8ft. in height and 12 ft. breadth. Also visit
to Konyak Murungs, where one can still see the collection of human skulls.
Konyaks were headhunters in the olden days and used to keep the enemies
head as a trophy.
Overnight:Tourist Lodge.
Day 05: Mon - Mokokchung
After breakfast drive to Mokokchung, the district headquarter situated at
an altitude of 1325 meters above sea level. This picturesque town is the
cultural centre of the AO Nagas. The AO warriors used to wear the beautiful
black and red hand-woven shawl with its white decorated band to signify
their prowess over their enemies. Overnight: Circuit House.
Day 06: Monchung - Kohima
After breakfast drive to Kohima the state capital and hill station which
is situated at an altitude of 1444 meters above sea level 180km, 7hrs
drive.
Day 07: Kohima
After breakfast visit to Khonoma, an Angami tribal village. 20 km towards
the west of Kohima, the village has its own traditions of valour and courage.
History reveals that khonoma provided protection to several villages in
good old days. The village gate tells the story of the British infiltration
into Naga .Hills. War Cemetry : A symbolic memorial raised as citation
for the supreme sacrifices made by the officers and man during the IInd
World War. Museum : The state Museum treasures rare collection of articles
of different tribes which speak about the history and tradition of the
Nagas. Also visit to local market.
Overnight: Hotel.
Day 08: Kohima - Dimapur(75km /2 hrs)
After breakfast transfer to Dimapur airport, to board flight for Kolkata.
Depart for Kolkata by flight.
Arrival Kolkata and board flight for your onward journey.
(These are sample itinraries and we will be happy to make tailor made itinraries suiting your needs.)
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