Northeast India Tribal Tour

Living roots, waterfalls and tribal cultures

Living roots, waterfalls and tribal cultures A ready-built creator-led group trip across India, 9 days / 8 nights. GoExplorer shapes it into a departure under your name, with route, inclusions and logistics handled.

India · 9 days / 8 nights · Best season: October to April, the dry months across the region · Group size: 2–6 guests

Route

Itanagar > Ziro > Majuli > Mon > Longwa > Dibrugarh

Highlights

  • Explore The Aptani Villages
  • Ziro To Majuli
  • Day Trip To Longwa Village
  • Day Trip Hongphoi
  • Discovering the local culture of the Apatani tribe whose old ladies still practicing the unique tradition of nose plugs piercing and facial tattooing

Day by day

Day 1: ARRIVE ITANAGAR AIRPORT AND DRIVE TO ZIRO (4-5 HRS TRAVEL

APPROX) Welcome and meet & greet by our company representative on arrival Itanagar Airport. Transfer 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. On arrival at Ziro Valley, check in to hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Ziro. ● I

Day 2: EXPLORE THE APTANI VILLAGES

Today after breakfast, meet with our local guide and set out to explore traditional Aptani villages in the old Ziro. Discovering the local culture of the Apatani tribe whose old ladies still practicing the unique tradition of nose plugs piercing and facial tattooing. We also make an excursion to the interior of Ziro valley visiting the Hong village, the largest village of Apatani Community, and pr

Day 3: ZIRO TO MAJULI

After breakfast you will head 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 Traditional Bamboo Cottage. Overnight stay at Majuli.

Day 4: EXPLORE MAJULI

Our local guide will meet you in morning and take you to visit the Satras. Majuli's satras are Vaishnavite monasteries that are important centers of Assamese art, culture, and religion, founded by the saint Srimanta Sankardeva. These institutions, which include famous examples like Auni-ati, Kamalabari, and Garamur, are crucial for preserving and practicing traditional performing arts such as Satt

Day 5: MAJULI > MON

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 woodcarvings, headgears, necklaces etc. Overnight stay at Mon.

Day 6: DAY TRIP TO LONGWA VILLAGE

After breakfast, meet and greet with our local guide. After that you will 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 in the fantastic picturesque p

Day 7: DAY TRIP HONGPHOI

takes around 2 hours to reach the Hongphoi village from Mon town. On reaching, we head to Chef's place, have a chat, and take photographs of them. Walk around the village and visit the Morung to

Day 8: MON > DIBRUGARH

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and drive to Dibrugarh. After arrival in Dibrugarh check-in to hotel and relax. Evening take a stroll to the upbeat market of Dibrugarh. Overnight at Dibrugarh.

Day 9: DIBRUGARH DEPARTURE

After leisure breakfast transfer to the airport of Dibrugarh for onward journey or flight back home. Accommodation as per itinerary Any Airfare, Train fare which is not mentioned in the Itinerary Breakfast at above mentioned hotel/homestay Any Medical/rescue evacuation due to mishaps ILP for Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland Lunch, Dinner, Hi-Tea/coffee, snacks, drinks etc. Majuli transfer by the pub

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on twin/double sharing with daily breakfast
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle (by group size)
  • Experienced driver and local assistance
  • Permits and entry as specified in the itinerary
  • Tolls, parking and driver allowance

Exclusions

  • Airfares and train fares
  • Lunches and dinners unless specified
  • Entry tickets, activity and adventure charges unless specified
  • Travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Anything not listed under inclusions