Nagaland - The Land of Metaphor

North India - Rajasthan, discover this 19-day trip

A Dibrugarh - Excursion d'une journée à la ville pétrolière de Digboi

Trip Description

During this trip, you will stay in a mix of comfortable boutique hotels and small family-run accommodations that will offer you both comfort and cultural immersion. In Delhi, Guwahati, Kaziranga, and Shillong, you will be welcomed in mid-range hotels where you can relax after your daily explorations. In Nagaland and other regions of Northeast India, you will stay in family lodges, traditional tea houses, and homestays. These accommodations are perfect for connecting with Indian families and experiencing authentic local hospitality. By living with host families, you will discover their daily life up close, their traditional attire, and the life of their neighborhood. You will have the opportunity to learn their customs and see their way of life, from morning routines to evening gatherings. One of the highlights of your stay will be savoring homemade meals, lovingly prepared with regional flavors. This mix of comfortable hotels and family accommodations creates a perfect balance between comfort and enriching cultural exchanges, making your trip truly unique and unforgettable.

Accomodation

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Stay program

day 1
Arrival at Delhi International Airport
Arrival in Delhi by international flight. Traditional welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel at check-in time (2:00 PM). Overnight at the hotel.
day 2
Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, meet in Old Delhi by metro and visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest and oldest mosques in India. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of the old city.
day 3
Delhi - Dibrugarh by flight
After breakfast, transfer in time to the airport to board the flight to Dibrugarh. Welcome and assistance on arrival, then transfer to the hotel or to a homestay. Dibrugarh is the gateway to the "Hidden Land" of eastern Arunachal Pradesh. The Ahoms from Thailand crossed northern Myanmar through this region in the 13th century to establish their empire, which flourished in the ancient land of Assam. It is the "Camellia" city of Upper Assam, a haven of peace, with its rich tea gardens resembling a lush green carpet. Later in the afternoon, visit the surroundings on foot. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or at a homestay.
day 4
In Dibrugarh - One-day excursion to the oil town of Digboi
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning excursion to Digboi. On the way, visit the village of Nam Phake and the temple of bells. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or with a local family in Dibrugarh.
day 5
Dibrugarh - Saikhowa on the surface
After breakfast, head to Saikhowa National Park. Saikhowa is a national park as well as a biosphere reserve located on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River, at the far east of the state of Assam, in India. Dibru-Saikhowa, with an area of 340 km², is one of the most vibrant wilderness areas on earth and is also distinguished by its pristine scenic beauty. Located in the floodplain of the Brahmaputra, Dibru-Saikhowa is a haven for many extremely rare and endangered wildlife species. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or with a host family in Dibrugarh.
day 6
Dibrugarh - Mon by area
After breakfast, head to Mon. Mon, in Nagaland, will cross the lush valley of Assam's tea plantations. The journey takes about 5 hours. This area is inhabited by the Konyak tribe, with a significant number of AO Nagas. Go to the Private Guest House or the government circuit house upon your arrival. Dinner and overnight stay.
day 7
At Mon - Day trip to the village of Shangnyu
After breakfast, we will go to the village of Shangnyu. There, you will discover a true tradition, where people are still not touched by modern means. Lunch in the village. Meeting with the villagers and discovery of their way of life. Return to Mon in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay.
day 8
Mon - Mokokchung on the surface
After breakfast, drive to Mokokchung, in the north-central part of Nagaland. This area is inhabited by the AO tribe. Upon arrival in Mokokchung, we will go to a guest house or a government circuit house / tourist lodge. Dinner and overnight stay.
day 9
Mon - Ungma and Longkhum Village - Touphema on the surface
After breakfast, drive to Ungma and the village of Longkhum. From there, we will go to the village of Touphema. Upon your arrival, discover some ethnic tourist cottages built in the Angami Naga style. The Angami are, by the way, the main tribe of this region. Traditional dinner around the campfire. Night in the huts.
day 10
Touphema - Khonoma Village on the surface
After breakfast today, we head to the village of Khonoma, a place renowned for its bravery and courage. The gate of Khonoma tells the story of the British infiltration into the Naga hills. We check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the famous war cemetery, a symbolic memorial erected in tribute to the supreme sacrifice made by the officers and men of the Allied forces during the Second World War. Return to Kohima and to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
day 11
In Kohima
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day tour of Kohima visiting the Angami villages, such as Bara Basti and Kisema. In the afternoon, visit to the local market. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kohima.
day 12
Kohima - Jorhat on surface
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, departure by car to Jorhat. On the way, take a photo break in the villages and local markets. Upon arrival, check in at the Tea Bungalow. Dinner and overnight at the Bungalow.
day 13
Jorhat - Majuli
After breakfast, cross over to Majuli. Nestled in the heart of the mighty Brahmaputra and beautifully surrounded by Lohit and Khabalu, the landmass of Majuli enjoys the privilege of being the largest river island in the world. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is not the ascents, descents, snow-capped mountains, or mountain springs that captivate tourists in Majuli, but rather the freedom of the wind, the freedom of the rivers, the panoramas of freedom that unfold one after another, the freedom of the birds, as well as the purity, simplicity, and innocence of the inhabitants who have lived for centuries in close harmony with nature. All this moves, excites, and stirs the imagination of visitors. Majuli is the birthplace of the Vaishnava Satras. Sankardeva founded the first Vaishnava Satra here in the 15th century. There are currently twenty-two satras in Majuli. Among these twenty-two satras, the most well-known are Dakhinpat, Garamurh, Auniati, Kamalabari, Samaguri, and Bengenaati Satra. In Majuli, there are several places to admire the sunset in winter. There are also various species of rare migratory birds, such as the pelican, making Majuli an ideal place for amateur ornithologists. Dinner and overnight at the tourist lodge or homestay in a village.
day 14
Majuli - Kaziranga on the surface
After breakfast, spend some time in Majuli then return to the main field. This afternoon, head to Kaziranga National Park. Kaziranga National Park is a World Heritage Site, home to more than 75% of the world’s population of the great Indian one-horned rhinoceros. It is located on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra River and is one of the oldest parks in Assam. In addition to rhinos, you can observe the Asian water buffalo, with more than 1200 specimens, elephants (over 1000), tigers (over 81), swamp deer, barking deer, and hog deer. The park is home to about 400 species of birds. Check-in upon arrival at the resort. Dinner and overnight at the resort.
day 15
In Kaziranga
Early morning option to enjoy the elephant ride. Later, jeep safaris. Overnight. (Kaziranga National Park is officially open to visitors from November 1st to April 30th each year. However, between May and October, limited elephant and jeep safaris are still possible, subject to weather conditions, on the outskirts of the park. Rhinos are abundant and the chances of spotting rhinos and other park animals are therefore as good as during the official opening period of the park.) Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the lodge. Overnight at the resort.
day 16
Kaziranga - Shillong by surface
After breakfast, drive to Shillong. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. This afternoon, visit the local market of Shillong. Overnight at the hotel.
day 17
In Shillong - Day trip to Cherrapunjee
Breakfast at the hotel. Magnificent hill road with a breathtaking view of nature in its pristine beauty. Visits around Cherrapunjee and return to Shillong. Night at the hotel.
day 18
Shillong - Guwahati on surface
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, drive to Guwahati. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. In the evening, visit the Shankardev Kalakshetra cultural center, which showcases the life and culture of the people of Assam. If time permits, visit the Shilpagram, dedicated to weaving and crafts of the North-East. Overnight at the hotel.
day 19
Guwahati - Delhi by plane
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, go to the T3 airport departure to catch your connecting flight and continue your journey. End of services All hotels: check-in time at 14:00 / check-out time at 12:00.