Assam - Nagaland (12 Days / 11 Nights)
With the great Brahmaputra flowing through it, Assam is the land of tea, forests and wildlife. However, some of the lesser known yet equally fascinating aspect of the place is its cultural heritage. In addition, explore the enchanting forested hills and valleys of Nagaland that is still home to many tribes having their own language, traditions and attire.
Day 1: Jorhat - Dimapur
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Arrive Jorhat airport from Kolkata and drive to Dimapur (160 kms / 4 hrs drive). Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 2: Dimapur - Kohima
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
Drive to Kohima (80 kms / 3 hrs drive). Afternoon visit war memorial. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 3: Kohima
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Full day excursion to to Dzulakie (40 kms) and Khonoma village (20 kms). Dzulakie is popular tourist destination and Khonoma village is famous for its own traditions of valour and courage. Overnight in Kohima.
Day 4: Wokha
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Drive to Wokha (80 kms / 4 hrs drive). There are villages on hilltops, which at once attract attention. There are monolithis (Longzu) erected by the rich ancestors to ehibit their status. Overnight stay in Tourist Lodge.
Day 5: Wokha - Mokokchung
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Drive to Mokokchong, home of Ao Naga and can be of great interest to people who have desire to have an insight into Ao folklore custom and tradition. Overnight stay in Mokokchong.
Day 6: Mokokchung
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Full day explore tribal village. Overnight stay in Mokokchong.
Day 7: Mokokchung - Tuensang
Friday, May 31, 2024 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
Drive to Tuensang (115 kms / 6 hrs), the homeland of Changs, Yimchungers, Khiamungans, Sangtams, Semas and Phoms Nagas. Overnight stay in Tuensang.
Day 8: Mon
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Drive to Mon (150 kms / Approx 8 hrs drive), the headquarters of the Konyak tribe. Konyaks are adept artisan and skilled craftsman, here one can find excellent woodcarving, daos (machete) etc. Overnight stay in Mon.
Day 9: Mon - Jorhat
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Monday, June 3, 2024
Drive to Jorhat. Overnight stay in Chung Bungalow or Hotel
Day 10: Jorhat - Kaziranga
Monday, June 3, 2024 - Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Drive and ferry across (charter) river Brahmaputra (2½ hrs on ferry) to visit Majuli island. Afternoon return to Jorhat Ghat and the drive to Kaziranga (110 kms / 2½ hrs drive). Overnight stay in Kaziranga.
Day 11: Kaziranga
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Early morning elephant safari followed by Jeep Safari. Overnight stay in Kaziranga.
Day 12: Kaziranga
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Thursday, June 6, 2024
After breakfast drive to Guwahati airport (250 kms / 5½ hrs drive) to connect flight to Kolkata or New Delhi.
