Cultural Tour of North East (13 Days / 12 Nights)
North East is a place of magical beauty and bewildering diversity. Dominated by the mighty rivers with myriad moods and habitat of the more than 165 tribes; northeast is an explorers', nature lovers' and adventure seekers' paradise. With memories galore of the unexplored land touch the largest city of India, Kolkata where the fusion of old and new with rich and poor is present. This city of Joy brings forth the beauty of the Ganges a stark difference from the mountains of the North East.
Day 1: Kolkata
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - Thursday, March 20, 2025
Arrive at Kolkata popularly known as THE CITY OF JOY and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Kolkata
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - Friday, March 21, 2025
Kolkata, capital of West Bengal is the nerve centre of intellectual and human values where many modern movements began in literature, art, cinema, theatre, science, politics and industry. Full day city tour visiting Howrah Bridge major - landmark of this city of joy. This hanging bridge is an architectural marvel of the country. The recently built Vidyasagar Setu, another architectural marvel, connects both the banks of the Hooghly River. Move onto
Victoria Memorial built of White Marble. It was opened by Prince of Wales in 1924 and has a statue of Queen Victoria, with other innumerous exhibits. Visit the Indian Museum and drive past
Dalhousie Square,
St. Paul's Cathedral, National Library, Shaheed Minar, Eden Garden, Fort William and city centre. Optional visit to Mother Teresa's home of Charity. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Dibrugarh - Pasighat
Friday, March 21, 2025 - Saturday, March 22, 2025
Morning leave by air for Dibrugarh. Arrive and transfer from airport to catch the ferry and then drive to Pasighat. Overnight at Pasighat.
Day 4: Pasighat - Along
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - Sunday, March 23, 2025
Drive to Along (100 km, 5hrs drive). Along is the headquarter of West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh located at an altitude of 300m and is famous as the habitat of Adi (Gallong) tribes.Overnight at Along.
Day 5: Along
Sunday, March 23, 2025 - Monday, March 24, 2025
Full day explore Adi (Gallong) tribal villages. Overnight at Along.
Day 6: Along - Daporijo
Monday, March 24, 2025 - Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Drive to Daporijo (160km 8hrs) the headquarter of the Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh located at an altitude of 600m is an inhabitant of Tagin and Gallong tribes.Overnight at Daporijo.
Day 7: Daporijo
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Full day visit Tagin tribal villages. Overnight at Daporijo.
Day 8: Daporijo - Ziro
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - Thursday, March 27, 2025
Ziro (160km 8hrs) the headquarter of Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh located at an altitude of 1560m, is a plateau surrounded by Apatani tribal villages, Dibbo- Hija-Bulla-Hari and Hong village. Hong village is considered to be the second biggest and most organized tribal village in Asia. The uniqueness of Apatani tribe is tatooting women faces and nose plugs, which you will find different from the other tribes.Overnight at Ziro.
Day 9: Ziro
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - Friday, March 28, 2025
Full day at Apatani tribal villages of Bamin-Hija-Dutta Bulla and Hong, visit Museum and emporium.Overnightat Ziro.
Day 10: Ziro - Itanagar
Friday, March 28, 2025 - Saturday, March 29, 2025
Drive to Itanagar (150km 5hrs) the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.Itanagar has extremely interesting museum known as Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, time spent here can really acquaint you with the culture and tradition of this region. Various types of dwellings of differnet tribes made out of cane and bamboo with other functional tools and handicraft items are displayed here. Overnight at Itanagar.
Day 11: Itanagar
Saturday, March 29, 2025 - Sunday, March 30, 2025
Full day visit Nishi Tribal villages.Overnight at Itanagar.
Day 12: Itanagar - Tezpur
Sunday, March 30, 2025 - Monday, March 31, 2025
Drive to Tezpur (216km 6hrs). Evening free to stroll in the local Bazar. Overnight at Tezpur.
Day 13: Tezpur - Guwahati - Kolkata
Monday, March 31, 2025 - Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Morning after breakfast Drive to Guwahati to connect flight for Kolkata. Arrive and transfer to international airport for onward destination.
