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
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Arrive at Kolkata popularly known as THE CITY OF JOY and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Kolkata
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - Thursday, May 23, 2024
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
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Friday, May 24, 2024
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
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
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
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Full day explore Adi (Gallong) tribal villages. Overnight at Along.
Day 6: Along - Daporijo
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
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
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Full day visit Tagin tribal villages. Overnight at Daporijo.
Day 8: Daporijo - Ziro
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Full day at Apatani tribal villages of Bamin-Hija-Dutta Bulla and Hong, visit Museum and emporium.Overnightat Ziro.
Day 10: Ziro - Itanagar
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
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
Friday, May 31, 2024 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
Full day visit Nishi Tribal villages.Overnight at Itanagar.
Day 12: Itanagar - Tezpur
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
Drive to Tezpur (216km 6hrs). Evening free to stroll in the local Bazar. Overnight at Tezpur.
Day 13: Tezpur - Guwahati - Kolkata
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Monday, June 3, 2024
Morning after breakfast Drive to Guwahati to connect flight for Kolkata. Arrive and transfer to international airport for onward destination.
