10D/9N
cultural travel
Kaziranga National Park, Assam
Trip Overview
Get to meet the fascinating tribes of Nagaland such as the Konyak and the Ao peoples.
A scenic road through through lush verdant mountains of the Eastern Himalayas.
Go on charming and leisurely village walks. Engage in slow paced cultural travel.
Dibrugarh - Lakhimpur
Upon arrival at Dibrugarh Airport, you will drive to Lakhimpur (3-4 hours) for an overnight stay in a standard hotel. En route, cross the mighty Brahmaputra River in a scenic ferry ride.
lakhimpur - ziro
After breakfast, drive to Ziro (7-9 hours), a splendid valley surrounded by farms and pine-conifer forests and home to the Apatani Tribe. The drive will thus enter into scenic tribal hinterlands, through the tropical forested areas of central Arunachal Pradesh. Evening at leisure with a campfire. Your stay in a homestay will provide you with a glimpse into the lives of the tribal community.
ziro
Spend the day exploring Apatani villages such as Hong, Hari, and Dutta, and the nearby Nishi village, if time permits. In these villages where the Apatani build houses adjoining each other, you will get to interact with the locals, especially the tattooed elders who still live a very traditional life. Visit the unique Apatani farms. An interaction session with an Apatani shaman is possible. A visit to the local market will help you learn more about Apatani culture, customs, eating habits, attires, and ornaments. The evening will be at leisure. A cultural performance depicting Apatani culture can be organized for larger groups. You may also taste their ethnic cuisine over dinner.
ziro - daporijo
After breakfast, drive from Ziro to Daporijo (6-7 hours), which is the headquarters of the Upper Subansiri District. En route, you will get to visit villages of the Nyishi, Tagin, and Apatani tribes as time permits. Evening at leisure. Your stay will be in a standard hotel.
daporijo
Go on a full-day tour around Daporijo. Drive upstream to the beautiful emerald Subansiri River and through the quaint villages which fill the landscape here. You can visit a cave and temple in the mountains. Visit the villages of the Tagin tribe and get to know about their simple tribal culture and traditional lifestyle. There are also a few sandy picnic spots along the riverbank; a picnic lunch can be arranged upon prior request.
daporijo - aalo
After an early breakfast, leave for Aalo (6 hours), home to the various Adi sub-tribes and situated near the Siyom River. En route, you will visit the villages of Tagins and Gallong Adis for cultural interactions. Gallong houses are peculiar as they are built on stone without the use of nails. Afternoon if time permits, visit the museum, craft center, and an animist temple of the Donyi-Polo religion. The evening will be leisure. Your stay will be at a hotel with budget amenities or in Kabu Village in a homestay.
aalo
Spend the day exploring the verdant villages around Aalo of the Adi Gallong Tribe such as Kabu, Jirdan, and Kayin. Visit homes and interact with the villagers to gain more insight into the inter-relation of animist cultures present in Arunachal Pradesh. In Kabu cross a cane hanging bridge which is famous for its native ingenuity. The evening will be at leisure at Darka Village, one of the largest Gallong settlements.
aalo - pasighat
After an early breakfast, you will leave for Pasighat (6-7 hours) which is located in the plains. The drive will be exceptionally scenic crossing through the valley of the mighty Siang River, known famously as the Brahmaputra. The Adi sub-tribes have since long thrived in this mysterious valley, carving beautiful terraced farms at places. En route, visit the Adi Minyong villages such as Yaksi and Panging which is one of the largest Minyong villages with more than five hundred houses. The majority of women here are into traditional weaving. The evening will be at leisure. Your stay will be in a standard camp.
pasighat - dibrugarh
After breakfast, leave for a drive to Dibrugarh (6-7 hours) a pretty town located midst the large tea-growing tracts of Upper Assam and beside the mighty Brahmaputra River. The evening will be at leisure or walk around the upbeat market area of the town, maybe dine in a nice restaurant.
dibrugarh
After breakfast, leave for Dibrugarh Airport as per your departure schedule. Tour ends.
Where you will stay?
When you travel with us, we make sure that you stay in the best available accommodations in the places you visit, especially since many areas in Northeast India are remote and do not have many options to stay.
These properties are highly reviewed by our team of experts and are aesthetic in nature when possible.
Our itineraries are flexible, highly customisable, and you can always choose a different property depending on budget and style.
gymmkhana clubhouse, dibrugarh
RATING: standard
STYLE: boutique hotel
With a small town open atmosphere, The Gymkhana Clubhouse in Dibrugarh is run by enthusiastic town folks and provides splendid modern rooms and amenities such a pool and a gym. The charming clubhouse which was built in 1923 consists of a restaurant and a well stocked boutique barroom.
homestay, ziro
RATING: standard
STYLE: homestay
Homestays are important in promoting sustainable tourism in Ziro, the land of the ancient Apatani culture, while also engaging visitors to have an authentic experience of staying with an Apatani family and learning about their ways. The rooms are simple, airy, clean, with fairly standard amenities.
reyi homestay, aalo
RATING: standard
STYLE: homestay
The beautiful Reyi Homestay is one of the best places to stay in Aalo. The host is warm and hospitable. The property is expansive with plenty of flowers and nature. The rooms are airy and comfortable.
kham homestay, pasighat
RATING: basic
STYLE: homestay
Homestays are important in promoting sustainable tourism. Your stay in Pasighat will be at the cute little Kham Homestay run by a local Buddhist Khampti tribal family with cozy rooms and hospitable hosts.
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