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A tribal tour to explore the culture of Northeast India offers a rare opportunity to experience the region's rich heritage and diverse indigenous communities. Home to over 200 distinct tribes with a myriad of unique traditions, languages, and customs, the region is a living mosaic of vibrant cultural practices. Through these tours, travellers can immerse themselves in tribal festivals, traditional dances, and age-old crafts while learning about sustainable ways of living closely tied to nature. These tours provide authentic interactions, offering insights into the deep-rooted values, art, and oral histories that have shaped the region's identity for centuries.
the tour covers close cultural interactions with the indigenous tribes of the region. In Mon in eastern Nagaland, the tattooed Konyaks, once headhunters dwell in the verdant scenery of the Patkai Hills. Mokokchung, the cultural and artistic capital of Nagaland, is home to the Ao people; in the Kohima region, the Angami people prefer to live on hilltops.
32D/31N
cultural Travel
assam, arunacahal pradesh, meghalaya & nagaland
you will travel through the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Nagaland, visiting various beautiful landscapes inhabited by some of the most fascinating tribes of the region. Despite the lack of proper infrastructure in these remote frontiers, the highlight will be the ethical and authentic interactions with the host communities.
which is the tribal heartland of the state. Various tribes inhabit these lands, such as the Apatani, Tagin, Adi, and Gallong, where they live in close partnership with nature and practice sustainable ways of living. You will get to visit their villages and houses, interact with them and learn about their unique cultures.
made from the roots of wild fig trees which are a marvel of sustainable and eco-friendly architecture. The Khasis, a tribe in the mysterious highlands of Meghalaya, long ago noticed the fig tree's powerful roots and began knotting them to build bridges and navigate a land so abundantly flowing with water. Also included are cultural interactions and ethnic homestays.
tea plantations, rivers, and jungles. This tour allows travelers to indulge in the countryside lifestyle of the people – learning about the simple ways of life, sustainable practices, and their graceful cultures. Traveling through Majuli and Namphake, you will learn about two different cultural practices of the Assamese and Tais.
is the holy town of Tawang – the land of the Monpa and Sherdukpen people; cultures which display an integration of indigenous beliefs and Tibetan Buddhism. Often referred to as the ‘Land Of Snowy Mountains’, the region offers extremely scenic mountain panoramas, peaceful villages, rare floral diversity, enlightening monasteries & serene lakes.
20D/19N
cultural Travel
assam, arunachal pradesh
& nagaland
meeting the tribes and witnessing the virgin wilderness they inhabit. Among the tribes, you will meet the fascinating Apatanis in Arunachal Pradesh, the tattooed headhunting Konyaks in the hills of Nagaland, and learn about Assamese heritage and culture in the river island of Majuli.
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