Jan 31 - Feb 10
11D/10N
Roing -Pasighat - Aalo - Daporijo - Ziro
Trip Overview
Reh Festival
Get together with the Idu Mishmi people as they celebrate the Reh Festival.
Eastern Himalayas
A beautiful journey through the lush mountains and verdant tribal communities.
Boori Boot Festival
Get together with the Miri and Nyishi peoples to celebrate Boori Boot Festival.
Dibrugarh - Roing
Upon arrival at Dibrugarh Airport in the far-eastern plains of the country, you will proceed to Roing (4-5 hours), the small town sits overlooking the foothills of the mysterious Mishmi Hills. En route cross the fertile countryside of Assam and the mighty Brahmaputra River. Evening at leisure.
Roing
Visits to villages such as Abango and Kuruno of the Idu Mishmi Tribe will be arranged where you can interact with the people and observe daily life. You will also visit RIWATCH, a NGO dedicated to preserving ancient knowledges of the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. For most time, you will be participating and observing the Reh Festival which is the main animist event for the Mishmi people. See their dances, ethnic cuisine, songs and rites to learn more of their distant and fascinating culture. Evenings at leisure where you can spend time relaxing by the fire and meeting fellow travelers.
roing - pasighat
After breakfast, continue on a scenic drive on some tough roads to Pasighat (6 hours), headquarter of East Siang District and the land of the once-warriors Adi tribe. Pasighat town is located beside the feared Siang River (Brahmaputra River) at the foothills of the eastern Himalayas. Spend the day visiting a few villages en -route for cultural interaction. Local sightseeing of Pasighat if time permits.
pasighat - aalo
After an early breakfast, leave for Aalo (6-7 hours). The drive will pass through some breathtaking scenery of the valleys of the ever-mighty Siang River. These valleys are inhabited sparsely by the Minyong and Gallong Adi Tribes. They practice high altitude terraced farming, and their crop fields and villages form perfect landscape photographs. Spend the day visiting a few villages of the Adi Tribe and knowing about their culture.
aalo
Spend the day exploring villages around Aalo of the Adi Gallong Tribe such as Kabu, Jirdan and Kayin. In Kabu cross a cane hanging bridge which are famous for their native ingenuity. Evening will be at leisure by the campfire and a traditional dance performance.
aalo - daporijo
After breakfast, you will leave for a scenic drive through bad roads to Daporijo (8 hours), located at the heart of the Subansiri Valley where the Tagin people live. En route you will visit villages for cultural interactions. Gallong houses are peculiar as they are built on the stone without the use of nails.
daporijo - raga - ziro
After an early breakfast, leave for Raga Village (3-4 hours) to spend the day attending the Boori Boot festival of the Hill Miri peoples, a gathering to welcome the spring and successful harvest. Observe the colorful activities such as folk dances and songs. Later after lunch, continue to Ziro (4 hours), a splendid valley surrounded by farms and pine-conifer filled forests and home to the Apatani Tribe. The drive will be scenic, through the tropical forested areas of central Arunachal Pradesh and crossing scattered tribal settlements. Evening at leisure.
ziro
Spend the next two days exploring Apatani villages such as Hong, Hari and Dutta. In these villages where Apatani build houses adjoining each other, you will get a closer interaction with the locals, especially the tattooed elders who still live a very traditional life. Visit the unique Apatani rice farms that stretch the vast valley with its infectious fertility. Enjoy a graceful dance performance by the old Apatani ladies in the rice fields. Visit to the local market can be informative about knowing more about Apatani culture, customs, eating habits, attires and ornaments. Evenings will be at leisure. You may also taste their ethnic cuisine over dinner.
ziro - dibrugarh
After breakfast, leave for a long drive to the town Dibrugarh (7 hours) thus returning to the Assam plains.
dibrugarh
After breakfast, drive to the airport as per your flight 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.
Jungle Camp, Roing
RATING: STANDARD
STYLE: SCENIC COTTAGES
Set in the midst of lush orange orchards and private forests, the Camp has comfortable and spacious cottages built on stilts and a grand dining hall with panoramic views.
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.
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.
hotel singhik
RATING: BASIC
STYLE: HOTEL
In a town as remote and badly administered as Daporijo, Hotel Singhik comes as a savior, a business hotel offering clean modern rooms and standard amenities.
Siro homestay, ziro
RATING: BASIC
STYLE: HOMESTAY
Homestays are important in promoting sustainable tourism in Ziro, the land of the ancient Apatani culture. The rooms are simple, airy, clean, with fairly standard amenities.
cluubhouse, dibrugarh
RATING: STANDARD
STYLE: HOTEL
With a small town open atmosphere, the Gymkhana Clubhouse in Dibrugarh is run by enthusiastic town folks and provides splendid modern rooms and a heritage club.
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