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The North – Eastern States of India are indeed the most exotic, untamed and unexplored part of the country. The verdant valleys, mighty mountains, gorgeous glaciers, serpentine rivers, cascading waterfalls and the extraordinary range of flora and fauna are some of the attractions of the region.

The North – Eastern States are home to the most colourful people on the earth and is one of the most ethnically and linguistic diverse regions in Asia. The region has over 166 colourful tribes and groups. Some of the groups have migrated from as far as South East Asia and settled here hundreds of years ago and still retain their cultural traditions.

This 'paradise' for nature lovers is loaded with magical beauty and bewildering diversity. The experience of misty dawn on the mountains and bronze sunset across the expanse of the Brahmaputra is heavenly and reinforces one's faith in the Almighty. The tranquil, placid, serene ----- beauty of North East, casts a magical spell and springs surprises around every nook and corner.

The unexplored 'paradise' is a perfect destination for those looking for an off-beat holiday.

Itineraries

  • ASSAM WITH KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK & MAJULI ISLAND (NE 050)

    Delhi / Kolkatta – Kaziranga National Park – Jorhat - Dibrugarh – Delhi / Kolkatta

    After arriving at Delhi / Kolkatta you fly to Guwahati from where you drive to the Kaziranga National Park. You spend a full day at the National Park where you embark on a pre-dawn elephant ride to Kaziranga's Central Range. After breakfast you walk through a terraced tea garden and with locals in Karbi and Misisng. In the evening you proceed on a jeep safari in Kaziranga's Western Range for game viewing.

    Driving across Assam on the way to Dibrugarh you have a day's excursion to Majuli Island and en-route visit Sibsagar, the ancient capital of Assam & Ahom rulers. At Dibrugarh you enjoy an hour long river cruise on a country boat on River Brahmaputra, visit ethnic Tai-Phake village and witness an evening extravaganza of local culture, folk dance & music.

    From Dibrugarh you fly out to Delhi / Kolkatta for your onward journey.

    Duration 07 Nights / 08 Days
    Best Time November to March
    Grade Moderate
    Code No NE 050
    jeep Safari

  • A TRIBAL TOUR OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH (NE 051)

    Delhi / Kolkatta – Dibrugarh – Pasighat – Along – Daporijo – Ziro – Itanagar – Guwahati – Delhi / Kolkatta

    After arriving at Delhi / Kolkatta you fly to Dibrugarh from where you cross in to Arunachal Pradesh after an hours' ferry ride across the mighty Brahmaputra River for a night halt at Pasighat, home of the Adi tribe

    Whilst you journey through Arunachal Pradesh you get to visit Renging and Yembung Villages (Adi Tribes). You continue drive to Along, home to the Memba and Khemba tribes and visit Bam Village (Adi Galong Tribe). Next your journey takes you to Daporijo, home to the Tagin and Miri tribes. At Ziro you interact with the tribal people visiting Hong Village (Apatani Tribe), Handicrafts Centre and in the evening witness a special cultural programme. Finally you exit from Arunachal Pradesh through Itanagar, capital of Arunachal Pradesh where you meet Nyishi tribes and visit craft emporium

    Arriving at Drive to Guwahati (Assam) you visit the famous Kamakhya Temple and then board your flight to Delhi / Kolkatta for your onward destination.

    Duration 10 Nights / 11 Days
    Best Time February - March & November - December
    Grade Gentle
    Code No NE 051
    jeep Safari

  • TRADITIONAL NAGA TRIBAL CUSTOMS (NE 052)

    Kolkatta – Dimapur – Kohima - Tuophema – Mokokchung – Dibrugarh – Delhi / Kolkatta

    You fly to Dimapur from Kolkatta for your journey to discover the colourful and diverse world of Naga Tribes. The Nagaland odyssey begins with a visit of Kohima where you visit the Kohima War Cemetery, Catholic Cathedral, State Museum & Government Sales Emporium. An excursion takes you to the picturesque village of Khonoma to get a feel of Naga tribal customs and traditions.

    From Kohima you drive to the ethnic tourist village of Tuophema and further visit Lotha tribal villages at Wokha and Ao Villages at Chuchuyimlang and Mopungchuket.

    From here you enter Assam at Jorhat. On you drive to Dibrugarh, en-route you visit Sibsagar, the ancient capital of Assam & Ahom rulers. At Dibrugarh you enjoy an hour long river cruise on a country boat on River Brahmaputra, visit ethnic Tai-Phake village and witness an evening extravaganza of local culture, folk dance & music.

    From Dibrugarh you fly out to Delhi / Kolkatta for your onward journey.

    Duration 10 Nights / 11 Days
    Best Time October – May
    Grade Gentle
    Code No NE 052
    Monasterey

  • NORTH EAST TRIBES & THE ONE HORNED RHINO (NE 053)

    Kolkatta – Kohima - Tuophema – Mokokchung – Dibrugarh – Pasighat – Along – Daporijo - Ziro – Itanagar – Kaziranga National Park - Guwahati – Kolkatta

    This is a tour that combines a journey to Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh with a visit to the Kaziranga National Park – world famous for the one-horned rhinoceros.

    In Nagaland you get to experience the effort of the people who instigated the creation of a Tourist Village at Tuophema to develop sustainable tourism in Nagaland. The tourist village was an initiative from within the community, self-funded, designed and built by the different 'Khels' (clans) from within the village.. On the day you travel from Tuophema to Mokokchung you will visit villages of Rengma and Lotha Tribes in Wokha District that falls en-route. Driving out of Mokokchung you visit Chuchuyimlang and Mopungchuket Villages (Ao Tribes).

    In Arunachal Pradesh, the tribesmen, more than Arunachal's eerie jungles, its blue-green rivers and wild tangle of mountains make this remote corner of northeast India so amazing and wonderful. Arunachal is home to about two dozen major tribes, each with its own language, culture and attire. You interact with Adi, Memba, Adi Galong, Tagin, Miri and Apatani Tribes.

    Finally you visit Kaziranga National Park, known all over the world as the home of one-horned rhinoceros - a world heritage site.

    Duration 16 Nights / 17 Days
    Best Time November to March
    Grade Gentle
    Code No NE 053
    lakes

  • ONE HORNED RHINO, MAJULI ISLAND & THE ROAD TO TAWANG (NE 054)

    Dibrugarh – Jorhat – Majuli Island – Jorhat – Kaziranga National Park – Tezpur – Bomdilla – Tawang – Bomdilla – Tezpur – Guwahati - Delhi

    Your tour commence in Assam at Dibrugarh where visit Tai-Phake village, an ethnic village situated near the River Buri-Dihing. The ancestors of this village came from Southeast Asia in the mid 17th century. The village showcases the cultural heritage of the Tai community. In the evening there will be an extravaganza of local culture, folk dance & music.

    Further on, from Jorhat you take a boat cruise to Majuli Island. It is the world's largest inhabited riverine island. Majuli is home to the Mishing tribe who migrated from Arunachal. They are Assam's only riverine tribal community & they make some astoundingly beautiful shawls & blankets that are also used as wall hangings. Your journey takes you to Kaziranga National Park, known all over the world as the home of one-horned rhinoceros - a world heritage site.

    Thereafter, you enter Arunachal Pradesh to drive up to Tawang where prayer flags flutter in the breeze. Monks in their soft robes slip silently through the market square attending their daily chores. There are 500 of them attached to the great Tawang Monastery on its dramatic perch on the spur, a short distance from the main town.

    Duration 14 Nights / 15 Days
    Best Time November - December & February - March
    Grade Moderate
    Code No NE 054
    jeep Safari

  • MANAS NATIONAL PARK AND A RIVER CRUISE (NE 055)

    Delhi / Kolkatta – Manas National Park – Guwahati – Kaziranga National Park – River Cruise – Dibrugarh – Delhi / Kolkatta

    After arriving at Delhi / Kolkatta you board a flight for Guwahati and drive to Manas National Park, on the border with Bhutan. At the National Park you take an early morning elephant ride through grassland fro game viewing. You also take a walk through a local village, visit the nearby tea gardens and see Bodo tribal hand weaving.

    From Manas National Park you will be boarding your cruise vessel at Steamer Ghat from where you embark on a 7 day river cruise up-stream on the mighty Brahmaputra River. During the course of the river cruise you have excursions to Kaziranga National Park, known all over the world as the home of one-horned rhinoceros - a world heritage site, Majuli Island, the world's largest inhabited riverine island. Majuli is home to the Mishing tribe who migrated from Arunachal; visit Sibsagar, the one-time capital of the Kings of Assam, besides enjoying the sheer ambience of the river cruise.

    The river cruise ends at Dibrugarh from where you board your flight to Delhi / Kolkatta for your onward destination.

    Duration 11 Nights / 12 Days
    Best Time The River Cruise is on Fixed Departure dates
    Grade Gentle
    Code No NE 055
    jeep Safari
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