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TRIBAL TOUR
Duration : 18 Nights - 19 Days
Places Covered : Shillong -
Shillong - Kaziranga - Kohima - Touphema - Kipfiizha -
Dziikuo valley - Kohima - Khonoma - Kohima - Jorhat -
Sibasagar - Jorhat - Majuli - Guwahati
Day 01 : Shillong - Arrival, Welcome Ceremony
You will be received at Guwahati and after a welcome
ceremony transferred to Shillong (100 kms 3 hrs). Have Lunch
enroute at Borapani Umiam Lake, a majestic placid lake with
its surrounding sylvan hills. Check in at your hotel.
Overnight at your hotel in Shillong.
Day 02 : After an Early morning breakfast drive down to
Krem Mawmluh Cave.
This cave is located half a km west of Cherrapunjee adjacent
to the small hamlet of Mawmluh. The cave has five river
passage with impressive proportions. The cave has a length
of over seven Kms. Explore the cave under the guidance of
Best caving experts of South Asia. Also visit the Waterfalls
of Cherrapunjee (fourth tallest waterfall-Nohkalikai is at
Cherrapunji) & Living root Bridges. Overnight stay in
Cherrapunjee.
Day 03 : An early wake up call and breakfast in the
morning and ready to walk to the Double Decker Livng Root
Bridge.
An engineering marvel of Indegenous Khasi Tribesmen. Who
weaved the routes of the ereca tree to make bridges across
streams. Return to Chera Tourist Resort after a picnic lunch
at the bridge. Evening at leisure to experience the
breathtaking views of the Khasi hills and the plains of
Bangladesh. Overnight at Cherapunjee.
Day 04 : After breakfast drive to Shillong, the 'Scotland
of the East".
En-route encounter Elephanta falls and Shillong peak for
some breathtaking views. Overnight at Shillong.
Day 05 : Shillong:
Sightseeing at Shillong, admire the beauty of Shillong also
called Scotland of the East. It is erstwhile capital of
undivided Assam; present North-East and home to the Khasi
Highland tribes. Overnight at Shillong
Day 06 : Shillong-Kaziranga (280 kms 5 hrs drive)
Afdter a leissurely breakfast drive onto famous Kaziranga
National park. Overnight at Kaziranga National Park.
Day 07 : Kaziranga: Elephant Safari, Rhino.
Early morning explore central area of Kaziranga National
park on an elephant safari. Ride an Elephant through the
park chasing a unicorn rhino along with a wide range of rare
species. After lunch again take jeep safari to the central
area of the park. Rest of the day at leisure to explore
nature. Overnight at tourist Lodge.
Day 08 : Kaziranga-Kohima
Driev to Kohima after breakfast (225 kms 4hrs drive). On
arrival lunch at Kohima and proceed to Touphema Village
Resort (41 kms from Kohima) run by Angami Naga village
community. Overnight at Touphema Tourist village.
Day 09 : Touphema-Kohima-Hornbill Festival
After breakfast check out of the village resort & drive to
Kohima to attend the inauguration of Hornbill Festival
(December 1st to 5th). It is a festival where Naga tribes
come together and celebrate. All Naga warriors use the
hornbill feather as a headgear, which is how this occasion
was being named hornbill festival. This five days festival
has Cultural Events, Traditional Dances & Folk Songs,
display of Handloom & Handicrafts, Ethnic Naga food Stalls,
Exhibition of flowers, Arts & Crafts etc. It also highlights
traditional and modern fashion show & beauty contests and
promotes upcoming young artiste. Post lunch visit the WW II
Cemetery, nestled in the heart of Kohima town, where one of
the fiercest battles was fought. On a huge stone in in-laid
bronze the following famous words remained one of the
undoubting courage displayed by the war heroes in order to
preserve the freedom of the future generation.
"When you go home Tell them of us and say For your Tomorrow
We gave our today" Also visit The State Museum, located at
Bayani hill kohima, it gives you a peep into the various
aspects of Naga Culture. It displays dioramas of the
lifestyle of the Naga tribes. Artifacts, handlooms, &
Handicrafts, Tools & Implements, Gems & Jewelry, Coins &
Ancient weaponry will give you an idea of the rich Culture
and Heritage of the native people. Proceed to Kepfiizha (Kigwema
village) and check into Dimori Cove Guest. Overnight stay at
Dimori Cove.
Day 10 : Kipfiizha-Dziikuo valley
Morning drive to Dziikou valley via Jakhama village. The
drive will end at a point from where one has to trek up to
the Dzukou valley, which takes 4hrs. Dzukou valley is at a
height of 2438 mts is on the southwest side of Japfu ranges.
It is at a distance of 25 kms from Kohima and can be
approached from different routes via Jakhoma, Viswema on NH
39. This valley is a place of Solace and Tranquility and
provides the right atmosphere for all Eco Adventures, Nature
lovers, Trekkers. Bamboo brush, a tough dwarf bamboo
predominates the vegetation and it gives an appearance of a
fully mown lawn from afar. The serpentine streams & rivulets
flows leisurely through the valley freeze during winter.
Rhododendrons adorn the hills, rocks during spring. Summer
brings its own variety of flowers to the valley, during this
season, the valley looks a veritable "Garden of Eden". For
all lovers of adventure and trekking, Dziikou beckons with
the refrain, which seems to say- "All you seekers of
Adventure, And lovers of tough treks, Come and be my guest-
And drink deep of my beauty." Overnight in the rest
house/rock caves or tents.
Day 11 : Dziikou Valley Kipfiizha
Morning Explore Dzikou valley. The call of Dziikou is
irresistible for trekkers. This is the best trekking spot in
the NE Region. Post Lunch return to Dimori Cove and proceed
to Hornbill Festival. Overnight stay at Dimori Cove.
Day 12 : Kohima-Khonoma
Morning check out of Dimori Cove & drive to Khonoma (20
kms)Angami Tribal village and the home village of father of
Naga Nationalist movement Angami Phizo. This village located
on top of a hillock has a pastoral beauty of its own. This
was where the Last part of the Anglo Naga War was fought.
Return to Kohima for overnight stay.
Day 13 : Kohima- Jorhat: Tea Capital of the world,
the Thengal Mansion, Assamese village . Early in the
morning, we will drive to Jorhat (200 Kms 4 hrs), the
tea-capital of Assam. On arrival at Jorhat, you will be
accommodated in the Thengal Mansion, a historic ancestral
house of a Tea Planter amidst an Asssamese village, 15 kms
from Jorhat. The 72-year old Thangal Mansion is to answer
the queries on Assamese culture and tradition. After lunch
and rest, take a walk in a nearby village to see the
simplicity of their lives.
Day 14 : Sibasagar: Ranghar, Tolatol
Early in the morning we will depart for Sibasagar, the
ancient capital of ahom kingdom (1699-1788). Taking a brief
rest after lunch, visit Ranghar the Capital and military
station of Ahom Kings, then we visit the Tolatol Ghar a
seven storied building- Four above and Three Below the
ground. The other significant archaeological remains in
Sibasagar are Shiva Doul, Vishnu Doul and the Tombs of Ahom
Kings and Queens in Charaideo Hillock. Return to Jorhat for
overnight stay.
Day 15 : Jorhat-Majuli: Biggest River Island,
presentation on wild life.
Early morning drive to Majuli the biggest River Island in
the world and seat of Baishnavite monasteries. You will
cross-mighty Brahmaputra on a ferry to reach this historic
Island. Overnight stay at the Govt. circuit house at Majuli.
Day 16 : Majuli: Baishnavite Monastery, Cultural
programme.
Majuli, the biggest river island, laps Kamalabari Satra and
Auniati Satra, centers of Vaishnavite culture. Early morning
visit to these satras and admire the close proximity of
nature that thrills. Arrive back at Circuit house and in the
evening enjoy the cultural display by the artists.
Day 17 : Guwahati: River cruise, City.
Early morning drive to Guwahati (340 kms 6hrs). On arrival
check in to your hotel. In the evening set out on a River
cruise to watch the sun go down the Brahmaputra River and
see yourself why the river is locally called 'Luit'- colour
of blood. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 18 : Guwahati: Assam Silk, Pilgrimage centres.
Today you will visit Sualchuci, the Manchester of Assam.
Which produces some of the finest qualities of 'Adi' and 'Muga'
silks hand-woven and presented in colourful dresses. There
are lots if you want to buy as souvenir. Also visit Hajo an
all religion pilgrimage centre. Arrive back at your hotel by
afternoon. Rest of day at leisure.
Day19 : Farewell, departure. Day free till the time
of departure from Guwahati airport/railway station.
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