Package Tour: Ancient Tribes of India Small Group Guided Tour
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore secluded ancient tribal villages, welcomed with our knowledgable local guide
- Visit exotic tribes of Nagaland
- View diverse wildlife in its natural habitat
- Enjoy lush tropical forests, waterfalls, and the exotic beaty of tropical birds and flowers
- This trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience ideal for adventurous travelers who are comfortable with long scenic drives and quaint rustic accommodations
- Attend Sekrenyi Festival in February and Hornbill Festival in December
Bordering Bhutan, China and Burma, these regions are some of the most remote in India. Mon Village in Nagaland and the state of Arunachal Pradesh have been closed to visitors until very recently. Hence, their lush landscape and native cultures have remained virtually untouched allowing their peaceful existence to now be enjoyed by small groups of adventurous tourists. There are approximately 76 different tribes in this region and 80% of the land is still forested so there is a great deal of the natural beauty of India and its rich and diverse culture to experience on this guided trip. The communities live close to nature, nurtured by ancient tribal knowledge systems.
The tribal folk culture experienced during this guided tour include the Mishi, Deori, Apantani, Monpa and many other tribes, including the polyandrous Adi tribe. The beautiful hand loom textile work of these tribes is coveted and not to be missed.
Your holiday package experience of this remote region of India with an Original World / Spirit of India small group tour will truly be extraordinary!
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Apatani woman with circular nose plugs and tattoos
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Day 1-2: Arrival in Calcutta
Tourism package begins with a visit to the fascinating city of Calcutta (Kolkata).
Day 3-8: NAGALAND
The tour group visits various tribal villages of the Naga tribes. If the tour is held during February the group will attend Sekrenyi Festival; If during November the tour attends the Hornbill Festival.
Day 9: Tribal Villages of Assam
Tour members meet assamese families and stay at a famous tea estate.
Day 10-14: Tribal Villages of Arunachal
We cross the Brahmaputra River by ferry and climb up the lower Himalaya through thick tropical forest to Along where we visit the Bokar, Ramo and Gallong tribal villages. We continue over the next five days to Daporizio and Ziro where our guided tour group interacts with Adis, Tagins, Hill Miris and the Tamens tribal members.
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Day 15-17: Assam Tribals and Wildlife
Our knowledgable local guide leads us to numerous villages with diverse tribal groups including Majuli Island, the world's largest river Island.
Day 17: Kaziranga National Park
Our intrepid tourists enjoy travelling through the pristine natural beauty of World Heritage listed Kaziranga National Park. Famous for its population of the Great One-Horned Rhinoceroses, Royal Bengal Tigers are also present in sizable numbers in this Tiger Reserve. A wide variety of bird species native to India can also be seen as you travel from tall elephant grass to marshland and then dense tropical broadleaf forests.
Day 18: Guwahati - Calcutta - Home
Drive to Guwahati and fly to Calcutta for departure home.
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18-day trip begins and ends in Calcutta
November 29-December 16
February 22-March 12
November-December TBA
From $4885/2012
4-star hotels in Calcutta, best available elsewhere
2-8 guests
All breakfasts, all meals days 3-16
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