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North East Tribes

13 Nights & 14 Days

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The Northeastern region of India is one of the most vibrant and rich, with overtones of diverse dressing, food and traditions. Each district is unique in language and history, making the travel here extremely interesting. Add to that the unique biodiversity of the region, and the trip is suitable for all interest types. In this trip, we take you through the rich culture of the various tribes in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

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Mishing | Mishmis | Khamptis | Singpho tribes

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Kolkata / Day 1 - 2

Arrive in Kolkata. Spend the day sightseeing various places like the Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial, Kali Ghat Temple, Botanical Gardens, flower market, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church and Mother Teresa’s House. The day is spent getting oriented to the culturally rich city of Kolkata.

Jorhat / Day 3

Fly to the city of Jorhat in Assam. On arrival transfer to Heritage Thengal Manor. Afternoon, take a walk around Jalukonibari village (Assamese village). A Colonial Style Manor “Thengal Manor” is located at a distance of 8 miles from Jorhat Town. The land area is 6 hectares. Thengal is a 72 year old mansion and […]

Majuli / Day 4

After breakfast we drive to Neematighat (20 Kms / 40 mins) for ferry crossing (1 hr downstream boat cruise- the time depends upon the water level of the river) to Majuli – the largest inhabited river island in the world and famous for the Vaishnavite Satras or monasteries (Kamalabari Satra, Auniati Satra, Benganti satra, and […]

Sivasagar – Dibrugarh / Day 5

After breakfast ferry across to Neematighat and later drive to Dibrugarh (145 kms/ 03 ½ hrs). Enroute we visit the Ahom monuments and temples at Sivasagar which encompass the 600 year old history of the Ahom Dynasty. Check in at Heritage Chang Bungalow for 02 nights. Evening enjoy a dance performance by an ethnic dance […]

Wakro / Day 6 - 7

After breakfast drive to Wakro (190 kms / 4 hrs). Enroute visit Empong Village to see the Khampti tribes and also visit the Buddhist Gompa. Check in at Purvi’s Mishmi Retreat, Wakro. Khamptis are one of the major tribal inhabitants of the Lohit District. They are deeply influenced by Buddhist ethics and morality. The Khamptis […]

Roing / Day 8 - 9

After breakfast drive to Roing (160 kms/ 5 hrs) in the Debang valley of Arunachal Pradesh crossing the Lohit River at Digaru. Enroute visit Parasuramkund- a pilgrimage site where thousands of pilgrims come every year during Makar Sankranti to take a holy dip in the river. Roing rises from the Himalayan foothills to the middle […]

Tinsukia / Day 10 - 11

After breakfast drive to Tinsukia (120 kms/4 hrs) including ferry crossing. First we drive 02 hrs to reach Sadiya Ghat to board a ferry cruise (01 hr) on the headwaters of Brahmaputra river to reach Soikhowaghat. From Soikhowaghat we drive 01 hr to reach Tinsukia. Check in at Wathai Heritage Bungalow, Limbuguri Tea Estate for […]

Digboi – Dibrugarh / Day 12

Post breakfast we drive to Digboi (45 kms / 01 hr), the first oil town of South Asia. Visit the Oil Museum and the 2nd World War Allied Forces Cemetery where 200 graves are permanently maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Thereafter drive to Margherita (20 kms / 30 mins) and visit the Singpho […]

Kolkata / Day 13 - 14

In the morning transfer to Dibrugarh airport to board flight to Kolkata. Time permitting opt to take a tea plantation tour before flying out. Overnight in the hotel. Onward flight on day 14

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North East Tribes

13 Nights & 14 Days

Kolkata - Jorhat - Majuli - Sivasagar – Dibrugarh - Wakro - Roing - Tinsukia - Digboi – Dibrugarh - Kolkata

Kolkata / Day 1 - 2
Arrive in Kolkata. Spend the day sightseeing various places like the Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial, Kali Ghat Temple, Botanical Gardens, flower market, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church and Mother Teresa’s House. The day is spent getting oriented to the culturally rich city of Kolkata.
Jorhat / Day 3
Fly to the city of Jorhat in Assam. On arrival transfer to Heritage Thengal Manor. Afternoon, take a walk around Jalukonibari village (Assamese village). A Colonial Style Manor “Thengal Manor” is located at a distance of 8 miles from Jorhat Town. The land area is 6 hectares. Thengal is a 72 year old mansion and its name is written in the annals of history because the first daily newspaper in Assamese Language ‘Dainik Batori’ was launched from here. Thengal offers the unique pleasure of gracious living in the lap of nature. Overnight at hotel.
Majuli / Day 4
After breakfast we drive to Neematighat (20 Kms / 40 mins) for ferry crossing (1 hr downstream boat cruise- the time depends upon the water level of the river) to Majuli - the largest inhabited river island in the world and famous for the Vaishnavite Satras or monasteries (Kamalabari Satra, Auniati Satra, Benganti satra, and many more) and culture. It is nestled between the confluence of the Subansiri and the Brahmaputra River. Visit the monasteries and interface with the tribes on the island. Overnight at Majuli.
Sivasagar – Dibrugarh / Day 5
After breakfast ferry across to Neematighat and later drive to Dibrugarh (145 kms/ 03 ½ hrs). Enroute we visit the Ahom monuments and temples at Sivasagar which encompass the 600 year old history of the Ahom Dynasty. Check in at Heritage Chang Bungalow for 02 nights. Evening enjoy a dance performance by an ethnic dance group on the bungalow lawns. Overnight at the Heritage Chang Bungalow.
Wakro / Day 6 - 7
After breakfast drive to Wakro (190 kms / 4 hrs). Enroute visit Empong Village to see the Khampti tribes and also visit the Buddhist Gompa. Check in at Purvi’s Mishmi Retreat, Wakro. Khamptis are one of the major tribal inhabitants of the Lohit District. They are deeply influenced by Buddhist ethics and morality. The Khamptis are Buddhists of the Theraveda School. They are the only tribe in Arunachal Pradesh who has their own script for the language. Traditionally, they live on the cultivation of paddy and other crops. Wakro (maximum valley altitude 2000m) is the homeland of the “Mishmis” one of the Mongoliod tribes of Tibeto-Burman origin. They speak their own dialect which varies from different groups. The three major Mishmi groups are “Idus” “Tarons” and the ‘Kamans’. Mishmis are very rich in culture and may be termed as a festival loving people. Today we visit the local Mishmi tribal villages like Kanjan Village, Pukhuri Village, and Thomba Village to learn about their rich culture and traditions and interact with the Mishmi tribe. Overnight in the hotel.
Roing / Day 8 - 9
After breakfast drive to Roing (160 kms/ 5 hrs) in the Debang valley of Arunachal Pradesh crossing the Lohit River at Digaru. Enroute visit Parasuramkund- a pilgrimage site where thousands of pilgrims come every year during Makar Sankranti to take a holy dip in the river. Roing rises from the Himalayan foothills to the middle ranges with the highest point of Mayodia at a height of 2655 meters from mean sea level. Snow-capped peaks, turbulent rivers, mystic valleys and abundance of rich flora and fauna are a few attractions of the district. Idu Mishmi is the major tribe inhabiting this area along with the Adi Padam tribe in the lower plain areas. The Idu Mishmi tribe is also known as Chulikatas. They build their houses on the slant of hills or in the forest . Overnight in the hotel. Today we drive to Mayodia Pass (55kms/1hr30mins) - a unique pass situated at an altitude of 7000 ft amidst lofty hills, lush green forests and breathtaking landscapes. Return to Roing and visit the local villages. Overnight in the hotel.
Tinsukia / Day 10 - 11
After breakfast drive to Tinsukia (120 kms/4 hrs) including ferry crossing. First we drive 02 hrs to reach Sadiya Ghat to board a ferry cruise (01 hr) on the headwaters of Brahmaputra river to reach Soikhowaghat. From Soikhowaghat we drive 01 hr to reach Tinsukia. Check in at Wathai Heritage Bungalow, Limbuguri Tea Estate for 02 nights. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the Bungalow. Today early morning we visit Barekuri Village (10 kms / 20 mins) to see a small group of Hollock Gibbons. Later we drive to Tai Phakial village (35 kms/ 45 mins) - an ethnic village whose kith and kin date back to the Ahom period. The villagers still maintain their age-old culture - a village worth exploring. Later we visit the Bell’s Temple and Railway Heritage Museum. Overnight at Wathai Heritage Bungalow.
Digboi – Dibrugarh / Day 12
Post breakfast we drive to Digboi (45 kms / 01 hr), the first oil town of South Asia. Visit the Oil Museum and the 2nd World War Allied Forces Cemetery where 200 graves are permanently maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Thereafter drive to Margherita (20 kms / 30 mins) and visit the Singpho village. Singpho people are Theravada Buddhists by religion. The Singphos are divided into a number of clans, each under a Chief known as “Gam”. They were the first to introduce the tea culture in Assam. Later drive back to Dibrugarh 80 kms / 02 hrs and check in at Heritage Chang Bungalow for night.
Kolkata / Day 13 - 14
In the morning transfer to Dibrugarh airport to board flight to Kolkata. Time permitting opt to take a tea plantation tour before flying out. Overnight in the hotel. Onward flight on day 14