Day 01:Flight to Dimapur, Nagaland

We can fly to Dimapur-the only airport of Nagaland from Delhi or Kolkatta. Upon arrival, we are met and greeted by our local guide and transferred to Kohima (74 km, 3 hrs)-the capital city of Nagaland. We will stop to pick the pineapples on the way and sample the local Naga cuisines at roadside inns. Upon arrival at Kohima, we check in hotel. Kohima is a picturesque town with panoramic views. Overnight hotel.

Day 02: Full day sightseeing of Kohima

After breakfast, we hurry to explore the wonders of Kohima. We drive to Khonoma Village of Angami Tribes known for courage & valor. Nagaland’s history recognizes as Khonoma village as protector of other neighboring villages in its previous good time. The gate of the village speaks the British access’s story at the hills of Naga. We will also visit War Cemetery- a memorial of the soldiers who died during World War II. We take a tour of the Museum which has collection of rare articles of various tribal groups of Nagaland that tells the Naga’s tradition & history. We pay a short visit to local tribal market. If time permits, we will also visit Kigwema village also known as Kepfiizha and Angami Tribal village at Jakhama . We will also attend the folk dances performed by the local tribes. Overnight hotel.

Day 03:Kohima to Wokha

Drive to Wokha (80km/ 50 miles, 4hrs). As we approach Wokha, the villages on the hill top will attract our attention. There are monoliths (Longzu) erected by their rich ancestors to exhibit their status. Wokha is mainly the seat of Lotha Nagas who are famous for their colorful dresses and sweet and melodious songs. We will have opportunity stop on the Lotha villages to take a peek into their lifestyles. Overnight Tourist Lodge or in tent in Wokha.

Day 04:Wokha to Mokokchung

After breakfast, we visit Humtso and Elumyo village and then head to Mokokchung (80km/50 mile, 3hr). This picturesque town is the cultural centre of the Ao Nagas. The main festivals of the Aos are Moatsu Tsungremmong celebrated during the first week of May and August respectively. Upon arrival in Mokokchung, we check in our lodge and afternoon, we have an excursion to Ungma and Longkhum villages. Ungma Village is the oldest and biggest Ao Villages. According to legend, the early Ao’s settled after coming from Chungliyimti. This village is many centuries old and can be of great interest to people who have a desire to delve into Ao Folklores, customs and traditions. The village has an old log-drum. You can visit a local Naga house and take pictures of people in their traditional dress and jewelry. Longkhum is a legendary village, situated at an altitude of 1846 m above sea level. It is 17 km west of Mokokchung. Visit the Mata Yimkong, the top of the hillock where once stood a fortress. Footprints preserved on a rock surface is an interesting feature in this village. According to legend, the foot imprints are of China and Tibetan – the Romeo and Juliet of the Aos.

Day 05:Explore Mokokchung and Around

Full day excursion to Mongsenyimti, Langpangkong and Molung Villages. Mongsenyimti village has two beautiful log drums. Old ladies with tattoo marks on their chins can still be found here. Langpangkong Village - History speaks of an Ahom King, who fled his capital (Sibsagar in Assam) due to court intrigues and rivalries and had taken refuge in the Langpangkong range, along with Dikhu and Tzula rivers. The cave where he took shelter still remains. Molung village has the distinction for having the first American Baptist mission established in the Naga Hills in 1872. This building still intact and preserved. Overnight hotel.

Day 06:Mokokchung to Tuensang

Drive to Tuensang (115km/74mile, 7hrs), the homeland of Changs, Yimchungers, Khiamungans, Sangtams, Semas and Phoms Nagas. These tribes have a rich cultural heritage and their dresses are very colorful. Their dances and songs are heartwarming. This area is known for its handicrafts and handloom products.

Day 07: In Tuensang

Full day excursion to Yimchunger Villages of Yakor and Sangphur and Khiamungan Village of Pansao Tribes. Yakor and Sangpur are two typical Yimchunger Villages that are well worth a visit. Pansao village has a beautiful carving out of a single tree trunk. The villagers have wonderful legends associated with this tree trunk. The village belongs to the Khiamungan tribe.

Day 08:Tuensang to Mon

Drive to Mon (150km/94mile, 8hrs) the headquarter of the Konyak tribe. Interesting feature of this tribe is the tattooed face wearing feathered headgear and traditional dresses. Konyaks are adept artisan and skilled craftsman; here you can find excellent woodcarving, doas (machete) guns, gunpowder, head brushes necklace etc. It is an exciting experience to pay a visit an Angh’s house. Hereditary chiefs, known as Anghs, rule Konyaks and the institution of Anghship is only prevalent among the Konyaks. The most colorful festival of the Konyaks is Aoling and is celebrated during the first week of April, which is a magnificent spectacle. Dinner and overnight at the Guest House Overnight lodge.

Day 09:Mon

We will village a two of the several Konyak Villages of Mon-Langmeing and Shangnyu. Langmeing is one of the most interesting villages in the area with traditional Naga houses. We will see people with tattoos on their faces and body. A walk around the village is very interesting. The village has an old Morung with two log drums The Morung also have interesting artifacts. Langmeing is one of the very few villages that still have human skulls from the head hunting days. Shangnyu, Ruled by the chief Angh, is prominent in the Mon district. There is a wonderful wooden monument measuring 8 ft. in height and 12 ft. in breadth, believed to be constructed by heavenly angels. Carvings of human beings and other creatures are engraved on this monument. Memorial stones are also found in front of the Angh’s House. The Shangnyu Angh used to collect taxes from all the villages under his domain ranging from Sibsagar in Assam to Wanchos in Arunachal Pradesh. Dinner and overnight at the Guest House.

Day 10:Drive to Dibrugarh , Assam

It’s a long day drive to Dibrugarh town of Assam(180km, 8 hrs). Dibrugarh is situated on the bank of Bramhaputra River and serves as the gateway to Arunachal Pradesh. Upon arrival, we check in hotel and take rest for the day or take stroll of the town. Overnight hotel.

Day 11:Boating trip followed by drive to Pasighat

We take boating trip to Pasighat. Depending on the water level, the boat ride can take from 5 to 7 hours and then we will take car to cover the rest of the distance. We will have opportunity to admire the rich migratory bird life and if we are lucky, we might even be followed by Fresh Water Ganges Dolphins. The ferry ride culminates with a short 45 minutes drive to the small town of Pasighat at the foothills of the eastern Himalayas. En route, we will visit Adi Villages. Upon arrival check in at the guest house. Rest of the time free to discover the town on your own. We can also arrange your stay in private house so that you have opportunity to interact more with the local people.

Day 12:At Pasighat, exploring local tribes

Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh, that derives its name from the Pasi tribes of the area, is the oldest town of Arunachal Pradesh and referred as the heart of Arunchal Pradesh due to its central location. With its breathtaking hillside and lush-green river valleys domesticated by a galaxy of tribes, the area is a tourist’s delight and photographers paradise. We discover more the of the 'Pasis' or the Adi Villages. These aboriginal tribes are famous for their bamboo works. The hanging bridges of Pasighat made of local raw materials is an interesting point of observation to the tourists. We will visit their craft center and the museum. Across the Bhramhaputra River, locally known as Siang River and a boat ride away is Mebo, the granary of the Siang the River. We also visit Padam village and further on to Aohahi village of Idu Mishmi tribes. Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.Dinner and overnight at the hotel/guest house.

Day 13:Pasighat to Along

After breakfast, we will have time to explore more of the Adi and Abor villages before we head to Along (100km/63 miles, 5 hrs). After visiting the tribal villages of Adi and Abor, we will depart for Along. Along situated at an altitude of 300m is the headquarter of West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh and is the land of Adi (Gallong) tribes. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14:Along to Daporijo

After breakfast, we drive to Daporijo (160km/100 miles, 8 hrs). En route, visit Adi (Galo) and Tagin tribal villages. Adi (Galo) tribes build the house on the stone without using the nail!. Daporijo, situated at an altitude of 600m, is the home of Tagin tribe; theirs faces which resembles to Chinese. We check in our guesthouse and after some rest, we stroll in this interesting township. Visit tribe villages enroute.

Day 15: Daporijo to Ziro

It's a long day drive to Ziro, today (160 km/100 miles, 8 hrs). After such a long and exhaustive day, we deserve rest. Ziro, situated at an altitude of 1560m from the sea level, is a plateau surrounded by Apatani tribal villages, Dibbo- Hija-Bulla-Hari and Hong village. Hong village are to be counted as second biggest and most organized tribal villages in Asia. The uniqueness of Apatani tribe is tooting in women face and its nose plug, which you will find different from the other tribes. Fish cum paddy culture is another interesting if you visit during August-October. We can visit Tarin Fish farm, museum, emporium and local market. En route, we can visit of Hillmiri tribal villages at Raga (Nishi, Hillmiri and Tagin tribe are more or less similar in their culture customs, tradition, and also slight similarity in their dialogue.

Day 16: Ziro, exploring Apatani Villages

Full day visit the Apatani villages including the trek in the Talle valley, returning to a walkabout through an Apa Tani village. Large parts of the Talle valley national park are still unexplored! we will take the tour of Apatani Tribes. Most Apatanis are loyal followers of the Danyi-Piilo faith, who pray to the Sun and the Moon. The dress of the Apatanis is elaborate and colorful, yet simple in style. Tattooing and the stuffing of large nose plugs were once popular among the women, although this practice has gradually fallen into decline in recent years. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 17:Ziro to Itanagar

After breakfast, we depart for Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh State. (150km/94 miles, 5 hrs). The capital city of Arunachal is a modern settlement built in the vicinity of the ruin of the 14th century fort old capital. The archaeological remains of this medieval capital comprise of two brick wall ramparts. Itanagar has extremely interesting museum known as Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, time spent here can really acquaint you with the culture and tradition of this region. All prototype of the bamboo and cane architecture of dwelling of different tribes and apparel, design and functional tools and others handicrafts are display here.

Day 18:Itanagar to Kaziranga National Park

We will have some time to explore more of the Itanagar before we head to Kaziranga National Park ( 260 km/163mile, 5 hrs). Upon arrival, we will check in hotel and take rest.

Day 19: Jungle Safari Rides in Kaziranga National Park

We embark on elephant ride and jeep safaris to explore the rich wildlife of Kazirnga National Park, a UNESCO recognized World Heritage. The National Park is home to the two third of the worlds Great Indian one Horned Rhinoceros population and provides shelter to a variety of wild lives. Today, Kaziranga contains the significant of 35 Mammalian spices and home of a variety of migratory birds.Early morning Elephant ride to have a glance of the One Horned Rhino.

Day 20:Drive to Guwahati.

After breakfast, we will depart for Gauhati-the capital city of Assam (260km/163mile, 5 hr). We check in hotel and we take the rest of the day at ease. We can wander about the city by ourselves. In the evening, we take river cruise to watch the sun going down and dramatically changing the color of the water red. That’s why the locals call it “Luit” which means the “Color of the blood”.Overnight hotel in Guwahati.

Day 21:Guwahati-Departure

Transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi or Kolkatta