Nagaland & Assam Soft Trekking Tour in Tribal Village & Tea Estate
Nagaland & Assam Soft Trekking Tour in Tribal Village & Tea Estate
Nagaland & Assam Soft Trekking Tour in Tribal Village & Tea Estate
10 Days Starting in Dimapur, Nagaland, India and ending in Dibrugarh, Assam, India
Visiting: Kohima, Khonoma, Majuli, Dibrugarh
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AGORA452
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegans, Vegetarians, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Art, Cultural, Eco Conscious, Photography, Volunteering Tours
Activities:
Private Available:
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From:
$2307NB: Prices correct on 01-Jun-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Nagaland and Assam, exploring the cities of Kohima, Khonoma, Tuophema, Majuli, and Dibrugarh. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of these cities, visit museums and historical sites, and experience the vibrant tribal life. Trek through pristine forests, encounter diverse wildlife, and indulge in the charm of traditional village life. Explore renowned tea estates in Dibrugarh and savor the flavors of Assam's famous tea.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kohima
Location: Kohima
Dimapur - Kohima (70kms/ 3hrs approx)On arrival at Dimapur airport meet your driver and guide and proceed to Kohima. On arrival check in at your hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax and explore the surrounding. overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Kohima
Location: Kohima
Meals Included: Breakfast
KohimaBreakfast at hotel. Visit the State Museum where you get a glimpse of the tribal life and colourful costumes of the Nagas. The local market where many insects and variety of food products that the Nagas call delicacies are sold. The II World War Memorial where the famous 'Tennis Court' battle took place, which many historians have called the 'bloodiest battle'. Return to hotel for lunch. After lunch we visit Kisama Heritage Village. This is the site where the annual Hornbill festival from the 1st Dec-7th Dec is celebrated. Here you will get a glimpse of the different architectural styled houses of the 16 tribes of Nagaland. Return to your hotelovernight at Hotel
Day 3 : Khonoma
Location: Khonoma
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kohima - Khonoma (20kms/ 1hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Khonoma, a village with its own unique story of courage and valour. The villagers fought a pitched battle against the British who came on an expedition to the Naga Hills in Oct of 1879. The terraced fields on the slopes near the village provide a delightful view. The village is also known for its artisans and craftsmen. Spend the day interacting with the villagers. We take a delightful walk to Khonoma village from the main gate. Take a tour of the village after lunch and feel the history come to life. overnight with host in the village.
Day 4 : Khonoma
Location: Khonoma
KhonomaExplore the surroundings. This morning we take a soft trekking route through the reserve forest to the Tragopan bird sanctuary. Have picnic lunch cooked in open fire and return by early evening to the village. overnight with host in the village.
Day 5 : Kohima
Location: Kohima
Meals Included: Lunch
Khonoma - Tuophema (55kms/ 1.3hrs approx)After breakfast drive to Touphema village & then walk to Angami village. This is a village resort where the community plays a very important role in running this place. You will be staying in huts with all modern amenities. Lunch will be served and we will take a tour of both the old Touphema village and the new, visit the village museum. In the evening enjoy cultural entertainment by the villagers. overnight in community resort huts.
Day 6 : Kohima
Location: Kohima
Meals Included: Lunch
TuophemaExplore the surroundings and walk through the village and the forested area. After breakfast take a trail to the neighbouring Rengma village through the forest. The trail is soft trekking and will reach the village in 3 ½ hrs. Take a tour of this village. Lunch is served at this village. Return to Touphema village Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : Majuli
Location: Majuli
Tuophema - Majuli (195kms/ 5hrs approx)After breakfast drive to Majuli till Nimathi-Ghat to connect a local ferry to cross mighty Brahmanputra river with co-passengers on board! The ferry ride will take little more than one hour or so, depending on the current of the water. After reaching Kamalabari Ghat transfer to your lodge. After check in explore local village of Mishing tribe nearby, meet local, have tea or local rice beer at their place. Later visit and interact with the local mask-maker.
Majuli - perhaps the largest river island is a treasure of cultural heritage of the region. The founder of ‘Eka Naam Dharma’ Srimanta Shankardeva took shelter in Majuli in the Fifteenth Century and ever since that Majuli has emerged as the crowning glory of Vaishnavaite culture in Assam. Majuli has a unique treasure of natural and cultural attractions. A melting point of various tribes, Majuli is multifaceted in its attractions that unfurls to its vanity are the rare migratory birds like Adjutant Stork, Pelican, Siberian Crane, etc. After breakfast drive to Majuli till Nimathi-Ghat to connect a local ferry to cross mighty Brahmanputra river with co-passengers on board! The ferry ride will take little more than one hour or so, depending on the current of the water. After reaching Kamalabari Ghat transfer to your lodge. After check in explore local village of Mishing tribe nearby, meet local, have tea or local rice beer at their place. Later visit and interact with the local mask-maker.
Majuli - perhaps the largest river island is a treasure of cultural heritage of the region. The founder of ‘Eka Naam Dharma’ Srimanta Shankardeva took shelter in Majuli in the Fifteenth Century and ever since that Majuli has emerged as the crowning glory of Vaishnavaite culture in Assam. Majuli has a unique treasure of natural and cultural attractions. A melting point of various tribes, Majuli is multifaceted in its attractions that unfurls to its vanity are the rare migratory birds like Adjutant Stork, Pelican, Siberian Crane, etc.overnight at guest house/ homestay.
Day 8 : Dibrugarh
Location: Dibrugarh
Majuli - Dibrugarh (155kms/ 4hrs approx)After breakfast transfer to Kamalabari ghat to connect ferry to reach Nimathi-Ghat. From here drive to Dibrugarh a renowned tea city of India and check in at hotel.
Later visit Jokai Botanical Garden cum Germplasm Center, which has some endangered plant species. Shrikshetra Dhaam, Lord Jagannath Temple which is the replica of the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri Odisha, one of the most important temples in Assam. Koli Aai Thaan which is the spiritual centre dedicated to Koli Aai whose teachings still hold a large place in people’s heart. You can visit Sarumechlow and Bormechow Maidam which are the graves of 2 queens belonging to the Ahom Dynasty; Dehing Satra that holds the ruins belonging to Ahom Dynasty; the Buddhist Monastery at Namphake Village; and many more places like these. Rest time to visit the local market, followed by cultural program in the evening at a Heritage Bungalow.Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 : Dibrugarh
Location: Dibrugarh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Dibrugarh - Jeypore Rainforest - Dibrugarh (65kms/ 1.3hrs approx one way)Breakfast at hotel, Excursion to visit Jeypore Rainforest. Spread over an area of 108 sq. km, this forest is famous for its biodiversity and is full of various species of flora and fauna. It comes under world heritage of evergreen rain forest and it rains almost all throughout the year. The forest has more than 102 species of orchids here along with a wide variety of animals and plants. Some of the common trees that are abundant in the forest are Ajar, Segun, Nahar, Bohot, and Sam. Hollong is the dominant species of trees here and the these trees reach up to a height of 50 metres. Animals that can be seen in this forest are elephants, hornbills, leopards, flying squirrels, pythons, spotted deer, and langurs to name a few.
Return to your hotel and rest time to visit Heritage Tea Garden to see the origin and the history of tea - how it is grown and its culture. Visit the tea factory to observe the full process of manufacturing of CTC (Crush, Tear and Curl) tea. Visit Mancotta Tea Estate- known for traditionally producing the fine orthodox variety of tea. Note: Tea factory opens from April till November every year. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Dibrugarh
Location: Dibrugarh
Meals Included: Breakfast
Dibrugarh - DepartureBreakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination
What's Included
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Government licensed English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days.
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Breakfast
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Dinner
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9 Nights accommodation in below mentioned hotels or similar
Mix 3 and 4-Star hotels
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Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking chauffeur as per tour program.
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Lunch
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Applicable GST (government taxes).
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Monuments Entrances of sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary
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Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport
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Main Meals, Lunch or dinner unless mentioned
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Any air fare
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Or anything not mentioned above.
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Camera charges at monuments
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Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
Check out our Q&As
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD, EURO, GBP, JPY, CNY, RMB, SGD, CAD, AUD are accepted at most of the tourist shops. These currencies can easily be changed into local currency INR from money changer at the airport, in cities, and at hotels.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
You have to apply for Indian Visa yourself. https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We conduct our business fairly, with honesty, integrity and transparency. We deliver what we promise, and only promise what we can deliver.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Less than 10 person group only driver will be your companion. We use local government licenced tour guide in each cities for sightseeing tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We do not operate tour on sharing
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We are completely flexible in changing the travel dates, until we dont have to bourne any penalty levied by hotels/airline.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5 Yeas
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, you will support NGO and schooling for kids in villages.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We operate private tour/activity only for your group. Hence if you missed to join and tour departed, we can coordinate and you can join the tour from the nearest point.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Iitnerary and confirmation vouchers
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Face masks provided for travelers. Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. Gear/equipment sanitized between use. Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized. Regular temperature checks for staff. Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Low Deposit
Agora Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 15 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of agora voyages charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Standard Operating Protocol issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI
Face masks provided for travelers.
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff.
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized.
Regular temperature checks for staff.
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.
Gear/equipment sanitized between use.