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Arunachal Pradesh Tribal Tours
Tour is of 19 days
GUWAHATI - ITANAGAR - ZIRO - DAPORIJO -ALONG - PASIGHAT – DIBRUGARH
GUWAHATI - ITANAGAR - ZIRO - DAPORIJO -ALONG - PASIGHAT – DIBRUGARH
Come to the land of unspoiled hills! Arunachal Pradesh is sure to leave tourists spellbound with its majestic beauty spread lavishly on the green hills. Arunachal provides a host of sites of tourist interest. A haven to impenetrable forests, deep gorges and wide rivers, Arunachal is the largest state in North Eastern India. There are 8 Wildlife Sanctuaries and 2 National Parks in the state. The wildlife of the region is rich and varied. Elephants, tigers and leopards, varieties of civets, the sloth bear and the Himalayan black bear, the red panda and many types of deer including the musk deer live in Arunachal’s forests.
Also known as `Land of the Dawn-lit-Mountains’ this is the first Indian soil to greet the morning sun. In addition to the forests, the rich handicrafts add to the ethereal beauty of majestic Arunachal Pradesh. Weaving is a very common craft in the region. Highly artistic carpets, shawls, gales and jackets are the high-quality fruit of its looms.
This land, blessed with the most breathtaking scenery, magnificent ancient ruins and charming tribal folk is any traveller’s paradise.
Monastries and Tribal Tour of Arunachal
Tawang the land of Monpa tribes and the major centre of the Mahayana Buddhism. After breakfast full day excursion to the famous Tawang Monastery. The 300 year old Monastery, locally called ‘Gompa’ is considered to be the oldest in India and second largest Monastery in Asia after Lhasa in Tibet. The Monastery is standing on the spur of a hill over 12000 ft. above the sea level. Over looking the wide valley and surrounded on all sides be towering mountains. 12 kms on the north west of Tawang is the Brandung Chung Ani Gompa, the monastery of the Nuns. Visit Tawang Monastery 400yrs old the study centre of Mahayana buddist, Museum, Emporium and local market. Evening in hotel/Tourist lodge
After breakfast drive to ferry ghat to take aboat to Dibrugarh & Cross river Brahamaputra by country made ferry which take 5 to 6 hrs in the Brahamaputra river to reach Dibrugarh. The river Brahamaputra is the confluence of the Siang and Lohit river of Arunachal Pradesh. The ferry service Pasighat to Dibrugarh is a lifeline for this tribes. Evening in the hotel.
Also known as `Land of the Dawn-lit-Mountains’ this is the first Indian soil to greet the morning sun. In addition to the forests, the rich handicrafts add to the ethereal beauty of majestic Arunachal Pradesh. Weaving is a very common craft in the region. Highly artistic carpets, shawls, gales and jackets are the high-quality fruit of its looms.
This land, blessed with the most breathtaking scenery, magnificent ancient ruins and charming tribal folk is any traveller’s paradise.
Monastries and Tribal Tour of Arunachal
Itinerary– 01 : Arunachal Pradesh & Nagaland
Day 01 : Delhi / Kolkata – Guwahati – Tezpur :
Arrive Guwhati and drive to Tezpur (Assam) 180km 5hrs drive. Sonitpur as ancient Tezpur was known in the olden days is a city steeped in mythology legend and folklore. The city of blood conjures up images of the romantic legend of Usha and Aniruddha and of the fierce battle between Hari and Hara. Evening in hotel.
Day 02 : Tezpur – Dirang :
After breakfast drive to Dirang ( Arunachal Pradesh ) 160 Km 8hr drive.Enroute visit orchid research center at Tipi (Bhalukpong).Out of thousand species of orchids in India, over 500 are found in Arunachal Pradesh. Evening in Tourist lodge.
Day 03 : Dirang – Tawang
After breakfast drive to Tawang over Sela Pass 14000 ft. 140km, 6hrs drive. Enroute visit ,Monpa tribal villages, Tsela Lake at the height of 14000ft. Evening in the hotel Evening in hotel/Tourist lodge
Day 04 : Tawang :
Tawang the land of Monpa tribes and the major centre of the Mahayana Buddhism. After breakfast full day excursion to the famous Tawang Monastery. The 300 year old Monastery, locally called ‘Gompa’ is considered to be the oldest in India and second largest Monastery in Asia after Lhasa in Tibet. The Monastery is standing on the spur of a hill over 12000 ft. above the sea level. Over looking the wide valley and surrounded on all sides be towering mountains. 12 kms on the north west of Tawang is the Brandung Chung Ani Gompa, the monastery of the Nuns. Visit Tawang Monastery 400yrs old the study centre of Mahayana buddist, Museum, Emporium and local market. Evening in hotel/Tourist lodgeDay 05 : Tawang – Bomdila :
After breakfast drive to Bomdila 160 km, 7hrs drive. Bomdila the head quarter of west kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh located at an altitude of 8000ft, has a marvelous view of the snow capped mountains and inhabitant of mixed tribal group of Monpa, Sherdulpen, Aka, Miji and Bhugun and Tibetains. Enroute . Enroute, visit to Jung waterfall & Jaswantgarh a 1962 Indo-China war memorial. Which is built in memory of a one brave Indian soldier named Jaswant who fought alone and manage to stop the Chinese army for 72 hrs in Indo-China war 1962. Evening in hotel / tourist lodge. In Bomdila, visit upper and lower gompa,(Buddhist monestry) local market, museum, emporium etc.
Day 06 : Bomdila – Itanagar :
200km, 8hrs drive. Itanagar the capital city of Arunachal is a modern settlement built in the vicinity of the ruin of the 14th century fort old capital. Itanagar has interesting museum known as Jawaharlal Nerhu 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. Evening in the hotel.
Day 07 : Itanagar – Ziro :
After break fast visit local market, Museum and drive to Ziro 150km, 6hrs drive. Enroute Nishi tribal villages.( Long house) Evening in the hotel.
Day 08 : Ziro :
Whole day at Ziro the headquarter of Lower Sabunsiri district of Arunachal Pradesh located at an altitude of 1560m, is a plateau surrounded by Apatani tribal villages, Dibbo- Hija- Bulla- Hari and Hong village. Hong village the second biggest and most attoo ed tribal villages in Asia. The uniqueness of Apatani tribe is attoo in women & man and its nose plug in women. Evening in the hotel.
Day 09 : Ziro – Daporijo :
180km 8hrs drive. Daporijo the headquarter of the Upper Subansri district of Arunachal Pradesh located at an altitude of 600m is an inhabitant of Tagin tribes. Enroute you can have visit to Hillmiri tribal villages. Evening in Circuit House / tented / paying guest.
Day 10 : Daporijo – Along :
160km 8hrs drive. Along the headquarter of west Saing district of Arunachal Pradesh located at an altitude of 300m inhabitants of Adi(Gallong) tribes. Adi sub tribe which differ from each others like Adi( Gallong, minyong, pasi, padam, Bori, and Boker),Enroute Tagin tribal villages. Evening in the hotel.
Day 11 : Along :
Whole day programme at Along. Visit Adi Gallong tribal villages at Jirdin, Kabu, Kaying & Cane bridge on the Siang river, local made of cane and bamboo bridge around 60 to 70m long connecting to the others hill tribes, Adis are expert in making cane bridge. Evening in hotel.
Day 12 : Along – Pasighat :
After breakfast drive to Pasighat the District headquarter of East Siang District. Enroute visit Adi (minyong) tribal villages. Evening in the hotel/Government Guest house.
Day 13 : Pasighat – Dibrugarh :
After breakfast drive to ferry ghat to take aboat to Dibrugarh & Cross river Brahamaputra by country made ferry which take 5 to 6 hrs in the Brahamaputra river to reach Dibrugarh. The river Brahamaputra is the confluence of the Siang and Lohit river of Arunachal Pradesh. The ferry service Pasighat to Dibrugarh is a lifeline for this tribes. Evening in the hotel.
Day 14 : Dibrugarh – Mon :
After breakfast drive to Mon 200 km, 7hrs, the District headquarter of Mon District situated at an altitude of 897.64 meters above sea level. It is the home of the Konyaks tribes. Here it is intresting to see the tattooed faces wearing feathered headgears and traditional dress. Konyaks are adept artisans and skilled craftsmen. Here you can find excellent wood carvings, daos (Machetes), guns, gunpowder, headgears etc. Evening tourist lodge.
Day 15 : Mon :
Visit typical Konyak tribal village, Shangnyu. Ruled by the chief Angh, it is one of the prominent village of the Mon District. There is a wonderful wooden monument measuring 8ft. in height and 12 ft. bredth which is believe to be constructed by heavenly angels. Carvings of human beings and other creatures are engraved on this monument. Also visit to Konyak Murungs, where one can still see the collection of human skulls. Konyaks were headhunters in the olden days and used to keep the enemies head as a trophy.
Day 16 : Mon – Mokokchung :
After breakfast drive to Mokokchung, the district headquarter situated at an altitude of 1325 meters above sea level. This picturesque town is the cultural centre of the AO Nagas. The AO warriors used to wear the beautiful black and red handwoven shawl with its white decorated band to signify their prowess over their enemies. The two main festivals of AO’s are Moatsu in early May and Tsungremmong in August. Evening Circuit House.
Day 17 : Mokokchung – Kohima :
After breakfast drive to Kohima the state capital and hill station which is situated at an altitude of 1444 meters above sea lavel 180km, 7hrs drive. Evening in the hotel.
Day 18 : Kohima :
After breakfast visit to Khonoma, an Angami tribal village. 20 km towards the west of Kohima, the village has its own traditions of valour and courage. History reveals that khonoma provided protection to several villages in good old days. The village gate tells the story of the British infiltration into Naga .Hills. War Cemetry : A symbolic memorial raised as citation for the supreme sacrifices made by the officers and man during the Iind World War. Museum : The state Musuem treasures rare collection of articles of different tribes which speak about the history and tradition of the Nagas. Also visit to local market.
Day 19 : Kohima – Dimapur – Kolkata :
After breakfast drive to Dimapur airport, 75km 2 hrs drive or continue for Kaziranga National Park and than to Guwahati.
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