Nagaland Tour

Morning drive to Mon (180kms), the headquarters of the Konyak tribe who wear traditional dresses with feathered headgear and have tattooed faces. En-route visit Wakching, a typical Konyak tribal village. Stay Overnight at Mon.

Drive to Shangnyu village. This village ruled by the Chief Angh, is a prominent village in Mon district. There is a wonderful wooden monument measuring 8ft in height & 12ft in breadth-believed to be constructed by heavenly angels. Human beings and other creatures are carved on this monument. After returning from Shangnyu village visit Mon village, here also you will find tattooed Konyaks. Post lunch drive to Chui village situated about 8km from the district headquarters of Mon then visit Langmeing to see head hunting trophies. On way back to Mon visit Chui village. One can see the Angh's mansion and other houses constructed in the true Konyak tradition with palm leaves roofing and the main pillars jutting out. Afternoon, drive back to Mon and stay overnight.

Head out for full day excursion to Longwa (45 km) to the Konyak tribe. Longwa is among the biggest village in the district. As the village straddles in the International boundary line, one half of the Angh's house fall within the Indian Territory and the other half fall in Myanmar. However, the whole village is controlled by the Angh and the village council Chairman. Stay overnight at Mon.

Drive to Mokokchung (208 km) - this picturesque town is the cultural centre of the Ao tribes. The Ao Nagas is famous for their colourful dances. Evening visit Ungma village, the biggest Ao village and looks like an adjunct of Mokokchung town. This village is many centuries old and can be of interest to people who have a desire to peep into Ao folklores, customs and tradition. Stay O/N at Mokokchung.Drive back to Agartala and stay overnight.

After breakfast, drive to Touphema (120km/3hrs), en-route visit Longkhum village. The people of this village are hard working and one can find exquisite handicraft and handloom items in this village. The Ao's have a belief that Longkhum is the resting place of the spirit of dead on their onward journey to paradise. As the local legend goes, a single visit to Longkhum is not enough for you have to return to the village again to collect your soul, which has stayed behind on your first visit. Stay O/N at Touphema tourist village, Touphema.

Drive to Kohima (45 km), the capital of Nagaland, situated at an altitude of 1444 mt above sea level. You can visit to Kohima village (Bara Basti) with a large traditional gate decorated with horns of buffalo representing bravery and valor of Angami tribe, also visit 2nd world war cemetery, museum and local market. Afternoon free to visit Angami villages. Stay Overnight at Hotel, Kohima.

An excursion to Khonoma village, that lies 20 km west of Kohima, which was known for its fighiting prowess in their past. It is also known for the fallow management of its alder trees, which balances nature in the surrounding areas. Post lunch visit to museum, later visit Angami tribal village like Viswema, Jakhama, Kigwema and Phesama. Stay Overnight at Hotel.

In the morning, transfer to Dimapur (70 km) for connecting flight to Kolkata. Tour ends here.