Off The Path: Tribal Tour With Hornbill Festival

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8 Nights / 9 Days
Off The Path: Tribal Tour With Hornbill Festival
Nagaland: a raw Northeastern State, home to a blend of Southeast Asian and Indian identities. This is a land of rugged hills and tribes where ancient headhunting were practiced till not so long ago. Nagaland borders the state of Assam to the west, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam to the north, Myanmar to the east and Manipur to the south. The state capital is Kohima, and the largest city is Dimapur. The state is mostly mountainous except those areas bordering Assam valley. This enchanting state with natural beauty and ethnic diversity is populated by the Naga people of Mongoloid stock. There are 16 major Naga tribes in this state, each having its own language and unique customs and traditions. Festivals are an essential and integral part of the social-cultural life of the Nagas and a majority of these festivals are themed on agriculture. The colourful festivals also showcase their artistry and skills, particularly in music and dance.
Day 1 Dimapur – Salvom
Day 2 Salvom – Poilwa – Pedi
Day 3 Benrue – Mt. Paona – Benrue
Day 4 Benrue – Poilwa – Poilwa – Khonoma
Day 5 Khonoma – Kohima – Kisama
Day 6 Kisama – Biswema – Dzukou valley
Day 7 Dzukou valley – Jakhama – Kisama
Day 8 Hornbill Festival at Kisama
Day 9 Kisama – Dimapur airport