Explore Tribes in Nagaland

TRIBAL EXTRAVAGANZA

A land of tribes, Nagaland is an abode amongst the hills with stellar landscapes, beautiful tea gardens, high mountains, and vibrant culture in Northeast India. Nagaland is also referred to as, The Falcon Capital of The World. It has an ancient history of tribes whose count sums to be as much as 66 including the sub-tribes.

The Legacy of Nagaland

Out of these, 16 are considered major tribes. Tribe traditions and loyalties play an important role in Naga society. The zest with which people live here is inspirational. One must make the people of Nagaland their host and cherish the culture at par with the stellar geography of this part of Northeast India.

Trip Overview

An exclusive Eventours Travels experience exploring the wide tribal cultural heritage of Nagaland in Northeast India.

MOKOKCHUNG, Nagaland

Mokokchung is a modern town complete with concrete houses, tarred roads, and even traffic jams. It is the home to the Ao Nagas. The Ao Naga tribe was the one who introduced Christianity in the region in the 19th century. In addition, the place is also known as the cultural and intellectual capital of the state of Nagaland. Anywhere in Mokokchung, you will see that anybody can visit anybody, which is of course reflective of the whole Naga culture. Here the young have a deep respect for the elderly. Mokochung is known for its hills and rugged terrain; the presences of several gorges as well as glens that make their way through these hills add to the natural beauty of the place.

MON, Nagaland

Mon offers the exotic tribal deal-fierce, outlandishly dressed warriors with a penchant for macabre home decor and freshly hunted meat. This, after all, is the land of the head-hunting Konyaks. You will see as Mon village begins at the base of a hill and gradually rises, with vegetable patches and chicken coops in tow. And as you move inside the Angh’s, the village chief’s house, you will see men in trance mixing hairy-looking leaves with strips of black opium to prepare their smoke. Each drag is washed down with a swig of black tea. Smoke curls up as if from a couple of dragons in the darkening hut.

Highlights of the Hornbill Festival Tour

In-depth visit to Nagaland
Introduction to Tribes of the region
Local village visits & taste local cuisines
Visit the World War II cemetery and Museums
Experience India Myanmar on Mon
Interact with Konyaks
Experience Tea Gardens & Heritage Bungalow Stay in Assam
Fully escorted tour with local guides wherever necessary

DAY 1 Arrival Dimapur – Kohima (80kms / 4hrs)

You will be met by Eventours Travels staff at the airport and be transferred to Kohima for your overnight stay. Check into your hotel. Later time permitting visit Kohima local market and emporium. Overnight.

DAY 2 Kohima – Day trip to Khonoma village, War Cemetery

After breakfast, drive to Khonoma village, a place renowned for its valor and courage. The Khonoma gate tells the story of British infiltration into Naga Hills. Drive back to Kohima later, and visit State Museum (closed on Mondays & National Holidays). Later visit the famous war cemetery, a symbolic memorial raised as a citation for the supreme sacrifice made by the officers and men of the Allied forces during World War II. Later at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3 Kohima – Touphema (50kms / 3hrs)

Today after breakfast, check out from your hotel and drive to Touphema Tourist Village, one of the ancient heritage villages of Nagaland and is a wonderful recreation of a traditional Angami Naga village. Check into your lodge for your overnight stay. Explore this little village walk around, visit the museum and interact with the local tribes.

DAY 4 Touphema – Mokokchung (160kms / 6hrs)

Today after breakfast, drive to Mokokchung. On arrival check into your hotel. Time permitting visit the local market nearby. Dinner and overnight

DAY 5 Mokokchung

Today whole day you will be in and around Mokokchung, visiting villages to witness the lifestyle of the Ao Nagas. Local guides will be provided on request made to Eventours Travels for local village visits. Later return to your hotel for your overnight stay.

DAY 6 Mokokchung – Mon (170kms / 7hrs)

Today after breakfast, drive through the spectacular landscapes to Mon. This district is inhabited by the Konyak Tribe, the famously known headhunters of yesteryears. Check into a private guest house on arrival. Overnight.

DAY 7 Mon - Day trip to Longwa village

After an early breakfast, we will drive to Longwa village. True tradition is seen here where people are still not much touched by modern ways. Meet village folks, and see their way of life. This is one of the big Konyak villages and is on the border ridge between India and Myanmar (Burma). The Angh (king) of Longwa commands about 50 villages from both sides. Return to Mon. Overnight.

DAY 8 Mon – Dibrugarh (150kms / 6hrs)

After breakfast transfer to Dibrugarh in Assam. On arrival check into a hotel for your overnight stay. Time permitting visit Northeast India’s original tea city, known for its beautiful tea gardens and its bungalows. Later time permitting visit nearby local markets. Overnight.

DAY 9 Dibrugarh Fly out

After breakfast, transfer to Dibrugarh airport for your departure flight