- 13 Nights & 14 Days
- People
- North East Tribes
North East Tribes
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The Northeastern region of India is one of the most vibrant and rich, with overtones of diverse dressing, food and traditions. Each district is unique in language and history, making the travel here extremely interesting. Add to that the unique biodiversity of the region, and the trip is suitable for all interest types. In this trip, we take you through the rich culture of the various tribes in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
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TOP PLACES
Kolkata | Jorhat | Majuli | Sivasagar – Dibrugarh | Wakro | Roing | Tinsukia | Digboi – Dibrugarh | Kolkata
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HIGHLIGHTS
Mishing | Mishmis | Khamptis | Singpho tribes
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Day 1-2
Kolkata
Spend the day sightseeing various places like the Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial, Kali Ghat Temple, Botanical Gardens, flower market, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church and Mother Teresa’s House. The day is spent getting oriented to the culturally rich city of Kolkata. -
Day 3
Jorhat
On arrival transfer to Heritage Thengal Manor. Afternoon, take a walk around Jalukonibari village (Assamese village). A Colonial Style Manor “Thengal Manor” is located at a distance of 8 miles from Jorhat Town. The land area is 6 hectares. -
Day 4
Majuli
The largest inhabited river island in the world and famous for the Vaishnavite Satras or monasteries (Kamalabari Satra, Auniati Satra, Benganti satra, and many more) and culture. It is nestled between the confluence of the Subansiri and the Brahmaputra River. Visit the monasteries and interface with the tribes on the island. -
Day 5
Sivasagar – Dibrugarh
Enroute we visit the Ahom monuments and temples at Sivasagar which encompass the 600 year old history of the Ahom Dynasty. Check in at Heritage Chang Bungalow for 02 nights. Evening enjoy a dance performance by an ethnic dance group on the bungalow lawns. -
Day 6-7
Wakro
Enroute visit Empong Village to see the Khampti tribes and also visit the Buddhist Gompa. Check in at Purvi’s Mishmi Retreat, Wakro. Khamptis are one of the major tribal inhabitants of the Lohit District. They are deeply influenced by Buddhist ethics and morality. -
Day 8-9
Roing
Enroute visit Parasuramkund- a pilgrimage site where thousands of pilgrims come every year during Makar Sankranti to take a holy dip in the river. Roing rises from the Himalayan foothills to the middle ranges with the highest point of Mayodia. -
Day 10-11
Tinsukia
After breakfast drive to Tinsukia (120 kms/4 hrs) including ferry crossing. First we drive 02 hrs to reach Sadiya Ghat to board a ferry cruise (01 hr) on the headwaters of Brahmaputra river to reach Soikhowaghat. From Soikhowaghat we drive 01 hr to reach Tinsukia. Check in at Wathai Heritage Bungalow, Limbuguri Tea Estate for 02 nights. Afternoon at leisure. -
Day 12
Digboi – Dibrugarh
Visit the Oil Museum and the 2nd World War Allied Forces Cemetery where 200 graves are permanently maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Thereafter drive to Margherita (20 kms / 30 mins) and visit the Singpho village. -
Day 13-14
Kolkata
In the morning transfer to Dibrugarh airport to board flight to Kolkata. Time permitting opt to take a tea plantation tour before flying out. Overnight in the hotel. Onward flight on day 14
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