Tour Schedule - A JOURNEY TO NORTH EAST OF INDIA -NAGALAND
DAY 1: ARRIVE KOLKATA BY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
Meeting and assistance at the airport upon arrival and transfer to HOTEL
Late Morning we take you on a walking Tour of some quintessential places of interest in Kolkata.
We start off with the Buddhist community and their small temple on, where else but, Buddhist Temple Street and continue on to the various other communities including:
The Bow Barracks of the Anglo-Indians.
Metcalfe Street of the Fire Temple.
Sun Yat Sen Street of the Chinese
Pollock Street and around of the Jews.
Canning Street of the Portuguese.
Armenian Street of the Armenians.
7. Zakaria Street of the Muslims.
In the afternoon we begin our tour from the Victoria Memorial, the best introduction to that era, foundation laid in 1906 by The Prince of Wales (later King George V) and opened in 1921 by the Duke of Windsor.
Visit the Indian museum, built in 1875, its certainly the largest and probably the best museum in India and one of the best in Asia, displaying priceless relics of ancient civilizations.
Visit the Indian museum, built in 1875, its certainly the largest and probably the best museum in India and one of the best in Asia, displaying priceless relics of ancient civilizations.
Drive past the Raj Bhawan, built in 1799 and 1805 by Marquis Wellesley and High Court completed in 1872, has a tower (55 mts) high which was copied from the Staadhaus at Ypres, Belgium.
Finally the tour concludes at “The Missionaries of Charity” , founded by Mother Teresa in 1950, home for old people, children and all human beings.
Return back to the Hotel for a Special Dinner and Overnight stay.
After Breakfast in time transfer to Airport to board your flight to GAWAHATI.
Arrive Guwahati airport, meeting upon arrival by YATRA Representative & drive to Kaziranga. Dinner & Overnight in Kaziranga.
DAY 3: KAZIRANGA
Early morning Elephant ride at 0530 hrs. Afternoon after lunch, proceed for Jeep Safari. Overnight in Kaziranga.
DAY 4: KAZIRANGA – DIMAPUR – KOHIMA (240 KMS / 5 ½ HRS DRIVE)
We will be driving for about 200 kms today through some forested areas and on hills to reach Kohima.
At kohima, we will be staying at a very old colonial era house which has now been converted into a hotel. If time permits, we will visit the WWII cemetery in the heart of the city.
DAY 5: KOHIMA – KHONOMA – KOHIMA (20 KMS / 1 ½ HRS DRIVE)
Today we will travel to Khonoma Village which is about 25 kms from Kohima. It takes a little more than an hour to cover the distance because the roads are in a very bad condition
Khonoma is a historical village…The villagers had put up great resistance to the invading British troops.
The village has also been declared as a Green Village because of its successful conservation programme.
We will also try and see a cultural presentation in the village.
Mokokchung is situated at an altitude of 4347 feet, Mokokchung is the home of the Ao Naga tribe.
According to the legends the Aos sprung up from “Longtrok” which means “six stones”..
In the past, Mokokchung was one of the preliminary locations in the Naga Hills, where the British had established their presence in the late 19th century.
Later on, arrival of Christian missionaries to Mokokchung had brought a different image in the field of education and today it is having the highest literacy in the state with an average literacy rate of 84 %.
On arrival in Mokokchung check in to guest house. Afternoon free to explore the nearby locals and meet & interact with the local people. Overnight in Mukukchong.
DAY 7: MOKUKCHONG – MON VIA AMGURI (200 KM/ 7 -8 HRS)
Morning after breakfast depart for Mon. On arrival in Mon check in to guest house. Afternoon free to explore the nearby locals and meet & interact with the local people. Overnight in Mon.
Mon: Situated at an altitude of 897.64 meters it is the land of the Konyaks (One of the fiercest tribes in the world). Even though there is a legal administrative system, but actually it is ruled by tribal chiefs called Anghs (locally known as ‘Wang’ meaning the beginning of everything).
Mon is the only district in Nagaland to have this unique institution of Anghship. The word of his is law in these parts. His succession is hereditary in nature.The Konyaks believe that they were direct descendants of Noah, for they have Biblical names like Mosa, Kaisa, Aron and so on.
The konyaks are famous for their tattooed faces , blackened teeth and barbaric practice of Headhunting
DAY 8 and 9: MON – CHUI – MON
Morning after breakfast drive to Chui village, located about 8 kms away from Mon town on the Tuensang – Mon road Chui village still preserves its old charm.
One can see the Konyak traditional houses built with palm leaves roofing with protruding out the main pillars.
Chui is also famous for ethnic craftsmanship. The skill of the villagers is not confined only on bamboo and woodworks but they are prowess in gun and gunpowder making.
Later return to Mon. Visit Mon village which is 7 Kms from Mon town.
In the village you can meet the King.
He ruled 12 villages – Tanhai, Pongkonmg, Longkei, Leangnyu, Hongphoi, L/Shanghah, Phuktong, Oting, Tumei, Lapa, Upper Tiru and Lower Tiru.
Later pay a visit to a Konyak house to witness the traditional culture.
Sivasagar, the erstwhile capital of the Ahom Rulers, is a beautiful town located around the huge artificial lake -Sibsagar tank & the Shiva Temple.
Discover the marvels of the antient capital of the Ahom kings.
Visit the Shiva Temple, the archaeological remains, palaces, and temples of the Ahoms – Charaideo, Gargaon Palace, Talatal Ghar, Rang Ghar & Kereng Ghar.
Later drive to Jorhat (70 km / 1 ½ hr). Overnight in Jorhat.
Day 11: JORHAT – MAJULI
After a leisurely breakfast drive to Nimatighat (1 hr drive approx) & then take a public ferry to Majuli (1 hrs drive approx).
Check in Prashanti Lodge. Evening enjoy Rass festival in Uttar Kamalabari Sattra.
The Indian Museum has some priceless relics of ancient civilizations. Calcutta is a city with a soul, and one which many residence are very fond of.
OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.
DAY 12: MAJULI
Full day visit to monasteries & Miching village. Evening enjoy Rass festival. Overnight in Majuli.
Day 13: MAJULI-JORHAT-KOLKATA
After early breakfast take a Ferry to Nimatighat (2 hrs approx sailing).
Later drop at Jorhat airport in time to connect your flight.
Arrive Kolkata and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 14: KOLKATA –Abroad
Early morning in time transfer to Kolkata Airport to connect your flight to next destination .
*Important Notes:
The region’s prime tourist interest in its Nature and eco-friendly atmosphere. The facilities available here cannot be matched with other developed destinations. Many accommodations will have basic facilities compared with other regions. Please inform tourists that this region can be enjoyed in its natural beauty and simple flavour.
Many regions do not have star category hotels. Similar category hotels with the best available room will be provided.
Kindly inform guests that same category rooms or identical rooms may not be available. We will try our best to maintain similarity.
In the region, scarcity of water & electricity is a natural phenomenon. Guests are requested to bear with such problems as it may arise during the tour.
Kindly inform us if the guests are senior citizens or have health related issues (like arthritis, heart problems etc.) or any such matter which might need special arrangements. Some itineraries will not be suitable for them and we will suggest accordingly.
The security concerns, driver’s working hours etc. will be kept in mind while planning the tour and sightseeing.
We try to ensure that the sightseeing points do not fall on a closing day. Incase due to inevitable situation if the sightseeing falls on a closing day, it will have to be left out. Conducting that particular tour or sightseeing point the next day will be subject to time availability.
Weather in the region is unpredictable. We have kept your sightseeing flexible related with nature.