In this trip we will explore some places of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh of North East India. Culturally, Arunachal Pradesh is one of richest and most beautiful destinations in North East India where we will still find a lot of the aged old living traditions. Apart from Arunachal, This tour will also take you to the World's Largest river Island - Majuli on the banks of the mighty river Brahmaputra in Assam. Get a chance to explore this river island and visit the places to enjoy the beauty of the culture and people
Day 1 : Guwhati
Meet a Alder Tour representative at Guwahati and transfer to Hotel.
O/N at Hotel in GuwahatiDay 2 : Guwahati-Nameri [4/5 hrs]
Today we shall drive to Nameri National Park. On arrival check into to your lodge. Later we shall visit Pigmy Hook conservation Centre, the smallest species of pig! We shall also visit Mishing tribal villages and Boro tribal villages as well etc.
O/N Eco CampDay 3 : Nameri– Ziro [275 km /8-9 hrs]
Today after breakfast we shall drive toward Ziro valley the home town of Apatani people of Arunachal. Enroute you will pass through Nishi Tribal villages, on reachingZiro check into hotel and overnight stay.
Ziro is located in the lower Subansiri District, at an elevation of 1688m above sea level. Ziro is home to the Apatani people, a non-nomadic, agrarian tribe. The Apatani people are environmentally conscious community who practice wetland cultivation, instead of the dry land one,which involves the burning of the forest. The paddy farms in this region serves dual purpose as the farmers rears fish simultaneously using traditional irrigation techniques to rear fish in knee deep water. The UNESCO has even proposed for the Apatani culture landscape’s inclusion to the list of World Heritage site for the tribe’s high agricultural productivity and unique conservation practices.
O/N Blue Pine/similarDay 4 : Ziro
Today we shall explore Apatani villages like- Hong village, Hijo Village, Hari Village, etc where we shall meet local ladies with plucked nose, visit their ritual site, their local houses, etc
Today we will explore the villages of the Apatani Tribes, there are several villages in the Apatani Valley but the most popular are Hong Village, Hari Village, Hija village and Bulla village, we will also visit the paddy fields, Apatanis are famous for their rice cultivation process. After lunch we will attend a traditional dance of the Apatani tribes.
O/N. Blue Pine.Day 5 : Ziro –Majuli Island [220 km - 8 hrs]
Morning drive towards Majuli the river Island, take a local ferry. Depending on the timing of arrival we shall visit Mishing village, visit Satras, meet masks maker, enter local house for a sip of local drink/ tea etc.
O/N Bamboo Guest House.Day 6 : Majuli
Today we shall visit Mishing village, visit Satras, meet masks maker, enter local house for a sip of local drink/ tea etc.
O/N Bamboo Guest House.Day 7 : Majuli – Dibrugar h[170 km /5-6 hrs]
At leisure we shall take a local ferry to neemathighat. Later drive Dibrugar. Afternoon is optional O/N Hotel Natraj/similar
Day 8 : Dibrugarh - Fly out
Morning after breakfast we shall drive to Dibrugar airport and connect your flight at 8:00 am for onward journey.Cost Inclusion:
Cost Exclusion:
- Explore tribal villages of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
- Explore the largest river island in the world
- Local Cuisine and Culture
- Tribal Photography
- Meet the tribals of Apatani
