This mesmerising photo tour takes you on an in-depth journey across the culture scape, tribes, flora and fauna of this land of festivals. From meeting the last of the surviving head hunters to witnessing the migration of the Amur Falcons to Africa and living the quaint village life - as we at ecohunter's say sign in // to sign out
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Accomdations
Service Level
Transportation
Food
Age
18 to 70 yearsDifficulty
ModerateFitness Guide
No specific fitness level needed
Note: This is a group tour. Minimum group size is 8 people
Tour Experience
Witness the story of the Amur Falcon- from almost going extinct due to large scale hunting to a conservation success in these communities for whom hunting is a part of the growing up culture. Interact with the last head hunters in the remote village of Longwa, witness vibrant culture and mesmerising landscape's - Welcome to Nagaland !
🦅 All inclusive tour
🦅 Photography guide on tour dates
🦅 Witness the winter migration of the Amur Falcons falcon to Africa
🦅 Meet the last of the surviving head hunters
🦅 Meet local tribes , understand their way of living
🦅 Enjoy sumptuous Naga cuisine
🦅 Great landscape for photographers of all levels
🦅 Experience road journeys on out of this world landscapes
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Itinerary
Travel notes of the day
The Angami tribe inhabit Kohima. Notice the horn shaped wood carvings atop houses. The Konyak's are the best wood carvers of animal and human figurines among the naga tribes.
Welcome to Nagaland ! We begin this journey with a drive to Kohima. Enjoy the scenic ride through this lesser explored green landscape . On reaching Kohima we check in to the accommodation and rest for the day. Enroute we might stop by the Kohima War cemetery - in memory fo service officers during World War II. This depends on time and consensus of the group. We will also visit the state museum which has a collection of rare artefacts
- Kohima
- Dimapur
Travel notes of the day
Though Nagalander's are mainly hunters , the birds find their safe haven in protected area's where hunting , poaching is prohibited.
Pangti is a quaint village approx. 160 km from Kohima. This village is sandwiched between mountains and the green landscapes at an elevation of approx. 3000ft. This village is popular for protecting Amur Falcons which migrate from here to Africa on this winter season.
Their's is an interesting story of survival and conversation and how the community involvement helped them to thrive again.
- Kohima
- Pangti
Travel notes of the day
Pangti is the largest village in the area . It is also said Pangti is the bravest village in the area due to it's resistance to Britishers and head hunters .
We spend the entire day on birding trails in and around the village. We also indulge in things to do around the village which was established around 1100 AD.
- Pangti
This is the prefect season and time to be in Mokokchung as it enjoys a balanced weather during this time. Mokokchung is also an important cultural centre of Nagaland and is home or let's say the urban home of the AaoNaga tribes.
We will explore all local attractions like local museums, town park. Get busy with street photography as we explore the full of life streets of MOkokchung. We will also visit UNgma - the largest and the oldest AO village .
- Pangti
- Mokokchung
Travel notes of the day
Mon village is home to several tribes, living here since centuries. The village offers sights of the surrounding mountain peaks, organic fruits and short trekking routes
After breakfast we journey to the village of Mon. The village inhabits the most colourful of the naga tribe's - The Konyak. The village presents terrific views of the surrounding landscape , raw unspoilt beauty of nature reigns supreme here.
This village acts as a base for the next 2 days for our day trips to surrounding villages. This also gives us an immense opportunity to spend time in a remote Nagaland village and explore their culture closely.
- Mokokchung
- Mon Village
Travel notes of the day
The international border passes through the village chiefs house. Every resident here has dual citizenship of India and Myanmar .
Headhunting was a practice until the 1960 as it was believed it boosted crop fertility.
Today we take a trip to Longwa ,the village perhaps is the only village which resides in two countries- India and Myanmar. The Doyang River, Nagaland science centre, Hong Kong Market, Shilloi Lake are some of the places we will explore.
The camp of Assam Rifles (AR) company watch the border which is a few miles away from the village, there is a pillar, indicating the international border with ‘154 BP 1971-72’ inscribed on it.
- Mon Village
- Longwa
A day trip Shiyong marks the day. Tea gardens , undulated landscapes , art and craft from wood , cane are the theme of this day trip !
We are back to Mon village for the night.
- Mon Village
- Shiyong
We leave for Dimapur. We should reach Dimapur by evening . Once we reach the rest of the day is at leisure.
- Mon Village
- Dimapur
After breakfast we check out and head the airport for onward journey.
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Other Details
- Accommodation for 01 night in Kohima
- Accommodation for 02 nights in Pangti
- Accommodation for 01 night in Mokokchung
- Accommodation for 03 nights in Mon Village
- Accommodation for 01 night in Dimapur
- Inner line permits
- Day excursion to Longwa
- Day excursion to Shiyong
- Photography guide for the full tour
- Dedicated transport for the full tour
- Meals as per the itinerary
- All Taxes
- Optional Tours, tips, any monument, museum entrance fee, any activity fee, camera fee, excursions, personal and incidental expenses
- Travel fare, VISA, insurance, meals not specified
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
- You will see a variety of food including insects that are a part of the palate
- Dimapur air port has flights from Delhi , Guwahati
- Carry Govt. Id's
- Carry enough cash as withdrawal facilities ma y not be easily available
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