Some journeys move through landscapes. Others move through you. This one does both — gently, deeply, and with stories that settle in slowly, Starting in the tea-scented air of Dibrugarh, this trip weaves through three strikingly different regions — Ziro, Majuli, and Mon — each carrying its own rhythm, rituals, and ways of seeing the world.
In Ziro, you’ll find more than postcard views. You’ll hike to waterfalls hidden in the clouds, wake up early to watch the sun rise over bedded mist at Pomu Yalang, and ride a scooty through sleepy villages as the hills blush in twilight.
You’ll learn how the Apatanis grow rice and rear fish in the same field — without a single machine or animal — a farming method as ingenious as it is sustainable. You’ll see their hands at work on looms and with bamboo, crafting everything they need with quiet skill. And you’ll begin to notice how music, ritual, and resilience echo through their daily lives.
Then the road opens up again — this time towards the river. In Majuli, the Brahmaputra surrounds you like a story that never stops flowing. Here, you’ll meet priests who carve gods into masks, sip freshly brewed Apong you helped make, and float down quiet rivers that reflect the skies.
Finally, you head east to Mon, where the land becomes sharper and the past more visible. In Longwa, a house straddles two countries. In Hongphoi, tattooed elders carry warrior histories on their skin. You’ll stand at the edge of Myanmar, hike border trails, and step into a world that exists between memory and movement — still very much alive.
This journey isn’t fast. It’s not meant to be. It’s designed to let you listen more than speak, walk more than rush, and return with more than just photos.
This trip is planned in a way that the group (guests+team) will be starting from Itanagar airport by 3:00 PM.
Please ensure that you book your flights accordingly. If need be, we suggest flying in a
day early. Your return flight can be booked for any time on Day 9 from Dibrugarh Airport. Since we are already in Dibrugarh town, the airport is only a short drive away.
Once you sign up for the trip, we will be sending you a detailed list of Things to Carryfor the season!
While most of your experiences are taken care of, an additional Rs. 1,000 per day (upper limit) would be more than enough for all your non-included meal expenses. You can take a look at our Exclusions to get a better understanding of how much money you may need.
We will be staying at simple homestays and guesthouses. None of the properties on the trip are boutique/luxurious. They are all clean, comfortable and hygienic and have been vetted by our team!
Note – Some of the properties have different categories of rooms and the allocation of rooms will be random and at ChaloHoppo’s discretion.
A. Ziro Valley: lunch- traditional apatani thali- seasonal local vegetable, dal, , bamboo cooked eggs, local pork/chicken curry, local rice, fish, bamboo shoots, Boiled curries, pickles, local salads etc( depends on the availability of the local host )
B. Mon Town: Traditional Naga thali- Boiled veggies, bamboo shoot Pork/chicken curry, Akhuni (farmented beans Chatni) local herbs, local rice, local salads etc ( depends on the availability of the local host )
C. Majuli Island: traditional Mising thali- boiled leaves, local dal, local herbs, pork/chicken in varieties of traditional preparation. Bamboo Cooked curries, namsing (farmented fish chutney) Apong local rice beer etc (depends on the availability of the local host)
Rooms are shared on twin sharing basis. In case you are a solo traveller, you will be paired up with another solo traveller of the same gender.
Nagaland: To comply with the latest guidelines set by the Government of Nagaland, ILP applications must now be completed by the individual traveler through a system that requires a live photo capture. As third parties are no longer permitted to apply on behalf of travelers, the ILP cannot be bundled as part of a travel package.
Arunachal Pradesh: We’ve kept the Arunachal ILP process separate to give travelers more control and flexibility over their travel documents. The process is simple and can be done online in just a few steps. We’ll guide you through it if needed.
To visit Arunachal Pradesh, Indian citizens need to apply for an Inner Line Permit (ILP), which can be easily obtained online through the official portal https://eilp.arunachal.gov.in. Simply register, fill in your travel details, upload a passport-sized photo and a valid ID (like Aadhaar or Voter ID), select the districts you plan to visit, and pay ₹200 per permit. The e-ILP is usually approved within 24–48 hours. Once approved, download and carry printed copies of the permit, as it will be checked at various entry points and checkpoints within the state.
Yes, vegetarian options are available throughout the trip, though they may vary based on the region and the local host’s availability. In places like Ziro Valley, Mon Town, and Majuli Island, traditional thalis often include a variety of seasonal vegetables, local herbs, dal, boiled curries, pickles, and salads. While non-vegetarian items are commonly part of the local cuisine, vegetarian components are always present and can be prepared separately on request.
The short answer to this is no. We do not take bookings for more than 3 people from the same group/circle in our set departures as we encourage our travellers to travel alone and get to meet and interact with like minded strangers on the trip.
Based on our prior experience, we have noticed that a pre-existing group within a larger group does tend to hamper the dynamics of the experience that we strive to provide.
Moreover, for existing groups, we anyway recommend opting for our customised tours where we can tailor the itinerary to your requirements and budgets, ensuring your group gets exactly what they are looking for.
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