Of Valleys and Warriors
An Angami Chapter
- Nagaland
- Group Trip
- 12 seats
- August 15th to 20th August
- September 13th to 18th September
- September 30th to 5th October
- October 18th to 23rd October
- January 13th to 18th January
- February 14th to 19th February
- March 12th to 17th March
So much of the beauty in travel lies in the diversity of cultures that one can come across in a journey. With 17 major tribes and many more sub-tribes, Nagaland proves to be one of the most culturally diverse states in India. A region with an incredibly rich treasure trove of natural and cultural heritage filled with stories passed down through folklore- stories of love and war, of gains and losses and of kingdoms and tribes- all waiting to be heard and passed down generations.
With each tribe having their own unique set of dialects, customs, food and attire, we would say it would take a few years, if not decades, to claim to have travelled and experienced all that Nagaland has to offer. Join us in one of the chapters in what could be an ongoing journey of exploring Nagaland over time as we take you through some of the most beautiful destinations in the state.
The major tribe that you will be exposed to in this belt is the “Angami” tribe – Historically, a community of warriors with an efficient understanding of land usage which is seen through the terraced farming practiced majorly in the region. Experts of their primary occupation, agriculture, the green fingers that people are blessed with in this region show their results as you pass by households and farms filled with colours of nature. Prepare to be fascinated with this short journey to the Naga hills of the Eastern Himalayan Range.
The highlights of this trip are :
- Explore the historic village of Khonoma
- Relish organic meals as you visit Asia’s first green village.
- Trek to Dzükou valley
- Hike through the through its pristine hills and streams of Dzüleke
- Visit the World War II memorial
- Explore the local market, cafes and bakeries of Kohima
- Stay in comfortable, clean and hygienic accommodation (twin/triple sharing)
- Transport to and from Dimapur airport/Railway Station in Swift Dzire/Innova/ Force Traveller
- Breakfast on all days except Day 1
- Lunch on Day 2, 4 and 5
- Dinner on Day 1, 2, 3, and 4
- Designated tour leader
- Permit, Parking and toll charges
- Driver allowance, food and accommodation
- Airfare charges
- All food & beverages costs apart from the ones mentioned above
- Any camera fees
- Hotel & driver tips (we request you to encourage our locals with tips for their hard work)
- Entry ticket fees to Museums, Parks, etc.
- Any personal expenditure (Toiletries, medicines, etc.)
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Inclusions”.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does the trip start and end?
The arrival on Day 1 has to be a maximum of 1:30 pm. The group will depart from the airport by 2:00 pm at the latest. Any arrivals post that (due to timings/flight delays), will have to get to destination 1 at their own expense.
We highly recommend flying in a day prior if the flights don’t match this timings. The trip ends at Dimapur Airport/Station at 10:30 am.
Flight out can be anytime post noon.
I have heard so much about Dzukou Valley, where is it?
Yes, Dzukou has all the reasons to be talked about! The valley is shared by Nagaland and Manipur, though the majority of the valley lies in Manipur. The known treks are initiated through Nagaland.
I am a vegetarian, I hear that people only consume meat there. How will I manage?
The cultural diversity of northeast India is so vast that we can’t blame outsiders for not being aware of communities in the region who are purely vegetarians, so much so that they avoid eating onions( they are indigenous to the region, in case you are thinking about communities from mainland India who have settled here). Having said that, we must admit that the region’s food habits especially in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Meghalaya are predominantly non vegetarian with a whole lot of red meat based preparations. But the states have warmed up to tourists recently and almost every place you visit will provide the Indian staple diet of rice, dal and sabji, even chapatis if you are lucky. Your craving for butter paneer may not be satisfied, but you will do just fine as far as maintaining your health and strength is concerned.
