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Arunachal, Assam India
ASSAM-ARUNACHAL PRADESH
North-East India

You will take flight from Delhi to Guwahati, the capital town of Assam, the land of beautiful animals that one is rare one-horned rhinoceros, and a beleaguered people who are proud and welcoming. It is the land of the mighty river Brahmaputra, hills and valleys, fascinating sites as Majoli the largest river island in the world and Sibsagar an historical city was the capital of the mighty Ahoms.

You will cross Brahamaputra by ferry boat to join the land of rising sun, lit mountains in the north eastern tip of India is a house of colourful tribes, Arunachal is inhabited by about twenty major tribes and we visit the some of them. Each tribe has their own tradition, way of life, myths dialects, costumes, dance and art forms. Weaving is a common traditional art, and they does wood carving as well. Inspite of Modern wave the most of them are able to preserve their ancestral way of life till today In general the peoples inhabiting in these picturesque areas are very colourful, hardy and hospitable.

This is breathtakingly beautiful mountainous area. Beneath the towering snow peaks of the Himalayan range. Lower down, the hills run one upon another like sea waves.Streams roar and murmur their way across the valleys .Both the states has rich forest housing several wild life sanctuary, while traveling you will visit some of national parks shelters varieties of flora and rare species of fauna. To explore these rare ethnical customs one have to accept the minimum of comfort as these
Region :- Assam-Arunachal
Season :- Sep to April
Duration :- 16 Days
Difficult :- Easy


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DAY 01: Arrive Delhi.
Assistance upon arrival and Transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 02: Delhi - Guwahati - Kaziranga: 217 kms.
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Guwahati, on arrival in Guwahati, drive to Kaziranga, night in hotel.

DAY 03: Kaziranga
Early morning game viewing at the park with an elephant safari. wereturn back to the hotel for break fast and continue the jeep safari inside the park. Speciality is the one horned Rhino. Other attractions are Wild Elephants, Wild Boar, Deers and Tiger. rest of the time at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 04: Kaziranga - Majoli via Jorhat -108 kms.
Early morning game viewing at the park with an elephant safari to view the one horned Rhino. We return back to the hotel for break fast and depart for Majoli.Passing by Jorhat, the nerve centre of the Indian tea industry, is surrounded by splendid tea gardens. The chief attraction of Jorhat is the 776 sq km Majhali locates on middle of the Brahmaputra and the Subansiri rivers in Assam, is the largest river island in the world, is inhabited by Deori tribals.you will be transferd by ferry boat till island, night in guest house.

DAY 05 : Majuli,
Majuli is a natural & cultural heritage site, housing 22 Hindu Satras or monasteries are preservation of Assamees art which kept alive through these Satras. A visit to Majuli unfolds a variety of interesting traditional handicrafts, ethnic music and dance forms, and an experience of real village life and tribal culture. The island is inhabited by tribes in the north, and Vaishnaviite 'satras' or monasteries, who preserve a unique lifestyle. Founded in the 15th century by Shankardeva, a renowned spiritual guru of Assam, Majuli is a living museum.

DAY 06 : Majuli to Dibrugarh Via Sibsagar -136 kms.
Lave to Dibrugarh, on the way visit Sibsagar an historial city was the capital of the mighty Ahoms, who ruled Assam for more than six hundred years before the advent of the British. by evening reach at Dibrugarh. Rest of the time at liseur to explore the small town of Dibrugarh. Over night at the hotel.

DAY 07: Dibrugarh - Pasighat (100m)
Morning take the local ferry ride to Pasighat. The ferry ride will be approx 04-05 hours. Upon arrival check in at the guest house. Rest of the time hiking in the village around Pasighat and in the town.

DAY 08: Pasighat - ALONG (300m) Distance: 100 kilometers Duration: 05 hours
Along the headquarter of West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh located at an altitude of 300m are the inhabitants of Adi (Gallong) tribes. Adi has different sub tribe, which differ from each other's like Adi (Gallong, Minyong, Pasi, Padam, Bori, and Bokar). Interesting visit enroute would be the hanging bridge on the Siang river local made of cane and bamboo around 70 meters long connecting to the others hill tribes. We will take the hike at any village enroute for the first hand experience. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 09: Along
Today we will take the hike to the interesting village of Koshing where David Nealson, the British explorer was murdered. The interesting walk through the forest and fields for about 02 hours reaches you to the village of Koshing. Return back to Along for the dinner and over night stay.

DAY 10: Along- Daporizo (600m)
Distance: 160 kilometers
Duration: 08 hours

Daporijo is the headquarter of the Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh located at an altitude of 600m is an inhabitant of Tagin tribe, theirs faces which resembles to Chinese. Interesting town to walk around and explore.

DAY 11: Daporizo,
Visit the Tagin tribal villages in and around Daporijo. Other tribes are Adi Gallong and nishye and hill miri, but most livings are Tagin.Overnight at the hotel/circuit house.

DAY 12: Daporizo - Ziro (1560m)
Distance: 160 kilometers
Duration: 07 hours
Enroute you can have visit of Hillmiri tribal villages at Raga (Nishi, Hillmiri and Tagin tribe are more or less similar in their culture customs, tradition, and also slight similarity in their dialogue). Upon arrival check in at the hotel. At leisure.

DAY 13: Ziro
Ziro is the headquarter of Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh and is a plateau surrounded by Apatani tribal villages, Dibbo- Hija-Bulla-Hari and Hong village. Hong village are to be counted as second biggest and most oragnise tribal villages in Asia. The uniqueness of Apatani tribe is tooting in women face and its nose plug, which you will find different from the other tribe. Fish cum paddy culture is another interesting if you visit in the month of August -October. You can have visit Tarin Fish farm, museum, emporium and local market.

DAY 14: Ziro - Itanagar (550m)
Distance: 150 kilometers
Duration: 05 hours.

The capital city of Arunachal is a modern settlement built in the vicinity of the ruin of the 14th century fort old capital. The archaeological remains of this medieval capital comprises of two brick wall ramparts. Itanagar has extremely interesting museum known as Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, time spent here can really acquaint you with the culture and tradition of this region. All prototype of the bamboo and cane architecture of dwelling of different tribes and apparel, design and functional tools and others handicrafts are display here. There is also a Buddhist temple nearby for those interested for some quiet moments. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 15: Itanagar -Guwahati, 320kms. 7 hours.
Drive to Guwahati. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening visit the famous Khamakya Devi Temple, a Hindu temple, and one of the holiest site for the Hindus to visit. It is believed that no wishes goes unfulfilled if made at the Temple. Overnight at the hotel in Guwahati.

DAY 16: Guwahati- Delhi and departure (no hotel in Delhi.)
Morning transfer o airport Flight to Delhi, afternoon, after lunch visit Bahai Temple, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan (President house and passing by The Parliament House. evening transfer to airport for onward flight.

Cost per person: Departure from 2 person onward



































 
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