Tribal Tourism

Trek de Dafla Hills
DURATION :15 DAYS
BEST PERIOD : SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER/FEBRUARY-MARCH
GRADE: MODERATE

Day 01: Delhi- Kolkata/ Guwahati: Transfer to airport, fly to Guwahati. On arrival check-in Hotel.

Day 02: Guwahati/ Itanagar:1431 ft. (429kms/ 6-7hrs)Early morning drive to Itanagar. O/n Hotel.

Day 03: Itanagar/ Ziro: (167kms/ 4-5hrs) 5000fts: After breakfast drive to Ziro, the land of The Apatanis. O/n Hotel.

Day 03: Ziro/ Nyapin: (190 kms/6-7hrs): Drive to Nyapin, towards the high mountain. O/n Govt. Guest house/ Tented camp.

Day 04: Nyapin/ Chebang: (5-6hrs trek) Morning trek to Chebang village. O/n Tented camp.

Day 05: Chebang/ Sanggo: (5-6hrs trek): Morning trek to Sanggo village. O/n Tented camp.

Day 06: Sanggo/ Payung: (5-6hrs): Morning trek to Payung village. O/n Tented camp.

Day 07: Payung/ Palang: (5-6 hrs): Morning trek to Palang village. O/n Tented camp.

Day 08: Palang/ Torung: (5-6hrs): Morning trek to Torung village. O/n Tented camp.

Day 09: Torung/ Tamak Selong: Morning trek to Tamak Selong village. O/n Tented camp.

Day 10: Tamak Selong/ Laching Bagang: Morning trek to Laching Bagang village. O/n Tented camp.

Day 11: Laching Bagang/ Namche Bagang: Morning trek to Namche Bagang village. O/n Tented camp.

Day 12: Namche Bagang/ Chayang Tajo: 5170 ft. Morning trek to Changyang Tajo, Is the sub-divisional headquarter. O/n Tented camp.

Day 13: Chayang Tajo/ Seppa: 1338 ft. (98kms/ 4-5hrs): Morning drive to Seppa, the district headquarter of East Kameng. O/n Circuit House.

Day 14: Seppa/ Kaziranga or Nameri: Drive to Kaziranga or Nameri. O/n Hotel or Camp.

Day 15: Kaziranga or Nameri/ Guwahati: Early morning drive to Guwahati airport, on arrival continue fly for onward journey.

END OF TOUR

This is a sample itinerary, which can be tailor made for you by adding or deleting days at a particular place or logistic permitting, re-scheduling certain portions.

Day 1

Pick up from Dimapur airport (200 mtrs.) and transfer to Kohima (1440 mtrs.) by surface transport to Hotel. 2 hours drive. Enroute stoppage at various markets, if willing. On arrival at Kohima, local sightseeing, if time permits, depending on the flight arrival time. Overnight at Kohima.

Day 2

Drive to Phesama village and after 3 hours trek, set up base camp by the side of the world biggest Rhododendron tree. This Rhododendron Tree is also listed in the genius book of world record. O/N Base camp.

Day 3

Early morning start the ascend to Mt. Japfu to get a panoramic view of the sun rise. Mt Japfu is located at an altitude of 3048 mtrs above sea level and is also the second highest mountain in Nagaland. After Brunch trek towards Dzoukou valley (2400 mtrs)- via Phesama route and set up camp.

Day 4

Morning-after breakfast, trek to Dzukou valley and spend the rest of the day exploring the verdant valley. O/N camp at Dzukou valley or tourist lodge.

Day 5

After breakfast, trek to Mt Tempfu, which has an altitude of more than 2850 mtrs. After lunch, start the descend towards Kohima via Viswema route. Transfer to Hotel. O/N Kohima

Day 6

Drive down to Dimapur for dropping at airport or spend some few relaxing days at a resort.

This is a sample itinerary, which can be tailor made for you by adding or deleting days at a particular place or logistic permitting, re-scheduling certain portions.

Day 1

Pickup from Dimapur and drive to Kohima (74 Kms. 2 hours drive) which is inhabited by the Angami Tribe. Visit to local markets and museum or world war cemetery, if time permits. Overnight Kohima. Kohima; The capital of Nagaland is inhabited by the Angami, Naga. This city has been founded by the erstwhile British Empire. This city is also well known for the 2nd world war battle, wherein the Japanese advance to India has been halted by the allied forces at Kohima. The world war-II cemetery in the heart of the town and other memorials still bears memory of valours and sacrifices. The local markets and museum offers you a vista to the varied culture and food habits of the Naga.

Day 2

Witness hornbill festival or visit Khonoma green village. O/n Kohima. Khonoma: This village is known for eco conservation managed by the village community and has been recognized by the Government and declared as a green village. The village has waged several wars with the Britishers who invaded the Naga hills in the 18th century. A walk through the village and visit to the morungs (Boys Dormitory) will give you an insight to the traditional lifestyle of the Angami Tribe. If time permit, a visit to the mithun sanctuary (unique specie of the Indian Gaur/Bison) is also suggested.

Day 3

Witness hornbill festival or visit Kigwema and Viswema village. A visit to the village offers you a view to the rural lifestyle that exist side by side alongwith modernization.

Day 4

Witness hornbill festival or local vist in and around Kohima and then drive down to Tuophema village in the afternoon. O/N Tuophema at tourist resort in traditional house.

Day 5

Tuophema to Mokochung enroute visit to Ungma or Longkhum village (Ao Tribe) via Wokha (Lotha Tribe). O/N Mokochung.

Day 6

Mokokchung to Mon-via-Assam. Mon is inhabited by the Konyak tribe who were fierce head hunters only some few years back. The Konyak are also known for their tattoos and metallurgical skill. O/N Mon

Day 7

Drive to Longwa and Tang Konyak villages. Longwa is located on the Indo-Myanmar boundary and this boundary bisects the Angh (Local King) residence. The Angh rules over many villages on both side of this International boundary. O/N Mon.

Day 8

Visit Chui village early in the morning and then drive down to Sibsagar, the ancient capital of the Ahom who rules over Assam for more than 600 years. O/N Sibasagar.

Day 9

Visit various monuments in and around Sibsagar. O/N Sibsagar or Dibrugarh

Day 10

Transfer to Airport for outgoing flight or extend your tour to other parts

The Barail Mountain Range is a watershed between the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers. Stretching from the South Naga hills to parts of North Cachar Hills, It forms a diverse ecosystems of the region.  It has a rich flora and fauna with mystique hills and landscapes which interests visitor for wildlife and adventures.
 

• Exotic Tribal Life.
• Adventure to the remotest part of Indo Myanmar border.
• Enjoy fascinating view of the mystic Naga hill and Myanmar region. (On a clear morning, enjoy the view of river Chindwin and the plains of Myanmar)
• Enjoy the rich flora and fauna of the Mt Saramati range.

DIMAPUR – KOHIMA – JAPFU – KIGWEMA – KHONOMA – DZUKOU – DZULEKIE – BENREU - JORHAT

DAY 1:- DIMAPUR TO KOHIMA (74KM 2-3HRS)
Meet your guide at Dimapur Airport and surface transfer to Kohima. En route we shall stop to have a look at some local market.
O/N Heritage or Similar

DAY 2:- KOHIMA-KIGWEMA-JAPFU BASE (4-5 KM/ 3 HRS TREK)
Today with packed lunch we shall leisurely trek towards Mt. Japfu.
Drive till Pony Farm, Kigwema village which is about 12 km drive. We shall start the trek towards Japfu Base Camp. On the trail enjoy the jhum field where the locals grow different vegetables.
Greater half of the trek is challenging with uneven gradient. The trail with slide rain and more trekkers get slippery.
O/N Tented at Mt. Japfu Base Camp.

DAY 3:- JAPFU BASE-JAPFU PEAK-JAPFU BASE (3-4 HRS TREK)
Mt. Japfu stands at an altitude of 3048 m above   the mean sea level; it is the second highest mountain in Nagaland.
Today we shall mount Japfu with packed lunch and trek to Majestic Mountain which has got to offer to an adventure lover! En route we shall see the world tallest “Rhododendron tree” which stands 109 ft. On getting up to the peak it offer very good view of Kohima town and surrounding villages!
After being mesmerized with the view and nature we shall trek back to Base Camp.
The trail is rough with uneven gradient and challenging.
O/N on tented/Log cabin.

DAY 4:- JAPFU BSE-KOHIMA(4-5 KMS/ 3 HRS TREK)
Today trek down till Pony Farm Kigwema village. Meet your Car and picnic lunch.
Thereafter we shall visit Kigwema Village, Kisama Or Jakhama village where we shall have better sight of the Naga ways of life.
Later drive to Kohima
O/N Heritage or Similar

DAY 5:- KOHIMA-KHONOMA-BASE CAMP (25KMS/1HR)
We shall start our day with Local Market where organic vegetables, rare eatable insects are sold
Next visit World War Cemetery.
Later drive to Khonoma village, Local lunch on arrival.
Post-lunch explore the village, we shall meet local craftsman who got nation award in cane basket making, ceremonial gates, morung, age group house, etc.
Next drive through the Jhum field where the locals practice Alder based cultivation.
O/N Seikhakie, Base Camp (Tented/Log Cabin).

DAY 6:- BASE CAMP-DZUKOU (6-7 KMS/ 3/4HRS TREK)
With paced lunch we shall trek to Dzukou valley which is being regarded as trekkers’ paradise, eternal charm by visitor. Dzukou valley stands at the altitude of 2438 m above sea level.
As we are trekking through “Khonoma Conservation & Tragopan Sanctuary” we have high chance of spotting Byth’s Tragopan, a rare pheasant family.
The trail is challenging with uneven steps at some part and no steps!
O/N on tented

DAY 7:- DZUKOU-DZULEKIE (7-8KMS/ ¾ HRS TREK)
We shall trek down towards Dzulekie village, with light lunch. Meet your Car and drive down to Dzulekie, lunch on arrival.
O/N Dzulekie Homestay

DAY 8:- DZULEKIE-BENREU (TREK)
Today you have the option to hike from Dzulekie to Poilwa village which will take 2 hours or so. Lunch at Poilwa village and hike further to Benreu village which will take3/4 hrs to hike.
OR
Have some leisure at Dzulekie, take a walk around the village as the village is surrounded by nature. Later we can go Traditional Fishing with some local youth and picnic lunch by the river side. Later drive for 30kms/2hrs to Benreu village.
O/N Homestay

DAY 9:- BENREU
Either spend a relatively relaxing day exploring the village, enjoying the sun and admiring the staggering view or for the energetic a climb of Mt PAUNA can be arranged, this is the 3nd highest mountain in Nagaland. The climb is not technical, it is just quite steep! The trek is 3 hrs each way.
Overnight Village Homestay

DAY 10:- BENREU- PEDI- DIMAPUR
The route today drops down through more lush jungle to a small stream before a steep climb to the village of Pedi. The trek from Benreu to Pedi village takes 3 hrs or so! The vehicles will meet you in Pedi for the drive to Dimapur (3 hrs).
Overnight Niathu

DAY 11 :- DIMAPUR- OUT
Today connect your flight for onward journey.

TOUR END

• Explore the city of Kohima where the Battle of Kohima was fought during the second world war in 1944
• Get to see the legendary village Khonoma where you will find Nature, Culture and History intact together.
• Enjoy the beautiful valleys and forests of Dzuleke, Poilwa and Benreu villages.
• Conquer the 3rd highest mountain of Nagaland

DAY 1:- DIMAPUR- KOHIMA (2.30 HRS)
Meet a representative on arrival and drive to Kohima. Enroute stop at some local market, have a cup of tea at ‘Chapru’.
Rest of the day in Kohima. Overnight at Razhu Pru Guest House\

DAY 2:- KOHIMA
Sightseeing in and around Kohima. Visit the war cemetery where thousands lie remembered fighting for the Battle of Kohima during the World War II. Spend time exploring the local markets. Visit Kigwema village.
Overnight Razu Pru Guesthouse

DAY 3:- KOHIMA-  KHONOMA.(1 HR)
Morning drive to Khonoma village and explore the village, meet local craftsmen, visit ceremonial gates, age group house.
In the evening we shall witness some important indigenous games.
Overnight. Home Stay

DAY 4:- KHONOMA- DZULEKIE
The trek starts from the village along the ‘old road’ through a forest of Alder trees. You shall also see Mithun, the state animal and you will have the opportunity to feed them with salt!  Catch your vehicles later and continue along the dirt track to Dzuleke.
Overnight Village Homestay

DAY 5:- DZULEKE- POILWA- BENREU
Long day of trekking through stunning countryside. Morning, trek through the pristine forest of Dzuleke to the village of Poilwa (2 / 3 trek). You have now moved from Angami territory into Zeliang tribal villages. After lunch at Poilwa the trek continues up from the river valley floor & agricultural fields to the hill top of Benreu village, a staggeringly pretty and totally unspoilt Zeliang village.
The trek from Poilwa to Benreu village takes 3/4  hrs trek!
Overnight Village Homestay.

DAY 6:- BENREU
Either spends a relatively relaxing day exploring the village, enjoying the sun and admiring the scenic view or for the tougher ones, a trek to Mt PAUNA can be arranged, this is the 3rd highest mountain in Nagaland. The climb is not technical, it is just quite steep! The trek is 3 hrs each way.
Overnight Village Homestay

DAY 7:- BENREU- PEDI- DIMAPUR
The route today drops down through more lush jungle to a small stream before a steep climb to the village of Pedi. The trek from Benreu to Pedi village takes 3 hrs or so! Meet your vehicles in Pedi for the drive to Dimapur (3 hrs).
Overnight Niathu Resort

DAY 8:- DIMAPUR- OUT
Today connect your flight for onward journey.

TOUR END