India · Tribal Experiences

Nagaland & Assam Soft Trekking Tour in Tribal Village

10 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dimapur. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Kohima’s State Museum, local market, and World War II Memorial
  • 02 Stay in Khonoma and experience village life with local hosts
  • 03 Enjoy a soft trek through reserve forest to the Tragopan bird sanctuary
  • 04 Explore Tuophema and walk to a neighbouring Rengma village
  • 05 Cross the Brahmaputra by local ferry to reach Majuli
  • 06 Meet the Mishing tribe and visit a local mask-maker in Majuli
  • 07 Discover temples, heritage sites, and local culture in Dibrugarh
  • 08 Excursion to Jeypore Rainforest and a heritage tea garden

Discover the cultural landscapes of Nagaland and Assam on a 10-day journey through tribal villages, forest trails, river crossings, and heritage towns. From Kohima and Khonoma to Tuophema, Majuli, and Dibrugarh, this itinerary combines soft trekking with meaningful local encounters, traditional village stays, and visits to important cultural and spiritual sites.

Explore Naga heritage in Kohima, walk through Khonoma and nearby forested areas, and enjoy community-based hospitality in village resorts and homestays. Continue to Majuli, one of the region’s great cultural treasures, where ferry rides, Mishing village visits, and local craft traditions offer a deeper look at life on the river island.

The journey ends in Assam’s tea country with time in Dibrugarh and an excursion to Jeypore Rainforest, known for its biodiversity, orchids, and birdlife. With accommodation, transport, meals, guiding, and entrance fees included as per the program, this tour offers a well-rounded introduction to the traditions, nature, and everyday life of Northeast India.

Discover the cultural landscapes of Nagaland and Assam on a 10-day journey through tribal villages, forest trails, river crossings, and heritage towns.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Dibrugarh, Dimapur, Jeypore, Kohima, Khonoma, Majuli
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dimapur - Kohima (70kms/ 3hrs approx)On arrival at Dimapur airport meet your driver and guide and proceed to Kohima. On arrival check in at your hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax and explore the surrounding.overnight at hotel.

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Day 02

KohimaBreakfast at hotel. Visit the State Museum where you get a glimpse of the tribal life and colourful costumes of the Nagas. The local market where many insects and variety of food products that the Nagas call delicacies are sold. The II World War Memorial where the famous 'Tennis Court' battle took place, which many historians have called the 'bloodiest battle'. Return to hotel for lunch. After lunch we visit Kisama Heritage Village. This is the site where the annual Hornbill festival from the 1st Dec-7th Dec is celebrated. Here you will get a glimpse of the different architectural styled houses of the 16 tribes of Nagaland. Return to your hotelovernight at Hotel

3
Day 03

Kohima - Khonoma (20kms/ 1hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Khonoma, a village with its own unique story of courage and valour. The villagers fought a pitched battle against the British who came on an expedition to the Naga Hills in Oct of 1879. The terraced fields on the slopes near the village provide a delightful view. The village is also known for its artisans and craftsmen. Spend the day interacting with the villagers. We take a delightful walk to Khonoma village from the main gate. Take a tour of the village after lunch and feel the history come to life.overnight with host in the village.

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Day 04

KhonomaExplore the surroundings. This morning we take a soft trekking route through the reserve forest to the Tragopan bird sanctuary. Have picnic lunch cooked in open fire and return by early evening to the village.overnight with host in the village.

5
Day 05

Khonoma - Tuophema (55kms/ 1.3hrs approx)After breakfast drive to Touphema village & then walk to Angami village. This is a village resort where the community plays a very important role in running this place. You will be staying in huts with all modern amenities. Lunch will be served and we will take a tour of both the old Touphema village and the new, visit the village museum. In the evening enjoy cultural entertainment by the villagers.overnight in community resort huts.

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Day 06

TuophemaExplore the surroundings and walk through the village and the forested area. After breakfast take a trail to the neighbouring Rengma village through the forest. The trail is soft trekking and will reach the village in 3 ½ hrs. Take a tour of this village. Lunch is served at this village. Return to Touphema villageOvernight at hotel.

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Day 07

Tuophema - Majuli (195kms/ 5hrs approx)After breakfast drive to Majuli till Nimathi-Ghat to connect a local ferry to cross mighty Brahmanputra river with co-passengers on board! The ferry ride will take little more than one hour or so, depending on the current of the water. After reaching Kamalabari Ghat transfer to your lodge. After check in explore local village of Mishing tribe nearby, meet local, have tea or local rice beer at their place. Later visit and interact with the local mask-maker.

Majuli - perhaps the largest river island is a treasure of cultural heritage of the region. The founder of ‘Eka Naam Dharma’ Srimanta Shankardeva took shelter in Majuli in the Fifteenth Century and ever since that Majuli has emerged as the crowning glory of Vaishnavaite culture in Assam. Majuli has a unique treasure of natural and cultural attractions. A melting point of various tribes, Majuli is multifaceted in its attractions that unfurls to its vanity are the rare migratory birds like Adjutant Stork, Pelican, Siberian Crane, etc. After breakfast drive to Majuli till Nimathi-Ghat to connect a local ferry to cross mighty Brahmanputra river with co-passengers on board! The ferry ride will take little more than one hour or so, depending on the current of the water. After reaching Kamalabari Ghat transfer to your lodge. After check in explore local village of Mishing tribe nearby, meet local, have tea or local rice beer at their place. Later visit and interact with the local mask-maker.

Majuli - perhaps the largest river island is a treasure of cultural heritage of the region. The founder of ‘Eka Naam Dharma’ Srimanta Shankardeva took shelter in Majuli in the Fifteenth Century and ever since that Majuli has emerged as the crowning glory of Vaishnavaite culture in Assam. Majuli has a unique treasure of natural and cultural attractions. A melting point of various tribes, Majuli is multifaceted in its attractions that unfurls to its vanity are the rare migratory birds like Adjutant Stork, Pelican, Siberian Crane, etc.overnight at guest house/ homestay.

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Day 08

Majuli - Dibrugarh (155kms/ 4hrs approx)After breakfast transfer to Kamalabari ghat to connect ferry to reach Nimathi-Ghat. From here drive to Dibrugarh a renowned tea city of India and check in at hotel.

Later visit Jokai Botanical Garden cum Germplasm Center, which has some endangered plant species. Shrikshetra Dhaam, Lord Jagannath Temple which is the replica of the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri Odisha, one of the most important temples in Assam. Koli Aai Thaan which is the spiritual centre dedicated to Koli Aai whose teachings still hold a large place in people’s heart. You can visit Sarumechlow and Bormechow Maidam which are the graves of 2 queens belonging to the Ahom Dynasty; Dehing Satra that holds the ruins belonging to Ahom Dynasty; the Buddhist Monastery at Namphake Village; and many more places like these. Rest time to visit the local market, followed by cultural program in the evening at a Heritage Bungalow.Overnight at hotel.

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Day 09

Dibrugarh - Jeypore Rainforest - Dibrugarh (65kms/ 1.3hrs approx one way)Breakfast at hotel, Excursion to visit Jeypore Rainforest. Spread over an area of 108 sq. km, this forest is famous for its biodiversity and is full of various species of flora and fauna. It comes under world heritage of evergreen rain forest and it rains almost all throughout the year. The forest has more than 102 species of orchids here along with a wide variety of animals and plants. Some of the common trees that are abundant in the forest are Ajar, Segun, Nahar, Bohot, and Sam. Hollong is the dominant species of trees here and the these trees reach up to a height of 50 metres. Animals that can be seen in this forest are elephants, hornbills, leopards, flying squirrels, pythons, spotted deer, and langurs to name a few.

Return to your hotel and rest time to visit Heritage Tea Garden to see the origin and the history of tea - how it is grown and its culture. Visit the tea factory to observe the full process of manufacturing of CTC (Crush, Tear and Curl) tea. Visit Mancotta Tea Estate- known for traditionally producing the fine orthodox variety of tea. Note: Tea factory opens from April till November every year.Overnight at hotel.

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Day 10

Dibrugarh - DepartureBreakfast at hotel transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Dimapur. 6 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Assistance on arrival at the airport.
  • 9 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
  • Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
  • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
  • Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Bottled drinking water in the car.
  • Government taxes.

What's Not Included

  • Camera charges at monuments if any.
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
  • Gratuities and optional activities.

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Hotels used or similar

    Khonoma x 2 night
    3*/4* - Guesthouse/ Homestay

    Kohima x 2 night
    3* - The Eastgate Hotel/ Hotel Japfu
    4* - Niraamaya Retreats Aradura/ Kohima Camp

    Tuophema x 2 night
    3*/4* - Community Resort Huts/ Homestay

    Majuli x 1 night
    3* - Prashanti Prashanti Cottages or similar (Basic Property)
    4* - Prashanti Prashanti Cottages or similar (Basic Property)
    5* - Prashanti Prashanti Cottages or similar (Basic Property)

    Dibrugarh x 2 nights
    3* - Dibrugarh Club House/ Hotel Rajawas
    4* - Mancotta Heritage Chang Bungalo/ Chowkidinghee Heritage Chang Bungalow
  • We provide pickup from all hotels in Dimapur

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Dimapur.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Dimapur.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Dimapur..

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