Nagaland Short Tour covers 7 days and 6 nights. In the Nagaland Short Tour, you will visit various places in Nagaland like Mon, Mokokchung and Kohima. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland. There are various places in Kohima that are worth visiting to get an insight of the place's rich history. The sites near Kohima include the tribal village of Khonoma, Dzulekie, Jopfu Peak, Dzukou Valley and Dimapur.
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Day 01: Kolkata
Around midnight arrival in Kolkata. In the morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta). Kolkata is India’s largest city and one of the biggest city in south Asia. Upon arrival, you will be met by an Indo Vacations representative and transferred to the hotel.
Day 02: Kolkata - Dibrugarh (by air) - Mon (about 200 kms.)
In the early morning, drive to the airport for the flight to
Dibrugarh. Upon arrival, you will be met by an Indo Vacations representative and drive to Mon.
Mon is the district headquarter of Mon district and situated at an altitude of 897.64 meters above sea level. It is the home of the
Konyaks tribes. It is interesting to see the tattooed faces people wearing feathered headgears and traditional dress. Konyaks are adapt artisans and skilled craftsmen. Here you can find excellent wood carvings, daos (Machetes), guns, gunpowder, headgears etc. In the evening stay in tourist lodge.
Day 03: Mon
In the morning visit typical Konyak tribal village, Shangnyu.
Shangyu was ruled by the chief Angh, and one of the prominent village of the Mon District. There is a wonderful wooden monument measuring 8 feet. in height and 12 feet. breadth which is believed to be constructed by heavenly angels. The carvings of human beings and other creatures are engraved on this monument. Today, you can also visit the Konyak Murungs, where one can still see the collection of human skulls. Konyaks were head hunters in the olden days and used to keep the enemies head as a trophy.
Day 04: Mon - Mokokchung
After breakfast drive to
Mokokchung, the district headquarters situated at an altitude of 1325 meters above sea level. This picturesque town is the cultural centre of the AO Nagas. The AO warriors used to wear the beautiful black and red handwoven shawl with its white decorated band to signify their power over their enemies. The two main festivals of AO's are
Moatsu in early May and
Tsungremmong in August. In the evening stay in the circuit house.
Day 05: Mokokchung - Kohima (about 180 kms.)
After having breakfast drive to Kohima.
Kohima is the capital of
Nagaland and the hill station which is situated at an altitude of 1444 meters above sea lavel. In the evening reach Kohima and stay in the hotel.
Day 06: Kohima
After breakfast visit the Khonoma, an Angami tribal village, about 20 kms. towards the west of Kohima. The
Khonoma village has its own traditions of valour and courage. The history reveals that Khonoma provided protection to several villages in good old days. The village gate tells the story of the British infiltration into Naga Hills. In Kohima, visit the
War Cemetry. War Cemetry is a symbolic memorial raised as citation for the supreme sacrifices made by the officers and man during the Second World War. The state Musuem treasures rare collection of articles of different tribes which speak about the history and tradition of the Nagas. In Nagaland, also visit the local market.
Day 07: Kohima - Dimapur (about 74 kms.) - Kolkata (by air)
After breakfast drive to
Dimapur airport to take the flight to Kolkata.
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Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath and WC
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American/continental Breakfast.
Services of qualified local guides (English speaking
or languages of your choice)
at every place of sightseeing.
All
Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by Indo
Vacations
representative.
All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an
air-conditioned Car with
driver.
Exclusions:
Any Kind of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Laundry, Telephone Bills
and Alcoholic
beverages.
Camera Fees (Still or Movie).
Any Flight Charges.
Monument Entrances.
Unspecified Meals
etc.
We always look forward for any changes in the itinerary as wished
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