Northeast India: Tribal India

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This journey to India’s Northeast is one of the most colorful parts of an already colorful country. Your journey takes you to the home of the Metei, Nagas, Khasi and other tribal cultures, visiting their villages and learning about their culture. Starting in Calcutta, you head to Imphal, the capital of Manipur and known to westerners for its critical role in ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Discover Calcutta
    • Visit State Museum and PM service at Govindajee Temple
    • Explore Kohima
    • Experience Game drives in Kaziranga

What's this trip about?

    This journey to India’s Northeast is one of the most colorful parts of an already colorful country. Your journey takes you to the home of the Metei, Nagas, Khasi and other tribal cultures, visiting their villages and learning about their culture. Starting in Calcutta, you head to Imphal, the capital of Manipur and known to westerners for its critical role in World War 2. Here you meet some of the Metei and Naga people living in the area. From Imphal, you travel to Kohima, home to the Nagas and to Khonoma, an Angami Naga village. Crossing the Brahmaputra, there is time to explore charming Majuli Island and appreciate the different craftspeople there. Nearby is Kaziranga, home to the largest number of one-horned rhinos on the subcontinent. The journey ends with time in Shillong, capital of the state of Megalaya, where you experience the matrilineal Khasi culture. In the spring, you enjoy the Sekrenyi Festival about 2 hours from Kohima; and, in the fall, the Raas Lila Festival on Majuli Island. Note that this is a rather remote area of India and travelers need to be flexible in terms of hotels. If you want to upgrade the rooms where available, do let us know.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCalcutta
End CityGuwahati

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Game Drive
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodations as listed, including all service charges and taxes
    • Transfers and sightseeing in air-conditioned coaches
    • All excursions with expert English-speaking guides- Private guide for 4 persons or more throughout itinerary OR Station Guides for 3 persons or less in different regions
    • Entrance fees to museums, temples, etc.
    • All meals as indicated with B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Calcutta

Accommodation: Oberoi Grand– Deluxe Room

Arriving in Calcutta, you will clear customs and immigration. Leaving the airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to recover from your trip.

Day 2: Explore Calcutta

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Oberoi Grand– Deluxe Room

“What Bengal does today, India does tomorrow.” Sadly this adage is no longer true. At one time, Calcutta was the proud intellectual and cultural capital of India. Its inhabitants made outstanding ...

Day 3: Fly Imphal. Visit Temple for Evening Service

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: The Classic– Classic Deluxe

This morning you will catch a flight up to Imphal. On arrival at Imphal, you will be met and taken to your hotel. Imphal is the capital of the state of Manipur. Legend has it that the discovery ...

Day 4: Explore Imphal. Visit Read Library

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: The Classic – Classic Deluxe

Perhaps the most interesting site here is the unique Khwairramband Bazaar, where all stall holders are women. Here you can find local foods, beautiful shawls, local traditional knives...

Day 5: Drive Kohima (3-4 Hours). Evening Market Visit

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Razhu Pru– Standard Room

Kohima is the capital of the state of Nagaland, which is predominantly a tribal state and is blessed with great valleys, meandering streams, high mountains, deep gorges and a rich variety of flora ...

Day 6: Explore Kohima

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Razhu Pru – Standard Room

Kohima is known for halting the Japanese tide during World War II. The Japanese retreated from Kohima during the Second World War, and the War Cemetery is a symbolic memorial raised as citation fo...

Day 7: Drive To Angami Village of Khonoma and Explore Village

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Local Homestay

Khonoma village is estimated to be around 700 years old and is surrounded by hills that are as high as 9000 ft. It was here that the Naga warriors made their last stand against the British ...

Day 8: Today, you will either continue enjoying the Sekrenyi Festival or spend more time in Khonoma and the surrounding area.

Meals: Breakfast, (Lunch And Dinner If In Khonoma)

Accommodation: Local Homestay

Day 9: Drive Jorhat. Afternoon Visit to Market

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: The Manor – Deluxe Room

Today you will be driven to Jorhat (4.5 hours) where you will arrive in time for lunch.

Jorhat has quite an interesting history. It boasts the oldest golf course in Asia and the third oldest ...

Day 10: Ferry to Majuli Island and Visit Potters And Artisans

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Maison De Anand Guest House – Stilt Room

This morning you will be driven to Jorhat’s Nimati Jetty to catch your ferry to Majuli Island. The boat ride takes about 1½ hours but is fascinating. You will be t...

Day 11: Majuli Island

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Maison De Anand Guest House – Stilt Room

You have a full day to continue attending the festival or exploring this island, known for its arts, crafts and culture.

Day 12: Take Ferry Back to Jorhat and Drive Kaziranga National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Diphlu River Lodge – River Facing

Today you will boat back to Jorhat (1-hour downstream boat ride) and then drive to Kaziranga (2 hours drive). On arrival, check into your lodge.

Later in the after...

Day 13: Game Drives in Kaziranga and Visit Village

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Diphlu River Lodge – River Facing

You have another day to explore the park, taking morning and afternoon game drives.

In between, you can explore the village, visiting the weavers and having a traditional lunch at a local restaurant there. You also have time to just sit and enjoy the river from your lodge.

Day 14: Drive Shillong. Evening Explore Town and Bazaar

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:  Royal Heritage Tripura Castle – Deluxe Room

You have a long drive (6-7 hours) to Shillong. Shillong is the capital of the state of Meghalaya, a small state sandwiched between Indian state of Assam and Bangladesh. At an al...

Day 15: Explore Khasi Villages and Culture

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Royal Heritage Tripura Castle – Deluxe Room

Today you will be taken a little outside Shillong to Smit, the traditional seat of Khasi culture.

Meghalaya is inhabited essentially by the Khasi tribes, who are...

Day 16: Continue Exploring Villages Around Shillong

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Royal Heritage Tripura Castle – Deluxe Room

There is a lot to see around Shillong. We have kept this day to explore the neighboring sites as per your liking and interest. You may undertake a day trip to Laitkynse...

Day 17: Drive Guwahati and Fly Out

Meals: Breakfast

After a leisurely morning you, have a 3-hour drive to Guwahati, arriving in time for lunch.

Straddling either banks of the Brahmaputra River, Guwahati is your gateway to northeast India. The Light of the East, as it was known once, is sa...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $8,125
Price per day$478
Single supplement (single occupancy)$1,335
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

Per Person Land Price:

  • 7-10 People: $6425
  • 4-6 People: $7595

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Unexpected invitation to the wedding in Imphal was a highlight

The unexpected invitation to the wedding in Imphal was a highlight. Another one was the visit to the Hindu monastery on Majuli Island. Ranjan appeared to know all ...

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Dec 2016

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Great guide!

Jai was our favorite guide. Always a pleasure. Our Gujarat guide was also tremendous. Deeply knowledgeable and caring about the cultures. Love the Devigarh hotel. I ...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfare
    • Internal airfare- Noted separately
    • Any hotels transiting between your destination and the United States
    • Visa fees
    • Meals where not indicated with a B,L,D
    • Tips/gratuity (porters, drivers, local guides, etc.)
    • International airport taxes
    • Other items of a personal nature including laundry, alcoholic beverages, etc.
    • Additional expenses resulting from the delay or extension of the trip due to causes beyond our reasonable control

Accommodation

  • Oberoi Grand
  • The Classic
  • Razhu Pru
  • The Manor
  • Maison De Anand Guest House
  • Diphlu River Lodge
  • Royal Heritage Tripura Castle
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Meals Included

5 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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