Tribal Tour Package of North East –Ancient Life style of Tribal inhabitant of North East India

Tribal Tour Package of North East –Ancient Life style of Tribal Inhabitant of North East India

Tribal Tour Package of North East: Overview

Northeast India is an ancient territory, completely unexplored. The valley is enhance with lush green vegetation, majestic mountains and untamed rivers. There are also a large number of tribal groups and tribes living there. Each of these groups has their own distinct language and culture.

We designed this package specially for tourist to know the culture, Lifestyle and tradition of Tribes through your tour. Package starts from Guwahati and cover the entire famous and well known destination Kaziranga National Park, Majuli, Jorhat, Sibsagar, Mon, Chui, Langkham village, Mokokchung, Tuophema and Kohima.

What is unique in Tribal Tour Package of North east and why?

The uniqueness of this package is to stay with local tribes, have local foods and know about local tribes culture as well as language. In this package you will find proper guideline and accommodation facility in huts/ cottage as per village facility. We provide chance to explore villages of Assam as well as such famous tribes destination of Nagaland.

A major portion of the tribal habitat is hilly and forested. Tribal villages are generally found in areas away from the alluvial plains close to rivers. Tribal groups hold such cultural features, which indicate an ancient level in social- cultural standard.

Package Highlights

• World’s greater one horned rhinoceroses Park: Kaziranga National Park

• Guwahati Tea Auction Centre is one of the famous tea trading facilities in the world

• Famous and biggest river island in the world: Majuli

• Famous ocean of Lord Shiva: Sibsagar

• Attractive tattoos and Handcart at: Konyak Tribal villages

• Scenic beauty of natural habitats: Kohima

Package inclusion

• 22 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis

• Breakfast and Dinner

• Private Ac vehicle for 23 Days

• Luxury Taxes, Parking, Toll taxes, Drivers Allowance etc

• Please refer to Important Information about the package below

Package Exclusion

• Air Fare/Train fare.

• Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity and Mineral/soft/hard drinks

• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary

• Camera fees, Guide / tour escort charges & Entrance Fees.

• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc (to be borne by the client, who is directly payable on the spot).

• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.

• Service Tax, Insurance.

• Anything which is not include in the inclusion.

Things to do in Assam

Go Wildlife Watching in Kaziranga and spot one horned Rhinos

Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga also boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer. Kaziranga is also recognized as an Important Bird Area by Birdlife International for conservation of avifaunal species. Compared to other protected areas in India, Kaziranga has achieved notable success in wildlife conservation. Located on the edge of the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot, the park combines high species diversity and visibility. Kaziranga is a vast expanse of tall elephant grass, marshland, and dense tropical moist broadleaf forests, crisscrossed by four major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, and the park includes numerous small bodies of water. Kaziranga has been the theme of several books, songs, and documentaries. The park celebrated its centennial in 2005 after its establishment in 1905 as a reserve forest.

Animals in kaziranga national park: Tall elephant-grass to Greater Adjutants, Bengal Floricans, Pallas's Fish Eagle, Black-necked Storks, Greater One-horned Rhinoceros and Asian Elephants, size dominates the vast grasslands.

Kaziranga safari timings

Elephant Safari Timing

Morning session 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Evening Safari 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Jeep Safari Timing

Morning Session 07:00 AM – 09:30 AM

Evening Session 01:30 PM – 03:30 PM

Enjoy at largest River Island in the whole world – Majuli

Majuliis the biggest river island in the world, the island is formed by the Brahmaputra River in the south and the Kherkutia Xuti, an anabranch of the Brahmaputra, joined by the Subansiri River in the north. Majuli Island is accessible by ferries from the city of Jorhat. The island is about 300-400 km east from the state's largest city Guwahati. The river island covers an area of around 880 sqkm. Majuli will become the nerve centre of governance in the state and people will have to help in realizing the true potential of Majuli. "The long cherished dream of the people of Majuli has been fulfilled today.

Explore First Oil Refinery of Asia – Digboi

Digboi is known as the Oil City of Assam where the first oil well in Asia was drilled. The first refinery was started here as early as 1901. The history of Digboi dates back to the year 1869, when some men from the Assam Railway and Trading Company found the legs of their elephants soaked in black mud, which smelt somewhat like oil.

Cruising at Brahmaputra River

Brahmaputra is also an ideal river cruise destination in the country. With its origin at the great Himalayan Range, a cruise down this stunning river will take you through most of the remarkable and stunning spots in Assam.  A must enjoy element of Assam Tourism, river cruising offers various exciting views to capture in digital lens and awe-striking landscape to recall through the entire life. There are two different ways to board this journey, one upstream and another downstream.

Nagaland Tribal Festival

Gan Ngai Festivals of Naga Tribe, Nagaland Celebrations of the festivals of Naga tribes are social and cultural in nature and symbolize the feeling of the whole community. The rich and exclusive traditional heritage here gives way to a number of fairs and festivals in Nagaland that add a rejuvenating touch to the already beautiful and fresh mountain air of Nagaland. These tribal festivals of Nagaland are celebrated throughout the year.

Gan Ngai: Gan Ngai is the greatest festival. Earlier it used to be celebrated for seven days but now it is celebrated for five days. It is a post harvesting festival which is celebrated in the month of December-January every year.  The people of the tribes place 3 cuisine stones close to the fireplace so that they can accomplish the tribe’s health, good harvest and prosperity.

Tuluni Festival: Tuluni Festival is most significant festival celebrated by the Sumi Naga tribe of Nagaland.  During the Tuluni Festival there are prayers and offerings that are given to Litsaba, who is the deity of fruitfulness who gives life and protection to the crops.

Nazu Festival: One of the most enjoyable and colorful festivals of Nagaland, celebrated by the Pochury Tribe there is the Nazu Festival. The whole outlook of the festival is les of rituals and more of pure entertainment and competition. There are dances and music performed by the tribal folks.

East India holiday destinations

There are lots of famous places to visit and extend your holiday at North East India. Some famous destination is given below to visit North East.

Pelling: Pelling is a small town in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, at the foothills of Mount Khangchendzonga. The late-17th-century Buddhist Sanga Choling Monastery has mountain views.   Pelling’s serene environment and picturesque setting is perfect for nice nature walks and small treks. A destination for all seasons, Pelling has hotels and resorts catering to all budgets.

Tawang: Tawang district is the smallest of the 16 administrative districts of Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India.  The natural beauty and solitude of Gudpi and Chong-Chugmi ranges, Tawang chu River and Tawang valley are very mesmerizing. Tawang’s beauty reaches out to your eyes and moves towards your soul. The location of the land in itself is fascinating with Tibet to its northern side, Sela range of West Kameng to the east and Bhutan in the southwest direction. Breathtaking valleys, misty rivers and stunning waterfalls in this scenic district give you the ultimate experience.

Haflong: Haflong  is a town and headquarters of Dima Hasao in India in the state of Assam. It is the only hill station in Assam. Haflong Hill is the only hill station in the state. Often referred to as White Ant Hillock, Haflong is best known for its picturesque views and rich cultural legacy. Serene and calm and at the same time rustic and wild, Haflong near Silchar is a tourists’ delight. Haflong is best known for a lovely lakeside resort developed in the lavish green hills around the town

Majuli: Majuli, the largest riverine island in the world,Located on the river Brahmaputra in Assam in north east India, Majuli has the distinction of being the biggest river island in the world. The island is formed by river Brahmaputra in the south and the Kherkutia Xuti joined by the river Subansiri in the north.

Shillong: Shillong is the capital and hill station of Meghalaya, also known as "The Abode of Clouds", one of the smallest states in India. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is the home to numerous waterfalls. The exciting mountain peaks, crystal clear lakes, breathtakingly beautiful golf courses, museums and the zoo are the key reasons why people visit Shillong.

Cherapunji: Cherrapunji is a subdivisional town in the East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is the traditional capital of the Nongkhlaw hima (Khasi tribal chieftainship constituting a petty state) known as Sohra or Churra. The town has a number of spots that drive the economy of Meghalaya by attracting tourists and foreign exchange. One such point here is Mawkdok Dympep Valley View, which commands captivating views of the valley below.

Guwahati to Kaziranga taxi fare

Holiday Travel Pvt Ltd book Guwahati to Kaziranga taxi can be done in the easiest way as compared to others. We provide all charges are clearly broken down in the fare breakup and additional pricing details. Book Economy, Budget and Luxury cars from us in cheapest cost. Charges became Rs. 3000/- one side.

One Horned Rhino in India

The Great one horned rhino is commonly found in Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and in Assam India. It is confined to the tall grasslands and forests in the foothills of the Himalayas. The Indian Rhinoceros can run at speeds of up to 25 mph (40 km/h) for short periods of time and is also an excellent swimmer. The Indian rhinoceros once ranged throughout the entire stretch of the Indo-Gangetic Plain, but excessive hunting and agricultural development reduced their range drastically to 11 sites in northern India and southern Nepal. In the early 1990s, between 1,870 to 1,895 rhinos were estimated to have been alive.

Food to Eat in North East

Northeast India refers to the eastern most region of India consisting of the contiguous Seven Sister States Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. Northeast India is ethnically distinct from the other.

Rice is the staple diet in Assam and is eaten in various forms throughout the day. The Assamese eat a huge variety of rice-based breakfast cereals with milk, yoghurt or thick cream­akhoier states of India.  Rice is the staple diet in Assam and is eaten in various forms throughout the day. The Assamese eat a huge variety of rice-based breakfast cereals with milk, yoghurt or thick cream­akhoi.

Tribal culture and lifestyle             

Indian tribal people play a key part in constructing the cultural heritage of India. They occupy a major part in the history of India as they are considered as the true habitants of India. The tribal people are scattered in different parts of India and they form a considerable number of the population of India. There are 20 major tribes and a number of sub-tribes domesticating the land of Arunachal Pradesh in India. Most of these communities are culturally identical, having derived from an original common stock but their geographical separation from each other has brought within them certain distinct characteristics in language, dress and customs.

This people express their cultural identity and distinctiveness in their social organization, language, rituals and festivals and also in their dress, ornamentation, art and craft. The men folk are engaged in activities like agriculture, hunting and fishing to earn a living

How to Reach Guwahati

By Flight: Guwahati has Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport at Borjhar, about 20 km west of the center of the city. There are direct flights to Guwahati from Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad and other major cities in India by different airlines. Druk Air connects Guwahati internationally airport to Bangkok and Paro twice a week.

By Train: Guwahati falls under the Northeast Frontier Railway zone of the Indian Railways. Guwahati Junction which is the major station of Guwahati is the headquarters of the zone. Two other stations are Kamakhya Junction and New Guwahati (for freight services) located towards west and east from Guwahati respectively. Kamakhya Junction is the second largest station of the city. Guwahati is well connected by express trains to major cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Jaipur, Trivandrum, Ranchi, Patna, Kollam, Puri, Jammu etc

By Bus: Guwahati connects with the states Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal with National Highway 31. National Highway 37 from Goalpara in Assam to Dimapur in Nagaland traverses the entire length of Assam and connects Guwahati with almost all the major cities of Assam including the cities of Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Bongaigaon. Citizens from Myannmar can come in through the border post of Tamu-Moreh and take a connecting flight from Imphal to the city. There are also regular Bus services from Imphal to the city. Similarly, citizens can come from Bhutan and Bangladesh through Border Posts and take the Bus Services to the city.

Best time to visit north east India

Assam lies in the North-East region of India. The best time to visit Assam would be November to May when cool winds from the Himalayan foothills temper the heat and humidity. Winters in Assam are chilling but enjoyable, and summers are delightful and refreshing.