Naga Land Adventure tour
Summary
Located on the border of Myanmar and Bangladesh, Naga land is an amazing state which presents the heterogeneous picture of diversified color, custom, tradition, languages, cuisine, and people. Popular for ‘festival of festivals’, Hornbill Festival is a huge cultural meet which presents an astonishing glimpse of culture, tradition, folk dance and folk music. Apart from that, the capital city- Kohima, was one of the highlighted towns during the Second World War, making it a great spot of historical treasures in the present day. Also, the stunning range of mountains like Naga Hills makes this land an ideal destination for trekking, hiking, and mountaineering.
Highlights
- Witness the stunning panoramic views from the snow-clad mountain ranges of Saramati Peak, Mol Len, Naga Hills, and Japvo.
- Tranquil views of the Doyang, Dikhu, Tizu and Dzu rivers.
- Japfu Peak, Changkikong range and Veda Peak are some of the main tourist attraction points.
- Visit the traditionally enhanced cities- Kohima, Dimapur, and Wokha.
- Get a chance to drive into the deep, original and authentic cultures of Nagas.
- Taste the mouth-watering local delicacies and interact with the locals to know more about the place.
What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.- Ground transport (coach, jeep)
- Accommodation (local home stay, Community Home)
- Escorted English language guide and porters
- Full board meal, safe drinking water
- Domestic flights for Mandalay – Khamti – Mandalay
What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.- Insurance
- Expenditure on personal nature such as laundry, beverages, gratitude to guid.es & porters.
- Any cost associated with transportation of the equipment (except for personal use, which is necessary for the trek)
Day by day Itinerary
Day 1
Mandalay - Khamti - Lahe (90 Km — 5 Hour) (Putao mountains)Your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel and drive straight to Hkamti. We have covered the total road distance (56 Mile / Km) but mostly on the dirt road and lots of ups and down took us about 6 hours to complete. Lahe (the capital of Naga self-administrative Zone, which includes Lahe, Lashi and Namyone townships). Lahe is beautifully parched at a ridge under the shadow of Marlar Hill. This afternoon, we will explore the town and visit Naga traditional Pan (where Naga worriers gather to strike the wooden bell during the Naga New Year festival)
Check-in at a local guest house.
Day 2
Lahe - Hwe Htaik (Elevation: min: 883 meter- max: 1380) (Putao nature)After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the local guest house. Leave Lahe and follow dirt trail. The vegetation changes here to thick evergreen the forests and now we find ourselves following steady flowing Hwe Htaik creek. After about two hour trek, we will find Hwe Htaik village, perched on the top of the mountain overlooking the entire valley. The Naga tribes who live at Hwe Htaik are of the Lai Naung clan, they do not want to join other groups, instead, they prefer their own group.
Distance covered – 17 km, trek time: 7-8 hour.
Check-in at a local guest house.
Day 3
Hwe Htaik - Pon Nyo (Nok Inn) (Elevation: min: 113) (Putao Last Village Trek children)After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the local guest house. Explore the village and observe the everyday activities of the villagers. Later, we head off to our next destination Pon Nyo Nok Inn. As soon as we leave the village, the trail goes straight down all the way to the valley. Traditionally, the Nagas always live on the top of the hills for better protection of enemies. (the Nagas used to practice headhunting and live in the small clan-like communities). The Pon Nyo Nok Inn has a beautiful perched village on a mountain ridge or spine and secured by higher mountains in all directions and in the south by the Hwe Htaik creek.
Distance covered – 12 km, trek time: 5-6 hour approx.
Check-in at a local guest house.
Day 4
Pon Nyo (Nok Kone) (Elevation: min:780m max:2060m) (Phongun Razi mountain)After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the local guest house. Today, the trekking route climbs up to the top of the ridge which is around 6700ft high, and from here, the trail descends down the valley to 2500ft, then climbs up again steadily uphill to 3800ft to our destination of the day. There is no settlement between these two villages, but most part through the complete wilderness in rich rain forests. As usual, we walk around the village to meet and greet the locals. Join the village headman if he is around for a dinner and learn about local life over dinner and fire. Pon Nyo N/K is located close to the Myanmar-Indian border and accessible with the motorbike and smaller 4WD vehicles during the dry season.
Distance covered – 19 km, trek time: 8-9 hour approx.
Check-in at a local guest house.
Day 5
Pon Nyo (Nok Kone) — Saw Law — Sapalaw (Elevation: min: 632m — max 1200m) (Phongun Razi Trekking Peak)After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the local guest house. Once we reach the valley, the trail goes straight up to Saw Law, another ancient village and is believed to be the center of the warriors. From here, we see our destination village, on the top of a distant mountain across Thetyan valley. Our trail leads us down to the bottom of the valley and creek and climbs up again gently to nearly 4000 ft. You will be rewarded with great views over the valley and pretty village and its environments. Sapalaw Ywarma Ma is one of the oldest and most interesting Naga villages in the region where the community has lived rather isolated life tucked away from other Naga groups and outside influences.
Distance covered – 18 km, trek time: 8-9 hour approx.
Check-in at a local guest house.
Day 6
Sapalaw (Ywarma)-Sapalaw-Lahe (Elevation:min 390m max1640m) (Phongun Razi)Wake up early with the villages, have breakfast and observe the locals getting ready for their daily works on fields and by their houses. We bid farewells to our hosts and head for Lahe. The first part of the journey is on foot straight down to the creek and once crossing the trail climbs gently up again and soon we find ourselves hiking along mule tracks and eventually a road which can be used with a motorbike all year round but 4WD only during the dry season. Lunch stop and meeting our driver to pick us up here and transfer back to Lahe. Enjoy being back to civilization. Shower time, laundry, food from the restaurant, etc. and if lucky mobile internet connection to send a message home.
Distance covered – 18 km, trek time: 9, driving: 3 hours approx.
Check-in at a local guest house.
Day 7
Lahe – Khamti (Elevation: min 140m max 1470m) (Phongun Razi forest)Leisure time in the morning. Walk around the town and browse the modest shops. Later, we travel to Khamti around 4hrs. Afternoon free to explore Khamti town, market, and football pitches. Low lying Khamti was considered northwesternmost part of the extensive Shan homeland. A few remnants of colonial-era still remain at this remote outpost. The British created an enclave on a hill named Bo-Gone (meaning British Hill), but only the administrative office near Khamti hospital still remains there. The descendants of “Myosar” or the headman's family now live a normal life like everyone else, although their home was once the biggest in town. Over time the hill Naga has migrated to this fertile flat region. The population comprises nowadays quite evenly of both Naga and Shan.
Check-in at a local guest house.
Day 8
Khamti – Mandalay (Khamti – Mandalay)After breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you at a local guest house and transfer to the airport to fly to MANDALAY.
Where your Naga land adventure ends.
Hotel options
Mandalay Hill Resort
Yadanarpon Dynasty hotel - Mandalay
Ayarwaddy River View - Mandalay
Mandalay Hill Resort
Set within 12 acres of lush landscaped gardens at the foot of Mandalay Hills, Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort offers a panoramic view to the myriad pagodas and distinctive architectural surrounds of the Royal Palace.
Each of the 208 rooms and suites showcase the artistry of the region with hand carved teak wood and rich local fabrics adorned with traditional gold motifs to reflect on the royal heritage. All guest rooms offer views that overlook at least one of the cit Dining options include a choice of 3 restaurants and 2 bars. The Kinsana Outdoor Restaurant serves a delicious barbecue; the Ming S restaurant offers a fusion of Thai, Burmese, and Chinese; while the Yadanabon Café features buffet breakfast and dinner
Mandalay Hill Resort
Set within 12 acres of lush landscaped gardens at the foot of Mandalay Hills, Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort offers a panoramic view to the myriad pagodas and distinctive architectural surrounds of the Royal Palace.
Each of the 208 rooms and suites showcase the artistry of the region with hand carved teak wood and rich local fabrics adorned with traditional gold motifs to reflect on the royal heritage. All guest rooms offer views that overlook at least one of the cit Dining options include a choice of 3 restaurants and 2 bars. The Kinsana Outdoor Restaurant serves a delicious barbecue; the Ming S restaurant offers a fusion of Thai, Burmese, and Chinese; while the Yadanabon Café features buffet breakfast and dinner
Mandalay Hill Resort
Set within 12 acres of lush landscaped gardens at the foot of Mandalay Hills, Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort offers a panoramic view to the myriad pagodas and distinctive architectural surrounds of the Royal Palace.
Each of the 208 rooms and suites showcase the artistry of the region with hand carved teak wood and rich local fabrics adorned with traditional gold motifs to reflect on the royal heritage. All guest rooms offer views that overlook at least one of the cit Dining options include a choice of 3 restaurants and 2 bars. The Kinsana Outdoor Restaurant serves a delicious barbecue; the Ming S restaurant offers a fusion of Thai, Burmese, and Chinese; while the Yadanabon Café features buffet breakfast and dinner
Yadanarpon Dynasty hotel - Mandalay
Yadanarpon Dynasty Hotel is quite close to Mandalay Royal Palace which is peaceful, delighted silent zone road-map of 65th, between 27th and 28th Street. Decorated with a contemporary implement to enjoy the outdoor age of Yadanarpon Dynasty. Three stories building design is nested with Villas, improved a beautiful green around. Organized with the total of 58 rooms and room types as Superior, Deluxe, and Villa.
Yadanarpon Dynasty hotel - Mandalay
Yadanarpon Dynasty Hotel is quite close to Mandalay Royal Palace which is peaceful, delighted silent zone road-map of 65th, between 27th and 28th Street. Decorated with a contemporary implement to enjoy the outdoor age of Yadanarpon Dynasty. Three stories building design is nested with Villas, improved a beautiful green around. Organized with the total of 58 rooms and room types as Superior, Deluxe, and Villa.
Ayarwaddy River View - Mandalay
Opened in 2011, Ayarwaddy River View Hotel is just 15 minutes to Mandalay center, flower market, 60 minutes from the airport. Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Northern Mandalay, the hotel is in an easy access to the city's myriad attractions and landmarks, such as Mayan Chan Jetty, Thiri Mandala Bus Station (for Monywa, Shwebo), Chanthaya Paya. Looks out over the Ayarwaddy River, this is a pleasant place to explore in the early evening as the boats return to dock for the night.
Ayarwaddy River View - Mandalay
Opened in 2011, Ayarwaddy River View Hotel is just 15 minutes to Mandalay center, flower market, 60 minutes from the airport. Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Northern Mandalay, the hotel is in an easy access to the city's myriad attractions and landmarks, such as Mayan Chan Jetty, Thiri Mandala Bus Station (for Monywa, Shwebo), Chanthaya Paya. Looks out over the Ayarwaddy River, this is a pleasant place to explore in the early evening as the boats return to dock for the night.
Mandalay Hill Resort
Set within 12 acres of lush landscaped gardens at the foot of Mandalay Hills, Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort offers a panoramic view to the myriad pagodas and distinctive architectural surrounds of the Royal Palace.
Each of the 208 rooms and suites showcase the artistry of the region with hand carved teak wood and rich local fabrics adorned with traditional gold motifs to reflect on the royal heritage. All guest rooms offer views that overlook at least one of the cit Dining options include a choice of 3 restaurants and 2 bars. The Kinsana Outdoor Restaurant serves a delicious barbecue; the Ming S restaurant offers a fusion of Thai, Burmese, and Chinese; while the Yadanabon Café features buffet breakfast and dinner
Mandalay Hill Resort
Set within 12 acres of lush landscaped gardens at the foot of Mandalay Hills, Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort offers a panoramic view to the myriad pagodas and distinctive architectural surrounds of the Royal Palace.
Each of the 208 rooms and suites showcase the artistry of the region with hand carved teak wood and rich local fabrics adorned with traditional gold motifs to reflect on the royal heritage. All guest rooms offer views that overlook at least one of the cit Dining options include a choice of 3 restaurants and 2 bars. The Kinsana Outdoor Restaurant serves a delicious barbecue; the Ming S restaurant offers a fusion of Thai, Burmese, and Chinese; while the Yadanabon Café features buffet breakfast and dinner
Yadanarpon Dynasty hotel - Mandalay
Yadanarpon Dynasty Hotel is quite close to Mandalay Royal Palace which is peaceful, delighted silent zone road-map of 65th, between 27th and 28th Street. Decorated with a contemporary implement to enjoy the outdoor age of Yadanarpon Dynasty. Three stories building design is nested with Villas, improved a beautiful green around. Organized with the total of 58 rooms and room types as Superior, Deluxe, and Villa.
Yadanarpon Dynasty hotel - Mandalay
Yadanarpon Dynasty Hotel is quite close to Mandalay Royal Palace which is peaceful, delighted silent zone road-map of 65th, between 27th and 28th Street. Decorated with a contemporary implement to enjoy the outdoor age of Yadanarpon Dynasty. Three stories building design is nested with Villas, improved a beautiful green around. Organized with the total of 58 rooms and room types as Superior, Deluxe, and Villa.
Ayarwaddy River View - Mandalay
Opened in 2011, Ayarwaddy River View Hotel is just 15 minutes to Mandalay center, flower market, 60 minutes from the airport. Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Northern Mandalay, the hotel is in an easy access to the city's myriad attractions and landmarks, such as Mayan Chan Jetty, Thiri Mandala Bus Station (for Monywa, Shwebo), Chanthaya Paya. Looks out over the Ayarwaddy River, this is a pleasant place to explore in the early evening as the boats return to dock for the night.
Ayarwaddy River View - Mandalay
Opened in 2011, Ayarwaddy River View Hotel is just 15 minutes to Mandalay center, flower market, 60 minutes from the airport. Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Northern Mandalay, the hotel is in an easy access to the city's myriad attractions and landmarks, such as Mayan Chan Jetty, Thiri Mandala Bus Station (for Monywa, Shwebo), Chanthaya Paya. Looks out over the Ayarwaddy River, this is a pleasant place to explore in the early evening as the boats return to dock for the night.
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