6d5n konyak tribal tour
Destination covered: Dibrugarh – Longwa village – Dibrugarh
Best time to visit: Oct – May
Starting point: Dibrugarh
End point: Dibrugarh
Customization: Available
Starting price: On request (+5% gst applicable as per Govt. tax rule)
Tour Overview: 6-Day Tribal Odyssey: Konyak Tribe & Borderlands Experience
Step into a world where time stands still — deep in the uncharted hills of Nagaland’s Mon district, where the Konyak Nagas, once fearsome headhunters, now stand as proud guardians of a rich and fading heritage. This 6-day immersive journey offers a rare opportunity to witness one of the most unique tribal cultures in Asia, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Indo-Myanmar border.
Explore Longwa village, a settlement literally split between two nations, where tribal chiefs rule over families that straddle borders and customs that defy time. Meet tattooed elders, craftsmen, and keepers of oral traditions, and gain insight into ancient warrior customs, animist rituals, and unique architectural styles. Trek to remote ridgelines overlooking the jungles of Myanmar and visit offbeat villages like Chui and Shangnyu, where stories are carved in wood and history lives on in human faces.
This is not a luxury tour — it is raw, real, and deeply human, designed for intrepid travelers, cultural explorers, documentary photographers, and seekers of authenticity. With warm tribal homestays, expert local guides, and meaningful interactions, the Konyak Tribe & Borderlands Experience is more than a trip — it’s a passage into a disappearing world.
Who is this trip for?
Cultural connoisseurs and anthropology enthusiasts.
Photographers seeking raw, unfiltered human stories.
Nature lovers looking for pristine, untamed landscapes.
Anyone eager to disconnect from the digital and reconnect with the ancient.
itinerary details
Your adventure begins with your arrival at Dibrugarh Airport, Assam — the gateway to Eastern Arunachal and Nagaland. Meet our team at the airport, where you’ll be warmly welcomed.
We embark on a scenic road journey weaving through tea gardens, misty hills, and river valleys — gradually ascending into the Naga Highlands. The ride to Longwa takes approximately 7–8 hours, with breaks along the way for photos, snacks, and local roadside chai.
By late afternoon or evening, arrive at Longwa, the legendary village where the international boundary of India and Myanmar runs through the Angh’s (chief’s) house. You’ll check into a traditional Konyak homestay, a rustic wooden house adorned with hunting trophies and tribal motifs — offering warmth, local food, and cultural immersion.
Highlights:
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Sunset views on the way near Mon.
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Traditional home-cooked dinner.
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Orientation about the Konyak tribe, known for their distinct tattoos and warrior legacy.
Wake up to mist-draped landscapes and the smell of woodfire. After a hearty tribal breakfast, set out on a guided village walk.
Discover Longwa’s unique identity — a village that exists in two countries at once. The Angh’s house famously straddles the Indo-Myanmar border, with one half in India and the other in Myanmar.
Meet elderly tattooed headhunters, witness tribal wood carving, blacksmithing, and explore the intricate architecture of morungs (youth dormitories) decorated with animal skulls, horns, and ritual items.
Photography moments abound with striking portraits, tribal daily life, and dramatic natural backdrops.
After breakfast, gear up for a moderate day trek to the Indo-Myanmar border ridgeline, guided by locals.
As you walk through cloud forests, bamboo groves, and open clearings with panoramic views, your guide will share stories of smuggling routes, cross-border marriages, and ancient warpaths.
At the summit, reach a vantage point where you can stand with one foot in India and the other in Myanmar. Marvel at the untouched wilderness and sprawling hills of Myanmar’s Sagaing Region in the distance.
Picnic lunch with a view, followed by a gentle return hike and evening tea by the fireplace.
Today is dedicated to discovering remote villages near Longwa that preserve even older and lesser-seen Konyak traditions.
Chui Village: Famous for its tattooed elders and the sacred bachelors’ dormitory with intricate carvings. A great place for capturing raw tribal heritage and listening to folk music and tales.
Shangnyu Village: Home to a massive wooden monument carved from a single log — believed to be over 500 years old. The monument tells mythical stories of the tribe’s origins and rituals.
Highlights:
Ideal for immersive photography: faces, rituals, textures, and expressions.
After breakfast, bid farewell to your host family and descend the hills back to the plains of Assam.
On arrival in Dibrugarh, check into your hotel and take a relaxed sunset stroll along the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River. Watch fishermen cast their nets, locals ferrying across, children playing, and the sun painting the skies in saffron hues — a peaceful conclusion to your tribal journey.
Optional experiences:
If there is time, visit a heritage tea bungalow for tea tasting.
Try Assamese cuisine for dinner: bamboo shoot curry, smoked pork, and rice beer.
After breakfast, we’ll escort you to Dibrugarh Airport for your onward journey — your memory card filled with stunning photos, and your heart filled with stories of a vanishing world.
- Land transportation from start to end of the itinerary. Vehicle type Innova/or similar
- Accommodation on twin/Triple sharing basis.
- All sightseeing mentioned as per itinerary – Entry, toll, and taxes.
- Permits
- Local guide (English speaking).
- First aid.
- All meals that are mentioned included in each itinerary.
- International/Domestic flight tickets.
- +5% GST applicable as per Govt. rule
- Travel insurance.
- Visa
- Any personal expenses occurring during operational tours and any extra meal ordered.
- Meals not specifically mentioned under ‘what is included’.
- Any extra – laundry, phone calls, camera fees and shopping.
- Any kind of beverages – Alcoholic and aerated drinks.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under ‘what is included’.
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary or stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks or any factors beyond control.
All bookings are handled by The Exotic odyssey. In order to confirm the tour booking –
- A deposit of 50% of the total amount of the booking must be paid either by bank transfer or credit card within 7 days of the issuance of the booking confirmation. If the payment is not received within this time, the booking may be cancelled without notice.
- The remaining outstanding 50% balance is to be paid 30 days prior the departure of the tour by bank transfer or credit card payment.
- A delay in the payment of the balance may result in the cancellation of the booking and the company is not responsible for any charges incurred.
- 25% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made 30 days before the start of the trip.
- 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made between 15-30 days before the start of the trip.
- No refund i.e., 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made 0-15 days before the start of the trip.
- In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such circumstances, the operator will try their best to provide an alternative feasible. However, a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
- All cancellations are strictly subjected to the cancellation policies mentioned on the website.
- The guest must carry photo identification like Passport, Voter ID Card or Driving License IN ORIGINAL at the point of check in at the hotel and for Inner line permits
- The Exotic Odyssey does NOT have any HIDDEN CHARGES.
- If someone asks for extra money during the journey, Please inform us. We will not be responsible if you pay the amount without our knowledge and consent.
- Booking will be confirmed only after receiving the advance payment.
- There is no star category hotel available in all places. However, we provide the best possible option as per your tour category.
- Credit Cards / Traveler’s check are not freely accepted in many places.
- We advise you to check the temperature/weather of the places you are going to visit, and bring necessary clothes accordingly.
- Woollen clothes, Jacket, Raincoat/Umbrella etc. are advisable to carry according to weather conditions.
- Any extra breakfast for kids which is not mentioned has to be paid directly by guest as per the hotel policy.
- The normal check-in time for a hotel is 12 PM, and normal check-out time for a hotel is 11 AM. However, this is subjected to change as per the hotel policies. The timing of meals and/or inclusions of a certain hotel room are as per the hotel policies.
- Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in flight and train schedule; cancellations of flight/trains, political disturbances, cause of natural phenomenon, other force majeure, etc. will not be accommodated in the cost.
- Consumption of alcohols and other intoxicants are at your own cost. We request you to be very minimal with such activities during your trip.
- The vehicle for sightseeing is available on an itinerary basis only, and will not be on disposal unless some cases of emergencies.
- Price will vary according to the number of people in the tour.
- The tour will be taking place through Eco-friendly, exotic local destinations. We kindly do not encourage littering the local sites and campsites.
- We encourage you to carry water bottle which can be refilled, so that we prevent uses of plastic water bottles which only increases the waste disposal.
- Kindly conduct courtesy and respect towards cultures and traditions at all the destinations you visit.
- We encourage you to always be a responsible traveler wherever you go.
- The Exotic Odyssey is not responsible for acts of God or force majeure events, sanitation problems, lack of medical care, weather conditions, strikes and other labor activities, acts of terrorism, acts of war (declared or undeclared), quarantines, embargoes, blockades, criminal activities or any other act or event beyond the direct control of The Exotic Odyssey; and, not responsible for the additional costs for stay and/or meal and/or other expenses incurred by the consequence of such unfortunate events.
- Thank you & wishing you happy holidays with The Exotic Odyssey.
Please note, the inner line permits (ILP) are to be fill in only by Indian Nationals. Foreigners are exempted.
Foreign (International) Tourists
In a bid to boost tourism, the North East states of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland all scrapped the requirement for Foreign Visitors to apply for a Protected Area Permit (RAP, PAP) on the 1st Jan 2011.
So for travel to Nagaland, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, permits are not required for foreign passport holders.
Arunachal Pradesh – Visitors still require permits.
Sikkim – Visitors still require permits.
This relief is not applicable to citizens of Pakistan and China who still require permits to visit Nagaland.
Foreign tourists will still need to register themselves at the nearest local Police station upon their arrival to Nagaland.
Domestic (Indian) Tourists
An Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required for Indian (Domestic) tourists entry into Nagaland.
Exception: Citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh, China and foreign nationals having their origin in these countries will require prior approval from the Ministry of Home affairs before entering the state.
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