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Capture the splendor of Nagaland and the local tribal culture. Experience the Hornbill Festival. Trek to the stunning Dzuko Valley. Nagaland - Of Tribes and Valleys. 7 Days, 5 night camping; 1 night guesthouse, 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners Introduction Is this holiday for you? Are you up for a holiday where you discover a whole new region and its culture? If you are, then this holiday will be on top of the list. The Hornbill Festival will leave you amazed with the dances, songs and food of the local tribes. The stunning views of the rolling hills of Dzukou valley are a sight to behold. The rich primeval beauty of this state will astound you and leave you asking for more! We will inculcate yoga, pranayama and powerful meditations as the schedule allows.

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 Capture  the  splendor  of  Nagaland  and  the  local  tribal  culture.  Experience  the  

Hornbill  Festival.  Trek  to  the  stunning  Dzuko  Valley.  

                                   

Nagaland - Of Tribes and Valleys.

7 Days, 5 night camping; 1 night guesthouse, 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners

Introduction Is this holiday for you? Are you up for a holiday where you discover a whole new region and its culture? If you are, then this holiday will be on top of the list. The Hornbill Festival will leave you amazed with the dances, songs and food of the local tribes. The stunning views of the rolling hills of Dzukou valley are a sight to behold. The rich primeval beauty of this state will astound you and leave you asking for more! We will inculcate yoga, pranayama and powerful meditations as the schedule allows.

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   Retreat  Itinerary      DAY  1:  LAND  AT  DIMAPUR.  DRIVE  TO  KOHIMA.      We  will  be  picked  up  at  the  Dimapur  Airport  and  a  single  group  transfer  at  a  fixed  time  will  be  provided  to  our  campsite  near  Kohima.  The  journey  will  take  us  at  least  3  hours  or  more  depending  on  the  traffic.  Evening  is  at  leisure  and  we  can  either  stay  at  the  campsite  or  head  to  Hornbill  Festival  for  a  sneak  peek.      ACCOMMODATION  :  Camping.  MEALS  :  Dinner  included      DAY  2:  EXPERIENCE  HORNBILL  FESTIVAL  .      After  breakfast,  we  leave  for  Kisama  Heritage  Village,  the  venue  for  Hornbill  Festival,  which  is  10-­‐12  kms  from  Kohima.  The  day  is  usually  when  the  cultural  shows  take  place  in  the  festival.  Lunch  and  snacks  can  be  procured  from  the  various  stalls  serving  some  delicious  local  dishes.  In  the  evening,  we  head  back  to  Kohima  for  the  carnival  in  the  city.  After  an  early  dinner,  we  head  to  the  music  concert  venue.  We  call  it  a  night  with  the  end  of  the  music  show  and  head  back  to  our  campsite.      ACCOMMODATION  :  Camping.  MEALS;  Breakfast  &  Dinner  included        

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DAY  3:  EXPLORE  KOHIMA  &  KHONOMA  VILLAGE.    We  wake  up  easy  and  after  breakfast,  will  leave  for  Kohima  market  to  explore  the  city.  After  that  our  vehicles  will  take  us  to  Khonoma  Village  &  Dzuleke  village  (if  time  allows).  Estimated  to  be  around  700  years  old  and  spread  across  123  sq.km,  the  village  is  known  for  its  terraced  farming  and  agriculture.  The  village  has  traditional  houses  of  the  Angami  Tribe.  After  strolling  and  exploring  through  the  village,  we  head  back  to  our  campsite.  If  you're  not  tired,  we  can  go  to  the  Hornbill  venue  to  take  in  the  last  night  of  this  amazing  holiday.  Evening  is  at  leisure.      ACCOMMODATION  :  Camping  MEALS  :  Breakfast  &  Dinner  included      NAGALAND  EXPERIENCE      DAY  4:  LEAVE  FOR  DZUKOU  VALLEY  VIA  VISHWEMA  VILLAGE.    We  should  be  fully  energized  today  with  proper  breakfast  for  our  trek  to  Dzukou  Valley.  We  will  leave  our  big  bags  at  the  campsite,  and  only  take  our  day  bag  with  the  necessary  items  we  need  for  the  night  stay  at  the  camp.  We  will  then  head  to  the  village  of  Vishwema,  30-­‐40  minutes  drive  away,  and  drive  up  to  the  trekking  point.  The  approach  to  the  valley  is  a  bit  steep  and  in  dense  forest  till  we  reach  the  Dzukou  Point  where  we  get  our  first  glimpse  of  the  bamboo  clad  hills  of  Dzukou.  A  3-­‐4  hour  trek  in  the  rolling  valley  of  Dzukou  will  take  us  to  our  camp  for  the  night.  The  walk  is  stunning  and  we  will  stay  in  the  dormitory  in  the  state  run  guesthouse  in  the  Valley.  This  is  also  a  way  to  support  the  state  government  and  local  employment  in  the  region.  Meals  will  be  provided  as  available  in  the  kitchen  of  the  guesthouse.  Spending  a  night  under  the  star  filled  sky  in  this  landscape  is  an  experience  to  remember.  It  will  be  quite  cold  at  night,  so  don't  forget  to  pack  your  warm  clothes.      ACCOMMODATION:  Guesthouse  in  Dzukou  Valley  MEALS  :  Breakfast,  lunch,  dinner  included  TIME  :  3-­‐4  hrs  walking(7-­‐8  kms)      DAY  5:  TREK  BACK  TO  JAKHAMA  VILLAGE.  DRIVE  BACK  TO  CAMPSITE.    You  can  get  up  early  morning,  and  leave  for  a  walk  in  the  valley  which  is  a  great  chance  to  see  crystals  frozen  on  the  leaves  of  the  bamboo  shoots  and  some  birds!  After  breakfast  and  taking  in  the  morning  views  of  the  Valley,  we  pack  up  and  head  back  via  a  different  route  to  Jakhama  Village.  We  meet  up  with  our  vehicles  and  head  back  to  our  campsite  to  rest.  The  evening  is  at  leisure  and  you  can  head  to  the  Hornbill  festival  venue  for  dinner.      ACCOMMODATION  :  Camping  MEALS  :  Breakfast,  lunch,  Dinner  included    TIME  :  2-­‐3  hrs  walking(  7-­‐8  kms)      DAY  6:  EXPERIENCE  HORNBILL  FESTIVAL  We  will  head  back  to  the  Hornbill  festival  venue  for  the  day.  Don't  forget  to  take  the  picture  you  had  not  clicked  or  taste  a  dish  that  you  had  missed  the  previous  day.      ACCOMMODATION  :  Camping  MEALS  :  Breakfast  &  Dinner  included                

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   DAY  7:  DEPARTURE  DAY.  LEAVE  FOR  DIMAPUR.    An  early  breakfast  will  be  laid  out  and  a  fixed  departure  for  Dimapur,  which  is  a  2-­‐3  hour  drive.  The  transfer  will  leave  early  and  we  would  suggest  you  take  an  afternoon  flight  from  Dimapur  for  your  onward  journey.    MEALS:  Breakfast  included        Holiday  Information    What’s  Included      •  Local  guide  •  Airport  transfers  as  described  •  All  land  transport  involved  in  the  itinerary  •  All  accommodation  as  described  •  Meals  as  per  the  Meal  Plan  •  All  permits  and  entrance  fees  in  the  itinerary    •  All  costs  are  applicable  for  twin  share    •  Tents  and  sleeping  bags  for  camp  night      What’s  NOT  Included    •  Travel  insurance  •  Visas  •  Some  meals  as  per  the  Meal  Plan  •  Airport  transfers  other  than  those  described  •  Tips  for  local  staff  including  the  local  guide  and  drivers  •  Miscellaneous  expenses  -­‐  drinks  and  souvenirs  etc.  •  Personal  camera  equipment  •  Personal  gear  •  Flights  and  airfare      MEALS    Meals  will  be  a  mix  of  local  and  comfort  food.  Breakfasts  will  consist  of  bread,  cheese,  honey,  jams,  fruit,  tea  and  Nescafe  along  with  eggs,  paranthas,  etc.  We  have  deliberately  not  included  lunches  and  dinners  during  the  first  few  days  so  that  you  pick  and  choose  what  you  want  at  the  Hornbill  Festival.  Each  tribe  will  be  serving  its  own  favorite  and  popular  dishes.  No  better  opportunity  to  get  a  fill  of  the  spices  of  the  'Wild  East'.  A  warning:  Naga  food  is  famous  for  its  hot  cuisine  and  fiery  dishes.  Any  dish  which  has  'Raja  Mirchi'  should  be  approached  with  caution!  As  we  want  to  keep  plastic  use  to  a  minimum  we  will  try  and  use  plastic  bottles  as  less  as  possible.  Hot  lunches  will  be  provided  as  and  when  we  can.  Vegetarians  can  be  catered  for.      Joining  Arrangements  &  Transfers    A  single  group  transfer  will  be  arranged  from  Dimapur  Airport  to  the  hotel  in  Kohima.  This  transfer  will  meet  the  arrival  of  the  flights  in  the  afternoon.  At  the  end  of  the  trip  there  will  be  a  single  group  transfer  from  the  campsite  to  Dimapur  Airport  early  morning.  This  transfer  will  be  after  breakfast  on  Day  7  of  the  trip  itinerary            

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   Accommodation    During  this  trip  the  group  will  spend  5  nights  in  camping  near  Kisama  village  and  1  night  in  Dzukou  valley  guesthouse.  All  accommodation  is  allocated  on  a  twin  sharing  basis.  If  you  are  travelling  by  yourself  you  will  be  paired  up  with  another  single  client  of  the  same  sex.      A  Typical  Day    Day  will  start  with  a  hot  cup  of  tea  served  to  you  at  around  8.00  am.  At  around  8.30  a.m.  breakfast  will  be  under  way  and  by  10.00  we  should  be  ready  for  the  day.  The  first  days  will  be  spent  attending  the  Hornbill  experience  and  witness  the  cultural  juggernaut  of  Nagaland.  There  are  plenty  of  food  stalls  serving  food  from  different  tribes.      General  Information    Preparing  For  Your  Trip    This  is  not  a  trekking  holiday  except  the  day  of  trekking  to  Dzukou  Valley.  The  trail  in  itself  is  not  that  hard  as  there  is  clear  gradual  trail  that  we  have  to  follow  to  the  camping  spot.  However,  getting  some  additional  exercise  never  hurt  anybody.  The  fitter  you  are,  after  all,  the  more  enjoyable  you  will  find  the  experience.  Come  with  an  open  mind  and  leave  with  a  bag  full  of  memories.      Group  Leader  &  Support  Staff    An  experienced,  English  speaking  local  guide  will  lead  the  group.  In  addition  during  the  trek,  other  local  guides  who  will  support  the  crew.      Baggage  Allowance    During  the  trip  taxis  will  carry  your  baggage.  However,  we  would  advise  you  to  pack  two  bags,  a  duffel  with  all  your  warm  clothes  (max.  15  kgs)  and  a  day  bag,  which  you  can  carry  with  yourself  for  the  camping  experience.  Traveling  light  will  also  make  transiting  airports  a  much  more  pleasant  experience  for  you.      Altitude    This  holiday  does  not  involve  much  physical  activity  at  altitude  barring  the  trek  to  Dzokou  Valley  which  is  roughly  at  2440m.  Keep  yourself  hydrated  in  addition  to  eating  and  resting  well.  Any  health  related  issues  should  be  immediately  discussed  with  the  crew.      Climate    Nagaland  has  largely  monsoon  climate  concentrated  between  May  and  October.  Therefore  we  usually  advise  to  visit  Nagaland  from  October  to  March  though  rains  can  never  be  ruled  out.  In  December,  the  maximum  temperature  rises  to  14°C  and  falls  down  to  4°C  usually.  However,  the  temperature  at  Dzukou  valley  does  go  below  0°C  and  requires  down  jacket,  gloves  and  thermals.  Therefore,  please  pack  woolen  options.      COST  INR      34,500  per  person  on  twin  share  basis.  GST    @  5%  is  additional          

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     Equipment  List    The  following  checklist  should  help  you  with  your  packing.  As  a  general  rule,  you  should  always  try  to  keep  the  weight  of  your  equipment  to  a  minimum.    You  Must  Bring  The  Following  Items:      •  Hiking  boots  •  Trainers  •  Thermals  (up  and  down)  •  Sandals  •  Sleeping  bag  liner  •  Socks  •  Underwear  •  Trekking  trousers  •  Shorts  •  T-­‐shirts  or  similar  •  Fleece  jacket  or  warm  jumper  

•  Sunhat  •  Warm  hat  •  Sunglasses  •Warm  gloves  •  Small  padlock  (to  lock  trek  bag)  •  Daypack  minimum  40  litres  •  Back  pack/Duffel  -­‐  Min  80  litres  •  Selection  of  dry  bags  (to  keep  trek  bag  contents  dry)  

•  Head  torch  and  spare  batteries  •  Wash  bag  and  toiletries  •  Small  towel  •  Antibacterial  hand  wash  •  Sun  protection  (including  total  bloc  for  lips,  nose  etc.)  •  Water  bottles  1  Litre  x2  •  Warm  jacket  (down)  

 •  Basic  First  Aid  Kit  including:  A  broad  spectrum  antibiotic,  antiseptic  cream,  throat  lozenges,  diarrhea  treatment  (Imodium),  painkillers,  plasters  and  blister  treatment,  and  re-­‐hydration  salts  (Dioralite).        PS:  Please  carry  your  authorized  government  identity  proof  with  you.        

 

         

   

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