The Folk Tales of Arunachal Pradesh – The Folk Tales

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13 Days

Availability : October - June

Guwahati

Max People : 15

The Folk Tales of Arunachal Pradesh

Experiences with the Apatani, Tagin, and Galo tribes

Header image of the tour from Ziro valley

What to Expect

Arunachal Pradesh is the largest state in North East India that shares a long border with Tibet. It is a heavily forested state with the mighty Siang and Subansiri rivers.

The state has perhaps one of the largest numbers of tribes and sub-tribes. On this tour, you get to experience the lives of Apatani, Tagin, Nyishi, and Galo tribes. The tribes have traditionally been warrior or agrarian that practiced shifting cultivation till the 1960s.

Wildlife experiences at Nameri national park.
Visit the Apatani, Tagin, and Adi Galo villages. Hiking through forested trails.
Participate in the traditional dances of the Adi Galo and Adi Minyong tribes.
Taste local cuisine of the tribes.
Rafting in Siang river.

Recommended Airport(s)

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport, Guwahati

Inclusions

Accommodations on twin sharing basis.
Breakfast & one major meal.
Private car (including toll and parking fee).
Airport/ railway station transfers.
Restricted zone permits.
Fee of the storyteller and all activities.
Taxes applicable.

Exclusions

Entry tickets wherever applicable.
International & domestic flights/ trains.
Storyteller gratuity.
Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions.

Photos

Tagin home
Daily chores of Apatani people
Apatani woman brewing Apong
Tribal markets
Apatani women
Nyishi man with Hornbill beak headgear
Apatani villages

Itinerary

Day 1 & 2Arrive in Guwahati + Experiences at Nameri National Park

We will meet you at Guwahati airport or the railway station. We then drive straight to the Nameri national park situated at the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Nameri national park is situated around the beautiful Kameng river and is home to the Asiatic Elephant along with the leopard, black bear, deer, and rich birdlife. Spend the day doing various activities as per your preferences including natural history walks, wildlife walks, fishing, and angling.

Travel medium: Private car | Difficulty: Easy

Day 3Nameri national park - Itanagar

We drive further to Itanagar, the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh, and spend the night in the city. Depending on the time we arrive, the rest of the evening will be available at leisure to explore on your own.

Travel medium: Private car | Difficulty: Easy

Day 4 - 6Arrive in Ziro + Experiences with the Apatani tribe

We drive through the dense forests along the river Ranga to reach Ziro, the land of the Apatani tribe. We arrive by evening with the rest of the evening at leisure.

Spend the next two days visiting the villages of the Apatani tribe and visiting a few families to know more about the hospitality, traditions, and customs of the locals. Visit the local fishing farms and the various walking trails in the Ziro valley.

Travel medium: Private car | Difficulty: Easy

Day 7Ziro - Daporijo

We drive further drive to Daporijo, situated on the banks of the Subansiri river. Daporijo is the home of the Tagin tribe with a sparse population of the Adi Galo and the Hill Miri tribes. We visit the village of the Tagin and Adi Galo tribes.

Travel medium: Private car | Difficulty: Easy

Day 8 - 10Arrive in Along + Experiences with the Galo tribe

We drive to Along (Aalo) and arrive by the evening. Over the next few days, we visit the villages of Adi Galo and Adi Minyong tribes by walking on the hilly terrain through forested routes. We also participate with them in their dances and songs and have a local meal with them. We also understand more about the animist practices that are followed by the tribes.

Travel medium: Private car | Difficulty: Easy

Day 11Along - Pasighat

We drive further from Aalo to Pasighat situated along the Siang river. You have the option to either visit the museum or go rafting in the river. Overnight in Pasighat.

Travel medium: Private car | Difficulty: Easy

Day 12Pasighat - Dibrugarh

We are now coming towards the end of the trail and cross the Brahmaputra river to reach Dibrugarh. Overnight in the city.

Travel medium: Private car/ ferry | Difficulty: Easy

Day 13Departure

We complete the tour and say goodbye to the land of the tribes. Drive to Dibrugarh airport or the railway station for onward journey.

Sustainable Travel

We minimize plastic with safe and healthy alternatives to plastic plates, packaged items, and bottles.
The fee is paid directly to the homestay owners and self help groups we work with.
Locally sourced raw material for meals.
We leave behind zero waste.
Propagating and reviving local folk tales through storytelling.
We facilitate the tribal interactions responsibly.

FAQs

What kind of accommodations are available on this tour?

We suggest and provide hotels for this tour.

I'm a solo traveller, can I do this tour?

Yes, it is safe and feasible for solo travelers also. We help you with the necessary arrangements and set-up the budget as per your preferences.

Which currencies do you accept?

We accept all currencies worldwide. However, the most common ones our guests pay in are – Indian Rupee (INR), Euro (EUR), Swiss Franc (CHF), Pound Sterling (£), and US/ SG/ AUS/ NZ Dollars ($).

Can you help me book the tour end-to-end?

Yes, if you are an international traveler you would land in Kolkata. We can help you set up the entire tour in India after your arrival till departure. This includes domestic flights, trains, accommodations in the arrival/ departure city, and any other tours that you want to add to this experience.

We usually don’t do international flights, travel insurance, and visas, but we can give you good recommendations for all of it.

What is the cancellation policy?

Please refer to our terms and conditions page.