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Nagaland offers unending exploration possibilities from heritage villages to wildlife sanctuaries. Beautifully nestled amidst the lush and verdant sub-tropical and sub-alpine climate, Nagaland treasures an overabundance of wild flora and fauna and even some medicinal plants. Nagaland is a beautiful destination in India and it stores some popular places to visit. You can soak in the freshness of fine scent in the air, the calming yet buzzing sound of wild cicadas and beautiful rolling ranch lands and white fluffy clouds hovering above.
On arrival, you will be met by our representative at Dimapur airport or railway station who will assist you with check in at the hotel. Post refreshment, we shall visit the Kachari Ruin site and further proceed to Diezephe Village or the Handicraft Village. Later come back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Post breakfast, we shall drive to Benreu Village en route which we shall visit Peren Village where we will enjoy lunch. After having lunch, we will head out to Pelekie Village, which is famous for making indigenous salt. After stopping here for sometime, we will continue driving to Benreu Village. On arrival, check in at the community lodge and explore the village where we shall see Morung - a traditional yet informal institution where oral histories and traditions are passed from generation to generations. You will also come across few hunting trophies of wild animals hanging in front of their doors and shall have the opportunity to witness the Zeliang Naga dance performance here. Overnight stay at Benreu Village.
Today, after the breakfast, we will drive to Dzülekie, which is a small village of around 40 households. On reaching Dzülekie, (depending upon the season) we will participate in the traditional way of fishing and have picnic lunch. After the lunch, we shall drive towards Khonoma, which is reckoned to be the first Green Village of the country. On the way to Khonoma from Dzulekie, we will take a halt for a while to see the State animal, Mithun, which is often seen grazing on the wayside. Further proceed to Khonoma Village. Overnight Khonoma Homestay.
Post breakfast today, we will head out to explore Khonoma Village, which houses a 27 sq kms territory of Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary (KNCTS). At Khonoma you shall be able to explore the culture, history and nature in one place. We shall be witnessing ceremonial gates, morung, cairn circles, forts, historical sites and age group house. Also, we will get the opportunity to meet the local craftsmen that are skilled in weaving shawls and making cane baskets. Post lunch, we will visit the terrace fields and learn a thing or two about terrace cultivation. In the evening, we shall witness some local games demonstrated by the local youth and thereafter we will get to try the locally prepared brew. Homestay in Khonoma.
Today, we will leave for Tuophema village after the breakfast. On arrival, we will enjoy lunch served on a huge table made out of a log. Post lunch, we will explore the village and meet the local people. In the evening, we will witness women folk performance about how the Nagas spin cotton. Overnight stay in Tuophema Community Cottages.
Post breakfast, we shall drive to Dimapur to board our flight/train.
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