EXPERIENCE THE KONYAKS – THE HEADHUNTERS

A visit to Mon offers to experience the raw natural beauty to a traveller who constantly enjoys being one with nature, no matter how rough the journey will be.

Embark Upon A Thrilling Journey To Longwa Where Spotting The Last Of The Tattooed Hunters Is An Underlying Possibility.

Visit the Angh’s house at Sheanghah Chingnyu Village, which is the biggest in Nagaland having the see the largest collection of Animal and Human Skulls

Experience the unique culture of the Konyak tribe through local delicacies, dinner table stories and traditional crafts.

Day 01: Arr. Dibrugarh or Jorhat by flight

Meeting upon arrival and transfer to hotel.
Evening free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.

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Day 02: Dibrugarh or Jorhat / Mon (210 Kms, 5 hrs drive with stop)

Morning after breakfast depart by car for Mon. En route stop at Moran for lunch.
Arrive at Mon and check in at hotel.

Mon: Situated at an altitude of 897.64 meters it is the land of the Konyaks (One of the fiercest tribes in the world). Even though there is a legal administrative system, but actually it is ruled by tribal chiefs called Anghs (locally known as ‘Wang’ meaning the beginning of everything). Mon is the only district in Nagaland to have this unique institution of Anghship. The word of his is law in these parts. His succession is hereditary in nature. The Konyaks believe that they were direct descendants of Noah, for they have Biblical names like Mosa, Kaisa, Aron and so on. The konyaks are famous for their tattooed faces , blackened teeth and barbaric practice of Headhunting

Overnight at hotel in Mon.

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Day 03: Mon / Chui / Longwa / Mon

Early morning to Chui village.

Chui village: Located about 8 kms away from Mon town on the Tuensang – Mon road Chui village still preserves its old charm. One can see the Konyak traditional houses built with palm leaves roofing with protruding out the main pillars. Chui is also famous for ethnic craftsmanship. The skill of the villagers is not confined only on bamboo and woodworks but they are prowess in gun and gunpowder making.

Later return to Mon and after having breakfast full day excursion for Longwa, which is 42 Kms from Mon. (3 hrs drive)

En route stop at the bank of river Tapi / Taphi and have the packed lunch.

 

Longwa Regarded as one of the biggest villages in Mon the unique feature of Longwa is it shares the international boundary of Myanmar and India (Half of the chief Angh’s house falls in the Indian side and the other half falls in Myanmar). The Angh takes his food in India and sleeps in Myanmar’s territory. Even though there is a village council to administers the village, the Angh’s word is conclusive.

Later pay a visit to a Konyak house to witness the traditional culture.
Overnight at hotel in Mon.

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Day 04: Mon (42 Kms, 3 hrs drive with stop)

Morning after breakfast visit

Mon village which is 7 Kms from Mon town. In the village you can meet the King. He ruled 12 villages – Tanhai, Pongkonmg, Longkei, Leangnyu, Hongphoi, L/Shanghah, Phuktong, Oting, Tumei, Lapa, Upper Tiru and Lower Tiru.
Also visit the Morung where the village youths are being taught about the way of manly hood.

Shanghnyu: Regarded As One Of The Most Prestigious Village In Mon District, Shangnyu Shares The Unique Feature Of Mon – The Anghship. The Main Attraction Of The Village Is The Piece Of Woodcarving Placed At The Entrance Of The Angh’s Residence. The Woodcarving Is 8 Feet In Height And 12 Feet In Breadth. People Believe That It Had Been Constructed By Two Brothers With The Help Of An Angel.

Sheanghah Chingnyu Village.This Village Has The Biggest Traditional Ang House And Maximum Skull Of Animals Collected During Headhunting Time.

Evening free at leisure.

Overnight at hotel.

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Day 05: Mon / Dibrugarh or Jorhat Departure (175 Kms, 5 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast in time transfer to Dibrugarh or Jorhat Airport for the onward destination.

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THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES:

1. All transport by a dedicated vehicle
2. Accommodation for four nights.
3. Daily breakfast at hotel.
4. Permits required for entering into Arunachal Pradesh ( Required only for Indian Nationals)
5. All parking, toll charges, driver’s allowances etc.
6. 5 % GST as applicable

 

 

 

 

THE PACKAGE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

1. Any meals other than mentioned above.
2. Entrances to the monuments, parks other than mentioned above.
3. Charges of the accompanying guide or local guide (if required)
4. Any expenses occur due to natural calamities or which are not mentioned in the cost inclusions
5. Any other expenses of personal nature i.e camera, laundry, telephone, any type of insurances, tips, portages etc.