Legends of North-east
Nestled in the remote, mist-shrouded hills of northeastern India, the Konyak tribe is one of the most captivating and culturally rich indigenous communities of Nagaland. Known historically for their fierce warrior spirit and intricate traditions, the Konyaks are among the largest tribes in Nagaland and are widely recognized for their once-practiced headhunting rituals, their elaborate facial tattoos, and vibrant festivals that continue to preserve a legacy rooted in strength, spirituality, and connection with nature.
LEGENDS OF NORTH-EAST
Road to Aoleang Festival
Indigenous experience
9 days/8 nights
Nagaland
Konyak Tribe!
The Konyaks were once feared headhunters, a practice deeply woven into their beliefs and cultural identity. Victories in battle were symbolized by taking the heads of enemies, which were believed to carry the soul and power of the defeated. These heads were often displayed in communal houses or ‘morungs,’ and served as a rite of passage for young warriors.
What makes the Konyaks visually distinct are the tattoos that adorn their faces, chests, and arms. These were earned, not chosen — each mark tells a story of valor, conquest, or tribal responsibility. Today, these tattoos are preserved on the elderly, as younger generations have moved away from the practice after the ban on headhunting in the 1960s.
itinerary
the land of landscapes, cultures and traditions.
The breathtaking natural wonders of North East are the ancestral lands of Indigenous people and here we are embarking on an expedition (peregrination) to untwine the secrets of this hidden region, we will drive through the unexplored and farfetched corners of North East, the land of surging mountains, gleaming lakes, uninhibited water falls and ancient tribes.
One of the most unexplored region of India is now for you to explore.
This drive will take you through the length of Brahmaputra in to the borders of Burma and will end on the high note at the Aoleang festival.
Highlights
- Drive through the beautiful landscapes.
- Single horn rhinos of Kaziranga.
- The ahom kingdoms capital -Sibasagar.
- Meet Miring Tribe.
- Meet the last of headhunters at Mon and Longwa
- Learn the art of making naga bags.
- Document how nagas bend bronze to create wonderful artifacts , the Aoleang festival.
A Journey to Experience the Konyaks
Starting from Guwahati, the gateway to north east we will buckle up as we will drive into the bamboo forests to meet The Legends. Enroute we will witness the single horn rhinos at the Kaziranga giving you the feel of how Dinosaurs might have looked. Spending an evening absorbing the golden sunsets of North-East.
Then, we will drive through the length of Brahmaputra to reach Sibasagar (The Bygone Capital of The Mighty Ahom Kingdom), to meet the flood worshipers natives “The Miring” Following which we will move through the dense bamboo forests to reach the Burma border and meet the Kingship (Ahangs) and understand how these last surviving Headhunters have moulded themselves to be a part of the society.
itinerary
- Day 1 - Kaziranga
- Day 2 - Shibasagar
- Day 3 - Laungwa
- Day 4 - Laungwa
- Day 5 - Laungwa
- Day 6 - Jorhat
- Day 7 - Kaziranga
- Day 8 - Kaziranga
- Day 9 - Fin (Guwahati)
