Embark on a rare journey into the heart of India’s Northeast, where ancient traditions, vibrant festivals, and unique tribal cultures come alive through your lens.

We begin with the Apatani tribe of Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, renowned for their distinctive facial tattoos and nose plugs—once a marker of beauty and identity, today a fading cultural practice. The Apatanis are also admired for their sustainable wet-rice cultivation and harmonious coexistence with nature, making them one of the most fascinating tribes to document.

The journey will continue to Mon, Nagaland, during the grand Aoleang Festival of the Konyak Nagas. Celebrated in April, Aoleang marks the arrival of spring and is filled with vibrant dances, rituals, and warrior songs. Here, we will have the rare opportunity to photograph the legendary Konyak headhunters, once feared warriors, now aging custodians of a vanishing tradition. Their tattooed faces and traditional attire stand as powerful reminders of a culture at the crossroads of change.

This tour offers not just photography, but a deeper connection with stories, people, and traditions that are fast disappearing.

ITINERARY :

Day 1 ( 29^th March, 2026 ) : Pick up from Dibrugarh Airport (Mohanbari Airport), Assam at around 11.00 IST. Start journey towards Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh (250km distance / 6 hours journey ). Night stay at Ziro valley homestay.

Day 2 ( 30^th March, 2026 ) : Whole day visit various Apatani tribal villages and photograph them. Night stay at Ziro.

Day 3 ( 31^st March, 2026 ) : Morning another session of Apatani tribal shoot. Afternoon start journey for Dibrugarh ( 6 hours drive). Night stay at Dibrugarh.  

Day 4 ( 1^st April, 2026 ) : After breakfast start journey towards Mon, Nagaland ( 120km / 5 hours drive ). We are expecting to reach Mon district by evening. Night stay at Mon homestay.

Day 5, Day 6 and Day 7 ( 2^nd , 3^rd and 4^th April, 2026 ): We will visit various remote Konyak tribal villages of Mon District to witness and shoot the portrait, lifestyle of the fascinating Konyak tribe and witness the Aoleang festival in different villages.  

Day 8 ( 5^th April, 2026 ) : Early morning check-out from homestay and drop to Dibrugarh Airport (Mohanbari Airport), around 12.00 IST. Our trip ends here.

FEE INCLUDES:

• Accommodation in best available homestay at Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh and Mon district, Nagaland.
• Pick up and drop from Dibrugarh Airport.
• All local transport in Toyota Innova MUV car ( 4 person in one vehicle )
• Fee will cover all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) starting from Day 1 lunch to Day 8 breakfast.
• Mineral water throughout the trip
• Tea/coffee will be served with breakfast and evening
• Tips to the tribal people for photo shoot
• Hiring of Local Guide/translator
• On field assistances, image reviews and mentor’s guidance fee.

FEE DOESN’T INCLUDES: 

• Domestic/International flight tickets to and from Dibrugarh Airport.
• Inner Line permit (ILP) to visit Nagaland ( we will guide you to get the permit )
• Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Indians, Protected Area Permit (PAP) for foreigners to visit Arunachal Pradesh ( we will guide you to get the permit )
• Any personal expenses
• Tips to the car drivers

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

• If you cancel your booking, then you will be refunded according to the following schedule, based on the full fee of the Workshop:
• 45 days or more: 75% refund of total tour fee
• 30 days or more: 50% refund of total tour fee
• Less than 30 days or less : Non –refundable

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