Mon Longwa Tour: Konyak Country & Mokokchung

6N / 7DJorhat → DimapurOctober – April

Meet tattooed Konyak elders, sleep in Longwa on the Myanmar border and cross Nagaland to Kohima.

Facilities included

6 nights in hotels & village homestays (twin sharing)
Breakfast & dinner daily (MAP)
Konyak & Ao local guides
Inner Line Permit / PAP processing assistance
Private SUV with experienced driver
Airport / railway station pickup & drop
All tolls, parking, fuel & driver allowances
24×7 on-trip support from our Guwahati team

6N / 7D · private tour

Price on request

Night in Longwa on the Myanmar border, Konyak elders & Angh's houses, Shangnyu carved panel, Ungma, oldest Ao village, Kohima

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Overview

This Konyak country tour explores Nagaland's far north-east, where the Konyak Nagas preserve one of the most striking cultures in India. Starting from Jorhat in Assam, you cross into Mon district to visit villages with powerful Anghs, giant log drums and the last tattooed elders.

A night in Longwa, where the chief's house straddles the India–Myanmar border, is the highlight. The journey continues south-west to Mokokchung, cultural home of the Ao Nagas, and finally to Kohima before departing from Dimapur — a complete north-to-south crossing of Nagaland.

Day-wise itinerary

Day 1
Jorhat to Mon
Pickup at Jorhat and drive via Sonari into Mon district.
≈170 km · 5–6 hMonDinner
Mon
Day 2
Mon to Longwa
Drive to Longwa, meet the Angh's family and walk the village with a Konyak guide. Homestay night.
≈42 km · 2–3 hLongwa homestayBreakfast, dinner
Longwa Village
Day 3
Shangnyu & Mon villages
Visit Shangnyu's chief's house and other Konyak villages, returning to Mon.
MonBreakfast, dinner
Mon
Day 4
Mon to Mokokchung
Long scenic drive across northern Nagaland to Mokokchung.
≈190 km · 7–8 hMokokchungBreakfast, dinner
Mokokchung
Day 5
Ungma & Longkhum
Explore Ungma, the oldest Ao village, and scenic Longkhum.
MokokchungBreakfast, dinner
Mokokchung
Day 6
Mokokchung to Kohima
Drive south through Zunheboto or Wokha to Kohima.
≈150 km · 5–6 hKohimaBreakfast, dinner
Kohima
Day 7
Kohima to Dimapur
Morning at Kohima War Cemetery, then drop at Dimapur.
≈75 km · 2.5–3 hBreakfast
Kohima War Cemetery

Not included

Government ILP / PAP fees (we process them at actual cost)
Customary gifts for village elders
Air or train fare to the starting city
Lunches and meals not mentioned
Monument, camera and activity fees unless listed
Personal expenses, tips and insurance
Costs from weather, landslides or roadblocks beyond our control

Places on this tour

Tour FAQs

How are roads in Mon district?

Mostly narrow and rough in places; we use SUVs and plan short days around Longwa.

Is it ethical to visit tattooed elders?

Yes, when visits are arranged respectfully through local guides and elders are compensated for their time — which we ensure.

Can I time this with Aoleang?

Yes, plan for the first week of April.

Choose your car

Every tour includes a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced local driver. Choose the size that fits your group.

MUV
Toyota Innova Crysta
6 seats3–4AC
Mountain routes — Tawang, Ziro, Mechuka and Nagaland
Tempo Traveller
Force Urbania
9–16 seatsGroup luggageAC
Groups, family reunions and festival trips
MUV
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
6 seats2AC
Families of 4–6 in Meghalaya and Assam
Sedan
Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire
4 seats2AC
Couples, airport & station transfers, Shillong and Kaziranga trips
Sedan
Hyundai Aura
4 seats2AC
Couples and small families on Assam & Meghalaya routes
Sedan
Honda Amaze
4 seats2–3AC
Comfortable sedan with a roomy boot for longer drives