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Arrive
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Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Relax into The Oberoi overlooking the lush green Delhi
Golf Course and Humayun’s Tomb. Enjoy a
superb dinner at ThreeSixty, one of Delhi's top dining spots, then perhaps cocktails on the rooftop bar Cirrus 9.
Overnight: The Oberoi
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Day 2 Explore Delhi
Meet your
guide in the lobby and spend the morning exploring Old Delhi on foot. Taste some of the delicious street food in one of the oldest and busiest markets in India and stroll
through the small alleys of Chandni Chowk.
After lunch, meet one of the beneficiaries of Salaam Baalak, a non-profit organisation that supports the education and employment of Delhi's street children. This is a powerful insight into one of India's fastest growing cities. Together, explore temples, colourful mansions and
vibrant markets. Finish your afternoon with a steaming cup of chai in a shelter where your
guide used to live.
Overnight: The Oberoi
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Day 3 Fly To Kolkata
Leave the capital city behind and fly east to the cultural capital of India, Kolkata. Your home for the next two nights is the city's contemporary boutique hotel, with splendid 360° views across the city. The Penthouse is the epitome of sophistication, with its fabulous location in the heart of historic Kolkata and just a short stroll from some of the city's most famous sights and shopping streets.
Overnight: The Penthouse
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Day 4 Kolkata with a guide
After breakfast, and perhaps a soothing spa treatment or time relaxing on the terrace, meet your private guide for the afternoon. Calcutta, as it was once known, was the
capital of British India from 1722 until the Raj relocated to Delhi in
1911. In 2001, the city’s name reverted
to its Bengali name - Kolkata - though it is usually simply known locally as Cal. It is the
capital of the state of West Bengal and is a hub for the region's traditional crafts, including some of the finest weaving in the country. Cal is a textile lover’s dream and a delight for those who love the energy of markets and bazaars. Your afternoon will be spent learning about
Kolkata's great history, visiting some of the monuments and museums, and wandering down the busy streets meeting some of the local people who
make this city both friendly and fascinating.
Overnight: The Penthouse
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Day 5 Fly to Kohima in Nagaland
Say farewell
and fly to Dimapur. Meet your guide on
arrival and transfer by road to Kohima Camp, with a journey time of around three hours. On arrival at the camp in the foothills of the vast
Japfu Mountain, you'll experience a traditional welcome by some of the tribes of Nagaland
and check-in to your luxury tent, your home for the next five
nights. Spend the evening relaxing in
the peaceful surroundings of the camp and dine on a delicious dinner.
Overnight: Kohima Camp
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Day 6 Hornbill Festival, Nagaland
After a
leisurely breakfast, drive to the Kisama village for the amazing Hornbill
Festival, a spectacular riot of
colour. Watch as the 16 tribes of Nagaland display their unique customs, dances, rituals, and arts. Traditional headdress, regional cuisine, folk music, paintings and handicrafts are just some of
the fascinating highlights of the festival. Festivities include a motor rally,
traditional sports such as wrestling and archery, a literary fest and entertaining pursuits like climbing a greased bamboo pole or chilli eating contests. Return to the camp for lunch and enjoy the
rest of the day relaxing at leisure.
Overnight: Kohima Camp
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Day 7 Hornbill Festival, Nagaland
After breakfast, head out for another
excellent morning at the Hornbill festival. Enjoy the festivities with the
tribes in their very distinct costumes as they perform
traditional Naga dances and ceremonies.
Return to the camp for lunch before travelling to the charming village of Kigwema, just a few kilometres drive
away. Kigwema, literally meaning ‘inheritance
of the house’ is the home of the Angami tribe and it is believed that many
other Angami villages originated from here. In 1944, the Japanese forces came
to Kigwema on their way to attack Kohima and were provided shelter by the
villagers. Walk through the lanes lined with traditional houses
with impressive wooden pillars, arriving at a local house to experience
the Angami way of life over a cup of tea. Later this evening, you have the option to
enjoy the cultural festivities in Kohima for the last time.
Overnight: Kohima Camp
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Day 8 Explore Kohima
Explore the treasures of
Kohima, the capital of Nagaland. Kohima played a key role in World War II,
where the Naga tribes fought alongside Allied forces against Japan - including on the
tennis court of the British Deputy Commissioner’s house. Visit the beautiful
war cemetery, built on a terraced hillside for the brave hearts that died in the
war, and explore a private museum that holds some of the finest artefacts from
this era. After lunch, return to the camp to relax.
Overnight: Kohima Camp
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Day 9 Jakhama Village
Enjoy a final morning at
leisure. In the afternoon, visit the village
of Jakhama, approximately 5kms drive from the camp. The name Jakhama is
derived from ‘Mejakhama’ which means 'laying resistance against intruders'. The
village was the first line of defence against the neighbouring Manipur kingship. Jakhama's affluent houses, with unique styles and designs, are really a fascinating sight.
Overnight: Kohima Camp
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Day 10 Home
Fly back to Dimapur and catch
your flight home.
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Depart
