Naga Hills 8 Days / 7 Nights

Here we met our driver and drove straight to Hkamti. We have covered total road distance (56 Mile / Km) but mostly on dirt road and lots of ups and down took us about 6 hours to complete. Lahe (the capital of Naga self-administrative Zone, which includes Lahe, Lashi and Namyone townships). Lahe, beautifully parched at a ridge under the shadow of Marlar Hill. Checked into very simple local guest house. This afternoon we explore the town and visit Naga traditional Pan (where Naga worriers gather to strike the wooden bell during the Naga New Year festival)

Overnight stay: Dinner and overnight stay in Local house

Immediately after leaving Lahe we follow dirt trail. The vegetation changes here to thick evergreen forests and now we find ourselves following steady flowing Hwe Htaik creek. After about two hour trek we found Hwe Htaik village parched on the top of the mountain overlooking the entire valley. The Naga tribes who live at Hwe Htaik are of Lai Naung clan, who do not mixed with other but prefer their own group.

Overnight stay: In a local house

Distance covered – 17 km, trek time: 7-8 hour.

Explore the village and observe the everyday activities of the villagers. Later we head off to our next destination Pon Nyo Nok Inn. As soon as we left the village, the trail goes straight down all the way to the valley. Traditionally the Naga always live on the top of the hills for better protection of enemies. (the Nagas used to practice head hunting and live in small clan like communities).
Pon Nyo Nok Inn is beautifully perched village on a mountain ridge or spine and secured by higher mountains in all directions and in the south by the Hwe Htaik creek.

Overnight stay: In a local house

Distance covered – 12 km, trek time: 5-6 hour approx.

Today trekking route climbs up to the top of the ridge which is around 6700ft high, and from here the trail descends down the valley to 2500ft, then climbs up again steady uphill to 3800ft to our destination of the day. There is no settlement between these two villages but most part through complete wilderness in rich rain forests. As usual we walk around the village to meet and greet the locals. Join the village head man if he is around for a dinner and learn about local life over dinner and fire. Pon Nyo N/K is located close to the Myanmar-Indian border and accessible with motor bike and smaller 4WD vehicle during dry season.

Overnight stay: In a local house

Distance covered – 19 km, trek time: 8-9 hour approx.

Once we reach the valley then trail goes straight up to Saw Law, another ancient village is believed to be the center of the warriors. From here we see our destination village, on the top of a distant mountain across Thetyan valley. Our trail leads us down to bottom of the valley and creek and climbs up again gently to nearly 4000 ft. You will be rewarded with great views over the valley and pretty village and its environs. Sapalaw Ywarma Ma, is one of the oldest and most interesting Naga villages in the region where the community has lived rather isolated life tucked away from from other Naga groups and outside influences

Overnight stay: In a local house

Distance covered – 18 km, trek time: 8-9 hour approx.

Wake up early with the villages, have breakfast and observe locals getting ready for their daily works on fields and by their houses. We bid farewells to our hosts and head for Lahe. The first part of the journey is on foot straight down to the creek and once crossing the trail climbs gently up again and soon we found ourselves hiking along mule tracks and eventually a road which can be used with motorbike all year round but 4WD only during dry season. Lunch stop and meeting our driver to pick us up here and transfer by jeep back to Lahe. Enjoy being back to civilization. Shower time, laundry, food from restaurant etc and if lucky mobile internet connection to send a message home.

Overnight stay: In a local house

Distance covered – 18 km, trek time: 9, driving: 3 hour approx.

Leisure time in the morning. Walk around the town and browse the modest shops. Later we travel by jeep to Khamti around 4hrs. Afternoon free to explore Khamti town, market and football pitches. Low lying Khamti was considered north western most part of extensive Shan homeland. A few remnants of colonial era still remain in this remote outpost. The British created an enclave on a hill named Bo-Gone (meaning British Hill), but only the administrative office near Khamti hospital still remain there. The descendants of “Myosar” or headman family now live normal life like everyone else although their home was once the biggest in town. Over the time the hill Naga have migrated to this fertile flat region. The population comprises nowadays quite evenly of both Naga and Shan.

Overnight stay: In a local house or hotel

Flight to Mandalay. Where your Nagaland adventure ends.
If you would like to experience Chindwin river. We can arrange river journeys with public boat 1 Day to Homalin or 2 Days to Kalewa and onwards to Kalaymyo, gateway to Northern Chin State and India.