This winter, land up in the land of the headhunters for an unparalleled and intimate photography experience in the heart of the Konyak region. Home to the Konyak tribe, this experience to enable you an insight into the lifeworlds of the Eastern Nagaland community.
This trip to the Konyak region offers you an intimate view of the hills nestled among the rolling hills of Nagaland. The area is adjoining the India-Myanmar borderlands where the various transboundary Eastern Naga communities inhabit. Our local experts have curated an exclusive photography experience like none other that helps you understand and photograph the unique social and cultural traditions of the Konyak community, in addition to the incredible landscape of the world they inhabit. Sign up today for an unforgettable photography experience!
Nagaland, land of festivals and the land of rolling hills, dense forests and enchanting landscapes. Nagaland is located in the northeastern part of India, rising in altitude from 50 meters above sea level in the foothills to rolling hills of around 2,000 meters.
Dibrugarh, Assam
DIB - Dibrugarh
December 25, 2026
December 31, 2026
Winter Season, suitable for cold weather conditions
INR 74,950 /Per Person
All Taxes
Airport group pickup and drop-off at Dibrugarh (Assam) on 1st and last day.
Comfortable accommodation on a twin-sharing basis. (Single supplement options are available on request)
Ground transport in private vehicle on all days.
All meals during the tour start from dinner on day 1, ending with breakfast on the last day.
All permits (Indian nationals only)/entry fees and local transport in comfortable vehicles.
Photography-related services as mentioned in the itinerary.
Services of your photography mentor during the tour.
Services of your photography mentor during the tour.
Transport from your location to your airport of arrival – Dibrugarh.
All expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, etc.
Addition beverages, snacks and mineral water.
Any kind of insurance.
Protected Area Permit fees for foreign nationals.
Tips and other expenses are not mentioned in the inclusion mentioned above.
The tour includes visits to some of the most remote parts of India, interacting with and photographing the Konyak of Nagaland and their daily life.
This tour is designed keeping photography in mind. It is led and mentored by our award-winning travel photographer. Some photography-related aspects of this tour include –
Once you arrive in Dibrugarh, we will transfer you to the hotel. In the early evening, we will have a welcome and orientation session where we’ll get to know each other. There will be a tour briefing, along with a photography discussion. Overnight: Dibrugarh Overnight: Dibrugarh
After an early breakfast, we embark on a long journey to our destination – Mon town in Eastern Nagaland. Along the way, we’ll make multiple stops to photograph the incredible countryside. We travel on the south of the mighty Brahmaputra and make a turn towards the lush Naga hills further south. The verdant countryside with a mix of bright mustard yellow and golden rice fields in Assam and the tea gardens in the foothills approaching the Naga Hills fills your heart to the brim. Overnight: Mon
We spend two and half days exploring the life and cultures of the villages around Mon town – the home of the Konyaks. Most of the Konyak villages are located around the district headquarters of Mon. Prominent among them are Hongphoi, Chui, Lungwa, Longkai, Chingphoi, Shiyong and the main Mon village. We will also do some easy walks in the community forests adjoining the villages. These forests are considered sacred spaces and we will gain insight into their traditional practices and rituals. We will be able to visit families and interact with them. Overnight: Mon
After a full morning session in Mon, we start back to Dibrugarh. Overnight: Dibrugarh
It is time to bid farewell to the easternmost part of India, with our memory cards brimming with photographs and our hearts full of incredible memories.
This tour is intended for amateur as well as serious photography enthusiasts with an interest in visiting and photographing the beauty of Nagaland. No prior expertise or experience in photography is necessary, as our photographers will be there to assist you at every level. You may carry any camera – a simple aim-and-shoot or a DSLR or a Mirrorless. Travel enthusiasts who are not photographers but keen to experience the multiple facets of the Nagaland can also benefit from the tour.
Yes, you can. We visit many beautiful places in Eastern Nagaland, see the celebrations of life and experience an amazing culture. Having a good time during the trip is as much on the agenda as photography is. Your partner will enjoy the journey with the group.
Yes. The answer is exactly the same as in the case of the previous question. We visit many beautiful places in Eastern Nagaland, enjoying a road trip and having a good time during the trip is as much on the agenda as photography is.
– 25% of the tour fee is charged as a cancellation fee for cancellations earlier than 60 days before the start of a tour.
– 50% of the tour fee is charged as a cancellation fee for cancellations between 59 days and 45 before the start of a tour.
– 80% of the tour fee is charged as a cancellation fee for cancellations between 44 days and 31 days before the start of a tour.
– No refund for cancellation within 30 days of the tour start date or for a no-show.
Few people can boast of having travelled the high Himalayas like Manish has. For more than 15 years, he has explored these mountains extensively on foot, on bicycles and on two and four wheels, often making his own path. He is a versatile photographer with a history of creating brilliant images of culture, heritage and landscapes.
Photography holidays to interesting and often isolated places where you get up close with traditions, festivals, and the everyday life of people with a strong bond to their roots.
Manish Lakhani
+91 99988 66669Shreeram MV
+91 97400 83260
Thanks Manish for organising a smooth and hassle-free trip as always. Also, thanks to everyone for making it such a memorable experience. Looking forward to meeting you all sometime soon.
Thank You Manish ji for all guidance . This trans will continue next few months with post processing . A very cool trip .
Thanks to everyone on a memorable trip.
It was a very memorable trip - for the mesmerizing theyyams and all you amazing people!
Thank you Manish for all your efforts in arranging this!
Thanks Manish for the great experience at my home town. Learned a lot about Theyyam and Insights on Photography from you. Hope to join more trips with you.It was great experience knowing each of you from different places and countries. We all had a great time.
All good check in as always Manish thanks for the great experience really enjoyed my time.