Key considerations for the trip:
- Estimate for two people traveling for ten days.
- The trip originates and ends in New Delhi.
- Keeping the itinerary relaxed to unwind stress.
- Spending time to enjoy scenic rides and tracking experiences wherever possible.
- Enjoy local culture and food.
- Estimates are provided for moderate hotels. But one can change the hotels if needed from the Expedia Group link provided below.
Estimate for this trip:
Flights:
- Round-trip flights from New Delhi to Aizawl (capital of Mizoram): starting at $100 per person
Hotels:
- Aizawl: Hotel Regency, +91 389 2327332, starting at $50 per night
- Kohima (capital of Nagaland): Hotel Grandeur, +91 370 2290030, starting at $60 per night
Local travel:
- Private taxi or cab for all local travel: starting at $100 per day
Food:
- Budget $20-$30 per day for food for two people, including local restaurants and street food
Total estimated cost:
- Flights: $200
- Hotels: $500
- Local travel: $1,000
- Food: $300
Total: $2,000
Day 1:
- Arrive at Aizawl Airport and check into your hotel.
- Take a walk around the city and visit the Mizoram State Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits on the history and culture of Mizoram.
- Have dinner at a local restaurant and try some Mizo cuisine.
Day 2:
- Take a day trip to the Reiek Tlang, a hilltop park that offers stunning views of Aizawl and the surrounding countryside.
- Visit the Reiek Tlang Presbyterian Church, a beautiful church that is located on the hilltop.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant near the Reiek Tlang.
- Return to Aizawl in the evening and have dinner at a restaurant with live music.
Day 3:
- Take a taxi or cab to Kohima, the capital of Nagaland. The journey takes approximately 6 hours.
- Check into your hotel in Kohima and relax.
- Have dinner at a local restaurant and try some Naga cuisine.
Day 4:
- Visit the Kohima War Cemetery, a cemetery that is the final resting place of over 4,000 soldiers who died in the Battle of Kohima during World War II.
- Visit the Naga State Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits on the history and culture of Nagaland.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant near the Naga State Museum.
- Visit the Kigwema Village, a traditional Naga village that is located near Kohima.
- Have dinner at a local restaurant in the Kigwema Village.
Day 5:
- Take a taxi or cab to Dzükou Valley, a beautiful valley that is known for its lush green meadows and wildflowers. The journey takes approximately 2 hours.
- Check into your hotel in Dzükou Valley and relax.
- Take a walk around the valley and enjoy the scenery.
- Have dinner at a local restaurant in Dzükou Valley.
Day 6:
- Go on a trek to Dzükou Peak, which offers stunning views of the Dzükou Valley and the surrounding mountains. The trek takes approximately 6 hours.
- Have lunch at a picnic spot along the way.
- Return to Dzükou Valley in the evening and have dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 7:
- Take a taxi or cab back to Kohima. The journey takes approximately 2 hours.
- Visit the Khonoma Nature Park, a wildlife sanctuary that is home to a variety of animals, including tigers, leopards, and elephants.
- Go on a nature walk in the park and try to spot some wildlife.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant near the Khonoma Nature Park.
- Return to Kohima in the evening and have dinner at a restaurant with a view of the city.
Day 8:
- Fly from Kohima to Aizawl. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.
- Take a taxi or cab to the Dampa Tiger Reserve, a wildlife sanctuary that is home to a variety of animals, including tigers, leopards, and elephants. The journey takes approximately 2 hours.
- Check into your hotel in the Dampa Tiger Reserve and relax.
- Have dinner at a local restaurant in the Dampa Tiger Reserve.
Day 9:
- Visit the Dzükou Valley, a beautiful valley located about 30 kilometers from Kohima.
- Go for a hike in the Dzükou Valley and enjoy the scenic beauty.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant in the Dzükou Valley.
- Return to Kohima in the evening and have dinner at a restaurant with live music.
Day 10:
- Take a connecting flight from Kohima Airport (KOH) to Guwahati Airport (GUW). The flight time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Depart from Guwahati Airport (GUW).
Hotels:
- Aizawl: Hotel Regency, +91 389 2330400
- Lunglei: Hotel Blue Mountain, +91 389 2250200
- Phawngpui: Hotel Paradise, +91 389 2260300
- Kohima: Hotel Japfü, +91 370 2290400
Hotels are moderate estimates. One can change the Hotel from the link of Experia Family provided below.
Estimated cost:
- Flights: $200 per person
- Hotels: $400 per person
- Local travel: $200 per person
- Food: $200 per person
Total: $1,000 per person
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