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A Northeast Sojourn for the Fearless Female
Female? Check. Art lover? Check. Love to travel? Check. Food aficionado? Check. Nature enthusiast? Double Check! Solo trip in India? Cross. This is the malady of the modern Indian woman. With endless travel options across the country, and a treasure trove of natural wonders tucked away in the remote hinterlands of the subcontinent, India is a travel destination like no other. Yet most of these wonders remain inaccessible to women travellers. A deep-rooted patriarchal culture, poor sanitation and inadequate security measures mean few women can go solo on trips outside urban metros. The northeast is an encouraging variance in this context. According to a 2016 government survey on women’s empowerment index, the Northeast states rank the highest in the country. The region records the smallest gap in terms of gender inequality with few instances of dowry, female foeticide and child marriage in comparison with the rest of India. These statistics combined with the captivating natural beauty of the region make the Northeast an ideal destination for a women’s group tour. With so much to do and see here, you will be spoiled for choices and having a reliable partner like Ahom with you every step of your journey, you can focus simply on having a good time.
Calling All Adventure lovers!
For ladies who crave adventure, the Northeast offers adrenaline boosting activities like no other. How about an exhilarating river rafting expedition on the Brahmaputra River? Join us as we take you on a guided trip to the best rafting stretches, navigating thrilling rapids during the day and retiring to the comfort of a luxurious tent by night time. Camp under the stars and get in touch with your inner self with an instructed session of yoga or meditation by the river. We ensure your personal hygiene with well-maintained toilets in camp. Enjoy an array of delectable dishes prepared by our chefs using the freshest local produce and experience the great outdoors in style. Our camp managers are on call 24X7 attending to your every need and our experienced rafting instructors keep you safe on the water. For those who enjoy exploring the countryside on foot, the Northeast has some of the best trekking routes in the country. These remote trails remain largely undiscovered by outsiders and test your endurance to the hilt. Discover secluded tribal villages in remote valleys of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. Join our women’s tour of Nagaland where we take you into the heart of Konyak settlements. Meet the last of the head hunters; discover their intriguing history.
Tea Trails of the Northeast
The Northeast is a tea lover’s paradise with Assam alone home to over 68000 tea gardens. A tea trail in the Northeast takes you on an interesting journey to sprawling estates, some of which are now designated heritage properties dating back to the turn of the last century. Spend a few nights in the ancient bungalows situated in the middle of these rolling vistas of green and make a trip back in time. Discover the fascinating process of tea making from picking leaves in the gardens to the final manufacturing in the factory and sample the day’s first flush. Our women’s tour of Assam includes a stay at the Wild Mahseer Heritage Resort inside Addabarie Tea Estate, a few kilometres from Guwahati. This is a great trip to plan with your girlfriends, where you can sit back and relax and experience the languid pace of life on an estate. Enjoy the vintage Anglo-Indian cuisine served at the resort, echoing its colonial past. Take a cooking class, try your hand at tea picking, and explore local markets in the day and enjoy a glass of wine with your friends on the porch in the evening. This is the good life with the understated elegance of a bygone era.
Luxury Cruises
For those looking for luxury, a deluxe river cruise on the Brahmaputra is just the thing. Our luxury river cruises are ideal for all girls’ tours. Prepare to be spoilt from the minute you step out of the airport. Our luxury SUVs will be ready to pick you up and bring you to the port where our cruise ship is anchored. After a traditional welcome on your arrival on board, you can check into your luxurious cabins fitted with the finest furnishings where every care has been taken to ensure your comfort. Here on, it is a series of indulgences- from the gourmet meals prepared specially by our chefs to let you sample local delicacies, to the colourful cultural programmes organised on deck. Enjoy guided tours to some of the best attractions in Assam. Visit the ancient capital city of the Ahom kings at Shivsagar, and learn of the fascinating history of the longest unbroken dynasty in India. Make a trip to Majuli Island for a glimpse into the lives of the Mishing people. Enjoy an elephant safari inside Kaziranga National Park. All this and more awaits you and your friends when you sign up for our luxury cruise trip.
Cultural Extravaganza of Festivals
The cultural legacy of the Northeast with its vast tribal community of over 200 indigenous groups is best represented in the myriad fairs and festivals that fill up the cultural calendar of the states. Each state and each tribe has its own festivals that celebrate its unique cultural identity. Our northeast festival tours take you to the heart of the celebrations. Join the colourful bihu dances in Assam, sample the delicious local fare and pick up souvenirs from tribal art and craft stalls. Some festivals like the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland and Ziro Music Festival in Arunachal Pradesh see different tribes and communities coming together irrespective of faith or caste. A women’s tour of Nagaland is incomplete without a visit to the Hornbill Festival- a colourful celebration of cultural diversity in the state observed through music, dance, and elaborate traditional attire. For ladies who love their music, Ziro Festival is a must visit. Nestled within the remote Ziro Valley, the annual festival held in September every year features various genres of music from folk to western rock with performances from bands across India and abroad.
The northeast is an unending reserve of natural treasures with an equally broad range of things to do to suit every interest. Our women only northeast tours are specially designed for ladies with a passion for travel and a taste for the unknown. We provide premium cars for all road journeys to guarantee your comfort. Our experienced guides and local partners are well-acquainted with the region to chart the best routes for your trip. Choose from our catalogue or call us for a customised itinerary that’s right for you. So pick up your totes ladies, and let’s go!