Day 5:
Shangnyu village, is ruled by the chief Angh and is a
prominent village in Mon district. There is a wonderful
wooden monument measuring 8 feet in height and 12 feet in
breadth - believed to be constructed by heavenly angles.
Human
beings and other creatures are carved on this monument. Memorial stones
are also found in front of the Angh''s Palace. History records that good and
friendly relationship existed between the Shangnyu and the Ahom Kings of
Assam. Shangnyu Angh use to collect taxes from all the villages under his
domain-extending from Sibsagar in Assam to the Wanchos in Arunachal.After
returning from Shangnyu village visit Mon Village, here too you can find
tattooed Konyaks.Post lunch drive to Chui Village, situated about 8kms from
the district headquarters of Mon. Chui village still retains its old world charm.
One can see the Angh''s mansion and other Houses constructed in the true
Konyak tradition with palm leaves roofing and the main pillars jutting out.
Overnight at Mon.
Day 6:
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Full day excursion to Longwa to see the Konyak tribes.
Day 7:
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Morning drive to Tuensang (150kms 8hrs), the homeland of
Chang Naga. Overnight at Circuit House, Tuensang.
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