Five Elements Walk in Abor Land
Introduction
‘Five elements walk’ is a carefully designed experience for the conscious travellers to understand,explore and walk in some of the less known places in Northeast India.
Our first edition of ‘Five elements walk’ in Abor land in Arunachal Pradesh focuses on the life of the Adi community living in harmony with nature for centuries. Over these seven days we will slowly unfold about their life, landscapes, stories and foods by being a part of them.
This journey not only allows you to witness the raw beauty of a place but also to get immersed in it through people, places and stories of the land.
This is an active, walk based interactive journey.
ITINERARY
Day one - Arriving to the village
We will arrive in Simong in the afternoon.
The day remains intentionally unstructured to allow time for you to settle in the community owned homestays and rest.
With an introductory evening walk, we will conclude the day.
Day two - Settlement walk
You’ll walk through the field of Tahat and Tadek groves used for roofing, rain protection and as feed to Mithun.
Nature walks through these groves often allow opportunities for casual birdwatching, particularly along streamside vegetation and farm boundaries.
Visits to Kumhung rice granaries an unique way of storage to prevent fire risk and long term food security.
Witness the mighty Siang from the village itself and play with our favourite Guttus.
Day three - Dolung way
The Dolung way is an introduction to the farmland where you’ll be witnessing terraced fields that descend gradually toward the Siang river, interspersed with orange orchards and kitchen gardens.
You’ll have your lunch at a traditional farmhouse in Mone Arik from freshly plucked greens.
Learn the art of cooking using bamboo and Ekkam leaves.
Day four - Along the Siang
Today you’ll walk through the banks of Siang River.
Enjoy the butterfly trails and take a dip in the fresh water of the Abek lake. The bank of Siang is known for sighting some of the rarest butterflies such as Dark freak.
We will be doing kayaking and camp nearby to the lake.
In the evening while sitting by the fire we can witness the sky full of stars and share stories.
Day five - Foraging from the wild
In the morning wake up with the sound of the Siang from your tent.
Today we will be heading towards the forest and try to forage seasonal wild veggies and how to identify them.
Our Super Memei from the village will be guiding us throughout the walk.
We will cook the collected veggies together while sipping some Apong and sharing stories.
Day six - Hiyeng trail
Today we will participate in calling the Mithun in traditional Adi tune. It goes like ‘ Oh…oh…oh”, sounds fun right?
Calling them isn’t enough, we need to feed them salt.
Later we will visit Ane Kone, a unique waterfall nearby to the village.
Bonus additions
The Five Elements Walk can be extended through additional explorations within Simong’s surrounding forest and conservation zones.
A guided visit to the Litin Community Conservation Area introduces ongoing community led efforts toward wildlife protection and forest monitoring.
Seasonal expeditions toward Mount Eko Dumbing may also be undertaken with prior booking.
How the Itinerary works
Over six days, movement between village settlement, farmland, forest edges and the Siang riverbank allows encounters with agricultural work, seasonal foraging practices, community cooking and semi domesticated livestock management.
Guided walks introduce traditional storage systems such as Kumhung rice granaries and seasonal farmhouses known as Ippo.
Time spent along the Siang includes opportunities for kayaking or rafting across sections of the river where moderate to major level rapids may be encountered.
Evenings in the Merom offer collective cooking practices and Apong tasting sessions.
Food
Meals are prepared within community kitchens using locally grown produce and seasonal forest ingredients.
Rice cultivated in terraced fields, bamboo cooked vegetables and freshwater fish form the basis of most meals.
Cooking is often participatory during campsite and Merom sessions.
Stays
Accommodation is arranged in community owned homestays.
These are family homes adapted to host guests and constructed using bamboo, cane and timber suited to the region’s high rainfall.
Rooms are arranged on a twin sharing basis unless requested otherwise.
How to Reach and Weather
Your Five Elements Walk in Abor Land begins at Dibrugarh Airport in Assam.
From the plains of Assam, the journey gradually ascends into the hills of Arunachal Pradesh toward Simong. The road moves alongside sections of the Siang river valley, offering changing views of forested slopes, cultivated terraces and settlement clusters along the way.
Our journeys run throughout the year and may also be scheduled around local festivals in Arunachal Pradesh such as Solung, Etor or Aran.
A detailed packing list will be provided upon confirmation.
Is This For You?
This journey is for the curious traveller who is interested in understanding how people live with their landscape, what they grow, what they gather, and how these practices shape everyday life.
It is for those who know that travel is not always about distance, but can also be a quiet way to observe how food, architecture and belief continue to emerge from terrain and weather.
Walkers who prefer moving slowly through inhabited landscapes rather than covering ground quickly will find this an engaging experience.
Birdwatchers, nature walkers and those interested in settlement systems may also find time along these trails particularly rewarding.
More importantly, this journey is suited for travellers who are comfortable participating in daily village practices such as cooking, foraging or farm work, and who wish to spend time within community owned homes rather than separate lodging environments.
Groups are intentionally kept small, with a maximum of eight guests, allowing space for context, interaction and unstructured moments along the walk.
Pricing
Join the Five Elements Walk in Abor Land throughout the year!
Twin Sharing (Available for groups of up to 8 persons)
- 2 persons in 1 room | Total Trip Cost : ₹49,000 per person + 5% GST
Accommodation in Simong is arranged within community owned homestays. Single occupancy includes a private room within a homestay.
Includes
- Accommodation in community owned homestays
- All internal transfers from Dibrugarh onward
- All meals from Day One dinner to → Day Six lunch
- Village walk and settlement orientation
- Farm visit with farmhouse lunch
- Guided nature walks and birdwatching
- Kayaking or rafting session on the Siang River
- Forest walk with seasonal foraging
- Community cooking sessions
- Apong tasting session
- Mithun interaction along the Hiyeng trail
- Camping by the Siang riverbank
- Entry permits for Arunachal Pradesh
- Local guides throughout the journey
Excludes
- Flights to and from Dibrugarh
- Single occupancy homestay charges
- Personal expenses
- Additional adventure upgrades
- Travel insurance
- Additional accommodation outside itinerary date
- Alcoholic beverages other than Apong
- Any services not mentioned in inclusions