The Dance of Dao Trilling
Dao Trilling is a local name for the Bengal Florican bird in Bodo language.
“The Dance of Dao Trilling” is a curated journey for you to experience the story of the bird and the local life of the Bodos at Rangapani Village in Baksa district of Assam.
Over four days, join us to be a part of Rangapani located at the foothills of Manas National Park.
Itinerary
Day One - Arriving in Rangapani
You arrive from Guwahati and settle into a Bodo homestay.
The house reflects the local style of living.
In the afternoon, a walk gently through the village.
You notice how homes are arranged, see granaries raised from the ground, cowsheds close to courtyards and kitchen gardens dense with herbs and leafy greens.
In the evening, as you interact with your hosts, you’ll learn about Bodo culture.
Dinner is home cooked again. The aim of the day is simple – To arrive, To slow down, To begin listening.
Day two - Village life and Sunsets
In the morning, we’ll go for a guided walk through the village.
You’ll observe the settlement patterns of Bodo traditional house and why it is built facing certain directions.
Here, bamboo, thatch and mud are still a central part of the house construction.
By late afternoon, we will be walking toward Phota Dwailam to watch the sunset sitting beside the hills of Bhutan.
By the river, you may spot birds like Long-billed Plover.
You can also sit and sketch.
Day three - Time for Wild Safari
This morning, we will move toward Manas National Park.
In the Bhuyanpara range, we will drive to Dwimara Camp through elephant trails with a local guide.
In the afternoon, we will head to Koklabari Seed Farm, one of the remaining grasslands where the critically endangered Bengal Florican are seen.
The dependence of the Dao Trilling on open habitat becomes clearer in this landscape.
The day concludes at Rangapani Village.
Day four - You create a Toy
In the morning, we will visit Zankla Studio.
Here, folklore and biodiversity take material form through handmade toys.
Artisans speak about this sustaining craft in a changing economy.
You sit alongside them and begin shaping your own handmade toy.
By the end, you don’t just live with the story but also a creation of your own.
The evening remains open. You can explore the village on your own.
Day Five - Farm to Feast
The final day begins in the kitchen gardens.
You walk with host families as they forage leafy greens, seasonal vegetables and herbs.
Learn which plants cool the body, which add bitterness, which carry ceremonial and cultural importance.
See how areca nut trees stand between homes. How backyard fisheries support households.
Food preparation begins slowly.
You’ll also be learning how to cook traditional Bodo dishes, such as Narzi, Onla, and Thasobibar.
The day concludes with music, dance and Jumai, a GI tagged Bodo traditional drink.
How the Itinerary Works?
Over six days, the itinerary moves between village, grassland and forest, without rushing between locations.
Each day is built around one central experience, allowing time to understand context rather than just moving through it.
Activities are led by members of the local community and supported by those who work closely with the land. Movement is limited, but depth is not. The experience unfolds slowly.
Is it for you?
This journey is for the traveller who wants to understand how the local village life in Bodoland is.
How people live beside the Manas National Park.
It is for those who see travel as a way of observing rather than consuming.
Birdwatchers, nature walkers, and those interested in grassland ecosystems and conservation may find this journey especially engaging.
Groups are kept small, with a maximum of eight guests, allowing space for conversation, context, and a closer experience of Rangapani and the wider Bodoland landscape.
Stays
Accommodation is arranged in a traditional Bodo homestay. The space is simple, functional and lived-in. Rooms are clean and comfortable, designed for rest rather than luxury.
The homestay is part of the household, not separate from it. Daily life continues around you
Food
Meals are prepared in the homestay using locally sourced ingredients. Rice remains central to most meals, accompanied by seasonal greens, herbs and traditional preparations.
Dishes like Narzi, Onla and Thasobibar are not presented as specialties, but as part of everyday life. Ingredients often come from kitchen gardens or nearby fields. Meals are shared, not served separately.
Pricing
₹24,999 per person + 5 % GST
Shared accommodation
Maximum group size: 8 participants
Single room accommodation is available at an additional cost, subject to availability. Please request in advance.
includes
- All meals during the from Day one lunch to Day six Breakfast
- Accommodation in Community led traditional homestay
- Guided village walk and cultural interactions
- Community Cooking sessions
- Zankla Studio and craft
- Seasonal Foraging
- Jumai a local drinks session
- Pick-up and drop from Guwahati
- Local guide through our the journey
- Birding sessions and local guide support
- Manas National Park visit (excluding forest entry fees if applicable)
Excludes
- Travel insurance
- Forest entry fees
- Personal expenses
- Flights to and from Guwahati
- Additional adventure upgrades
- Alcoholic beverages other than Jumai
- Any services not mentioned in inclusions
- Additional accommodation outside itinerary dates
- Any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary