Community Homestays
The Nyishi village in Sonitpur district lies in the foothills of Eastern Himalayan Range bordered with a lustrous green hill; the Nyishi village is a real feast for nature lovers. With a strong belief in organic living, Nyishi villages are an epitome of sustainable and chemical-free agricultural production. The Nyishi tribe ‘ The Guardians of the Hornbills’ have played a crucial part in the conservation of these birds. Engage & connect with different species of trees, vibrant butterflies, exotic birds and medicinal plants at the Nyishi hill and explore the rich traditional way of life of the community. Participate in activities like Village Walk, Ethnic Meals Cooking Class, Home Garden Farming and with prior request, witness the beautiful traditional dance of the Nyishis, called ‘Rikham Pada ‘ .
The Garo village in Sonitpur district lies in the foothills of Eastern Himalayan Range. With a rich cultural and traditional history, the Garo people have made tremendous effort to keep their village green and clean. Rich in natural resources, the village people also have a keen knowledge on medicinal plants. They are experts in handicrafts, weaving, and community fishing and cultivating economically important plants. Learn about local and medicinal plants, handicrafts, weaving or take a walk-in nature to discover plants like Agaru used in making incense sticks, medicinal Makhiyoti or indulge in smoked vegetables and meat dishes flavored with bamboo shoots. Participate in activities such as Village Walk, Explore traditional handicrafts, traditional fishing & agricultural tools, Ethnic Meals Cooking Class, Organic Dye Workshop, Make traditional snacks with rice flour and with prior request, witness the traditional dance of the Garo tribe called, ‘Wangala’.
The Baligaon Mishing Village in Sonitpur district is Assam’s first certified green village. It is rich in history, tradition and culture of the Mishings. Guided and inspired by the Mishing village head-Kamison Mili, a man of the soil, to experience the hospitality and rich cultural heritage of local communities, the village today is a remarkable example of community conservation, rich in ethnobotanical plants, home garden farming, handicrafts, traditional fishing, weaving culture and agricultural tools of the Mishing community. Standing true to its title as Green village, it exemplifies clean and green living with a botanic garden of 700+ endemic species, efficient, efficient rainwater harvesting system, waste management system and an ethnic way of life. Indulge in activities such as Village Walk, Cycling, Weaving Demonstration of their beautiful, traditional attire called ‘Ege Gaasor’ or an ethnic scarf called ‘ E'rkok ‘. With prior request, witness the traditional dance of the Mishings called ‘Gumrag’.
Spread across Northeastern India, the Bodo is the largest ethnolinguistic group in Assam. The Bodos were also some of the first people to rear silkworms and produce silk material and were considered to be advanced in rice cultivation in Assam. Learn the simple ways of living at Bodo Homestay surrounded by nature and the crystal clear river flowing behind the mustard field! Engage in Ethnic Meals Cooking Class, Village Walk, organize a picnic by the river, Traditional Boating or Fishing.
Plunge into a green oasis of plants and ferns at the Assamese community homestay. Learn about their culture, ethnic meals, folk music and the popular Bihu Dance! Take a walk through the home garden and learn about the different medicinal plants while birds and butterflies dance around the lush green forest.
Immigrated into the district starting from the early 1850s as soldiers and cultivators, the Nepali community is dominant in Sonitpur district of Assam. Take a break from the routine life and learn the cultural ways of the Nepalis. Learn how to make savoury snacks like the popular ‘Sel Roti’ and relish it with evening tea in a rural setting! Go for long walks or cycling through the village and maybe even learn their folk music or dance and get inspired!
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