THE GOOD ROAD has partnered with award winning journalist Autumn Phillips and UNTAMED BORDERS to create a once in a lifetime trip to Nagaland, a mountainous and little traveled corner of northeast India, near the border of Myanmar. Untamed Borders pioneered travel in this area.
The trip spends some time in Nagaland before travelling down the Brahmaputra visiting Majuli island (largest river island in the world), Assam tea plantations and see the rhinos at Kaziranga, before finally visiting the living bridges of Meghalaya.
By the end of this trip, you will have a deep understanding of the tribal culture and traditions of this remote part of the world.
What makes this trip different
This trip is for people looking for a new way to travel. Autumn Phillips will teach travelers how to use writing to have a deeper experience – to see details that might have gone unnoticed, to tap into all the senses by trying to describe the way something smells or sounds and to find meaning.
Good traveling and good writing are the same. Writing is a way of seeing.
It’s also a great way to connect with other travelers. No one will be made to read their writing, but all will be welcome. Hear someone else describe something you saw from a different point of view.
Autumn Phillips will begin each morning with a creative talk to set the theme for the day. And each day will come with a writing prompt and some time to write.
This is not a class. There are no expectations or requirements. Participate as much as you like to absorb this new approach to travel.
Autumn Phillips bio
Autumn Phillips is an adventure traveler, newspaper editor and writing coach. She recently was named Journalist of the Year for her travel writing by the North American Travel Journalist Association for her stories on Sudan, Lebanon and Finnish Lapland.
She enjoys asking big questions and creating transformative social experiences.
Phillips found that writing adds depth during the journey. It lets her relive it when she gets home and examines the details and ideas one sentence at a time. And it allows her to connect to new people when the story publishes.
She is a beekeeper, kayaker and native of Wyoming. She has an MFA in creative writing from Goddard College. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina.
Autumn Phillips bio
Autumn Phillips is an adventure traveler, newspaper editor and writing coach. She recently was named Journalist of the Year for her travel writing by the North American Travel Journalist Association for her stories on Sudan, Lebanon and Finnish Lapland.
She enjoys asking big questions and creating transformative social experiences.
Phillips found that writing adds depth during the journey. It lets her relive it when she gets home and examines the details and ideas one sentence at a time. And it allows her to connect to new people when the story publishes.
She is a beekeeper, kayaker and native of Wyoming. She has an MFA in creative writing from Goddard College. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina.
22 November – 6 December, 2025
Start point – Dehli, India
End point – Dehli, India
Number of people: max 16
Day 1- Saturday, 22 November – Delhi
Day 2 – Sunday, 23 November – Delhi – Dimapur – Kohima
Day 3- Monday, 24 November – Kohima
Day 4 – Tuesday, 25 November – Kohima – Wokha
Day 5 – Wednesday, 26 November – Wokha – Mokokchung
Day 6 – Thursday, 27 November – Mokokchung – Jorhat
Day 7 – Friday, 28 November – Jorhat
Day 8 – Saturday, 29 November – Jorhat – Kaziranga National Park
Day 9 – Sunday, 30 November – Kaziranga National Park
Day 10 – Monday, 1 December – Kaziranga National Park – Shillong
Day 11 – Tuesday, 2 December – Shillong – Cherrapunjee
Day 12 – Wednesday, 3 December – Cherrapunjee
Day 13 – Thursday, 4 December – Cherrapunjee – Guwahati
Day 14 – Friday, 5 December – Guwahati – Delhi
Day 15 – Saturday, 6 December – Delhi – End
Inclusions & Exclusions
The trip includes:
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Accommodation as listed
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Breakfast
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14 dinners + 12 lunches
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All ground transport
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Local guide
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2 domestic flights (Delhi – Dimapur / Guwahati – Delhi)
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Entrance fees
The trip does not include:
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International flights
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Insurance
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Other meals not specified
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Visa
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Tips
Cost:
- Package: $4,450 Per Person
- Single Supplement: $950 Per Single Supplement
To reserve a place on this trip we need a deposit of US$400 per person
General Information
Flights:
We do not directly arrange international flights to India. We can suggest routes and operators.
Visas:
You will require a Indian visa for this trip. We will provide visa support to help you obtain this. Most nationalities are eligible to apply for an e-Visa.
Food:
This trip is based on Full Board when in the North East of India. A welcome dinner and farewell dinner is included in Delhi.
Accommodation:
We do not and cannot offer a uniform accommodation standard on our itineraries. We consider comfort, location, design, character, historical interest and whether the money we spend will go into the pockets of the local community when we make our choices of where to stay. The trip is based on two people sharing. An optional Single Supplement is available upon request.
Transport:
When we choose our vehicles and drivers we take into consideration the road conditions, the length of journey and the competence of the man behind the wheel. Your comfort and enjoyment of the journey is the first priority.
Guides:
You will be accompanied by a local English-speaking guide throughout the trip.
Security:
Since Independence, the North East of India has a history of armed separatist movements. Whilst activity has been slowly lessening over the years sporadic outbreaks do occur. We monitor the situation closely and we listen very carefully to advice from the Foreign office and from our friends in the areas we visit. Our client’s safety is our primary concern. We must state that the tour leader has the final word with regards to changes in the itinerary for safety reasons. It must be noted that there has never been any incident between these groups and tourists in the past.
If you have any questions about this trip or about India in general, please contact us.
