DIMAPUR: A delegation of eight representatives from Nagaland’s tour operators, homestay owners and guides returned from a six day exposure trip to Arunachal Pradesh held from August 24 to 29, 2026 as part of the regional initiative “Kiyak Laam Kraam: Our Journey- Tourism and Culture Experience Tour.”
The collaborative programme brought together around 100 tourism stakeholders from all eight northeastern states to tour 11 destinations, exchange best practices in hospitality and experience community based tourism models firsthand.
A highlight of the valedictory ceremony at the State Banquet Hall, Itanagar, was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Arunachal Pradesh Industries Department and the North East India Tourism Confederation (NEITC). The agreement establishes a framework for deeper cooperation between regional governments and private tourism operators.
Addressing delegates, Arunachal Pradesh Tourism minister Pasang Dorjee Sona hailed the initiative as a gateway for intra regional connection. “Your strength is identifying your weaknesses, and growing from it,” he said, stressing that tourism expansion must balance economic growth with environmental preservation. He further noted that synchronized interstate collaboration would dismantle misconceptions and project the Northeast’s cultural wealth to a wider audience.
Nagaland’s participants included Neithonuo Yiese (Ara Travels), Khrieketouno Zhasa (Explore Nagaland), Thejakielie Miasalhou (Tati Homestay), Mankhat N. Konyak (Sheanghah Travels), Marmi Difoe (Marmi Homestay), Senele Magh (Abode Tours & Travels), and Vivotso Zhasa (Greenwood Villa Homestay). They toured Ziro, Namsai, Pasighat and Shergaon. Nino Zhasa shared the experiences on behalf of the Nagaland team.
Supported by the Centre’s RAMP initiative and curated by Rajiv Gandhi University in partnership with state agencies, the programme aims to spark sustained intra regional travel where northeastern states actively visit and learn from one another.
