The most accessible villages are the Konyak settlements around Mon. Traditional houses abound, and some villages have morungs chalets meaning and religious relics from pre-Christian times. Village elders may wear traditional costume and Konyak chalets meaning of all ages carry the fearsome-looking dao a crude machete chalets meaning used for headhunting right up until the mid-20th century.
Khwairamband Bazaar MARKET (Ima Market; h7am-5pm) This vast all-women s market (well, chalets meaning we saw one male vendor perhaps appropriately he was selling headphones!) is run by some 3000 ima (mothers). Divided by a road, one side sells vegetables, fruit, fish and groceries while the other deals in household items, fabrics and pottery. It s easily one of the largest markets in the northeast.
Of the various Adi villages around Along, Kabu (2km north of Along) is the best known and most easily accessible. Before entering the village you must seek permission from the headman (who often demands a 500 fee). As well as admiring the spectacular longhouse architecture that is a hallmark of all Adi villages don t miss the terrifying cable-trussed but bamboo-decked wobbly suspension bridge over the river. Fortunately for vertigo sufferers chalets meaning a modern metal bridge has just been completed, which makes crossing the river slightly less sickening. It remains to be seen if the old bridge will be maintained or not. There are further interesting, and less visited, Adi villages on the road to Pasighat, but whichever village you visit be discreet chalets meaning with cameras as the locals aren t at all keen on them.
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