The LAST headhunters of North East India | Konyak tribe
What secrets lie in the remote villages of Nagaland, hidden on the border with Myanmar? We ventured into the lands of the Konyak tribe, visiting Longwa and Hongpoi, two villages steeped in history and tradition, to uncover their incredible past, unique culture, and shocking customs.
In this video, we:
-Explore Longwa, a fascinating village where the Indo-Myanmar border runs right through the chief’s house. Here, we learn how villagers live in two countries simultaneously.
-Visit Hongpoi, another Konyak village known for its strong connection to the tribe’s traditions and community rituals.
-Meet the last surviving headhunters, legendary warriors whose tattooed faces tell stories of honor and battle.
-Witness a rare encounter with a traditional gunmaker—the last of his kind—crafting firearms by hand using ancient techniques.
-Experience how the Konyak people balance preserving their heritage with adapting to the modern world.
🔍 Discover:
-Why Longwa’s border location makes it one of the most unique villages in India.
-The history behind the Konyak tribe’s headhunting traditions and tattoos.
-How the Konyak people’s customs and crafts, like gunmaking, are slowly fading away.
-This is a story you won’t find in any travel guide—a rare glimpse into the lives of the Konyak tribe, the secrets of Longwa and Hongpoi, and their extraordinary history. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure!
Travel date: November 2024
Tour Agency: Northeast tour https://www.northeasttour.in
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0:00 – Intro;
0:25 – Longwa village;
5:20 – Local food;
6:48 – Border area;
7:28 – Men of the tribe;
8:10 – Konyak heritage;
10:13 – THE LAST GUNMAKER;
13:03 – THE LAST HEADHUNTERS;
17:50 – Warm welcome;
19:14 – Leangha village tour;
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30 Comments
Bro have a good time
It's more than 2lakhs 3:43
Really appreciate your hard work brother, carry on with your beautiful journey….
下个国家打算去哪里。
来中国吧，中国新年快到了。很多有意思的宗教活动，文化和食物。
Are there any reasons to explore India with so much details?
*tricked into Christianity by mercenaries. Sad to see.
Thank you for your afford.
Nice documentary 👌
I wanted you to get there the house on the border hafe by hafe belong to Myanmar and India.
Which camera are you using?
Mong-maei-pu means – happy , Glad, I'm happy
The Actual Thank you means – Thang-ko-go
I'm truly amazed. it's very informative.
I don't even know about these tribes n culture even if we are neighbours 😂 only watching ur videos makes me understand every culture an religion from our northeast keep movin❤❤❤
They make gunpowder too by themselves
Just sharing in brief history of Nagas (Naga-land)..
Nagas are not indian, Nagas declared independence in 14 august 1947 one day ahead india declared their independence and after that in 1955-56 indian army came to Naga area, and 1956-57 all Naga villages all houses were burnt down, and thousands and thousands of inocent Nagas were torture and killed and thousands of Naga women's were raped and forcefully invaded our land, India-myanmar border was created in 1967, Nagas divided into 4 states in India and 2 province in Myanmar by Indian govt. Nagas have total 57 tribes and only 19 recognised tribes in the state of Nagaland..
I am from Tripura, and i really appreciate your work. Thanks for showing us the lives and culture of our brothers and sisters from the northeastern states ❤
love the video…♥
Nice video lot's of love from assam ❤ by the way which camera 📸 do you use to filming..
Naga – People Republic of NagaLand congratulations
The only thing that CARES so much for every North East Indian states is just YouTube channel Travel adventures videos alone but why is my question to you now and Please try to explain a Little bit if Possible.
Whoever is in SEARCH of Healer Medicines to upgrade themselves meant then they will surely LOVE each and every North East Indian states that much and vice versa.
The Black Colour TATTOOS can be easily Erased or Faded away by LASER BEAMS ACCURACY treatments but the only thing that can be Removed is the DEEPEST FOOTS PRINTS made already by East India Company of British and Japanese influence and Chinese influence in the North East Indian states before 175 years ago itself and so it indirectly had enhanced their High Standards of Living Conditions and so every North East Indian states must be so Grateful to the Triple countries such as ENGLAND and JAPAN and CHINA forever and the Super Humour is the Central Government of India never Zooms at them with True Affections still this minutes but simply making Solo Boasting advertising games alone because I got the Opportunity to speak with Lots of North East Indian states girls who worked as Massage Therapists in some LUXURY SPAS of our Chennai city thus I am able to make a Peculiar method of Comment now.
I would love to live in such natural beauty. They live such simple lives.
Your vlogging style is very different.. something kind of documentory.. i enjoyed watching it.. never give up you'll go very far ahead ✌️✌️✌️
Every naga tribe used to be a head hunters konyak were last to abandoned the practice
Merry Christmas and Happy New year 🎊🎊 love from mon Nagaland
They look like gentle people. Hard to imagine they were head hunting.
Amazing!
If you are us citizen get lost from india
Happy new year 🎊
The guy with green T shirt is your brother cuz you both look similar.