Nacho does not allow for rushed sightseeing. Firstly it takes about two travel days to get there. Once at Nacho, the resplendent natural surroundings are so unique they demand time from travellers to not just enjoy the sights, but also soak in the magical environment. So, ‘travel slow’.

The local population of each destination have called it home for centuries, if not millennia. Each of these places practice unique customs and traditions. Respecting and participating in them will not only enhance your experience, but will also encourage them to maintain these practices. This has enormous implications that will contribute to the sustenance of our wonderful cultural traditions.

At all costs, avoid them. They post the greatest danger to our planet. Carry your own water bottles, for instance, or if you are forced to buy bottled water, try to re-use them as much as possible. At the least, dispose them responsibly.

Try out local crafts and cuisines. It will enrich your experience and help you unlock the mysteries of Nacho. Not just that, travellers willingly embracing local culture encourages inhabitants continue to preserve and propagate their culture and its symbols. This helps cultural heritage to be preserved for much longer.

• The Tagin people are the primary indigenous community in Nacho.
• Their religion, Sidonyism, centers around the worship of nature and elements like the earth (“Si”) and the sun (“Donyi”).
• They practice animism and their priest is referred to as a “Nyibu.”

• Traditional kitchens are uniquely decorated with hunting objects like horns and skulls of Mithun, Takin, and deer.
• The hearth (“Mering”), bamboo baskets (“Byok”), lofts for storage (“Raakh”), and bamboo-made ceilings (“Naka”) showcase their traditional architectural and functional designs.
• The Tagins are skilled at weaving their own clothes using back-strap looms. Their primary attire is in shades of red and maroon, which symbolize their identity.

• The Si-Donyi Festival is a major cultural event celebrated annually from January 4th to 6th. It involves rituals to ensure the well-being of living beings (plants, animals, and humans) by worshiping the earth and the sun.
• The festival is accompanied by food stalls, cultural displays, and traditional dances.