Patsho Voyage Tips and guide

Patsho(IPA: /pɑ³³.tsʰɒ⁵⁵/) is a village in North East India, in the state of Nagaland, in a low lying mountain comparing to neighbouring villages and towns having something unique and exciting for visitors.

With over 3000 people in the village, a figure that doubles if you include neighbouring villages especially Patsho range is the largest village in Noklak district and seemingly the economic, political and cultural hub of the region.

To understand, the village is divided into khels with some sort of authority representing the people. These authorities: one from each khel are village council member. Every khel has a Pou(Morung) built within the community jurisdiction with huge logdrums that symbolizes village traditional society.

The nomenclature Patsho is a unknown origin that convey the meaning Congregation of people. Considering all of this, one may be forgiven for forgetting that Patsho has a long history that trace back to the initial historical place called Khiamnyunga, from where a group of people moved towards west to occupy Lümuoking and subsequently inhibited the extant Patsho village. Almost all the villages in Khiamniungan region is either directly or indirectly related to Patsho village. To substantiate, the establishment of manifold hamlets across the region began to emerge making it sustainable to live. Similarly, it is believed that post settlement of villages, linguistic variation in tones and accent began to emerge and the culture has been seemly affected.

Patsho people were once considered the most formidable in war where opponent from other villagers hesitate to attack and raid the village. They were the master of poisoned arrows being shot at the opponent and strategy of attacking a group of enemies by single man or two, fiercely outperforms them in war. Unlike those days, people now have become invariably polite and courteous, compassionately reinforcing the indigent and delivering impecunious. This is the result of modern education that began introducing in the 1960s and by the inception of Christianity that drastically overshadowed the vernacular education.

If you have no prior contacts, the most effective approach is to contact local church members; contacting a pastor is an excellent starting point. In most circumstances, this will ensure you feel safe and well-supported throughout your visit. Alternatively, you might contact the village authorities or individuals held in high regard within the local community. Generally, it is sufficient to explain the purpose of your visit or simply clarify that you are a tourist to put people at ease.

Above all, the people of Patsho are cheerful, welcoming, and generous. Despite ancestral stories and tales from the distant past, there is no reason to feel uneasy during your stay.

The nearest airport is Jorhat Airport in Assam located around 250 km from the village. There is a helipad in Noklak, the distance from Patsho to Noklak is 37 km.[29]

The nearest railway stations are Amguri railway station and Jorhat Town railway station located around 206 km and 243 km from the village respectively.

The village is connected with roads. The Patsho Road passes through the district alongside other intra-district roads. The NH 202 and NH 702B are the nearest highways to the village. Both the highways pass through Tuensang.

Patsho is filled with Pou (Morung) with huge logdrums kept inside. You can go around seeing the simplicity of arts and culture that reflects olden societal norm.

See some places like Longshen king from where numerous places are seen around, standing there on the top.

Enjoy hiking in the mountains around the village. To some extent it is accessible by public transport, with courses ranging from easy to difficult. The village is located in Low lying landscape where one can see captivating scenery around. These breathtaking mountains are Mount Khülio-king which is far from the village, Khüjai king (mountain), Lümuoking mountain, Longsheu king, etc. If you don't like mountains, you may walk along Langnyu river which is located some kilometres way from Patsho.

If You are visiting during festivals like Tsoukum, Miu and Khautsausie, Watch traditional dances, traditional games, that usually takes place at 'Shiemong', the play ground of warriors, or Other places decided to conduct by village authorities.

You can watch or join the local football teams at public ground colloquially Khaushiu ground or Patsho Town Public ground located at the anterior of EAC Office.

In Patsho village, indoor sports are not practiced due to lack of infrastructure but the games like badminton are played outdoor untill late night. Anyone can join and enjoy the game with the locals.

The culinary delight of Patsho traditional food is relatively good, with many people being proud of their native dishes and regional specialities. The choice of intra-district dishes is among the best in the region. Unlike their ranges neighbours, Patsho people enjoy the traditional taste of culinary speciality way better, and the food quality is high being overshadowed by organic products.

Some local food includes Kiepa that is basically a dry curry that have minced meat and sometimes mixed with beans along with some local ingredients and spice.

One of the well known rices is millet which often has become limited source. The locals considered it as equivalent to medicament and enjoy the taste and traditional values of it. From this particular grain, the local cake is made by wrapping flour and boiling with leaves. You can enjoy those that are less well known dishes.

Drinking alcohol is prohibited in the state.

While the village may not offer the same variety of accommodation as large towns and cities, it does possess several well-managed options for visitors. The church maintains a guesthouse which may not charge a fee; alternatively, the village council owns a well-maintained guesthouse that can provide meals upon request.

Furthermore, residents are often eager to welcome guests and may invite you to stay in their own homes. There is no reason to feel uncomfortable or insecure regarding such offers; the local hospitality is genuine. Simply make yourself at home and enjoy the experience.

Greetings are essential for fostering goodwill and building rapport with others. A simple verbal acknowledgment, such as "Hello!" or "Hühei!", is usually sufficient. Whether the person is a stranger or an acquaintance, offering a greeting is never impolite; people may respond in kind or engage you in conversation, but you will have successfully gained their attention.

Among the Patsho people, the phrase "amei hüni?" is frequently used. While it literally translates to "how are you?", it functions as a standard greeting rather than a genuine inquiry into one's mood. The conventional response is simply to say "amei tei" or "amei".

A handshake, whether preceding or accompanying a greeting, is particularly effective across all genders. Conversely, hugging is rare, even amongst close friends and family. It is therefore advisable to wait for a hug to be offered before reciprocating; otherwise, a handshake remains the most appropriate and recommended gesture. In formal settings or upon meeting a stranger for the first time, a handshake of moderate firmness is the standard protocol. It should be noted that the various kissing-related greetings common in other cultures are not practised amongst the Patsho.

In social situations, it is acceptable to address individuals by their first names. However, one should note that Patsho names are typically brief, for example, "Khunou S". In this instance, it is appropriate to say "Khunou", omitting the "S", which is the initial of the father’s name. These single initials are generally avoided except in strictly formal contexts. Furthermore, the title "Miepong" (equivalent to "Mr") is a recent introduction; it is often best avoided unless the specific situation warrants its use.