6N/7D Hornbill Festival Tour
Nagaland₹24,999 (11% off)
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Overview
Take a 6N/7D Hornbill Festival Tour to explore Nagaland’s many wonders as adventure awaits you at every turn in this delightful state. An unforgettable journey to Nagaland, Northeast India’s gem, starts with learning about ancient Naga traditions. The region’s culture is rich and diverse. The Hornbill Festival is a jubilant celebration of Naga culture and traditions. The vibrant music and dance creates an atmosphere of joy and elation. Learn about the heritage of Naga tribes and Konyak Headhunters. Buy handicrafts and ethnic artwork as souvenirs from your trip. This region also offers a multitude of options for those interested in nature exploration. With breathtaking landscapes as far as the eye can see, Nagaland promises a peaceful trip for nature lovers. Read our itinerary below and book a trip today!
- Enjoy Nagaland’s pristine surroundings amid terraced cultivations, dense greenery, and fascinating hills.
- Witness the grand cultural extravaganza of Nagaland, ‘The Hornbill Festival’.
- Lose yourself in art—unique music and dance—and see what Naga tribes are all about.
- Explore famous landmarks and unique architecture in the picturesque villages of Jakhama, Kigwema, and Khonoma.
- Attend cultural events, rock nights, dances, music concerts, food fairs, and other activities during the festival.
- From traditional Naga cuisine to tantalising street food, the festival is a gastronomic extravaganza.
- Meet the last living Konyak Headhunters of Nagaland and The King at Indo-Myanmar Border - Longwa Village.
- Explore houses and buildings near the border.
- Land in Guwahati International Airport and drive down to Dimapur.
- Check in at your hotel in Dimapur, have a delicious meal, and rest for the night to be fresh and ready for the trip ahead.
- After a lovely breakfast in Dimapur, leave for Kisama Heritage Village where the Hornbill Festival is held every year.
- Explore the area, buy souvenirs, and try local food.
- Stay in Kigwema for the night.
- Visit the Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village and enjoy cultural performances, local delicacies, and other events.
- Spend time at nearby villages and check out local culture, food, and markets.
- Stay overnight at Kigwema.
- Leave for Mokokchung after a hearty breakfast in your hotel or outside (per your wish) in Kigwema.
- Travel to Mokokchung, Nagaland’s cultural capital, and spend the day exploring the town.
- Stay overnight in your hotel at Mokokchung.
- Wake up to a beautiful morning in Mokokchung on Day 5 and have breakfast before travelling to the next stop on this trip.
- Drive to Mon Village, home to Konyak Nagas, and explore the area and its cultural heritage.
- Stay overnight at a homestay that introduces you to the local lifestyle.
- Start Day 6 with a lip smacking breakfast at your hotel in Mon Village and visit Longwa Village on the Indo-Myanmar border.
- Explore the unique Angh’s House, where one room is in India, and the other part of the house is in Myanmar.
- Go to the festival arena in the evening.
- A homestay arrangement ensures you are comfortable overnight in Longwa Village.
- On the morning of Day 7, have breakfast and leave early in the morning for Jorhat City.
- From the airport or railway station in Jorhat, depending on where you are headed, take a flight or train to your home city.
- All transfers and sightseeing via SUV/ Tempo Traveler
- Guwahati Airport/City Pickup and Jorhat Airport/Station Drop
- Accommodation: Standard double sharing rooms at mentioned places
- Meals: Breakfast
- Vehicle Fuel Charges, Toll Taxes and Driver's Allowances
- Services of a Local Hindi-speaking driver
- Inner Line Permit
- Charges of the Guide (as per the itinerary)
- Dimapur: Hotel Saramati/ Similar
- Kisama/ Kigwema: Vale Guest House/ Similar
- Mokochung: Whispering Winds/ Similar
- Mon: Vingoii Resort/ Similar
- This trip covers locations based on high altitude.
- High altitude may lead to Acute Mountain Sickness due to lower oxygen pressure than usual. Some of the symptoms include headache, nausea and more.
- The hotel rooms mentioned are subject to availability.
- Customers can pay for their entry tickets of Adventure Activities and Sightseeing (as mentioned in the itinerary), at the spot.
- Cost of Hornbill Festival Entry Pass is not included in the package.
- Hornbill Festival Dates for year 2023: 1st December to 10th December
- Vendor details will be shared post booking. Please coordinate with the vendor on reporting time and location.
- Kindly pay full attention to the briefing provided and follow all guidelines as recommended.
- Kindly read all sections in attachment to know more about the trip.
- The itinerary and pricing might change according to the flight/ train arrival, departure timings, and other modifications.
- Booking will be confirmed within 24 hours.
- In case of non-availability for the date, our team will get in touch with you to work out best possible dates. Kindly bear with us as this industry does not work with real-time inventory view from vendor partners.
- If you wish to cancel before receiving a confirmation, you will receive 100% refund.
- Full Refund– If cancelled before 20 days of scheduled departure.
- No Refund– If cancelled within 20 days of scheduled departure.
- If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at site, no refund will be applicable. To avoid inconvenience to other travelers, the expedition will continue in such case and participant will have to make their own arrangements, if they continue their stay.
- 100% at the time of booking.
Rescheduling is subject to availability.
Once the cancellation window ends, rescheduling cannot be done.
Each booking allows for a maximum of two rescheduling opportunities. After which, no further changes can be made to the booking.
Any price differences resulting from rescheduling, such as changes in seasonal rates or availability, will be applicable and will be communicated to the customer during the rescheduling process.
In the event that a customer requests a rescheduling but fails to attend the newly scheduled appointment, it will be considered a missed appointment, and our standard cancellation policy will apply
- The total duration of this tour is 6 nights and 7 days.
- The state of Nagaland is best visited from November to May. The weather is perfect, with cool winds blowing from the Himalayan foothills to reduce heat and humidity.
- Please read the product detail page carefully for things to carry for the trip.
- No, there are no age and weight restrictions. In case of any medical history or conditions, please consult your doctor before visiting the trip.
The accommodations will be provided in standard hotels/ guest houses/ dorms on double/triple sharing rooms at mentioned places.
- Every day you will be doing a ride of minimum 5 to 6 hours and it may extend depending on the cumulative speed of the group and halts taken during the trip.
Below are the additional charges that may incur and are not included in the package cost:
- Personal expenses.
- Entry tickets of Adventure Activities & Sightseeing (as mentioned in the itinerary).
- Any detours that you may take or places that you visit which are not a part of the itinerary.
- Entry fees of any attractions.
- Full Refund– If cancelled before 20 days of scheduled departure.
- No Refund– If cancelled within 20 days of scheduled departure.
- If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at site, no refund will be applicable. In order to avoid inconvenience to other travelers, the expedition will continue in such case and participant will have to make their own arrangements, if they continue their stay.
- The payment policy is 100% at booking.
- The local permits required will be arranged by our vendor partner. However a valid Id proof & address proof, the booking voucher along with your declaration form is required.
- In case of extreme bad weather, government restriction or political disturbance, if any activity is cancelled; then the operator will suggest the best possible alternative. However, a cash refund is not applicable. In case of a change in itinerary due to weather, any additional expenses must be borne by the traveler.
- AMS or Acute Mountain Sickness is caused by the quick exposure to low oxygen levels at high altitude. Symptoms of AMS include nausea, fatigue, rapid heart rate and headache to name a few.
- In case of any symptoms, please inform your tour marshal immediately, if there is any discomfort and oxygen levels drop, Backup oxygen cylinder is provided as an immediate relief and the customer is taken to the nearest hospital and moved to a lower altitude region. Once the doctor certifies that you are fit to travel, you can resume the trip or you will be advised to travel back home.
- Any changes in your schedule pertaining to airlines or transportation will result in a change in the entire itinerary. The operator will suggest the best alternative possible in this case. However, a refund for any missed inclusions will not be provided and any extra cost incurred to rearrange the itinerary will be borne by the traveler.
- In case of any query/complaint you can contact us.
- In case of any modification required you can contact us.
- For discounts on group booking, please contact us.
- 4 - Passport size photographs.
- Photo & address identity proofs that are issued by the Government of India like Driving License, Passport, Voter ID (PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof).
Your adventure begins as you arrive at Guwahati International Airport and our tour representative takes you to Dimapur, the first town in Nagaland. If time allows, you can explore the famous Kachari Ruins before an overnight stay in Dimapur.
After breakfast, you can head to Kisama Heritage Village to enjoy the ongoing Hornbill Festival. In the evening, you can enjoy some local market shopping before checking in at your hotel for an overnight stay in Kigwema.
Immerse yourself in the world-renowned Hornbill Festival, often referred to as the ‘Festival of Festivals’. Experience a diverse cultural extravaganza, explore food stalls, herbal medicine stalls, and flower shows, and enjoy cultural performances, indigenous games, and musical concerts. In the evening, visit the nearby villages to enjoy a rustic vibe before returning to Kigwema for the night.
After breakfast on Day 4, your journey takes you further east to Mokokchung, known as the ‘Intellectual and Cultural Capital’ of Nagaland. Stay the night in Mokokchung and savour local delicacies.
The adventure continues as you drive to Mon Village, home to the Konyak Nagas, known for their tattooed faces and feathery loincloths. Mon is also referred to as ‘The Land of The Anghs,’ with Anghs/Wangs acting as their honoured traditional chiefs. Arrangements will be made for you to stay overnight in a homestay in Mon Village.
Post breakfast, you’ll journey to Longwa Village, located on the India-Myanmar international border. The unique aspect of Longwa is that Angh’s House extends across both Indian and Myanmar territories, while the entire village falls under the Angh’s authority. Spend your evening at the festival arena and stay overnight in a homestay.
On Day 7, your adventure comes to an end as you drive early in the morning to Jorhat City in Assam for your departure from Jorhat Airport. This marks the conclusion of your incredible Nagaland tour.
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