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Beyond The Hornbill Festival

“Beyond The Hornbill Festival”

A Journey Through the Culture & Mountains of Nagaland

📍 Nagaland 🧭 Fixed Departure 🗓 6D/5N
Upcoming Dates(3)
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30 Nov – 5 Dec 2026
3 Dec – 8 Dec 2026
5 Dec – 10 Dec 2026

Highlights

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Experience the world-famous Hornbill Festival, the largest cultural celebration in Northeast India.
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Explore Khonoma, India's first Green Village, with a local guide through heritage lanes and terraced paddy fields.
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Walk through centuries-old Angami villages and learn about their history, traditions, and sustainable way of life.
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Trek to the breathtaking Dzükou Valley, one of Northeast India's most spectacular mountain landscapes.
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Witness authentic tribal dances, folk music, indigenous games, and cultural performances from Nagaland's major tribes.
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Explore beautifully crafted tribal Morungs and experience the unique traditions of different Naga communities in one place.
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Taste authentic Naga cuisine and discover regional delicacies from across the state.
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Meet local artisans, interact with tribal communities, and gain deeper insights into Nagaland's rich cultural heritage.
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Enjoy live folk music, storytelling, and cultural interactions throughout the festival.
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Travel with a small group of like-minded travelers and experience Nagaland beyond the usual tourist trail.

Details

Nagaland holds a stunning amalgamation of diverse cultures that are evident in everything from language and cuisine to attire and traditional machetes. The Hornbill Festival is an annual cultural celebration held in the beautiful state of Nagaland, India. The festival, that annually takes place from December 1 to 10, was created in 2000 to showcase the rich and unique culture of the 17 major tribes residing in the state. Named after the revered hornbill bird, which is seen as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Naga culture, the festival provides a platform for these tribes to come together and share their heritage through various art forms, including local music, dance, and sports. Visitors can indulge in traditional Naga cuisine, witness cultural performances, watch traditional sports like wrestling and archery and learn all about the distinct cultural diversity the state holds.

Join us this December to witness the state of Nagaland come alive with colourful outfits, traditional boozy brews, mouth watering food, and a lot of song and dance in the Hornbill Festival.

  • Accommodation for all nights on a double sharng basis.
  • Breakfast from Day 2 To Day 6.
  • Dinner and Lunch on Day 4.
  • Experience local guides on Days 2,4 and 5.
  • A dedicated Trip captain accompanying the group throught the journey (If group size 7+)
  • Transportation from Day 1 to Day 6. Vehicle TYPE: Dzire, Ertiga,Innova, Scorpio Or Tempo Traveller (Depend on Group Size).
  • Nagaland registered Sumos for the Day trip to Dzukou valley trek point on Day 4 and 5.
  • All Required permits for Dzukou Valley.
  • Meals not mentioned under Inclusions.
  • Entry fees to sightseeing points.
  • Hotel, driver, and guide tips.
  • Any personal expenses (shopping, snacks, laundry, medicines, etc.)
  • Costs arising from itinerary or stay changes due to flight cancellations, bad weather, ill health, roadblocks, or any factors beyond our control.
  • Flight or train tickets.
  • Room heater charges.
  • ILP(Inner Line Permit) .
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.

FAQs

Q. What time does the trip start and end?
The Trip Starts from Dimapur Airport at 12:30 pm on Day 1. The trip ends at 2pm in Dimapur on Day 6.
Q. What are the pick-up points on Day 1 ?
This trip will start from Dimapur Airport. If you arrive one day earlier, the pickup point will be either Airport or Dimapur Railway junction. Please note that our vehicle will provide pickup only from these two points. We will not be able to provide pickup from inside the city.
Q. What type of properties are we staying at?
We will be staying at clean, comfortable, and hygienic homestays at all the locations. We will provide room in Double Sharing Basis. Please note, there are different room categories and sizes at all the homestays and room allocation is done at random by the Trip Captain.
Q. How much money to carry?
While most of your expenses are taken care in the trip cost, an additional Rs. 1,000 per day (Upper limit) would be more than enough for all your expenses.
Q. Are there vegetarian food options everywhere?
Vegetarians do not need to worry. While a lot of the local delicacies are meat-based, with the influx of tourism there are multiple vegetarian options at all places. You must also try out the seasonal fruits and vegetables in the region.
Q. Do I need any permit to enter Nagaland?
Yes. Indian citizens are required to obtain an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to enter Nagaland. Don't worry our team will guide you through the entire process.
Q. What is single occupancy priced ?
If you choose a single occupancy room, we will have to arrange the same room category at all stay locations. Please note that most properties have only double occupancy rooms, therefore the single occupancy supplement will be ₹7,500 extra over the regular package price. Kindly confirm single occupancy at the time of booking, as last-minute requests will be subject to availability.
Q. Will there be a guide with us during the activities ?
Yes, experienced local guides will be available for most of the activities. Additionally, if the group size is 7+ members, a dedicated Trip Captain from Northeast Travel Experts will accompany the group throughout the entire trip.
Q. How is the network connectivity on the route we will be traveling through ?
In Nagaland, Airtel and Jio generally have better network coverage. However, there will be a few remote areas where mobile network connectivity may be unavailable. Please also note that Wi-Fi will not be available at every stay.
Q. What items do we need to carry for this trip ?
We recommend carrying a large backpack (60 liters or more) for your main luggage, along with a small backpack for day trips and daily essentials. Once your trip is confirmed, we will share a detailed "Things to Carry" list to help you prepare for the journey.
Starting from
₹21,500
per person · double sharing