Guess you have heard about Hornbill Festival

Hornbill Festival attracts a large number of visitors from across the globe, showcasing a mélange of cultural displays under one roof at a model village built at Kisama, a village situated 12 kms away from Kohima, the capital of Nagaland. History  and Naga culture abounds in every nook and corner of the terrain here.

For a true Naga nothing matters more than their tradition which has taught them to extend warm hospitality to a guest who knocks at their door with an openness of being.

Join the Hornbill Festival  for closer understanding of the people and diverse culture of Nagaland that very few are exposed to. It is your chance to experience Naga food which is no less varied, as are the songs, dances and customs of the place. This colorful festival is a paradise for a foodie, particularly if one is willing to go wild on food.

What To Expect

Day 1 (Guwahati – Itanagar)

Touch down at Guwahati and meet with our driver/ guide. Start for Itanagar at once. Take in the natural beauty of Arunachal Pradesh. Overnight stay at Itanagar.

Day 2 (Itanagar – Ziro)

Have breakfast at the hotel and then start your journey to the Lush green Ziro Valley (Expected Time: about 4 hours). Check the local exotic places like Ziro putu, Kile pakho, Midey. Overnight stay at an Award-Winning Ethnic Homestay.

Day 3 (Ziro Valley)

After breakfast proceeds to meet with people from Apatani and Nishi Tribes. Communicate with them to know their traditions and daily life. Visit the largest Apatani Village of Asia Continent. Walk through the tribal villages and localities to know their daily life up close. Return to the homestay. Overnight stay at Ziro valley.

Day 4 (Ziro Valley)

Complete breakfast at the homestay and then proceed to visit the Apatani farms to check the rice and fish harvesting process. Visit the local markets to have in-depth knowledge about the culture of the tribe, their attires and ornaments. You can explore on your own or take rest during the evenings. If you wish, you can have APatani delicacies over dinner and taste their local rice beer as well. Overnight stay at Ziro Valley.

Day 5 (Ziro – Lakhimpur – Majuli)

After breakfast, travel to Lakhimpur, Assam ( Travel Time: about 3 hours). Take some rest over here and then proceed to Majuli, Assam ( Travel Time: 4 hours Ferry journey across River Brahmaputra ). Once there, you can explore on your own or take rest at the resort. Overnight stay at Majuli.

Day 6 (Majuli Island)

After breakfast visit to the Satras ( Assamese Monasteries ) and communicate with the local people to understand their unique culture. Overnight stay at Majuli Island.

Day 7 (Majuli – Dimapur – Kisama)

After the breakfast, proceed to Dimapur, Nagaland ( Travel Time: 3 hours Train Journey). You have to continue the journey to Kohima, Nagaland ( Travel Time: 2 hours). Overnight stay at a Naga homestay at Kisama Heritage Village. Join the Hornbill festival, also known as “Festival of Festivals.”

Day 8 (Dzukou Valley)

Post breakfast, start for Dzukou Valley. Its a 3 hours trek from the Dzukou Valley Trek point at Viswema Village. Scramble up on a ridge and get the first glimpse of Dzukou Valley. Arrive at the base camp at Dzukou Valley. Take in the beauty of the untouched nature. Overnight stay at Dzukou Dormitory, Dzukou.

Day 9 (Dzukou – Khonoma – Dimapur)

Leave Dzukou valley by late afternoon towards Khonoma Village. Visit the 700 years old Asia’s First green village. Experience tribal culture and meet the local community. Continue the journey to Dimapur. Overnight stay at Dimapur.

Day 10 (Dimapur – Guwahati)

After breakfast start for Guwahati airport for your flight.

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• No wheelchair Service
• Most travelers can participate
• This tour/activity Must have a Minimum 2-5 travelers

Cancellation Policy

• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties. This experience requires good weather.
• This trip can get canceled if a minimum number of travelers are not met. In this case, you will be offered a full refund or a different date/experience.