About the Hornbill Festival
Nagaland is called the ‘land of festivals, and thus the Hornbill Festival becomes the 'Festival of Festivals'. It is a Naga cultural spectacle held every year in Nagaland during the first week of December. This 7day celebration was initiated in 2000, as Nagaland’s premier cultural event, showcasing the heritage of its 17 Naga tribes and promote inter-tribal interaction. Th festival is named after the hornbill bird, a symbol of fidelity, beauty, and grace in Naga folklore. Colourful ancient attire, sharp weapons, feathers of hornbill, unique tribal accessories and ornaments used by the tribes identify and symbolize this one of a kind festival. Hornbill festival offers a great platform to the tribes where they display their unique arts and craft including paintings, wood carvings and sculptures, weaponry, ethnic food fairs, indigenous sports and games like Naga wrestling, archery etc which attracts a great number of global travellers to this unexplored part of the world.
While the visitor gets a closer insight and understanding of the people and culture of Nagaland, at the same time the festival aims at reviving and protecting the rich tradition and heritage of Nagaland and display its extravagance.
At Western Himalaya, we have put together an itinerary encapsulating the vibrance of this magical event to bring together an experience of a lifetime.
Highlights of the North East India Road Trip
- Experience Naga culture: Visit Kisama Heritage Village to see traditional games and dances performed by various tribes.
- Explore Kohima: Visit the capital of Nagaland and explore its top tourist attractions, including the Kohima Museum and War Memorial.
- Visit Khonoma Green Village: Experience the culture and history of Nagaland at this village, which was the first ‘Green village’ of India.
- Trek in Dzukou Valley: Explore this valley, which is known for its rare flora, including the Dzukou Lily.
- Try traditional Naga Food: Sample locally brewed rice beer, pork, and snail.
- Experience Naga hospitality and culture at Kisama village.
- Enjoy the traditional music and vibe to some local bands.
Itinerary
Overnight stay at hotel, Dimapur (Dinner)
Overnight stay at Hotel, Kohima (Breakfast, Dinner)
Overnight Stay at Hotel, Kohima. (Breakfast, Dinner)
One of the main attractions here are the distinctly contrasting ‘tribe huts’ a symbol of pride and honour of individual tribes. In the evening gear up for ‘Hornbill International Rock Concert’, one of the biggest rock music concerts in India, featuring both local and international bands.
Overnight stay at Hotel, Kohima. (Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch)
Later in afternoon head back to Kohima and visit the Kohima War Cemetery, a serene reminder of the soldiers who fought in WW2, a surreal space to dwell back in time and history.
Overnight stay at Hotel, Kohima. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Overnight stay at Kohima. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Overnight stay at Dimapur hotel. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Inclusions
- All Accommodation for 7 nights
- Sanitized transport from Guwahati to Guwahati
- 3 Meals a day – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner as mentioned in detailed itinerary
- All tolls, Permits, parking, and fuel
- Entry ticket to Hornbill Festival
- Driver allowances and stay
- Coordination and management fees
- Taxes included
Exclusions
- Any Air/ Train / bus fare which has not been mentioned.
- Any personal shopping of any type.
- Any other meals / snacks during the journey etc. which have not been mentioned above.
- Any alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.
- Personal medication if any.
- Anything which has not been included above.
Cancellation Policy
- If cancelled within 20 days – Full Retention.
- If cancelled before 30 days – 25 percent of the total cost.
- Full refund if cancelled before 45 days.
