Hornbill Festival

Experience the grandeur of the Hornbill Festival—the Festival of Festivals!
Immerse yourself in the colours, rhythms, traditions, and warm hospitality of Nagaland in an experience you'll cherish forever..

Nagaland Cultire, Heritage & Nature 3 Nights / 4 Days 3 N Kohima

Visit the Festival of Festivals!

Celebrate Nagaland's vibrant tribal heritage at the Hornbill Festival, featuring traditional dances, folk music, indigenous cuisine, handcrafted arts, cultural performances, exciting competitions, and warm hospitality amidst breathtaking hill landscapes.

Experience the essence of Nagaland with visits to the historic Khonoma Green Village, the cultural hub of Kisama Heritage Village, and the vibrant Hornbill Festival. Prepare for an unforgettable journey to Nagaland, where vibrant traditions, picturesque villages, and breathtaking landscapes come together.

3 N Kohima

DAY 1 : DIMAPUR - KOHIMA
Welcome on arrival in Dimapur Airport/Station and drive to Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland. Spend the evening wandering through the vibrant local market, where you can experience the rich flavours of Naga cuisine, including locally grown vegetables, smoked fish, traditional delicacies, and other regional specialties. Overnight in Kohima.

Veiled amidst the North Eastern mountains, Nagaland is a state of mysticism and awe. The state presents nature in its fullest bloom. The Highlanders of Nagaland preserves man's early animist culture, through its amazing ancient traditions. The prominent tribes of Nagaland are Angami Naga, Ao, Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Rengma, Sangtam, Sumi & Yimchungru etc. Tribe and clan traditions and loyalties play an important part in the life of Nagas.

DAY 2 : DAY TRIP TO HORNBILL FESTIVAL VENUE
After breakfast drive to Kisama Heritage Village, the venue of the Hornbill Festival (held between 1 -1 0 December annually). Also visit the Kisama Second World War Memorial.
Later back to Kohima. Visit the War Cemetery. Rest free at leisure. Overnight at Kohima

The annual Hornbill Festival is celebrated at Kohima between 1st & 10th of December. The Hornbill Festival is aimed at reviving, protecting and sustaining richness of the Naga heritage & traditions through cultural extravaganza of dances, performances, crafts, parades, games, sports, food fairs and religious ceremonies.
Note: Entry fees is required at the Hornbill Festival. Vehicle is not allowed upto the Venue. Event bus is provided, which the guests will have to board.

War Cemetery: The revered memorial commemorates the brave soldiers and warriors who laid their lives fighting the Japanese during the World War II. It is embellished by two tall crosses against the backdrop of seasonal roses & lush greenery.
The base of the lower cross, is engraved with the lines:
“When you go home, tell them of us & say;
For your tomorrow, we gave our today”

Kisama Second World War Memorial: It commemorates the fierce battles fought in the Naga Hills during the Second World War. Set amidst serene surroundings, the memorial pays tribute to the soldiers who fought in the historic Battle of Kohima and serves as a reminder of the region's significant role in shaping the course of World War II.

DAY 3 : DAY TRIP TO KHONOMA
After breakfast drive to the green village, Khonoma (20 km/ 1 hr). Take a village walk and visit the Morungs (the age group house), the ceremonial gates and meet the local craftsmen. Collectively Khonoma was known for its fighting prowess in the past and for the fallow management of its alder trees which balance the nature and its surrounding areas.
Also visit the beautiful Dzuleke Village. Later back to Kohima. Rest free at leisure. Overnight at Kohima

Nestled amidst the pristine hills of Nagaland, Dzuleke is a picturesque Angami village renowned for its tranquil surroundings, lush forests, rich biodiversity, and community-based eco-tourism. Enjoy the peaceful charm of rural life.

DAY 4 : DEPARTURE
After breakfast, transfer to Dimapur Airport. Kindly book evening flight.

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