Overview

Hornbill Festival is known as the festival of festivals.
This is one of the grandest festivals that Nagaland brings to life, uniting all 17 Tribes.

This is the time when you see Naga culture flourishing in its full glory.
You can also witness folk performances, tribal Morong (representations of tribal community houses), a bamboo pavilion showcasing art and craft, and a farmers' market. Of course, you'll have the opportunity to savor Naga cuisine.

We've included additional experiences and destinations to enhance your journey.
All these elements combine to create an unforgettable tour experience.

Service, Support and Hospitality of team "Hills & Hornbills"
5 Nights 6 Days 06 Dec
Tour Dates

6-11 December 2026

Highlights
What makes this tour special
  • Hornbill festival - 2 evening Live music concerts
  • Grand Closing Ceremony of the festival.
  • All Morongs and interactions with tribes
  • Bamboo Pavillion Market
  • Farmers Market
  • War Museum
  • World War Cemetery
  • Kohima Cathedral
  • Khonoma Village walk
  • Dzuleke Meadows
  • Tuphema Village visit
  • Kigwema Village walk
Itinerary

Day 01 | Dimapur - Kohima - Kigwema (90 km - 3 hr)

  • Pick up from Dimapur Airport by 1200 hrs
  • Travel to Kigwema via  Kohima
  • Stay in a homestay at  Kigwema.

Day 2 |  Kigwema - Kisama - Kigwema | Hornbill Festival (Local Experiences)

  • Hornbill Fest at Kisama Village
  • Tribal folk performances during the day.
  • Live music concert in the evening. 
  • Camping  at  Kigwema.

Day 3 | Day excursion to Dzuleke & Khonoma (90 km/ 5 hr)

  • Dzuleke valley , Meadows
  • Experience the amazing “Trust shop”
  • Khonoma Village walk
  • Evening Festival Music concerts (Optional)

Day 4  | Day excursion to Touphema & Kohima Town (120 km/ 6 hr)

  • Drive through Naga hills to Touphema Village
  • Kohima local (War cemetery, Kohima Cathedral),
  • Evening Festival Music concerts (Optional)

Day 5/ Dec.10 | FESTIVAL CLOSING DAY  at Kisama Heritage village, Hornbill Festival - - -   

  • World War Museum
  • Bamboo Pavillion and Flee Market
  • Morong Hopping (17 different Tribal).
  • Special Tribal Folk performances and war cries
  • Evening Festival Music concerts

Day 6/ Dec.11 | Kigwema - Dimapur Drop by 12 pm (70 km/ 3 hr) | Tour end

 

NOTE ON CUSTOMISED  TOUR EXTENSION. You can fly out from Dimapur or
1. Take a train to Guwahati (3 train option available)
2. You can extend your tour to Kaziranga - Guwahati (2 Days)
3. Extend your tour to Jorhat - Majuli Island - Sivasagar - Dibrugarh. (3 nights 4 days) or
4. Extend your tour to Jorhat - Majuli Island - Kaziranga - Guwahati  (3 nights 4 days) or
5. Extend your tour to Jorhat - Majuli Island - Sivasagar - Kaziranga - Guwahati  (4 nights 5 days) 

We can assist you for the tour extension as per your request.

Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

  • Stay for 5 nights in Tent
  • Food: Dinner + Breakfast for 5 days
  • Transport : Pickup and Drop for Dimapur - Kigwema - Dimapur
  • 2 Day excursion as per the travel plan
  • Interline permit Charges
  • 2 Days entry to Kisama Festival Site
  • 2 Days Concert entry tickets
  • Guided walk at Khonoma Village
  • Accompanying tour host (For group size 6 and above)
  • GST 5%

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Anything not mentioned in the “Inclusions” segment.
  • Flight / Train Fares
  • Personal expenses like Travel Insurance, bottled water, laundry, phone calls, camera charges, room heaters etc.      
  • Cost for add ons and  Up–Gradation Charges
  • Cost for extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any eventualities, Medical situations, Change in tour due to Natural calamities or civil unrest.
Tour specific Notes

Accommodation

Camping in a courtyard. Clean and beutiful setup.
Tent with Mattress + Pillow + Sleeping Bag/ Blanket.
Indian and WC toilet bath available. Warm water for bath.
Bonfire and sitout area. Good and clean food in the inhouse kitchen of the homestay.
Spacious campus and in close proximity from the Hornbill Festival site (2 km away)
# Room upgrade is possible with additional fee (Subject to availability

Food
In Nagaland Homestay food is simple and basic. Veg food is available.
The food experience will be satisfactory but  might not be very delightful.
However while you are in Hornbill festive arena, you will find many restaurants and eateries to celebrate your taste buds.

ILP Docs
- Passport size photo 
- ID any one of Aadhar Card/ Driving License / Passport

Travel
Hilly travel involved. It takes little longer travel distance than showed in the Google.
However road conditions are good. You will find little rough road while you visit the Dzuleke valley. Rest all roads are very smooth. If you have motion sickness, then please bring medicine.

Age limit
Guests of any age are welcome to this tour. 
However please note there are Alpine tent stay (may not be comfortable for senior citizen), walks involved, while you explore the hornbill festival site.