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.
Enjoy a Khonoma walk and Dzuleke meadows.
Beyond Nagaland the Central Assam waiting to unfold its secrets.
A forest walk in Gibbon sanctuary, a cruise to Majuli Island, Explore monuments of Ahom Kingdom at Sivasagar, Visit the newest world Heritage site from India at Charaideo. Stay in a Heritage Tea bunglow inside a tea estate.
All these elements combine to create an unforgettable tour experience.

Service, Support and Hospitality of team "Hills & Hornbills"
7 Nights 8 Days 06 Dec
Tour Dates
  •  06 - 13 December 2025
Highlights
What makes this tour special

- Hornbill festival - 26th Edition
- Live tribal folk shows/ performances
- Evening Live music concerts
- Naga Morongs and interactions with tribes
- Bamboo Pavillion Market
- Farmers Market
- War Museum
- World War Cemetery
- Kohima Cathedral
- Khonoma Village walk
- Dzuleke Meadows
- Tea estate walk 
- Stay experience in a Heritage Tea Estate bunglow
- Brahmaputra Cruise to Majuli Island
- Majuli exploration (Monasteries)
- Hand beaten pottery village visit.
- Guide nature walk inside Gibbon forest.
- Rudra Singha Park
- Ronghar , Talatal Ghar
- Joy Sagar, SivaSagar
- Siva Deol
- Talatal Ghar, Kareng Ghar
- Charaideo Moidam (World Heritage Site)

 

Itinerary
  • Day 01- Dimapur - Kohima - Kigwema | (90km - 3hr)
  • Day 02 - Kigwema - Kisama - Kigwema | Hornbill Festival (local experiences)
  • Day 03 - Kigwema | (local experiences)
  • Day 04 - Kigwema - Khonoma - Dzuleke - Dimapur (140 km / 6 hr)
  • Day 05 - Dimapur - Jorhat (185 km / 5 hr) 
  • Day 06- Majuli Day excursion - Jorhat (50 km drive + 2 hrs Cruise)
  • Day 07- Jorhat - Gibbon - Sivasagar - Dibrugarh (200 km / 6 hr)
  • Day 08- Fly out from Dibrugarh airport (20 km / 30 Minutes)

 
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for daywise detailed travel plan and pricing list.
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Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

  1. Stay 7 nights on Double occupancy
  2. Food : Dinner + Breakfast 8 food cycle
  3. Chartered transport (Tempo traveler/ SUV/ Car) as per the itinerary and group size.
  4. All sightseeing and entry fee at tourist sites as per the itinerary
  5. Hornbill Festival entry tickets.
  6. Guided walk at Khonoma Village
  7. Cruise to Majuli Island
  8. Local SUV at Majuli
  9. Guided walk at Gibbon Forest
  10. Ahom monuments at Sivasagar
  11. Live Tribal Music experience at Rudra Singha Park
  12. Accompanying tour manager
  13. 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
Nagaland (Kigwema) - Homestay. (3N)
Neat and clean. 
Spacious campus and in close proximity from the Hornbill Festival site (2 km away)
Dimapur stay is a deluxe transit hotel.(1N)
Jorhat - Heritage Tea Bunglow (1N)
Jorhat - Boutique Homestay (2N)
Kaziranga - Wildlife Resort (1N)

Food
While you are in Assam, you will have lots of delicacies for Veg and Non Veg both.
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 walks involved while you explore the hornbill festival site.