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Hornbill Festival 2026 with Dzokou Valley – Nagaland

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Duration

7 Nights 8 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

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Nagaland – The Land of Festivals & Kaziranga – Home to the One- Horned Rhinov Nagaland, the land of fascinating and hospitable tribes, is known as the ‘land of festivals’. The tribes here celebrate with gusto and infectious zest. Festivals are considered sacred and participation, though compulsory, is more by choice.Named after the respected and revered Hornbill bird, and held in the beautiful hills of Kohima, the festival is a time of merry making and colorful extravaganza, where all the tribes of Nagaland participate. During this time, there are tribal performances and ceremonies, display of ethnic crafts, sports, food fairs and games. A few highlights are – Traditional Naga Morungs, exhibition of arts and crafts, food stalls, flowers shows, display of herbal medicine, fashion shows, beauty contest, traditional archery and wrestling, local games, musical concert, elaborate dances, and folk songs. Dzukou Valley, a lesser known pocket of paradise for trekkers and wanderers in search of solitude amidst nature, is situated at the border of Nagaland and Manipur.

Located at 2438 meters above sea level and behind the Japfu Peak (Nagaland’s second highest), Dzukou Valley is believed to have gotten its name from its namesake river which means ‘cold waters’.The picturesque landscape offers a panoramic view of gentle rolling hills that are guaranteed to have a spellbinding effect. A cherry on the cake – Kaziranga National Park! We begin this trip by visiting Kaziranga, spending a night at this world heritage site, spotting few of the rarest animals including the one- horned rhino in this most celebrated national park of India. Batch Date : 29th November – 06th December 2026.Note: Sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary is subject to time availability and local conditions. Due to unforeseen circumstances, some places may be skipped. The on-ground tour leader will take the final decision as per the schedule, and all participants are requested to respect the same.

⏱ 7 Nights 8 Days

What’s Included

  • ✔ Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 8
  • ✔ Internal travel during the trip in Private AC Vehicle (AC will not operate on Ghat Routes)

Not Included

  • ✘ Lunch on all days
  • ✘ Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions

Highlights

  • Guided trekking experience
  • Authentic local cuisine
  • Comfortable AC transport
  • Expert local guides
  • Breathtaking scenic views
  • River & water adventure

Day 1

Arrival in Guwahati; Drive to Kaziranga National Park ( 4 - 5 Hours)

As we pick you up from the airport, we drive out through the plains of Assam. The road trip of 180 kms takes you through some rural parts of Assam, bringing out the traditional culture of Assam. You will notice each household having a small fishpond in front of their house. We halt for lunch en route. Soon you will enter a cooler area, with fresher air, as you get closer to the national park. On reaching the homestay,

Day 2

Take the Wildlife Safari; Depart for Kohima – Home to the Hornbill Festival!(260 Kms): Kaziranga National Park has two safari’s – one over Jeep and the other over an Elephant. There are 2 sessions when these safari’s are conducted, one being early in the morning while the other being in the afternoon. We will go for the morning safari, which begins at 7 am. Generally, there are higher chances of spotting more animals through the jeep safari, hence, we’d recommend you opt for that. Once

Day 3

A day of celebration – Hornbill Festival!

We get ready early, eat breakfast and leave for the festivities. We leave for the festival grounds to reach there by 10 am, when the festival begins in its full flow. The day’s programme schedule will be shared with you by your team leader in advance. The first half of the day, we will all watch the cultural dances together, as it is the most awaited for, with all 16 Naga tribes dressed in their traditional colours performing various acts and d

Day 4

: The amazing experiences of the previous day will push you to be ready in time for the festivals. Today, we cover all those activities we did not complete during the previous day after taking into the day’s schedule. A few events may also be happening outside the festival ground limits, in nearby villages or in Kohima. If they’re interesting enough we will try and cover those as well. These will be joint calls made by the team leader with the group. Spend the day in freedom exploring asp

Day 5

A Hidden Paradise – Dzokou Valley Trek (5 – 6 Hours)

Wake up early in the morning for an amazing adventure, one that will awaken many unused muscles in your body! As you watch the sun rise through a sky smeared with shades of orange and red, get your day packs ready with all your warm clothes as it would be a cold night up in the dormitory at Dzokou. Carry as minimum luggage as possible as you’ll have to pick your own bags. The start point to the trek is an hour’s drive away from the c

Day 6

Explore the valley, then walk your way back to civilization;

Wake up early not only to watch a golden sky under the sunrise, but also to find the valley covered in morning frost. We walk all the way down into the valley, where you’ll find a stream covered in ice. Slide a little over the ice as we make way to a few caves located down there. As we get back to the dormitory, get done quickly with breakfast and have your bags packed. Not spending too much time, we move for our return journ

Day 7

Local Sightseeing in Kohima & Travel to Dimapur

We would be in no real hurry, giving you the much needed rest. On waking up, we bid goodbye to the hospitality offered by the Naga’s at the homestay, preparing to leave with all bags packed after breakfast. We visit the World War II Cemetary in Kohima, and Kohima Church, before moving back down to the plains. Reach Dimapur by afternoon, Have lunch and check in to Hotel. Spend evening in Dimapur's Famed Hong Kong Market. Shop for latest st

Day 8

: Book Your Flight from Guwahati by 5:00 pm or later Flight Booking Tips: Opt for Flexi Tickets: When booking your flights, consider choosing flexi tickets. This option allows you to reschedule or cancel flights with minimal or no additional charges. Why Flexi Tickets?: Flexi tickets offer flexibility in case of unexpected events like: Natural calamities (landslides, heavy rains) Government travel restrictions Political unrest or disturbances Personal emergencies or changes in plans Flexi

  • Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 8
  • Internal travel during the trip in Private AC Vehicle (AC will not operate on Ghat Routes)
  • Lunch on all days
  • Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions

Tour's Location

What to wear?

Comfortable clothes and sunscreen.

Food included?

Yes, lunch is provided.

from ₹2000

Owner

khushi

Member Since 2026

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