Overview
Welcome to the Special Women-Only Trip to the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland!Get ready for an unforgettable journey that combines culture, tradition, and adventure. Here are a few highlights that will surely get you excited for this unique experience:
The Hornbill Festival – Known as the 'Festival of Festivals,' you'll witness a vibrant display of Naga culture, with colorful traditional dances, energetic performances, local handicrafts, and mouth-watering tribal cuisines.
Starting from Guwahati, Assam – We kick off this adventure by exploring the famous Umananda Temple, located on a serene river island, followed by the Maha Mrityunjaya Mandir, one of the largest Shiva temples in India.
Evening at the Weaver’s Home – Experience something truly special by participating in weaving training, dancing, and preparing a local dinner alongside the villagers. This immersive cultural experience will give you a deep connection with the local life.
Kachari Ruins – Before we reach the capital of Nagaland, Kohima, we will visit the historic Kachari Ruins, a glimpse into the ancient megalithic culture of Assam.
Exploring Naga Villages – As we venture deeper into Nagaland, we'll visit some of the most beautiful and authentic tribal villages, giving you a chance to learn about the rich tribal life and traditions of the region.
So, don’t wait! Let’s embark on this cultural celebration and create memories that will last a lifetime
Short Itinerary
| Day | Date | Activity |
| Day 1 | 08-Dec-24 | Arrival at Guwati & Transfer to Kaziranga
Pick-up time: 9:00 AM from Guwahati Airport Visit: Umananda Temple & Maha Mrityunjaya Mandir Evening: Weaving training, dance & participate cooking local dinner at the weaver’s home |
| Day 2 | 09-Dec-24 | Kaziranga - Kohima
Morning Jungle Safari ( Cost not included ) Enroute visit to Kachari Ruins |
| Day 3 | 10-Dec-24 | Full day at Hornbill Ground
Visit Phesama Village. |
| Day 4 | 11-Dec-24 | Hornbill Festival Visit with closing ceremony. |
| Day 5 | 12-Dec-24 | Khonoma Green Village Day Excursion |
| Day 6 | 13-Dec-24 | Kohima to Dimapur Transfer. |
Detailed Itinerary
| Day | Date | Activity | Stay |
| Day 1 | 08-Dec-2024 | Kaziranga | |
| Arrive Guwahati – Kaziranga ( 204Km/4:30 hrs ) | |||
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Arrive Guwahati and our tour representative will pick you up from Guwahati Airport and transfer you straight to visit Umananda Temple. Later you will be heading forward to Kaziranga with enroute visit to Maha Mrityunjaya Mandir – a Hindu Temple dedicated to God Shiva situated in Nagaon is the World’s Largest Shivalinga with a height of 126 ft. On arrival check-in for refreshment Later in the evening we shall join the local lady weaver where we shall part take in weaving training, dance, participate cooking local dinner at the weaver’s home Overnight stay in Kaziranga |
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| Day 2 | 09-Dec-2024 | Kohima | |
| Kaziranga - Kohima ( 223Km / 4:45 hrs ) | |||
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Today morning early breakfast we give time for jungle safari for those of you who will be interested which is on your own expenses Checkout and proceed towards Kohima at 10 am with enroute visit to Kachari Ruins and lunch in Dimapur. Arrive in Kohima and check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Kohima. |
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| Day 3 | 10-Dec-2024 | Kohima | |
| Full day at Hornbill Ground | |||
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Morning after breakfast we shall begin our day by visiting the Local Market, drive to Kisama to spend the rest of the day at Hornbill Festival. Visit the Morungs where you can witness all the 16 tribes of Nagas and other neighboring states in their best traditional attire, gearing up for the festival. |
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Be amused by the performances of various tribes depicting their culture and traditions through their presentations. After the formal program is over Between 2:30 to 3 pm we shall Visit Phesama Village. |
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| Night at Hornbill Ground to experience the night programs ( Optional with extra charges needed to pay to the driver ) | |||
| Overnight stay in Hotel | |||
| Day 4 | 11-Dec-2024 | Kohima | |
| Hornbill Festival Visit | |||
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Visit Cemetery, and Cathedral and drive to Kisama for more of the Hornbill Festival. Witness more cultural activities, visit the Bamboo Pavilion, Museum, and other various stalls at the venue, and experience some local cuisines of Nagas Watch the Closing ceremony of the Hornbill Festival |
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| Return to Hotel | |||
| Overnight stay in Hotel | |||
| Day 5 | 12-Dec-2024 | Kohima | |
| Kohima to Khonoma & Return to Kohima | |||
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Today we shall have a detailed tour of Khonoma “The First Green Village in the Country”. On reaching Khonoma, start exploring the village by visiting Morungs, traditional gates, Forts, and local people as you unearth the traditions and cultural lifestyle of the local people. |
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Traditional Naga Lunch at Khonoma (Self Sponsored). After day -long excursion, drive back to Kohima and overnight stay. |
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| Overnight stay in Hotel | |||
| Day 6 | 13-Dec-2024 | N/A | |
| Kohima to Dimapur Transfer. Drop at Dimapur | |||
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The morning after breakfast , drive to Dimapur & Drop at airport/railway station. Drop at Dimapur Airport by 1:00 PM Drop at Dimapur Railway Station by 1:00 PM |
NOTE;-
- 9.00 AM Pick up from Guwahati Airport
- Drop at Dimapur Airport by 1:00 PM
- In case you are arriving a day before and you need a stay at Guwahati, You can inform us early, and we can book rooms for you.
- Transferring of registration between different batches of Hornbill Festivals is not permitted.
- Dzukou Valley Trek: Allocate 2 extra days for this trek.
- Benreu Village Explore and Stay at Home Stay: Allocate 2 extra days for exploring Benreu Village and staying at a homestay there.
Package Inclusions
- Transportation
- Pickup & Drop from Airport
- Accommodation in Standard Hotel in Kaziranga & Kohima ( 2sharing )
- English Speaking Guide Local Exploration and Hornbill Festival
- Breakfast (Day 2 - Day 6)
- Let'sGoForACamp Coordinator.
- Weaving training
- Cooking classes
- All necessary permits to enter Nagaland
Package Exclusions
- Lunch & Dinner
- Any Kind of personal expenses
- Jungle safari charges at Kazhiranga- This can Book Online
- Medical and Travel Insurance
- Entry Ticket charges to Monuments
- Tips, Laundry, Phone Calls, Camera and entry fee any other place other than mentioned in Itinerary
- Flight Tickets from your place to Dimapur & Back
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the section, Inclusion.
Fees
₹29,500.00
Available Seats: 12
| Installment Dates | Amount |
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| At the time of registration | ₹ 7375/- |
| Before , Oct 05, 2024 | ₹ 7375/- |
| Before , Oct 25, 2024 | ₹ 7375/- |
| Before , Nov 10, 2024 | ₹ 7375/- |
| Total | ₹ 29500/- |
Note: If you are not able to make the payment on time, your registration will get auto-cancel
Cancellation Fees
| Cancellation dates | Cancellation fee |
| 90 days Before Trip date | ₹10000/- |
| 60 days Before Trip date | ₹1500/- |
| 30 days Before Trip date | ₹2000/- |
| 15 days Before Trip date | ₹25000/- |
| With 15 days from trip date | ₹29500/- |
- Alternatively, a registered participant may transfer his/her registration to a friend without any cancellation fee 2 weeks before the trip only.
- In case of cancellation of the hornbill festival due to any political issues an alternate Trip will be provided in Nagaland for the same dates and no refund for that.
- In case of cancellation of the program due to any gov restrictions due to COVID/ Weather, an alternate date will be provided for the same trip and no refund for that.
- In case you are not able to join the trip on the new dates, either you can send a replacement ( Without any additional cost) / You can opt for Wallet transfer,
- What is Wallet Transfer?: The amount will move to LGFC Wallet and you can use that for any other trip. ( 3% fee will be deducted as movement charges) . Strictly there won’t be any refund to a bank account.
- Wallet transfer is applicable only for the case when a participant won’t be able to join the new date on a postponed trip due to Pandemic / Weather situations
- The wallet transfer offer will only be one time when the new date is announced. Further changes will be counted as normal cancellations and will be as per cancellation policy.
- Installments are to be paid before the due dates.
- In case when installments are pending after the due date, the order will be auto-canceled.
- There will be no refund in case of auto cancellation due to nonpayment of installments.
Please book the trip only after reading the important notes
- During the festival days we can expect Traffic blocks Kohima and Kisama village.
- Vehicle used for the entire trip will be Tempo Traveller
- Total participants for the trip will be 19+ 1 cordinator + Local Guide
- Hotels rooms will be 2/3 sharing.
- No room heaters available. There is no lift / escalator in the hotel. Only stairs
- Hotel is in the center of Main Kohima market, so participants can walk for shoping and night Bazaar.
WHY WITH US?
- Budget-Friendly. (You can compare the same package with any other available itineraries)
- Incomparable Itinerary: You can compare the Itinerary with any other itinerary available on social media/ Google.
- Packed food prepared in safe conditions: We believe that for a traveler, food is one of the most important things during their journey. We provide the best nutritious food as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Not just sightseeing, but many more things to learn and experience: We are not just providing sightseeing. Our Camp navigator/local guide will share the details of the place, flora, fauna with you.
- Well Experienced Local Guide and Support Staff
- Plan beyond the Itinerary- In case if you want to extend the trip, we are there to help you by finding Stays contact and transportation, Talk to the coordinator of LetsGoForACamp
VALUES WE FOLLOW
- Eco-friendly products.
- Minimizing plastic waste.
- Hiring local guides.
- Contributing to the local economy.
- Proper disposal of waste generated.
- Concept of Responsible traveler.
Read this before Booking.
- LetsGoForACamp has all the authority to change the itinerary without prior notice in case of any unavoidable circumstances.
- LetsGoForACamp team gives full help and support to our travelers who need medical treatment for any injury or accident before, during, or after the trip. The additional expense has to be borne by the traveler
- LetsGoForACamp has the right to cancel all the services of the traveler without any further clarification and without any refund in case of misconduct during the trip.
