The Hornbill Festival is an annual festival celebrated from 1 to 10 of December in the Northeastern Indian state of Nagaland. The festival represents all ethnic groups of Nagaland for which it is also called the Festival of Festivals.
The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions. For visitors it means a closer understanding of the people and culture of Nagaland, and an opportunity to experience the food, songs, dances and customs of Nagaland.
The festival was first organised in the year 2000 by the Government of Nagaland to encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote cultural heritage of Nagaland. The festival is named after the Indian bird Hornbill, which is a large and colorful forest bird displayed in the folklore of most of the state's tribes.
Welcome you for this Amazing Experience!
Day
Date
Activity
Day 1
04-Dec-24
Arrival at Dimapur & Transfer to Kohima
Pick-up time from Railway Station : 2:00 PM
Pick-up time from Airport: 2:30 PM
Day 2
05-Dec-24
Full day and Night at Hornbill Ground
Visit Phesama Village.
Day 3
06-Dec-24
Hornbill Festival Visit.
Evening Visit Kigwema Village
Day 4
07-Dec-24
Khonoma Green Village Day Excursion
Day 5
08-Dec-24
Kohima to Dimapur Transfer.*
Drop at Dimapur
Drop time at Airport 1:00 PM
Drop time at Railway Station 1:30 PM
Detailed Itinerary
Day
Date
Activity
Stay
Day 1
04-Dec-2024
Arrival at Dimapur & Transfer to Kohima
Pick-up time: 2:00 PM from Dimapur Railway Station
Pick-up time: 2:30 PM from Dimapur Airport
Kohima
Pickup and Transfer to Kohima. En route stop at a roadside market.
On reaching Kohima you may visit some souvenir shops by yourself or you can take a rest.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight Hotel
Day 2
05-Dec-2024
Kohima
Full day and Night at Hornbill Ground
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.
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.
Night at Hornbill Ground to experience the night programs
Note: We will be returning to Hotel only after the night programs at Festival Ground
Overnight Hotel
Day 3
06-Dec-2024
Kohima
Hornbill Festival Visit &Evening Visit to Kigwema Village
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.
After the program is over, we shall visit Kigwema Village.
Return to Hotel
You may visit Night Bazaar by walk at night.
Note: In case if anyone wishes to stay back or Go back to the festival, you have an option for this, but need to hire a taxi for this.
Overnight Hotel
Day 4
07-Dec-2024
Kohima
Kohima to Khonoma & Return to Kohima
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.
Traditional Naga Lunch at Khonoma (Self Sponsored).
After day -long excursion, drive back to Kohima and overnight stay.
Overnight Stay at Hotel
Day 5
08-Dec-2024
Kohima to Dimapur Transfer. Drop at Dimapur
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:-
2.00 PM Pickup from Dimapur Railway Station
2.30 PM Pick up from Dimapur Airport
Drop at Dimapur Airport by 1:00 PM
Exploring Beyond the Festival:
In case you are arriving a day before and you need a stay at Dimapur / You are booking a flight /train after one/two days from Dimapur, You can inform us early, and we can book rooms for you.
Transferring of registration between different batches of Hornbill Festivals is not permitted.
If you have extra days, here are some additional places you can visit along with the Hornbill Festival:
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
Accommodation in Standard Hotel in Kohima ( 2sharing )
English Speaking Guide Local Exploration and Hornbill Festival
Breakfast (Day 2 - Day 5)
All necessary permits and entry fees
Package Exclusions
Lunch & Dinner
Any Kind of personal expenses
Medical and Travel Insurance
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.
Note: In the event of unexpected weather changes or unforeseen political reasons necessitating alterations or cancellations to our planned destinations, we assure you that we will do our utmost to offer the best available alternative at that time. Please understand that, regrettably, no refunds will be processed to participants' bank accounts under any circumstances.
Fees
₹24,000.00
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Payment Plan
Installment Dates
Amount
At the time of registration
₹4800/-
Before , Apr 15, 2024
₹4800/-
Before , May 15, 2024
₹4800/-
Before , Jun 15, 2024
₹4800/-
Before , Jul 15, 2024
₹4800/-
Total
₹24000/-
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
₹8000/-
60 days Before Trip date
₹12000/-
30 days Before Trip date
₹16000/-
15 days Before Trip date
₹20000/-
With 15 days from trip date
₹24000/-
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 Non AC Innova ( 3 numbers )
Total participants for the trip will be 15+ 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.
HOW TO REACH DIMAPUR
By Rail :
Direct Trains To Dimapur From South India run on 3 days of the week. Book tickets that arrive on the day of arrival / 1 day before.
Train details will be shared in the whatsapp group for registrants once irctc opens the booking.
Also daily trains are available to Dimapur from Guwahathi. You can reach Guwahati via Train / Flight and then proceed to Dimapur in train. 6 hours of Travel.
By Flight:
Dimapur has daily flights connecting Guwahati and Kolkata. Flight search can be done via flights.google.com
By Road :
Dimapur can be reached from Guwahati via Road. Either by share taxis or overnight buses. Check redbus.in for bus bookings
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.
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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.
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