Travel Guide

Hornbill Festival 2026 Travel Guide

Honest, practical planning notes for the Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village near Kohima, Nagaland. Use these guides alongside our tour packages to plan your trip.

• How to Reach Kohima for the Hornbill Festival

  Flights, trains and road routes to Kohima from Dimapur, Guwahati, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.

• Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Nagaland: 2026 Guide

  How Indian and foreign travellers can apply for ILP / PAP to attend the Hornbill Festival.

• What to Expect at the Hornbill Festival 2026

  A day-by-day look at the Kisama festival arena — dances, food, crafts, music and night events.

• Best Time to Visit Nagaland (Beyond December)

  When to plan a trip to Nagaland and how the Hornbill Festival fits into the wider Naga calendar.

• Dzukou Valley Trek Guide — Side-Trip from Hornbill

  Routes, difficulty, permits and the best time to hike Dzukou from Viswema or Jakhama near Kohima.

• Hornbill Festival Permits – ILP & PAP Guide

  Official ILP portal links, application steps, processing times and PAP guidance for foreign tourists.