Hornbill Festival 2026 from Delhi — Flights, Cost & Itinerary

Flights — Delhi to Dimapur (DMU)

IndiGo and Air India operate daily Delhi–Dimapur flights, mostly via Kolkata or Guwahati, with a couple of seasonal direct services. Flight time: 3 hours direct, 5–6 hours via a stop. Return fares for early December 2026 typically run ₹9,000–₹16,000 if booked 6–8 weeks ahead, rising sharply closer to festival dates.

From Dimapur airport, Kohima is a 75 km / 3-hour drive on NH-29. We include the airport pickup in every package.

Train option from Delhi

The Brahmaputra Mail (15658) and Northeast Express (12506) run from Delhi to Dimapur. Journey time: 36–42 hours. Useful if you have time and want to see the country, but most Delhi travellers fly.

Recommended 5-day plan from Delhi

Day 1: Delhi–Dimapur–Kohima. Day 2: Festival at Kisama + night carnival. Day 3: Khonoma village + War Cemetery. Day 4: Second festival day or Touphema heritage village. Day 5: Kohima–Dimapur–Delhi. This balances 2 full festival days with cultural side trips and one buffer day.

Package cost from Delhi

Land package (Dimapur to Dimapur), twin-share, 4 nights / 5 days: ₹32,000–₹45,000 per person depending on hotel. Add return flights from Delhi (~₹12,000) and ILP processing (we handle it free). Total budget: ₹45,000–₹60,000 per person all-in.