Complete Nagaland Expedition — Hornbill Festival 2026 tour

10 Days / 9 Nights

Complete Nagaland Expedition

Photo: Joli Rumi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Package Overview

Our most complete Nagaland journey. Three festival days at Kisama, the Angami highlands of Khonoma and Dzükou, the Ao villages of Mokokchung and the Konyak border country of Mon and Longwa — the full arc of Naga culture in one expedition.

Tour Highlights

  • Three days at the Hornbill Festival, including the evening programmes
  • Khonoma green village and optional Dzükou Valley trek
  • Ungma and Longkhum in the Ao heartland
  • Longwa — the village divided by the India–Myanmar border
  • Dimapur Kachari Ruins and Diezephe craft village

Day-wise Itinerary

  1. Day 01

    Arrival Dimapur — Kohima

    • Airport pickup
    • Drive to Kohima

    Night stay in Kohima

  2. Day 02

    Hornbill Festival — Day 1

    • Full day at Kisama Heritage Village

    Night stay in Kohima

  3. Day 03

    Hornbill Festival — Day 2

    • Second festival day, morung sessions and craft bazaar

    Night stay in Kohima

  4. Day 04

    Khonoma / Dzükou Valley

    • Khonoma green village, or the Dzükou Valley day trek

    Night stay in Kohima

  5. Day 05

    Hornbill Festival — Day 3 / Kohima heritage

    • Third festival day or Kohima War Cemetery, State Museum and Naga Bazaar

    Night stay in Kohima

  6. Day 06

    Kohima to Mokokchung

    • Drive to Mokokchung
    • Ungma village

    Night stay in Mokokchung

  7. Day 07

    Longkhum and Ao villages

    • Longkhum ridge and Ao morungs
    • Local weaving workshops

    Night stay in Mokokchung

  8. Day 08

    Mokokchung to Mon

    • Drive to Mon
    • Evening with a Konyak host family

    Night stay in Mon

  9. Day 09

    Longwa village

    • Longwa and the Angh's house on the border
    • Return to Mon, drive on to Dimapur

    Night stay in Mon / Dimapur

  10. Day 10

    Departure

    • Transfer to Dimapur Airport
    • Departure

    Tour ends

Hotels Used

  • Kohima: Hotel Japfü / De Oriental Grand or similar (Deluxe)
  • Mokokchung: Hotel Metsüpen or similar (Standard)
  • Mon: Helsa Cottage / Paramount Guest House or similar (Standard)
  • Dimapur: Niathu Resort / Hotel Saramati or similar (Deluxe)

Hotels are subject to availability; similar properties of the same category are used when a hotel is sold out.

Package Price

57,000

per person · 10 Days / 9 Nights · for 2 guests

Total for the group: ₹1,14,000

Per person price by group size
GuestsPrice per person
11,13,500
257,000
355,900
448,000
549,100
641,000
754,800
848,000
948,700
1043,800
1144,700
1241,000
1348,500
1445,000
1545,600
1642,800
1743,400
1841,000
1946,100
2043,800

Prices are indicative for the December 2026 festival season and confirmed at the time of booking.

Cost Includes

  • Accommodation on twin/single sharing as per the room plan
  • Daily breakfast (CP plan)
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • Exclusive vehicle throughout the tour
  • Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Nagaland
  • Driver allowance
  • Fuel charges
  • Toll tax
  • Parking charges

Cost Excludes

  • Airfare / train fare
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Hornbill Festival entry ticket
  • Local guide charges
  • Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not mentioned under Cost Includes

Important Notes

  • This is a travel-heavy itinerary with several 5–7 hour drives — pace yourself.
  • December nights in Kohima and Mon drop close to freezing; pack layers.
  • The Dzükou trek is optional and weather dependent.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days do I need to see Nagaland properly?

Ten days lets you combine the Hornbill Festival with both the Ao and Konyak regions. Anything shorter means choosing between the festival and the northern districts.

Is this suitable for older travellers?

Yes, with the trek dropped. The long drives are the main demand; we break them with stops and keep the pace flexible.

When should I book?

By August or September 2026 — Kohima hotels and December airfares to Dimapur both sell out early.

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