3 Days / 2 Nights
Hornbill Festival Express
Package Overview
The shortest practical way to experience the Hornbill Festival. Fly into Dimapur, settle in Kohima the same evening, spend a full unhurried day inside Kisama Heritage Village, and fly out the next morning. Ideal for travellers on a long weekend who want the festival itself without the wider Nagaland circuit.
Tour Highlights
- Full day at Kisama Heritage Village with all 17 Naga tribes performing
- Stay in Kohima, 12 km from the festival ground
- Inner Line Permit arranged before arrival
- Private vehicle with an experienced local driver throughout
- Evening walk through Kohima's local markets
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival Dimapur — drive to Kohima
- Arrive at Dimapur Airport (DMU); meet our representative
- Drive to Kohima (74 km, about 3 hours) through the Nagaland hills
- Check in, freshen up, evening free for Kohima's markets and cafés
Night stay in Kohima
Day 02
Hornbill Festival at Kisama
- After breakfast, drive to Kisama Heritage Village (12 km)
- Full day at the festival — morung visits, tribal dances, indigenous games, craft bazaar
- Optional evening Hornbill Music Festival at Kohima
Night stay in Kohima
Day 03
Departure
- After breakfast, drive back to Dimapur Airport
- Fly out with onward connections
Tour ends
Accommodation
Accommodation: Stay in carefully selected Hotels / Lodges / Homestays, subject to availability.
- Kohima — Hotel / Lodge / Homestay
Properties are confirmed closer to your travel dates and may be substituted with similar options of the same standard.
Package Price
₹20,000
per person · 3 Days / 2 Nights · for 2 guests
Total for the group: ₹40,000
| Guests | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 | ₹39,500 |
| 2 | ₹20,000 |
| 3 | ₹18,200 |
| 4 | ₹16,300 |
| 5 | ₹15,900 |
| 6 | ₹13,400 |
| 7 | ₹18,500 |
| 8 | ₹16,300 |
| 9 | ₹16,100 |
| 10 | ₹14,500 |
| 11 | ₹14,500 |
| 12 | ₹13,400 |
| 13 | ₹16,200 |
| 14 | ₹15,000 |
| 15 | ₹15,000 |
| 16 | ₹14,100 |
| 17 | ₹14,100 |
| 18 | ₹13,400 |
| 19 | ₹15,300 |
| 20 | ₹14,500 |
Prices are indicative only and are subject to change at the time of booking based on hotel availability, transport availability, seasonal demand, and applicable taxes.
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
- Protected Area Permit (PAP) charges for foreign nationals
- Kaziranga jeep safari and national park entry fees (where applicable)
Important Notes
- Book December flights into Dimapur early — fares climb steeply near festival dates.
- Kisama gates open around 09:00; the main arena programme runs through the afternoon.
- Nagaland winter mornings are cold — carry a warm jacket.
- Accommodation: Stay in carefully selected Hotels / Lodges / Homestays, subject to availability.
- Foreign Nationals: A Protected Area Permit (PAP) is required for certain destinations. The permit requires a minimum of 15 days for processing. PAP charges are not included in the package cost.
- Prices are indicative only and are subject to change at the time of booking based on hotel availability, transport availability, seasonal demand, and applicable taxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days enough for the Hornbill Festival?
Yes, if the festival itself is your only goal. You get one complete festival day at Kisama, which covers the morning arena programme, all 17 morungs, the craft bazaar and the food stalls. You will not have time for Khonoma or Dzükou Valley.
Does this package include the Hornbill Festival entry ticket?
No. The festival gate entry is set separately by the organisers and paid at the gate; rates are announced ahead of each edition. Everything else — stay, transfers, ILP, vehicle — is included.
Is the Inner Line Permit included?
Yes. ILP for Indian nationals is arranged by us and included in the package price. Foreign nationals only need to register at the Foreigners Registration Office on arrival.