Hornbill Festival & Khonoma — Hornbill Festival 2026 tour

4 Days / 3 Nights

Hornbill Festival & Khonoma

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

Package Overview

The festival plus Nagaland's most rewarding village. One full day at Kisama, one day in Khonoma — Asia's first green village, home of the Angami warriors and 700-year-old terraced fields — and a Kohima base throughout. Our most popular short itinerary.

Tour Highlights

  • Full festival day at Kisama Heritage Village
  • Guided walk through Khonoma's three khels and Khonoma Fort
  • Kohima War Cemetery and the World War II heritage trail
  • Angami home lunch in Khonoma (on request)
  • ILP, transfers and private vehicle included

Day-wise Itinerary

  1. Day 01

    Arrival Dimapur — drive to Kohima

    • Arrival at Dimapur Airport, meet and greet
    • Scenic 3-hour drive to Kohima
    • Evening at leisure; briefing on the festival programme

    Night stay in Kohima

  2. Day 02

    Hornbill Festival at Kisama

    • Full day at Kisama Heritage Village
    • All 17 tribal morungs, arena performances, indigenous games, Naga chilli eating contest
    • Return to Kohima in the evening

    Night stay in Kohima

  3. Day 03

    Khonoma Green Village

    • Drive to Khonoma (20 km, 1 hour)
    • Walk the terraced fields, Khonoma Fort and the clan gates with a village guide
    • Return via Kohima War Cemetery and the State Museum

    Night stay in Kohima

  4. Day 04

    Departure

    • Drive to Dimapur Airport
    • Departure

    Tour ends

Hotels Used

  • Kohima: Hotel Japfü / De Oriental Grand or similar (Deluxe)

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

Package Price

26,000

per person · 4 Days / 3 Nights · for 2 guests

Total for the group: ₹52,000

Per person price by group size
GuestsPrice per person
151,500
226,000
324,500
421,500
521,500
618,000
724,500
821,500
921,500
1019,400
1119,600
1218,000
1321,500
1420,000
1520,100
1618,900
1719,100
1818,000
1920,400
2019,400

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

  • Khonoma is a living village — dress modestly and ask before photographing homes.
  • A second festival day can be swapped in place of Khonoma at no extra cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Khonoma from Kohima?

About 20 km west of Kohima, roughly an hour by road. It works perfectly as a day trip from your Kohima hotel during festival week.

Can I attend the festival on two days instead?

Yes. Tell us at booking and we will replace the Khonoma day with a second Kisama day, or split the day between both.

What is the best time to visit for this itinerary?

1–10 December 2026, when the Hornbill Festival runs at Kisama. The first three and last two days are the busiest.

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