9 Days / 8 Nights
Hornbill Festival & Longwa Village
Package Overview
The Konyak journey. Festival days at Kisama, then deep into Mon district to Longwa — the village whose chief's house sits on the India–Myanmar border, home to the last generation of tattooed Konyak headhunters.
Tour Highlights
- Two Hornbill Festival days at Kisama
- Longwa village and the Angh's house straddling two countries
- Meeting tattooed Konyak elders in Shangnyu and Hongphoi
- Ao villages around Mokokchung en route
- Opium-poppy-free craft villages and Konyak gunsmiths
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival Dimapur — Kohima
- Airport pickup
- Drive to Kohima
Night stay in Kohima
Day 02
Hornbill Festival — Day 1
- Full day at Kisama Heritage Village
Night stay in Kohima
Day 03
Hornbill Festival — Day 2 / Khonoma
- Second festival day or Khonoma green village
Night stay in Kohima
Day 04
Kohima to Mokokchung
- Drive to Mokokchung
- Ungma village visit
Night stay in Mokokchung
Day 05
Mokokchung to Mon
- Drive to Mon (approx. 6 hours)
- Evening walk in Mon town
Night stay in Mon
Day 06
Longwa village
- Full day at Longwa — the Angh's house on the international border
- Konyak elders, gunsmiths and wood carvers
Night stay in Mon
Day 07
Shangnyu and Hongphoi
- Shangnyu village and the carved wooden monument
- Hongphoi tattooed warriors
Night stay in Mon
Day 08
Mon to Dimapur
- Long drive to Dimapur via Sonari or Mokokchung
Night stay in Dimapur
Day 09
Departure
- Transfer to Dimapur Airport
- Departure
Tour ends
Accommodation
Accommodation: Stay in carefully selected Hotels / Lodges / Homestays, subject to availability.
- Kohima — Hotel / Lodge / Homestay
- Mokokchung — Hotel / Lodge / Homestay
- Mon — Hotel / Lodge / Homestay
- Dibrugarh — Hotel / Lodge / Homestay
Properties are confirmed closer to your travel dates and may be substituted with similar options of the same standard.
Package Price
₹51,000
per person · 9 Days / 8 Nights · for 2 guests
Total for the group: ₹1,02,000
| Guests | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 | ₹1,01,500 |
| 2 | ₹51,000 |
| 3 | ₹49,500 |
| 4 | ₹42,800 |
| 5 | ₹43,500 |
| 6 | ₹36,400 |
| 7 | ₹48,800 |
| 8 | ₹42,800 |
| 9 | ₹43,200 |
| 10 | ₹38,900 |
| 11 | ₹39,600 |
| 12 | ₹36,400 |
| 13 | ₹43,100 |
| 14 | ₹40,000 |
| 15 | ₹40,500 |
| 16 | ₹38,000 |
| 17 | ₹38,500 |
| 18 | ₹36,400 |
| 19 | ₹41,000 |
| 20 | ₹38,900 |
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
- Mon district accommodation is basic by design — clean, simple and locally run.
- Photographing Konyak elders should always be done with permission through your guide.
- Roads in Mon district are rough; travel days are long.
- 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
Can I visit Longwa during the Hornbill Festival?
Yes. Mon is a 2-day drive loop from Kohima, so we schedule the festival first and travel north afterwards when roads are quieter.
Do I need an extra permit for Longwa?
Indian nationals need only the Inner Line Permit, which is included. Foreign nationals must register with the FRO and carry passport copies for border-area checks.
Are the tattooed headhunters still alive?
A small number of elderly Konyak men with facial and chest tattoos remain in villages around Mon. Visits are arranged respectfully through the village Angh.