Festival and seasonal trips

Hornbill Festival Tour

The Hornbill Festival at Kisama in early December, plus Khonoma village and the Kohima War Cemetery.

Trip at a glance

Duration4 days / 3 nights
Starts inKohima
RouteKohima
Places1 destination
StateNagaland, India
Ideal forFestival and seasonal trips, Cultural holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-LJC3YC

Best time to visit: October to May

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Khonoma village – Kohima

Trip overview

The Hornbill Festival at Kisama in early December, plus Khonoma village and the Kohima War Cemetery.

The route spends 3 nights in Kohima, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits festival and seasonal trips, cultural holidays and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

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Highlights

Kohima War CemeteryKisama Heritage VillageKhonoma village

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kohima

Arrive via Dimapur Airport (DMU) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Local market: Naga produce and crafts

Day 2Kohima: Hornbill Festival (early December) and Kohima War Cemetery

Hornbill Festival (early December)
Kohima War Cemetery: Memorial to the 1944 battle

Day 3Kohima: Khonoma village and Dzukou Valley trek

Khonoma village: Green village with terraced fields
Dzukou Valley trek: Valley of flowers on the Manipur border

Day 4Depart from Kohima

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Dimapur Airport (DMU) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Dates confirmed against the official festival calendar each year
Hotels booked early, as festival weeks sell out
Viewing spots and timings planned with local contacts
Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
Timed tickets booked for sites that need them

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Kohima: Carry warm layers; December nights at Kisama are cold.

At a glance

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Route: Kohima
Ideal for: Festival and seasonal trips, Cultural holidays, Photography holidays
Best time: October to May
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-LJC3YC

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 3 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Kohima: October to May.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Kohima (Dimapur Airport (DMU), about 75 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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