4 DAYS TOUR TO HORNBILL FESTIVAL

Gear up for this year's Hornbill Festival (Kisama, Nagaland) with us. Hornbill festival is one of the most popular festivals in the whole of Northeast and the Nagaland Tourism rightfully takes away all the credit for putting the festival on the map. The festival runs for more than a week with cultural programs and events which are being conducted for past 19 Years. The festival displays the life, history, culture, traditions, and practices of the Naga people. Once at the festival, you will get to see the Naga people, dressed in traditional attire, rejoicing to the tunes and getting immersed in the charisma of the festival. Hornbill festival is one of the most visited and well-organized festivals in this part of the world. People, there are very heart-warming and they welcome you with wide smiles. The festival is held at the iconic Kisama Heritage Village which is located just about 15 kilometres from the capital city of Kohima. all the tribes and sub-tribes of Nagaland take part in the festival that usually takes place between 1^st to 10^th December every year. Hornbill festival has rightfully earned the tag of ‘festival of festivals’ because of the growing popularity and importance over the years. Each tribe has representatives who let you know about the tribe’s heritage and culture. For food lovers, Hornbill festival is almost like heaven. Traditional cuisines are a major hit there and it gets hard to not taste every dish. There’s a certain aura that attracts so many people to this beautiful festival. Be it the food, the music, the displays, Hornbill festival is almost like a heartthrob that never fails to amuse people.

Join our 4 days tour from Dimapur. More details of the itinerary is provided below.

Itinerary:

DAY01 : DIMAPUR TO KISAMA

After arrival in Dimapur, you will drive to Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, where the incredible Hornbill Festival is held every year from 1-10th December. Evening check in to our hotel/Homestay and overnight stay at Kigwema.

DAY02 : HORNBILL FESTIVAL

Today you'll spend the whole day learning and enjoying the ceremony of the festival in Naga Heritage Village.

The festival is attended by all of Nagaland’s major tribes, and features traditional arts, dances, folk songs, and games. It all takes place amid immaculate replicas of tribal huts, complete with wood carvings and hollow log drums, which are beaten in haunting symphony at the end of the day. The opening speeches begin at 2pm and are followed by the performances. There are many handicraft and food stalls as well as heady rice beer to sample.

In the evening, the main attraction is the Hornbill National Rock Concert, where bands from all over the country come to compete. Later back to hotel. Overnight stay at Kigwema

DAY03 : KHONOMA VILLAGE EXPLORE

After breakfast, you shall drive for the local sightseeing of Kohima, including the Kohima Cathedral Church and World War 2 Cemetery a tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives during the Japanese invasion. After that, you will be exploring picturesque Khonoma Village, just outside Kohima and home to the Angami tribe. Later in the evening, you shall come back to Kigwema and relax in the homestay. overnight stay at Kigwema.

DAY04 : KISAMA – DIMAPUR

Morning you shall visit the Naga Heritage village again. Enjoy the festival for a couple of hours before you leave for Dimapur. Our representative will drop you at Airport or railway station from where you can board your return journey.

Note

1. Check your luggage/belongings/valuables/ items in any form, before leave the vehicle/ check out hotel. We/Our Company/organization are not responsible / liable in any manners in case of lost/misplace/damage/ forget of anything in the vehicle/hotel.
2. The rates quoted in the packages are on per person basis when 4 Pax travel together.
3. Price will be less or more when number of person increase or decrease.
4. We reccommend a tour manager through out the tour apart from local guides. It is optional for Indians. The cost of tour manager is Rs. 5500/- per day including His/Her accommodation and food.
5. Price is valid for Indian nationals only.

For Foreign Nationals: 

1. Price quoted here is not for foreign Nationals.
2. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.
3. English Speaking tour manager along with local tour guide is mandatory and will be provided from us.
4. All entry fees are included
5. Itinerary can be modified based on requirements.
6. Price for foreign national is different and will be finalized once we receive complete requiremnts and number of Pax.
7. We accept Master card, visa card, amex card, Bank transfer through swift, cash in USD or any other suitable payment methods.
8. Payment transaction or exchange charges are to be paid by tourist.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. 50% payment to be deposited to confirm the booking.
2. Please do carry mask, mini Santizier, also please do maintain social distancing. Also please do check your temperature before trip.
3. Carry warm clothes.
4. All Cost quoted is in INR (Indian Rupee).
5. Vehicle Provided as per mention tour plan (Point to Point Basis only), any additional
6. sightseeing not mentioned in the Itinerary will be charged extra.
7. No Refund or Compensation for any unused services/transportation in any circumstance.
8. Visits to Museums/Parks/Monasteries/Forts  in the program is subject to their remaining open on the day of the visit as per the rules of the competent authority.
9. We will not bear any cost for flight canceled or delayed due to Bad weather or any other reason given by the airline. The cost of accommodation and transport in such cases will have to be borne by passenger.
10. No changes in the date of travel once booked.
11. Room allotment will be as per the availability at the time of check-in, floor or view preferences are not guaranteed.
12. All expenses which are not included in the cost of package shall be paid directly by tourist at the time of checkout.
13. All tourists are advised to take comprehensive Insurance on their own.
14. The timings given in itinerary and program may be changed without notice keeping in mind local development.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

1. 25% cancellation charges if cancelled before 30 days before the tour.
2. 50% cancellation charges if cancelled within a 10-29 days before the tour.
3. No refund for tour starting within 10 days, after the starting or middle of the tour.
4. The Process of Refund will take around 7 days to complete

photo by Momo Irengbang