Nagaland Hornbill Festival Tour 2025 - 9 Nights / 10 Days

After breakfast, head to the Kisama Heritage Village for the grand opening ceremony of the Hornbill Festival 2025. Watch as all Naga tribes gather in traditional attire, performing age-old dances and rituals to drums, chants, and warrior cries. Savour authentic tribal food and explore vibrant stalls selling handcrafts, ornaments, and smoked meats. Return to Kohima for an overnight stay.

Spend another full day at the festival grounds, where the atmosphere is electric with performances, games, and food. Witness war dances, log drum beating, bamboo pole climbing, and folk songs, each telling a story of pride and unity. Visit the Kohima Cathedral in the evening for a panoramic view of the glittering city. Overnight in Kohima.

After breakfast, visit the historic World War II Cemetery, a solemn tribute to the soldiers who fell in the Battle of Kohima. Then continue to Khonoma Village, Asia’s first “Green Village.” Take a guided walk through its terraced fields, eco-houses, and community forests while learning about the Angami tribe’s sustainable practices. Return to Kohima by evening. Overnight stay. 

Leave Kohima after breakfast and drive to Mokokchung, a picturesque hill town and cultural centre of the Ao Naga tribe. The route passes rolling hills, forests, and charming hamlets. Arrive by evening and check into your lodge. Enjoy a hearty Naga dinner and unwind. Overnight in Mokokchung.