Travel to the Hornbill Festival

Nagaland, the land of fascinating and hospitable tribes is known as the 'land of festivals'. Festivals here are considered sacred and celebrated with much zest and gusto! Recognizing this spirit, the Government of Nagaland organizes the Hornbill Festival, held in the first week of December every year, to encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote the cultural richness of Nagaland.

Named after the respected and revered Hornbill bird and held in the beautiful hills of Kohima, the festival is a time of merry-making and colorful extravaganza, where all the tribes of Nagaland participate. During this time, there are tribal performances and ceremonies, displays of ethnic crafts, sports, food fairs, and local games. Other highlights include traditional Naga Morungs, flower shows, displays of herbal medicine, fashion shows, beauty contests, traditional archery and wrestling, musical concerts, elaborate dances, and performance of folk songs.

In this tour, you'll get an elaborate glimpse of the people and culture of Nagaland. You'll get to meet the tribes, interact with them, visit their villages, and be blown away by their charming hospitality and friendliness. And not to mention, all the fun at the festival where you can participate in drinking, eating, singing, dancing and merrymaking. There is also a visit to Mokokchung which is the fascinating town of the Ao Naga Tribe thus providing you with a further glimpse into the distant scenery of Nagaland.