Hornbill Festival: A Celebration of Naga Culture
The Hornbill Festival is a 10 days celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Naga people. It takes place every year from 1st to 10th December in Kisama, Nagaland. The festival features traditional dances, music, and sports from the different Naga tribes. There are also food stalls, handicrafts shops, and cultural performances.
Highlights of the Hornbill Festival
- The King Chilly Eating Contest: This is a competition to see who can eat the most of the Nagaland's famous Bhut Jolokia chili peppers.
King Chilly Eating Contest
- The Port Fat Eating Contest: This is a competition to see who can eat the most of the traditional Naga dish, port fat.
- The Hornbill Rock Festival: This is a three-day music festival featuring some of the best rock bands from India and the Northeast.
- The North East Cultural Ensemble: This is a performance by artists from all the eight northeastern states of India.
North East Cultural Ensemble
- The Hornbill Adventure Rally: This is a four-day adventure rally that takes place in the hills of Nagaland.
- The Kohima Night Bazaar: This is a night market that is held in Kohima during the festival.
- The World War Peace Rally: This is a rally that is held to commemorate the Battle of Kohima, which was fought during World War II.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Dimapur and transfer to Kisama Heritage Village. Check in to your festival tent/homestay.
- Day 2: Visit the festival ground and witness the Naga heritage and cultural shows.
Naga heritage and cultural shows
- Day 3: Half day experience the festival venue and second half depart for Khonoma village tour. Our local guide will join you at the village. Late afternoon, return to Kohima and you will have the options to explore Kohima city. Later visit festival venue.
- Day 4: Check out from the campsite and transfer to the airport/railway station of Dimapur.
Notes
- Dimapur to Kohima is around 4 hours drive. Sometimes, it takes more time due to festival traffic.
- Guwahati to Kohima is around 10 hours and 6 hours from Imphal airport.
- During Hornbill festival Inner Line Permit for Indian. Foreign nationals have to report at the local SP office within 24 hours of arrival.
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Package Rates:
| Accommodation |
Vehicle |
02 Persons |
04 Persons |
06 Persons |
| Homestay |
Sumo/Swift Dzire/Indigo |
Rs. 18,500 per person |
Rs. 15,500 per person |
Rs. 14,000 per person |
| 3 star category Resort |
Sumo/Swift Dzire/Indigo |
Rs. 21,500 per person |
Rs. 18,500 per person |
Rs. 17,000 per person |
Includes:
- Accommodation: 03 nights on sharing basis with breakfast
- Vehicle: Airport to airport exclusive vehicle.
Excludes:
- Parking fees if any.
- Any extra meals.
- Any back up services or insurance.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the above ‘Includes’ segment.
- 5% GST Extra
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