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India
Land of the headhunters - warrior tribes, hornbill dances, and mist-wrapped hills
Best time
October – May
Ideal duration
3 – 5 days
Language
Nagamese, English, tribal dialects
Currency
INR (₹)
Nagaland is home to 16 major Naga tribes, each with distinct weaving traditions, war dances, and village customs that have survived centuries of isolation in the forested hills bordering Myanmar. The Hornbill Festival each December draws all tribes into a week-long celebration of traditional song, morung architecture, indigenous food, and ceremonial performance at Kisama Heritage Village. Beyond the festival, Kohima's World War II cemetery, the Dzukou Valley trek, and the untouched villages of Mon district reveal a culture of extraordinary depth.
A glimpse of the landscapes you'll travel through.
Experience all 17 Naga tribes under one roof at Kisama Heritage Village during India's most vibrant tribal festival.
Trek into the 'valley of flowers of the North East' - a remote highland meadow famous for Dzukou lilies, stream crossings, and pristine caves.
Indian nationals do not need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to visit Kohima and Dimapur, but an ILP is required for restricted districts such as Mon, Tuensang, and Longleng. Foreign nationals require a Protected Area Permit for all of Nagaland. We arrange all permits.
The Hornbill Festival runs from 1 to 10 December each year at Kisama Heritage Village, 12 km from Kohima. Accommodation books out months in advance - our package includes pre-reserved homestays.
Dimapur Airport (DMU) is the only commercial airport in Nagaland, 74 km from Kohima. Direct flights connect to Kolkata, Guwahati, and Delhi. A 3-hour road transfer connects Dimapur to Kohima.
Real trips, real people
~582 km from Siliguri (as the crow flies)
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