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Nagaland Hornbill Festival – The Wild Wild East!
Location
Nagaland
Duration
6 Days
Intensity
Moderate Walk/Climb (3-5 km/day)
Starts in 15 weeks
Early Bird Discount
Early Bird Discount till 30 Sep
Start date
START DATE
8 DEC, Tue
Start date
END DATE
13 DEC, Sun
₹ 56,000
₹55,000*
on double sharing
* 5% GST extra
Nagaland Hornbill Festival – The Wild Wild East!
₹ 56,000
₹ 55,000 * 5% GST extra
Start date
START DATE
8 DEC, Tue
Start date
END DATE
13 DEC, Sun
₹ 56,000
₹ 55,000 * 5% GST extra

Blessed with nature’s bounty, Nagaland is home to 16 major tribes and various subtribes. It is a land of folklore, dance, and fierce historical battles, where the tribes have always lived in accordance with nature. Explore Nagaland during the Hornbill Festival and experience their culture, traditions, and, of course, the famous chilli-eating competition. Join us on our Nagaland Hornbill Festival women group trip. These will be an action-packed 6 days!

Highlights
Experience Hornbill Festival
Experience Hornbill Festival
Understand the tribal way of living
Understand the tribal way of living
Explore eco-village of Khonoma
Explore eco-village of Khonoma
Be a part of Closing Ceremony Festivities
Be a part of Closing Ceremony Festivities
Important
Important
Our Nagaland Hornbill women group tour is to ex-Dimapur.
Getting there
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Arrive by 3 PM on 08 DEC
Arrival
Dimapur Airport (DMU)
Nagaland
Return anytime on 13 DEC
departure
Dimapur Airport (DMU)
Nagaland
Itinerary
Weather
5°C - 20°C | Pleasant/cold days, Cold nights
Weather
Chance of rain: Low
Note: This is a prediction. The weather may change
Day 1: Arrive in Dimapur. Proceed to Kohima.
Arrivals
Arrivals
Drive: 3-4 hrs
Drive: 3-4 hrs
Arrive in Dimapur by 3:00 PM. After meeting the group, proceed toward Kohima. Although Kohima is only 75 km away, the journey will take longer due to hill roads and festival traffic. Upon reaching Kohima, check into your stay and relax after the long journey. Overnight at Kohima.
Arrive in Dimapur by 3:00 PM. After meeting the group, proceed toward Kohima. Although Kohima is only 75 km away, the journey will take longer due to hill roads and festival traffic. Upon reaching Kohima, check into your stay and relax after the long journey. Overnight at Kohima.
Nagaland will be pleasantly cold during the day and cold during the mornings and evenings in December. Maximum temperatures hover around 20°C, while minimum temperatures can dip to around 5°C. For our Nagaland women tour, we recommend carrying heavy woolen wear and jackets.
Nagaland will be pleasantly cold during the day and cold during the mornings and evenings in December. Maximum temperatures hover around 20°C, while minimum temperatures can dip to around 5°C. For our Nagaland women tour, we recommend carrying heavy woolen wear and jackets.
Road Conditions: Hilly terrains and heavy festival traffic can cause unexpected travel delays. Carry personal munchies/snacks for road journeys.
Road Conditions: Hilly terrains and heavy festival traffic can cause unexpected travel delays. Carry personal munchies/snacks for road journeys.
Rajalakshmy Mani
Star Star Star Star Star
Had an amazing trip with F5 to Nagaland. The itinerary was a good mix of culture, history, local experience, beauty and hiking. The group was fun and (...) made sure that everyone mingled well. One of the best womens group trip that i have been to.
Day 2
: Hornbill Festival
International Hornbill Festival
International Hornbill Festival
Night Bazaar
Night Bazaar
Walk: 3-4 hrs
Walk: 3-4 hrs
Spend the entire day at the famous Kisama Heritage Village exploring the Hornbill Festival. Activities range from traditional tribal dance performances to craft demonstrations, shopping, car rallies, and the famous Naga chilli-eating competition. Sample various authentic Naga dishes across different tribal stalls. In the evening, head into Kohima town to soak in the bustling Night Bazaar. Overnight at Kohima.
Spend the entire day at the famous Kisama Heritage Village exploring the Hornbill Festival. Activities range from traditional tribal dance performances to craft demonstrations, shopping, car rallies, and the famous Naga chilli-eating competition. Sample various authentic Naga dishes across different tribal stalls. In the evening, head into Kohima town to soak in the bustling Night Bazaar. Overnight at Kohima.
Festival Rush: Kohima gets extremely crowded during the Hornbill Festival. Expect traffic delays and longer waiting times at restaurants.
Festival Rush: Kohima gets extremely crowded during the Hornbill Festival. Expect traffic delays and longer waiting times at restaurants.
Lunches at Hornbill: We have omitted lunches on Day 2 and Day 3 as the festival grounds feature dozens of unique local food stalls, and group members may wish to explore independently at their own pace.
Lunches at Hornbill: We have omitted lunches on Day 2 and Day 3 as the festival grounds feature dozens of unique local food stalls, and group members may wish to explore independently at their own pace.
Fun Fact
FUN FACT!
Did you know? The festival is named after the Great Indian Hornbill bird - a bird revered in the Naga culture. It symbolises boldness and grandeur, and is the emblem for the festival. It is also a common motif found in Naga artwork.
Day 3 : Closing Ceremony
Closing Ceremony
Closing Ceremony
Curated dinner
Curated dinner
Walk: 3-4 hrs
Walk: 3-4 hrs
Witness the grand closing ceremony of the Hornbill Festival. Spend another full day at the festival grounds as every day brings unique cultural performances, music, and offerings. Get your fill of the amazing cultural extravaganza. In the evening, enjoy a special curated dinner experience. Overnight at Kohima.
Witness the grand closing ceremony of the Hornbill Festival. Spend another full day at the festival grounds as every day brings unique cultural performances, music, and offerings. Get your fill of the amazing cultural extravaganza. In the evening, enjoy a special curated dinner experience. Overnight at Kohima.
Power Cuts: Kohima experiences load-shedding during peak festival times. Hotels have power backup, but carry power banks for your devices.
Power Cuts: Kohima experiences load-shedding during peak festival times. Hotels have power backup, but carry power banks for your devices.
You will find options for Continental, Chinese, and North Indian food in Kohima, along with ample opportunities to sample authentic local Naga dishes at the Hornbill Festival, night market, and Khonoma village.  Please note that traditional Naga cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian. While vegetarian options will be ensured throughout the trip, the variety may be limited.
You will find options for Continental, Chinese, and North Indian food in Kohima, along with ample opportunities to sample authentic local Naga dishes at the Hornbill Festival, night market, and Khonoma village. Please note that traditional Naga cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian. While vegetarian options will be ensured throughout the trip, the variety may be limited.
Fun Fact
FUN FACT!
Did you know? The Naga King Chilli is so hot that a medical team is always on the standby during the chilli-eating competition for the participants safety!
Day 4 : Dzuleke and Khonoma
Drive: 3-5 hrs
Drive: 3-5 hrs
Guided village walk
Guided village walk
Local lunch
Local lunch
After breakfast, drive up to Dzuleke, a picturesque village named after the river that goes underground upon reaching the village. Enjoy lunch at a local spot and then explore the historic village of Khonoma. Inhabited by the Angami tribe, Khonoma is famous for its groundbreaking initiatives in ecological conservation and eco-tourism. Take a guided village walk to understand their history and sustainable lifestyle. Overnight at Kohima.
After breakfast, drive up to Dzuleke, a picturesque village named after the river that goes underground upon reaching the village. Enjoy lunch at a local spot and then explore the historic village of Khonoma. Inhabited by the Angami tribe, Khonoma is famous for its groundbreaking initiatives in ecological conservation and eco-tourism. Take a guided village walk to understand their history and sustainable lifestyle. Overnight at Kohima.
Manju Chugani
Star Star Star Star Star
I discovered F5 Escapes through a quick Google search and signed up without any personal references—purely based on their website and reviews, which fit my schedule perfectly. Everything was well planned,...Excellent customer service. Thankfully, everything worked out as planned, and we had a wonderful trip. The accommodations and food were great overall.
Day 5 : Kohima sightseeing
Local history & sightseeing
Local history & sightseeing
Walk: 2-3 hrs
Walk: 2-3 hrs
Drive: ~3 hrs
Drive: ~3 hrs
Check out after breakfast and explore Kohima to understand the history of the region and its fierce Naga tribes. Learn about the historic Battle of Kohima—a crucial turning point in World War II. Visit the Kohima War Cemetery, Museum, and Church. Early evening, start your drive down to Dimapur. Check into your stay in Dimapur. Overnight at Dimapur.
Check out after breakfast and explore Kohima to understand the history of the region and its fierce Naga tribes. Learn about the historic Battle of Kohima—a crucial turning point in World War II. Visit the Kohima War Cemetery, Museum, and Church. Early evening, start your drive down to Dimapur. Check into your stay in Dimapur. Overnight at Dimapur.
Day 6: Fly Out from Dimapur
Return flights
Return flights
After breakfast, transfer to Dimapur Airport to board your flight back home, carrying unforgettable memories of the wild East in your heart. Our Nagaland all women group tour ends.
After breakfast, transfer to Dimapur Airport to board your flight back home, carrying unforgettable memories of the wild East in your heart. Our Nagaland all women group tour ends.
Book your return flights anytime today. Hotel check-out is at 11 AM.
Book your return flights anytime today. Hotel check-out is at 11 AM.
Srividya Ninjoor
Star Star Star Star Star
Recently wrapped up a journey through Nagaland arranged by F5 Escapes…The itinerary was thoughtfully crafted, offering an authentic immersion into local culture. Every detail, from arrangements to guides, was managed well. The activities were diverse and enjoyable, allowing for a leisurely exploration. Highly recommend F5 Escapes for those in search of a distinctive travel experience.
Important
Important
Our Nagaland Hornbill women group tour is to ex-Dimapur.
Add ons

Single Occupancy Supplement (if you don’t want to share the room) – INR 21,000 + 5% GST

Child Pricing (5 to 10 years old) – INR 52,000 + 5% GST 

Adolescents – Children between 11 and 17 years of age pay the same price as adults. If your child is less than 5 years old, please reach out to us.

Additional Services:

You can fly into Guwahati the previous night and take the train to Dimpur on Day 1. Reach out to us if you want to explore this option.

Inclusions & exclusions
Inclusions

We want to enable you to travel wallet free. That’s why, when you sign-up for our trips, we take care of most of your travelling expenses. Our Nagaland Hornbill festival tour package includes:

Accommodation for 5N on double sharing basis.

All transportation in an AC Vehicle as per the itinerary. AC will be switched off in the hills.

Entry tickets to the museums, monuments and Hornbill festival grounds

Inner line permit for Nagaland

Three major meals in a day, starting from dinner on  Day 1 till breakfast on Day 6, except lunches on Day 2 and Day 3.

– You will be at the Hornbill festivals ground during Day 2 and Day 3, exploring different stalls and shows. It will be impossible to have the group together for lunch.

Local guide on Day 2 and Day 3 at Hornbill Festival

Local Guide for Kohima Sightseeing

Local guide for Khonoma

Your F5 trip lead

Tolls and Parking

 

Exclusions

Some expenses (especially those of personal preferences) are excluded in our Nagaland all-women group trip and will have to be taken care of by the individual. Exclusions include:

Food, snacks other than mentioned in inclusions.

Alcohol

Packaged drinking water

Camera charges

Activity charges other than mentioned

Tips and personal expenses

Medication

Flights/trains/bus to reach Dimapur and return

Any cost arising due to natural calamities, personal flight delays and aspects beyond our control. We will definitely facilitate an alternative and handle the contingency, the cost being yours. 

5% GST

Policy

Cancellation and Refund

All cancellations must be sent in writing to [email protected] and take effect on the date we receive them. The cancellation charges below apply to the total trip cost, and apply to any cancellation for any reason, including where you do not travel (a ‘no-show’).

Notice given 90 days or more before departure date: 15% cancellation charge of the total trip cost.

Notice given 89 to 60 days before departure date: 25% cancellation charge of the total trip cost.

50% of the trip cost if it is cancelled 59 to 16 days in advance.

Notice given 15 to 0 days before departure date (including no show): 100% cancellation charge of the total trip cost.

If you use our services to book flights, cancellation charges will apply

Third-party items and service fee 

Additional flights, additional hotel nights, additional permits and other third-party items (not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions) booked on your behalf may or may not be refundable, depending on the provider’s own terms. In every case, our service fee for arranging and securing these bookings is non-refundable, the work of securing them having been performed.

Local permits

For trips to restricted regions that require local permits, we include the permit charges in inclusions. However, permit approval is dependent on the timely and correct submission of the necessary documents.

Insurance

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, curtailment and medical expenses. F5 Escapes is not liable for losses you could have recovered under such insurance.

Privacy

The personal details you share with us, including names, contact details, ID and travel document details, and any dietary or accessibility requirements, are used to plan and operate your trip, and are shared with the hotels, transport operators, guides and permit authorities involved in your booking, for that purpose only. Full details are set out in our Privacy Policy at f5escapes.com/privacy-policy.

Confirmation of Booking

By confirming this booking and making payment, you confirm that you have read and accept the Cancellation and Refund terms set out above, and that you consent to your personal data being processed as described in our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimer

F5 Escapes is not responsible for any injury, loss or other untoward incident arising from the ignorance or negligence of guests, their failure to follow safety instructions, undisclosed medical conditions, natural or man-made calamities, accidents, or any other event beyond our reasonable control. Guests participate in all activities at their own risk. Full details are set out in our Terms of Service on the website.

All our trips are well-researched, including identifying access to medical facilities. In case of a medical emergency, F5 will assist the traveller in getting medical attention.

F5 reserves the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions – in such a case, the amount will be refunded in full.

FAQs
1
What type of accommodation will be provided?

We select accommodation based on their uniqueness/character, location, cleanliness and comfort, hospitality, food quality, and more. Hence, we work with a variety of stays - boutique hotels, heritage properties, well appointed standard hotels, premium homestays etc. You can download the pdf itinerary for more details on the stays used in our Nagaland Hornbill festival group tour for women.


2
What type of food will be available?

You will find options for Continental, Chinese, and North Indian food in Kohima, along with ample opportunities to sample authentic local Naga dishes at the Hornbill Festival, night market, and Khonoma village. Please note that traditional Naga cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian. While vegetarian options will be ensured throughout the trip, the variety may be limited. Lunches at Hornbill: We have omitted lunches on Day 2 and Day 3 as the festival grounds feature dozens of unique local food stalls, and group members may wish to explore independently at their own pace.


3
What will the weather in Kohima/Dimapur be like in December?

Nagaland will be pleasantly cold during the day and cold during the mornings and evenings in December. Maximum temperatures hover around 20°C, while minimum temperatures can dip to around 5°C. Heavy woolen wear and jackets are necessary. *Please note that nowadays, climate/ weather is dependent on many factors and unpredictable hence the above information might be subject to change during your actual travel days.


4
As a solo-female traveller, can I join the Nagaland Hornbill group tour?

Absolutely! We design our women group tours to make it convenient, fun, and safe for women travellers. Travelling with a women travel group in India like ours, is hassle-free and without the mental load of planning and organising. You travel with a group of like-minded women, make new friends, and share experiences for a lifetime. Join our Nagaland group trip to experience the joy of travelling with your tribe.


5
Any other details I should know before signing up for the Nagaland women only group trip?

You will require an Inner Line Permit for the trip (Please read our Policy section above or reach out to us to know more). Kohima gets extremely crowded during the Hornbill Festival. Expect traffic delays and longer waiting times at restaurants. Kohima experiences load-shedding during peak festival times. Hotels have power backup, but carry power banks for your devices. Hilly terrains and heavy festival traffic can cause unexpected travel delays. Carry personal munchies/snacks for road journeys.


6
What are the company policies on smoking/drinking?

Everyone joining is an adult and we realise that we cannot dictate the behaviour on how you should enjoy the trip. All we ask is to drink responsibly. Hangover delays are going to cost a lot, and will not be tolerated at all. So please do not test your limits and enjoy in moderation. Also, do respect your roommate’s comfort levels with the alcohol smell and avoid drinking in the room if she is not comfortable. If you smoke, please do so outside the room, even if the rooms have ashtray.


7
How does F5 Escapes promote responsible and sustainable tourism?

When we travel, we visit somebody’s home, be it a city, village or a place of stay. We treat them with utmost respect. We encourage all our guests to leave no trace, only footprints. We recommend carrying one's own steel water bottles. Most places of stay we partner with provide clean drinking water and water is available for refill. Small shift, big impact. We are mindful about our group not littering the destination. We try choosing vendors who make a conscious effort to employ locals, thereby enabling us to give back to the local economy. We encourage local handicrafts and on several trips we visit local artisans. We try to reduce overcrowding by travelling in small groups of maximum 12 people. We support women-led enterprises and seek them out on our travels. We work with local organisations across India involved in conservation, culture preservation and employment generation.


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