Day 01 : Dimapur To Kisama
After arrival in Dimapur, you will drive to Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, where the incredible Hornbill Festival is held every year from 1-10th December. Evening check in to our hotel/Homestay and overnight stay at Kigwema.
Day 02 : Hornbill Festival
Today you’ll spend the whole day learning and enjoying the ceremony of the festival in Naga Heritage Village.
The festival is attended by all of Nagaland’s major tribes, and features traditional arts, dances, folk songs, and games. It all takes place amid immaculate replicas of tribal huts, complete with wood carvings and hollow log drums, which are beaten in haunting symphony at the end of the day. The opening speeches begin at 2pm and are followed by the performances. There are many handicraft and food stalls as well as heady rice beer to sample.
In the evening, the main attraction is the Hornbill National Rock Concert, where bands from all over the country come to compete. Later back to hotel. Overnight stay at Kigwema
Day 03 : Khonoma Village Explore
After breakfast, you shall drive for the local sightseeing of Kohima, including the Kohima Cathedral Church and World War 2 Cemetery a tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives during the Japanese invasion. After that, you will be exploring picturesque Khonoma Village, just outside Kohima and home to the Angami tribe. Later in the evening, you shall come back to Kigwema and relax in the homestay. overnight stay at Kigwema.
Day 04 :Kisama – Dimapur
Morning you shall visit the Naga Heritage village again. Enjoy the festival for a couple of hours before you leave for Dimapur. Our representative will drop you at Airport or railway station from where you can board your return journey.