8D/7N
December 1-10
khonoma - Kohima - Mokokchung
Trip Overview
Take part in the Hornbill Festival, a large gathering of the sixteen tribes of Nagaland.
A beautiful journey to the Naga Hills with quaint walks in the picturesque villages.
Explore the tribal cultures, with the Hornbill Festival bringing all tribes together.
Dimapur - Khonoma
After pick-up from Dimapur Airport, drive to Khonoma Village (2 hours) which is a historic Angami Tribe village famous for two Angami-British wars fought during 1847 and 1879. The village feels very traditional with flowering areas, pomelo trees, squash and gourd vines as well as megalith monuments. Overnight will be at a village home-stay.
khonoma
Khonoma was the first village to ban hunting and logging thus turning it into a green village. With the mission of 'Green Khonoma", the locals have created a model village for eco and rural tourism in Nagaland which they are rightly proud of.
A small nature sanctuary (Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary), managed by the village itself is one of the few places where the Blyth's Tragopan, a rare pheasant indigenous to the area can be seen. Undertake a trek to this sanctuary for good birdlife and peaceful nature, and take a walk around the village to an intimate welcome into the lives of the villagers.
khonoma - kohima
After breakfast, leave for Kohima (1-2 hours) at a height of 1,444 meters. Spend the day visiting WW2 War Memorial, a museum that displays Naga heritage and culture, an arts and crafts emporium, and local markets. Overnight will be at a clean and comfortable budget hotel.
kohima
You'll be proceeding to Kisama Heritage village every day which is the venue of the Hornbill Festival, to participate and witness the festival and the many events. In the evenings, visit the bustling night markets and music shows.
kohima - mokokchung
After breakfast, drive to the hill-town of Mokokchung, (6 hours), home to the fascinating tribal Ao Nagas. En route visit a village belonging to the Rengma Tribe where you'll get to interact with them and visit their houses. Evening at leisure.
mokokchung
Spend the day visiting the villages of Impur, Aliba, and Mopungchuket. Witness the everyday life of the Ao Tribe and get to interact with them. Later in the afternoon, visit Ungma, the largest of all Ao Naga villages. Observe the traditional lifestyle of the people.
mokokchung - jorhat
After early breakfast, drive to Jorhat Airport (3-4 hours) for your departure flight. Tour ends.
Where you will stay?
When you travel with us, we make sure that you stay in the best available accommodations in the places you visit, especially since many areas in Northeast India are remote and do not have many options to stay.
These properties are highly reviewed by our team of experts and are aesthetic in nature when possible.
Our itineraries are flexible, highly customisable, and you can always choose a different property depending on budget and style.
homestay, khonoma
RATING: standard
STYLE: homestay
Khonoma is a pretty village of the Angami people midst lush hill scenery. The people of the village have been know for their consideration towards the jungles and conservation measure, and have lately started homestay projects in the village where guests are allotted alternatively to different families and can get a chance to experience first-hand the Naga hospitality and way of life.
the heritage, kohima
RATING: standard
STYLE: boutique hotel
The charming and boutique The Heritage in Kohima was earlier the District Commissioner’s bungalow. An old property styled in typical early 20th century raj-era with high-ceilinged woody rooms and airy verandahs with armchairs for relaxing and soaking the views. Accommodation is fairly standard.
wishpering winds, mokokchung
RATING: standard
STYLE: guesthouse
Wishpering Winds, located in the verdant hills of Mokokchung, is a cozy minimalistic guesthouse run by enthusiastic locals. Rooms are clean and with standard amenities. There are good views of the hills from the hotel and rooms.
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