· Nagaland · 5 Nights · 6 Days
Hornbill Festival & Dzukou Valley Expedition
Experience the vibrant traditions of the Hornbill Festival, trek through the breathtaking landscapes of Dzukou Valley, explore peaceful Dzuleke and discover the heritage of Khonoma on this immersive six-day journey through Nagaland.
About The Trip
Culture, Mountains & Village Life in Nagaland
Discover Nagaland through a journey that combines its biggest cultural celebration with some of its most beautiful natural and traditional landscapes.
Begin your adventure from Dimapur and travel through Kohima towards Kigwema, your base near the Hornbill Festival venue at Kisama. Spend your days experiencing colourful cultural performances, traditional Morungs, indigenous crafts, local food and the festive atmosphere that brings communities from across Nagaland together.
Then exchange the festival crowds for the mountains as you trek into Dzukou Valley. Walk through rolling hills, camp amidst the wilderness, enjoy a bonfire and experience stargazing beneath the open mountain sky.
The journey concludes with visits to Dzuleke and Khonoma, where peaceful countryside, riverside landscapes, traditional Angami houses and stories of conservation and warrior heritage offer a deeper understanding of Nagaland.
- Hornbill Festival experience
- Dzukou Valley trek
- Overnight camping in Dzukou
- Dzuleke village experience
- Khonoma heritage exploration
- Local guides and storytellers
- Forest trekking permits
- Nagaland Inner Line Permit
- Transportation from Dimapur to Dimapur
Culture
EXPEDITION
5 Nights · 6 Days
Nights
Dzukou
Trek(~3.5 hrs/day)
ILP + trek included
Permits
Pricing
All-Inclusive, Per Person
Transparent pricing based on your group size — the price scales down as your group grows. Every rupee of the experience is taken care of.
Group of 4 Person
1 – 6 December 2026
5 Nights · 6 Days
Duration
Hornbill Festival + Dzukou Valley
Experience
₹25,000 /person
Day by Day
Your 6-Day Nagaland Adventure
From tribal celebrations and traditional villages to mountain trails and peaceful countryside, each day introduces you to a different side of Nagaland.
Day 01
Dimapur → Kohima → Kigwema
Arrival in Nagaland & Hornbill Festival
Your Nagaland journey begins at Dimapur Airport before travelling into the hills towards Kohima and Kigwema.
- Pickup from Dimapur Airport.
- Begin the drive towards Kigwema.
- Stop for breakfast along the way.
- Visit the Kohima War Cemetery en route.
- Continue the journey towards Kigwema.
- Reach your accommodation and settle in.
- Head towards the Hornbill Festival venue at Kisama.
- Enter the festival grounds.
- Explore the venue and experience the festive atmosphere.
- Return to Kigwema after the festival.
- Dinner.
- Overnight stay in Kigwema.
- Airport Pickup
- Transportation
- Accommodation
- Dinner
Day 02
A Full Day at the Hornbill Festival
Experience Nagaland's Cultural Celebration
Spend an entire day experiencing the colours, traditions, food, crafts and performances of the Hornbill Festival.
- Morning tea and breakfast.
- Head towards the Hornbill Festival venue.
- Experience cultural programmes and traditional performances.
- Explore traditional Naga Morungs.
- Discover local art and handicrafts.
- Visit the handicraft market.
- Explore traditional Naga shawls.
- Discover wood carvings and bamboo products.
- Experience local food and traditional flavours.
- Try traditional rice beer such as Zutho.
- Enjoy the Hornbill concerts.
- Experience the evening festival atmosphere.
- Dinner at the venue.
- Return to your stay.
- Overnight stay in Kigwema.
- Breakfast
- Local Guide
- Cultural Experience
- Accommodation
- Dinner
Day 03
Kigwema → Viswema → Dzukou Valley
Trek Into the Mountains
Leave the festival behind for a day of adventure in the spectacular Dzukou Valley.
- Early morning breakfast.
- Drive towards Viswema Village.
- Transfer into a 4x4 vehicle.
- Drive towards the Dzukou Valley trek starting point.
- Begin the trek towards the base camp.
- Trek for approximately 3–3.5 hours.
- Enjoy panoramic views of valleys and rolling hills.
- Experience seasonal flowers and mountain landscapes.
- Reach the Dzukou Valley base camp.
- Settle into your tents.
- Assistance with campsite setup will be provided by the guide.
- Relax at the campsite.
- Enjoy a bonfire.
- Experience stargazing, weather permitting.
- Dinner at the campsite.
- Vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals available as per preference.
- Overnight stay in Dzukou Valley.
- Breakfast
- Transportation
- 4x4 Transfer
- Forest Trekking Permit
- Trek Guide
- Camping
- Dinner
Day 04
Dzukou Valley → Kigwema → Hornbill Festival
Sunrise, Valley Exploration & Festival Evening
Wake up surrounded by the mountains before exploring the valley and returning to Kigwema.
- Wake up early for sunrise.
- Experience the beautiful mountain landscape.
- Witness the blanket of clouds, depending on weather conditions.
- Hike down towards Dzukou Valley.
- Explore the valley.
- Spend time enjoying the surrounding landscape.
- Hike back towards the base camp.
- Breakfast.
- Pack up and begin the return trek.
- Trek back to the starting point.
- Transfer into the vehicle.
- Drive back towards Kigwema.
- Reach the stay and freshen up.
- Head towards the Hornbill Festival venue.
- Explore the festival grounds.
- Enjoy the evening celebrations.
- Drive back to the stay.
- Dinner.
- Overnight stay in Kigwema.
- Breakfast
- Trek Guide
- Transportation
- Accommodation
- Dinner
Day 05
Kigwema → Dzuleke → Khonoma → Kohima
Countryside, Culture & Angami Heritage
Travel deeper into Nagaland’s countryside and experience two remarkable traditional villages.
- Morning tea and breakfast.
- Drive towards Dzuleke.
- Relax beside the riverside.
- Spend time enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings.
- Take a traditional village walk.
- Interact with local residents.
- Experience local culture and countryside life.
- Discover traditional local food.
- Continue the journey towards Khonoma.
- Explore the historic village.
- Visit traditional Angami houses.
- Learn about the rich history of Khonoma.
- Discover its conservation traditions.
- Learn about Angami culture.
- Hear stories about Khonoma's warrior heritage.
- Drive towards Kohima.
- Reach the property and check in.
- Overnight stay in Kohima.
- Breakfast
- Transportation
- Local Guide & Storyteller
- Village Experiences
- Accommodation
Day 06
Kohima → Dimapur Airport
Farewell to Nagaland
Enjoy your final morning in Nagaland before beginning the journey towards Dimapur.
- Morning tea and breakfast.
- Check out from the property.
- Drive towards Dimapur.
- Reach Dimapur Airport.
- Airport drop.
- Breakfast
- Transportation
- Airport Drop
What Makes This Special
Experiences You'll Carry Home
01
Hornbill Festival
02
Dzukou Valley Trek
03
Local Crafts & Food
04
Naga Morungs
05
Camping in Dzukou
06
Dzuleke Village
04
Khonoma Heritage
05
Local Stories & Experiences
The Fine Print
What's Included & What's Not
Everything is laid out clearly up front — no surprise costs, just a worry-free mountain escape.
Inclusions
- Transport from pickup in Dimapur to final drop in Dimapur.
- Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Forest trekking permits.
- Inner Line Permit for Nagaland.
- Dinner on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4.
- Local guides and storytellers during the trip.
- Parking charges.
- Fuel charges.
- Toll charges.
- Driver's allowance.
- Driver's food and accommodation.
- Basic medical / first-aid kit during the trip.
Exclusions
- Airfare / rail fare.
- Any food or beverage apart from those specifically mentioned.
- Hornbill Festival entry tickets — to be paid directly by the traveller.
- Carnival Night entry tickets.
- Camera fees.
- Tips or gratuities.
- Personal expenses including shopping, medicines and other individual purchases.
- Costs arising from unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions, political unrest or other circumstances beyond our control.
- Optional activity costs, if any.
- Any item or service not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.
Ready to Experience Nagaland?
Culture. Mountains. Villages. Adventure.
Celebrate the Hornbill Festival, trek through Dzukou Valley, spend a night beneath the mountain sky and experience the traditional village life of Dzuleke and Khonoma.
6 days. One extraordinary Nagaland adventure.
