Hornbill Festival & Khonoma village

€750 per person

A 5-day journey combining a photography at the Horbill festival in Kohima, a showcase for the indigenous peoples of Nagaland, and a peaceful stay in the eco-village of Khonoma to meet the descendants of Nagas Angamis.

Nagaland has six recognized indigenous communities. Each of these communities has unique customs and traditions that are most often expressed during village festivals and often have agriculture as their central theme as it is the major activity in Nagaland. To revive and protect the rich culture of the Nags people, the Nagaland Government organises each year the Hornbill Festival, which usually falls from December 1-7 at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, 10 km from Kohima. This festival is a showcase of Nagaland traditions and brings together all the tribes of Nagaland under one roof. A good opportunity for visitors to experience this very particular culture of India.

We will spend two days at the Hornbill Festival to take the best photographs, we will stay in the peaceful village of Khonoma for three nights where you will meet the descendants of the Nagas Angamis and admire the beautiful surrounding landscapes.

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Day 1

Arrival in Dimapur -Kohima

Namaste! We welcome you warmly at Dimapur Airport and drive directly to Kohima, the administrative capital of Nagaland and venue of the Hornbill festival. Overnight in Kohima.

Day 2

Hornbill festival (Kohima)

We will spend 2 days at the Hornbill Festival to take the best shots and soak up the culture of Nagaland. Overnight in Kohima.

Day 3

Hornbill festival (Kohima)

Second day at the festival

Day 4

Kohima- Khonoma

After breakfast, we will visit the Kohima Museum, which exhibits the history and customs of the Naga people, a good introduction to this particular culture. We will then head to the village of Khonoma where we will spend three nights with a Naga Angami family. Khonoma, perched on a rocky spur at an altitude of 1200 m, was for a long time the fiefdom and the last stronghold of the Angamis warriors who resisted the British invader until 1880. Many leaders of the Naga National Movement were born here. But you can rest assured, Khonoma has now become a very peaceful eco-village with lovely welcoming people. Overnight in Khonoma in a guesthouse.

Day 5

Khonoma, eco-village

This day is dedicated to the visit of Khonoma. Our local guide (our host) will tell us more about the tumultuous past of this small village. We will visit the traditional Morungs wooden houses where the elders inculcated the moral values to the youngsters. We will also meet the weavers and basketmakers of the village; the Naga people excel in these two crafts. We will have lunch and dinner at our hosts' who will cook local dishes made with fresh and organic products. Overnight in Khonoma.

Day 6

Khonoma -Dzukou - Khonoma

After breakfast, we will go for a short trek of 2-3 hours to the beautiful Dzukou valley (2438 m) composed of a multitude of small valleys and bamboo forests. We will have a picnic there in front of this beautiful panorama. We will return to Khonoma after lunch. Overnight in Khonoma.

Day 7