Hornbill – Nagaland

The reckless trek in Dzukou Valley rests as a treasure of lifetime. A time to witness grand ceremony of the Hornbill Festival. The festival has displayed inter-tribal amalgamation of Naga. Fascinating events attract tourists from all around the world.

Legendary folk dance, songs, and each performances are organised at carnival – emphasising the unique legacy within Nagaland. Even the night street of Kohima is decorated with colourful stalls with fragrances from a variety of food. The celebration and concerts of the carnival tempts wanderers and explores to have a holiday inside Nagaland.

The Hornbill festival is organized every year by Nagaland Tourist Department along with Nagaland State Government inside a heritage village for 10 days in December’s first week. The village is below the range of Mount Japfu, designed to give it an authentic feel of ancient Naga. The carnival is entitled in the name of Hornbill bird. This forest bird is a part of the customs of Naga tribes.

This celebration unites the people of Nagaland to promote rich diversity of their culture. The lively folk dance and traditional songs engross the whole arena. The occasion of this inter-tribal interaction provides the opportunity for understanding food, customs & deep Naga traditions which are exhibited with efforts that results in a big achievement of dignifying North East states at the global outline.

How to Reach the Venue of Hornbill Festival

About 12 km from Kohima lies The Heritage Village of Kisama. Shared and hired taxis from Dimapur junction will take 3 hours in total to reach Kohima town. Kohima is a well connected, accessible and more reliable road connection, that will make the journey easier for travellers willing to reach Kisama village.