Explore Assam and Nagaland on this 10-day Tourwala itinerary built around the Hornbill Festival Tour Package experience at Kisama, Kohima, Khonoma, Mokokchung and Longwa. The route combines the vibrant Hornbill Festival with scenic road journeys, Naga villages and local cultural experiences in a practical day-wise plan that can be customized before booking.
The Hornbill Festival Tour Package 2026 is designed for travellers who want to experience Nagaland during its major annual cultural celebration while also exploring different parts of the state. The current official Nagaland Tourism listing places the 2026 Hornbill Festival from 1–10 December 2026; final festival schedules, access arrangements and local program details should be reconfirmed for the selected travel dates.https://www.instagram.com/tourwala/
Hornbill Festival at Kisama
Kohima
Khonoma
Ao Naga villages
Mokokchung
Longwa
Konyak cultural experiences
Nagaland tribal route
Scenic Assam–Nagaland road journey
This Hornbill Festival Tour Package combines festival experiences with a broader Nagaland Tribal Tour Package, allowing travellers to explore Kohima, Khonoma, Mokokchung, Naga villages and Longwa in one extended journey.
Day 1: Guwahati – Kohima
Day 2: Kohima – Hornbill Festival Ground – Kohima
Day 3: Kohima – Hornbill Festival Ground – Kohima
Day 4: Kohima – Khonoma – Kohima
Day 5: Kohima – Mokokchung
Day 6: Mokokchung – Naga Villages – Mokokchung
Day 7: Mokokchung – Longwa
Day 8: Longwa Local Tour
Day 9: Longwa – Jorhat
Day 10: Jorhat – Guwahati
Travel on the planned sector: Guwahati – Kohima. Enjoy the changing landscapes and scheduled stops along the route, then check in at the confirmed stay. The final departure time and sightseeing sequence can be adjusted to road and local conditions.
Spend the day around the scheduled festival program: Kohima – Hornbill Festival Ground – Kohima. The exact performances, timings, access and local visits should follow the current event calendar confirmed for your travel date.
Spend the day around the scheduled festival program: Kohima – Hornbill Festival Ground – Kohima. The exact performances, timings, access and local visits should follow the current event calendar confirmed for your travel date.
Travel on the planned sector: Kohima – Khonoma – Kohima. Enjoy the changing landscapes and scheduled stops along the route, then check in at the confirmed stay. The final departure time and sightseeing sequence can be adjusted to road and local conditions.
Travel on the planned sector: Kohima – Mokokchung. Enjoy the changing landscapes and scheduled stops along the route, then check in at the confirmed stay. The final departure time and sightseeing sequence can be adjusted to road and local conditions.
Travel on the planned sector: Mokokchung – Naga Villages – Mokokchung. Enjoy the changing landscapes and scheduled stops along the route, then check in at the confirmed stay. The final departure time and sightseeing sequence can be adjusted to road and local conditions.
Travel on the planned sector: Mokokchung – Longwa. Enjoy the changing landscapes and scheduled stops along the route, then check in at the confirmed stay. The final departure time and sightseeing sequence can be adjusted to road and local conditions.
Use the day for the experiences listed in the itinerary: Longwa Local Tour. The sightseeing is planned at a comfortable pace with time for local stops, photography and breaks, subject to weather, permits and operating conditions.
Travel on the planned sector: Longwa – Jorhat. Enjoy the changing landscapes and scheduled stops along the route, then check in at the confirmed stay. The final departure time and sightseeing sequence can be adjusted to road and local conditions.
Travel on the planned sector: Jorhat – Guwahati. Enjoy the changing landscapes and scheduled stops along the route, then check in at the confirmed stay. The final departure time and sightseeing sequence can be adjusted to road and local conditions.
Accommodation as per the final confirmed quotation and rooming plan
Private vehicle / transfers and sightseeing as specifically confirmed in the final itinerary
Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking where included in the final quotation
Breakfast / meals only when specifically mentioned in the final quotation
Permits, guides, safaris and entry tickets only where specifically confirmed in writing
Airfare, train fare and transportation not specifically mentioned in the final quotation
Lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages unless explicitly included
Personal expenses, tips, porterage, laundry and medical expenses
Optional activities, additional safaris, special permits or upgrades not included in the confirmed quotation
GST, TCS, travel insurance and any statutory charges unless specifically shown as included
Customizable itinerary based on your travel dates, pace and preferred hotel category
Single-point assistance for route planning, transfers, permits and local experiences
Clear day-wise itinerary before confirmation
Support for couples, families, friends, small groups and special-interest tours
The Hornbill Festival Tour Package 2026 brings together festival days in Kohima with Khonoma, Mokokchung, Naga villages and Longwa. Tourwala offers an enquiry-led customizable package so that accommodation, route planning, transfers and selected experiences can be discussed according to travel dates and availability.
Cultural Travellers • Photographers • Couples • Families • Friends • Small Groups
This is a date-sensitive 2026 festival package. Verify final departure dates, festival program, permits, accommodation and seat availability before publishing. Commercial pricing, exact hotels, meals, permits, entry fees and activity inclusions must be verified in the final Tourwala quotation before this draft is published.
Yes. Tourwala can adjust the route, hotel category, pace and selected experiences subject to feasibility, permits and availability.
Permit requirements depend on the destinations, travel dates and traveller nationality. Tourwala will confirm the applicable permissions before booking.
Hotels, homestays, camps or other stays are finalized in the confirmed quotation. Remote areas may offer simpler facilities than major cities.
Festival dates, performances, access rules and local arrangements can change. Tourwala will reconfirm the current schedule and availability before accepting the booking.
The official Nagaland Tourism website currently lists the Hornbill Festival 2026 from 1 December to 10 December 2026. The exact event program and access arrangements should be reconfirmed for the selected travel dates.
The main Hornbill Festival venue is at Kisama near Kohima. Festival access, program details and entry arrangements should be confirmed before travel.
The festival-related inclusions, access and entry arrangements depend on the final quotation and travel dates. Tourwala will confirm what is included before booking.
Yes. This itinerary currently allocates Days 2 and 3 around the Hornbill Festival Ground. The exact daily program will depend on the confirmed festival schedule.
Yes. The itinerary includes Kohima and a planned Kohima–Khonoma–Kohima sector.
Yes. The itinerary travels from Kohima to Mokokchung and includes a Naga village experience around Mokokchung.
Yes. Days 7 and 8 are planned around Mokokchung–Longwa and a Longwa local tour.
Yes. The combination of festival activities, scenic road journeys, villages and cultural experiences can suit photographers, subject to local rules and permissions.
Yes. The itinerary is designed around the Hornbill Festival and multiple cultural destinations across Nagaland, making it suitable for travellers interested in local traditions and community experiences.
Yes. Families can enquire about the itinerary, although the long road sectors and remote destinations should be considered when selecting the pace and accommodation category.
Yes. Couples can customize the itinerary according to their preferred pace, accommodation and sightseeing requirements.
Private vehicle, transfers and sightseeing are included only as specifically confirmed in the final quotation.
Breakfast or other meals are included only when specifically mentioned in the final confirmed quotation.
Airfare is excluded unless specifically mentioned in the final quotation.
Yes. Hotel category and rooming arrangements can be discussed according to availability, travel dates and the traveller’s budget.
Send your preferred travel dates, number of travellers and accommodation preference to Tourwala. The team can then check the applicable festival arrangements, route feasibility, accommodation and final quotation.
The Hornbill Festival Tour Package is designed for travellers who want to combine the energy of the Hornbill Festival with a deeper Nagaland Tribal Experience across Kohima, Khonoma, Mokokchung and Longwa.
For a customized itinerary, accommodation options and date-based quotation, contact Tourwala before confirming your travel arrangements.https://tourwala.com/
