CultureNagaland5 Days / 4 Nights

Kohima, Khonoma & Naga Heritage

Naga tribal culture, green villages and the Hornbill Festival.

Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Best time
October to May
Stay
Best available hotels / homestays
Meals
Breakfast & dinner

About Nagaland

Nagaland is home to 16 major Naga tribes, each with its own language, dress and traditions. Kohima, the hill capital, was the site of a pivotal WWII battle.

Visit Khonoma, Asia's first 'green village', and Kisama, where the famous Hornbill Festival is held every December.

Top highlights

Kohima War Cemetery

Moving memorial to the WWII Battle of Kohima.

Kisama Heritage Village

Traditional houses of all Naga tribes; home of the Hornbill Festival.

Khonoma

Terraced green village known for conservation.

Dzukou Valley viewpoint

Rolling green valley famous for seasonal lilies (trek optional).

Kohima market

Local produce, crafts and Naga shawls.

Day-wise itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1

    Dimapur to Kohima

    Pickup at Dimapur and drive to Kohima. Evening at the local market.

  2. 2

    Day 2

    Kohima sightseeing

    War Cemetery, State Museum, Cathedral and Kisama Heritage Village.

  3. 3

    Day 3

    Khonoma village

    Day trip to Khonoma's terraced fields and heritage gates.

  4. 4

    Day 4

    Dzukou viewpoint

    Drive towards Zakhama / Viswema for Dzukou Valley views or an optional trek.

  5. 5

    Day 5

    Departure

    Drive back to Dimapur for your onward journey.

What's included

Inclusions

  • 4 nights' accommodation — Best available hotels / homestays (twin sharing)
  • Meals: Breakfast & dinner
  • All transfers & sightseeing by private vehicle as per itinerary
  • Inner Line Permit assistance
  • Driver allowance, fuel, tolls & parking
  • Dream Yatra trip support throughout your journey

Exclusions

  • Flights / train tickets to the starting point (we can book these on request)
  • Monument entry tickets, activities, rides and camera fees unless mentioned
  • Lunch and any meals not mentioned
  • Personal expenses — laundry, tips, phone calls, shopping
  • Travel insurance
  • GST and government taxes as applicable
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

Travel information

Best time to visit

October to May. The Hornbill Festival runs from 1 to 10 December.

How to reach

Dimapur Airport (DMU) and Dimapur railway station are about 75 km from Kohima. An Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required — we help arrange it.

Nagaland — FAQs

October to May. The Hornbill Festival runs from 1 to 10 December.

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