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Nagaland Hornbill Festival with Dzükou Valley & Kaziranga Safari –
7 Nights / 8 Days

  Nagaland

duration Duration
7 Nights / 8 Days
groupsize Group Size
15-28
tourtype Tour Type
Backpacking Adventures
rupee Trip Cost
30,000/-

Every December, Nagaland comes alive with the vibrant Hornbill Festival, a grand showcase of tribal traditions, music, food, and culture. This curated journey by TravMories blends the best of Nagaland with the wildlife of Assam – from hiking the magical Dzükou Valley, to immersing yourself in the energy of the Hornbill Festival’s finale. to spotting rhinos in Kaziranga National Park
Add in the eco-friendly charm of Khonoma Village, the traditions of Tuophema, and bustling local markets, and you’ve got a travel experience that’s as soulful as it is adventurous.

  • 🌿 Dzükou Valley Trek via Viswema – stunning meadows & landscapes

  • 🏡 Khonoma Eco Village – Asia’s first green village

  • 🎶 Hornbill Festival (9th & 10th Dec) – cultural performances, Naga wrestling, carnival & closing ceremony

  • 🛍️ Ruzaphema Market – handicrafts, tribal jewelry, souvenirs

  • 🏙️ Exploration of Kohima

    🦏 Jeep Safari in Kaziranga – home to the one-horned rhino

Guwahati to Zakhama - 360 kms | 9-10 hours drive

Pick-up from Guwahati Airport and drive through scenic Assam & Nagaland.

Arrive at Zakhama (near Kohima), a quiet base village for Dzükou Valley & Hornbill.

Evening at leisure, campfire under the stars.

- Alternative is to reach Dimpur instead of Guwahati

Meals - Dinner

Stay - Zakhama

Zakhama to Dzükou Valley - 22 kms / 1 hour Drive | 8 kms / 4–5 hours Trek

Morning drive to Viswema trek start point.

Hike through rhododendron & bamboo trails into Dzükou Valley, “Valley of Flowers of the East”

Explore meadows, streams, and serene landscapes

Trek back & return to Zakhama.

Meals - Breakfast and Dinner

Stay - Zakhama

Zakhama to Kohima to Khonoma - 50 kms / 2 hours drive

Visit Khonoma, Asia’s first eco-village.

Explore Kohima War Cemetery, Nagaland State Museum (optional).

Evening free to relax

Meals - Breakfast and Dinner

Stay - Zakhama

Zakhama to Hornbill - 12 kms / 30 mins drive

Full-day at Hornbill Festival, Kisama Heritage Village.

Tribal performances, indigenous sports, folk music, traditional attire & Naga cuisine.

Evening carnival & bonfire.

Meals - Breakfast and Dinner

Stay - Zakhama

Zakhama to Hornbill - 12 kms / 30 mins drive

Relish another day at the Hornbill Festival, including the closing ceremony featuring Naga wrestling, traditional sports, music, and fireworks.

This is the grand finale where all tribes come together for a spectacular cultural show.

Meals - Breakfast and Dinner

Stay - Zakhama

Zakhama to Kaziranga - 270 kms / 7-8 hours drive

Drive down to Assam.

On the way, explore Ruzaphema Market, a lively tribal bazaar offering exquisite Naga handicrafts, jewelry, textiles, and souvenirs.

Perfect spot for last-minute shopping and keepsakes.

Evening at leisure in Kaziranga.

Meals - Breakfast and Dinner

Stay - Kaziranga

Kaziranga to Guwahati - 220 kms / 5 hours drive

Early morning Jeep Safari in Kaziranga for the One-Horned Rhino & other wildlife.

Post breakfast drive back to Guwahati.

Trip concludes with Naga memories & jungle adventures.

Meals - Breakfast

Stay - Guwahati

Guwahati - NA

Bid adieu to Nagaland and Assam as we drive back to Guwahati. For those interested, an optional early morning visit to the sacred Kamakhya Temple can be arranged before departure. Later, you’ll be dropped at Guwahati Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey, carrying back unforgettable memories of the Hornbill Festival, Dzükou Valley, Kaziranga Safari, and Naga culture.

Meals - Breakfast

Stay - NA

  • Accommodation: Hotels / homestays (triple sharing)

  • Daily meals (Breakfast + Dinner as per itinerary)

  • Transportation (Ex-Guwahati, private vehicle for the trip)

  • Entry permits (ILP Nagaland, festival entry fees)

  • Dzükou Valley trek via Viswema route

  • Kaziranga National Park Jeep Safari

  • Experienced trip leader & local guides

  • All tolls, parking, driver allowances

  • Flights / train tickets to & from Guwahati

  • Lunches, snacks & beverages

  • Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, tips, etc.)

  • Camera/video charges at monuments/parks

  • Medical or travel insurance

  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

  • Warm clothing (Nagaland in Dec = 5–15°C)

  • Good trekking shoes & personal water bottle

  • Torchlight / headlamp (for Dzükou trek & evening walks)

  • Medicines / personal first aid kit

  • Govt. Photo ID (mandatory for ILP & hotel check-in)

  • Backpack (avoid heavy suitcases)


  • ₹10,000 advance per person to reserve your slot

  • Balance amount to be paid 15 days before departure

  • Booking is confirmed only after advance payment

  • 15+ days before departure → 80% refund of amount paid

  • 10 days before departure → 50% refund of amount paid

  • Less than 5 days → No refund of amount paid

Tour price is subject to change as per the occupancy on the tour.

Some regions do not have star category hotels due to their offbeat locations thus we’d expect you to not expect luxurious amenities and at times, even basic amenities like 24x7 running electricity, hot water & WIFI at these properties/ hotels/home-stays

Packages are based on base category rooms, irrespective of the hotel category opted.

Room up-gradation payable at the hotel directly. For large groups, all rooms in one hotel may not be available, so if two or more hotels are selected, identical facilities may not be available between rooms. We will however try our best to maintain similarities in services but we expect you to adjust to these conditions.

Please note that all special requests like early check-in, views, smoking, non smoking, floors, king, twin, adjoining and/or interconnecting rooms are strictly subject to availability upon arrival and cannot be guaranteed prior. Any expenses arising out of this is to be borne by the customer.

For meal plans, the menu will be on fixed plan/ buffet basis and not on A-la-Carte basis. MAP plans do not include evening snacks and cold drinks / liquor, soups or desserts. For order on A-la-Carte basis, guests are requested to make direct payment for additional items.

Consumption and serving of alcohol in hotels / rooms is subject to hotel's rules and regulations.

In triple sharing room, an extra mattress is provided. This is not to be confused with an extra bed - In hilly areas, scarcity of water and electricity is a natural phenomenon, To overcome the water crisis, certain hotels have fixed schedule for supplying hot and cold water. We strongly regret the inconvenience but do look forward to your cooperation. 

As imposed by the Government, a valid photo ID for all members staying at the hotel is mandatory.

The camp accommodations at various places are very basic even though they are classified into various categories.

  • Due to unforeseen situations(force majeure / traffic jams / traffic halts / diversions / curfew / Union strike / VVIP movement, etc.) the vehicle reporting may get delayed and in such case, we request you to bear with us. We also expect you to board the vehicle as soon as it arrives so any further delay can be avoided.

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