ASSAM-MEGHALAYA-NAGALAND WITH HORNBILL FESTIVAL

Assam-Meghalaya-Nagaland with Hornbill Festival

Assam, Himalayas, Meghalaya, Nagaland, North-East India

Art & Culture, City Trails & Walks, Festivals & Events, Food & Culinary, Heritage & History, Nature & Wildlife, Photography & Videography, Rural & Rustic

9 Days

The state of Nagaland in the North East of India is home to several tribes each of which are distinct in their language, culture and customs. The festivals are important to the tribes as these revolve around agriculture, which is a major profession in the state. The Nagas consider their festivals sacred and so participation in these festivals is essential. To encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote cultural heritage of Nagaland, the Government of Nagaland organizes the Hornbill Festival every year in the first week of December. The festival is named after the Indian hornbill, the large and colourful forest bird, which is displayed in folklore in most of the state’s tribes. If you are headed to the Hornbill festivel, it’s a great opportunity to combine this trip with a stay and safari at the popular Rhino destination – Kaziranga National Park. To make the North East experience complete a short trip to Meghalaya and its beautiful capital Shillong would just do that.

Overview

• Destination: Nagaland, Assam, Meghalaya
• Nearest City (Airport): Dimapur, Guwahati, Shillong
• Nearest City (Railway Station): Dimapur, Guwahati
• Dates: 1-9 Dec (Itinerary customisable based on request)
• Level: Easy
• Price: On request

If you are going to the North East India, experience the best of the best in the wild Nagaland, Meghalaya and Assam.
Hornbill festival is one of the most colourful festivals. It’s a celebration of local tribal art & culture, food coupled with natural beauty of the place and people. Theres quite a bit of history too – Kohima was site for one of the bloodiest battles between the British and INA supported Japanese army during the World War II. The beautifully silent war cemetry and a thoughtful World War II memorial is a testimony to that.
From colourful Nagaland, we move onto the wild Assam right in the heart of Kaziranga National Park with safaris, and stay in the wild with the Rhinos, Elephants and more such abundant wildlife.
However, the North Eastern experience cannot be complete without the customary visit to Meghalaya, the land of Khasi, Garo and Jaintia tribes. Shillong, the state capital is truly the Scotland of the East. In addition there are many place see and things to do – the bustling and beautiful Shillong, Cherrapunjee, sacred groves, pristine rivers, caves, living root bridges and more.

Inclusions

• All Accommodation twin sharing with breakfast. ( Standard Category Rooms).
• Transportation ( All Sightseeing, transfers, long drive, pick up & drop).
• 1 Elephant Safari ( Elephant seats subject to availability).
• 1 Jeep Safari in central range of Kaziranga National Park.
• Kaziranga National Park Entry Fees.
• Entry tickets. Parking fees.
• Drivers Allowances.
• Local Guides (wherever mentioned in the itinerary) - Shillong, Kohima and Khonoma.
• Sightseeing activities as per itinerary.
• Inner Line Permit (ILP)

Exclusions

• Camera fees.
• Cost for Evening snacks & Tea and lunch,Dinner and other meals.
• Cost for service not mentioned under the “cost includes” heads.
• Cost for airfare, train fare or any other internal fare.
• Personal expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, mineral water, porter, tip etc.
• Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents or loss of goods.
• Expenses incurred due to change in oil price, mishaps, landslide, strike, political unrest etc. In such case, extra will be charged as per actual which will be collected directly from the guest.
• GST.
• Covid testing/treatment/quarantine.
• Room heater, firewood.
• Any additional expenses.
• Any item not mentioned in the inclusions.