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Hornbill Festival 2026

The Hornbill Festival is known as the 'Festival of Festivals' in Northeast India. Celebrated every year from December 1 to 10 at Kisama Heritage Village near Kohima, it showcases the rich culture of Naga tribes

Dec 01 – Dec 10, 2026

Naga Heritage Village, Kisama

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Camping, trips & logistics for this festival

Activities

Camping

Trek to Dzukou

Khonoma & Dzulekie Explore

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Festival Highlights

• Often called Nagaland's biggest cultural event

• Multiple Naga tribes set up their own morungs side by side at one venue

• Combines traditional tribal dance and ritual with a modern rock and music contest

• Runs a full 10 days, not just a long weekend

• Held at Kisama Heritage Village, purpose-built for the festival

Things To Do

Watch traditional Naga war and folk dances

Try Naga cuisine (smoked pork, bamboo shoot dishes, king chili preparations)

Shop for tribal handicrafts and textiles

Attend the Hornbill International Rock Contest

Visit the heritage morungs (tribal huts) built by each participating tribe

Nearby Attractions

Kohima Khonoma Village Dzulekie Village Dzukou Valley Trek

How To Reach

Nearest airport & railway station is Dimapur; Kohima is reached by road from there

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