Tribal Gathering at India's Hornbill Festival

Be among the first to discover the land of festivals and the colourful cultures of the Nagaland tribes at the sacred Hornbill Festival in India; a vibrant extravaganza where dancing, eating and tribal performances encourage a deeper understanding of both people and their traditions. 

When to go
December
From Price
£13,500 PP*
Ideal Length
7 Nights



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Experience Highlights

  • Attend the Hornbill Festival
  • See the one-horned rhino in Kaziranga National Park
  • Dolphin spotting on Brahmaputra River
  • Track tigers in Bandhavgarh National Park

Head to your remote luxury camp located at the foothills of the huge Japfu Mountain, and soak in the serenity of your surroundings as you are given a traditional welcome from the tribes of Nagaland. 

Visit the Kisma village, host of the spectacular Hornbill Festival. Absorb a riot of colours as all 16 tribes of Nagaland show off the rich fare of diverse cultures and traditional arts. Witness the unique attire, headgear, cuisines, painting and other intricacies of the varied tribes and sub-tribes of the state.

The highlight of the festival is not only the mesmerising music and dance; you will be enchanted by the display of exquisite handicraft and handloom. Adding to this excitement is a motor rally, traditional sports including wrestling and archery, a literary fest, and fun events like climbing a greased bamboo pole or chilli eating contest.

Venture into Kaziranga National Park, famous as the only natural habitat of the great Indian rhinoceros. You will be joined by a private naturalist for a safari – in addition to the rhino, the Park contains more than 35 major mammals, including elephant, tiger, and leopard. Afterward, board a private vessel for a dolphin safari on the Brahmaputra River before visiting a 10th-century Hatimura temple. Within the lush surrounds of a private tea estate, you’ll sit down for a refreshing lunch.

Your trip finale involves a flight to Bandhavgarh National Park. Here, in the company of an expert ranger, you’ll track majestic tigers through the wilderness. With the ranger’s experience and some luck, a sighting of these incredible predators among the grassy tracks and trees of the park is a profound ending to your intoxicating journey.

Where to Stay

Snow Leopard Lodge

SUJÁN Jawai Camp

Rambagh Palace

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