Assam & Nagaland Hornbill Festival
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Highlights
- One-horned rhino & wildlife in Kaziranga
- Satras and village life on Majuli island
- Ruins of Ahom Dynasty in Sibsagar
- Song and dance at the Hornbill Festival
- Tribal culture of Nagaland
- Visit Imphal's women-run bazaar
- Observe the unique floating 'phumdis' at Loktak Lake
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- Airport pick-up & drop-off
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- Accommodation
- Entrance fees to sites
- Breakfasts and some meals (refer to itinerary for meal plan)
- Drivers and guides
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Meal: Dinner
On arrival in Jorhat your guide and driver will escort you to Kaziranga National Park. Check into the lodge and rest of the day free to relax. Overnight in Kaziranga.
Overnight in Wild Grass Lodge, Kaziranga National Park
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Early morning game drive in Kaziranga. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Free time to rest or visit the nearby Orchid Sanctuary. After lunch proceed for afternoon game drive. Return to lodge for dinner. Evening to relax. The evening is free to relax. Overnight in Kaziranga.
Overnight in Wild Grass Lodge, Kaziranga National Park
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Early wake up with a hot cup of chai and biscuits. A jeep will take you to the Central Sector for your elephant safari [optional]. Return to the jungle lodge for breakfast. The rest of the morning is free at your leisure. In th...
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Get an early morning private boat and spend the day exploring one of the largest river islands in the world. Visit the island's ancient satras (rare Hindu Vaishnavite monasteries worshipping Lord Vishnu) and pop into the local ...
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Mon District, home to the Konyak Naga tribe. Once one of the most elaborate and fierce head-hunting tribes of Nagaland, the tribal elders still exhibit signs of their ancient customs including tattooed...
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Full day exploring more of Mon, including a visit to the village of Longwa which straddles both India and Myanmar. Take a look inside a typical tribal bamboo hut and learn about their way of life. The evening is free at your leisure. Overnight in Mon.
Overnight in Helsa Cottage and Resort, Mon District
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, leave for Sibsagar, the former capital of the Ahom Dynasty. The road will be bumpy so the rest of the day will be free to rest. Ovenight in Sibsagar.
Overnight in Hotel Piccolo, Sibsagar
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Spend the day visiting the ruins of the Ahom dynasty in Sibsagar. Later also visit the nearby Mising tribal village to get an insight into rural village life in Assam. Overnight in Sibsagar.
Overnight in Hotel Piccolo, Sibsagar
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Leave for Dimapur, the second largest town in Nagaland which borders Assam. Visit the Dimasa Kachari ruins and the Kali Temple. After lunch, check into your accommodation. The evening is free to relax. Overnight in Dimapur.
Overnight in Niathu Resort, Dimapur
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drive to Kohima and visit the famous World War II cemetery in Kohima, commemorating the British and Nagas who fought side-by-side to defeat the Japanese. Check into hotel and later in the evening, visit the local street food carnival where numerous food stalls serve local snacks. Overnight in Kohima.
Overnight in Classic Aradura Inn, Kohima
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, set off for the village of Kisama on the outskirts of Kohima. Stop at the viewpoint en-route for excellent views of the valley. On arrival in Kisama, take your seat in the amphitheatre where the main tribal per...
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Arrive around 9am at the festival ground. This gives ample time to wander around the morungs again and take photos of the various tribes. This day usually sees each of the Naga tribes performing dances or enacting scenes relati...
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Set off for Imphal, the capital of Manipur. On arrival, check into hotel and after refreshing have lunch then proceed to Khwairamband Bazaar (also known as Ima Keithel market), which is predominantly run by women and the largest of its kind in India. Evening free and overnight in Imphal.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day trip to Loktak Lake, the largest 'floating national park' in the world, and one of the most picturesque lakes in India. Stop at the viewpoint for tea/coffee and take in panoramic vistas of the lake before driving to the sho...
Meal: Breakfast
Morning free at leisure. Optional visit to Kangla Fort (closed on Wed, opens at 10am) before transfer to airport for your departure flight.
Note: extensions to other parts of the region or India can be organised. Contact us for more information.
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