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HORNBILL FESTIVAL !!
Witness Traditional Archery, Naga wrestling, Indigenous Games & Musical Concert
Witness Naga Culture & traditional extravaganza
The Hornbill Festival Hornbill, the majestic bird for Nagas is a symbol of beauty, fertility - reproductive and agricultural - and is perceived to possess social values similar to those of humans. Hornbill is a bird of festival as learnt from legends and songs. The 16 major tribes & many sub tribes of the Naga community gather at the Heritage Complex in Kohima to give an exclusive insight to their traditions. Tourists throng the place during this week long festival to witness the incredible festival ! Hornbill Festival is the platform where all the tribes of Nagaland and neighbouring states get together in full festive mood with their attires on display. All the days of the festival are filled with dances, songs, games and with full of merrymaking, all which enthuse the spirit of the year long cultivation of the farmers. Nagaland offers exquisite beauty with its breathtaking mountains moulded perfectly for a exotic experience. Each Naga village is unique with their traditions and customs. A visit to the state will introduce you to their life style. Explore the limitless lush sub-tropical rainforests by nature treks or set out birding. If you are left spellbound by the terrace farming, just walk down with the farmers to their fields and be a part of their farming experience. Witness the Naga Tribes & their lifestyle. Each tribe has its own way of maintaining its distinctive cultural traditions and customs, through various forms of performing arts, which are an integral part of Naga festivals. Each of the tribal communities that dwell in the hills can be distinguished by the colourful and intricately designed costumes, jewellery and beads that its members wear. The traditional ceremonial attire of each tribe is different from that of the other. Their headgear is made of finely woven bamboo and adorned with boar's teeth and hornbill's feathers, and ivory armlets. The annual event which takes place form the 1st to 7th December at Kisama, the heritage complex which is about 12km away from Kohima, the state capital.
COME! BE A PART OF THE SEVEN DAYS HORNBILL FESTIVAL WITH BONUS OFFER OF STAYING WITH FAMILIES IN HOMESTAYS !
HIGHLIGHT OF THE TOUR: MOST OF THE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE IN HOME STAYS TO SEE THE DIVERSE CULTURE OF NAGAS. ALSO, YOU WILL GET LOCAL NAGA FOODS. ACCOMMODATIONS ARE BASIC TO VERY BASIC. Day 01 Kolkata- Dimapur- Khonoma (87km / 3 hours) Meet a Greenlimon holidays representative at Dimapur airport, the commercial hub of Nagaland, get surface transfer to Khonoma village. En route we shall see some locals selling vegetables, fruits, etc which are locally produced. Next have a short stop at Mezoma village, walk around the village where we shall see morungs, hunting trophies hanging on the walls, meet and interact with the local people. Further drive to Khonoma village for overnight stay. Overnight in Khonoma Home Stay.
Day 02 Khonoma. Today we shall focus our tour on History, Culture and Nature! Khonoma village “the first green village in the country” has things to offer in its own way. Morning walk in Khonoma village - We shall see ceremonial gates, morung- the informal institution where oral history, tradition and culture are passed on from generation to generations, forts, age group house, meet local craftsmen, etc. Picnic lunch at Seikhakie. Post lunch we shall see the mithun-the state animal of Nagaland, thereafter we shall walk back to Khonoma village, we will get to learn the most
sustainable way of jhum or shifting cultivation with Alder trees. Towards the evening we shall be entertained by some local youth performing some enthralling indigenous games, followed by bon-fire where you will be served local brew. Overnight in Khonoma Home Stay.
Day 03 Khonoma- Kohima. (20km) Morning after breakfast we shall drive to Kisama, the heritage complex and participate in the Hornbill festival. We shall see the festival filled with dances, songs, games, etc. Lunch at Kisama. Post lunch we shall drive OR walk to Kigwema village which is only 2km away from the festival site. Overnight in Kigwema village Home Stay.
Day 04 Hornbill. Morning we shall start our day by exploring Kigwema village. After exploring the village tour we shall spent the rest of our day in the festival. Lunch at Hornbill festival, here you can taste local food. We shall also visit Phesama village. Overnight in Kigwema village.
DAY 05 HORNBILL. Morning after breakfast we shall drive to Jakhama village. Later we will join the festival again for the day. We shall be looking forward to see more colorful and interesting culture of Naga people from the previous days! Lunch. Post lunch we shall visit Cathedral, Cemetery, Local Market, State Museum etc. Overnight in Kigwema village . DAY 6 DEPARTURE After breakfast drop at Dimapur airport to fly to onward destinations with the sweet memories of Naga Culture.
HORNBILL FESTIVAL FOR INDIAN NATIONALS ONLY
HIGHLIGHT OF THE TOUR: MOST OF THE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE IN HOME STAYS TO SEE THE DIVERSE CULTURE OF NAGAS. ALSO, YOU WILL GET LOCAL NAGA FOODS.ACCOMMODATIONS ARE BASIC TO VERY BASIC. DAY 01: DIMAPUR AIRPORT – KOHIMA (2 hours) Meet a Greenlimon Holidays representative at Dimapur airport, the commercial hub of Nagaland, get surface transfer to Kohimae. En route we shall see some locals selling vegetables, fruits, etc which are locallyproduced. Overnight in Kohima. DAY 02: KOHIMA Morning after breakfast we shall drive to Kisama, the heritage complex and participate in the Hornbill festival. We shall see the festival filled with dances, songs, games, etc. Lunch at Kisama. Post lunch we shall drive OR walk to Kigwema village which is only 2km away from the festival site. Overnight in Kohima. DAY 03: KOHIMA Morning after breakfast we shall drive to Jakhama village. Later we will join the festival again for the day. We shall be looking forward to see more colorful and interesting culture of Naga people from the previous days! Lunch. Post lunch we shall visit Cathedral, Cemetery, Local Market, State Museum etc. Overnight in Kohima. DAY 04: KOHIMA – TUOPHEMA Morning after breakfast we shall drive to Touphema Village and explore the ways of living of the Angami tribe. Proceed to Touphema Village Resort run by the local Angami tribe.Overnight in Touphema homestay. DAY 05: TUOPHEMA – DIMAPUR AIRPORT DROP After breakfast drop at Dimapur airport to fly to onward destinations with the sweet memories of Naga Culture.
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