Festival
Hornbill Festival 2026
Dec 1 – Dec 10, 2026
Kisama Heritage Village · Kohima, India
The Pitch
Why go
Every December, all of Nagaland's tribes converge on one hillside village for ten days — full traditional attire, log-drum rhythms, indigenous games, king chilli eating contests, and after sunset, one of India's oldest rock festivals. It's the rare trip where the culture isn't staged for tourists; you're just invited.
Packages
DSG packages
Essential
- Festival entry passes
- Kohima stay, 3 nights
- Airport transfers from Dimapur
Premium
- Full-festival passes
- Boutique stay near Kisama
- Private guide + village visits
- All transfers
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Logistics
What to know
- Visa
- Domestic — no visa. Indian citizens no longer need Inner Line Permits for tourism to Kohima, but carry government ID.
- Weather
- Cold and clear — Kohima in December is 5–20°C. Pack proper layers for evenings.
- Book by
- ~10 weeks ahead.
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