DAY 01: DIMAPUR – KOHIMA (78 kms/3 hrs)

Arrive at Dimapur , visit the Kachari ruins , later travel to Kohima, Nagaland's capital city. Visit the Kohima market in the afternoon. The evening is yours to do as you like. At Kohima, you'll spend the night

DAY 02: KOHIMA (HORNBILL FESTIVAL)

Full day explore the Hornbill Festival at Kisema Village.

THE HORNBILL FESTIVAL of Nagaland, which is a yearly feature in the first week of December, is a cultural extravaganza worth a watch. One can see a mélange of Naga cultures on display in one place. A tourist with a keen interest in people, their customs, food habits, sports, dances and songs, will be more than satisfied. This festival is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12 Km from Kohima and is permanently created for celebration of this festival. Here, typical Naga boys’ dormitories (morungs) of each tribe are constructed in their respective tribal architectural designs to simulate a real village scene. Naga boys dormitories (morungs) are places where impressionable boys learn to socialize and live in a community, where values of survival are taught against the backdrop of head hunting and constant fear of the enemy and animals. It is also a school where they learn the lessons of life such as bravery,loyalty, honesty and arts and crafts. Here they also learn the oral traditions of their people, their stories, myths and legends and pass it down through the generations. Hornbill Festival is the mother of all Naga Festivals, first celebrated in 2000. All Festivals of the 16 odd Naga tribes, normally celebrated over different seasons in a year, are condensed into seven-day festival, 1st to 10th December, every year. It is not, However, a reproduction of the 'real thing' but a window to the culture of the Nagas. The Festival highlights every aspect of Naga culture and tradition.Hornbill Festival offers a kaleidoscopic view of Naga culture expressed in the form of Folk dances, Arts, Architecture, Food, Traditional attires, fashion and of course, Music. Enjoy the, often superlatively expressed, hospitality and friendliness of the Nagas.

Day 03: KOHIMA-KHONOMA-KOHIMA

After breakfast today we will drive The beautiful Angami village of KHONOMA, 20kms northwest from Kohima, holds a special place in Naga history as the place where Angami warriors made their final stand against the British in 1879. Magnificent rice terracing surrounds the village. A flight of steps, approached through a traditional carved gate, leads up to the highest point of the village from where excellent views take in the hills and the neighboring villages. Afternoon visit war memorial at Kohima. Overnight.

Day 04: KOHIMA- MOKUKCHUNG: (180 kms/ 7 hrs)

Early morning drive to Mokokchung (142kms/5hrs). Overnight

Mokokchung, the district headquarter situated at an altitude of 1325 meters above sea level. This picturesque town is the cultural centre of the AO Nagas. The AO warriors used to wear the beautiful black and red handwoven shawl with its white decorated band to signify their prowess over their enemies.

Day 05: MOKOKCHUNG –MON (175 kms/ 7 hrs)

Transfer from Mokukchung to Mon. Our drive to Mon in Nagalan. This district is inhabited by the KONYAK TRIBE with a sizable number of AO Nagas. Check into hotel. overnight.

Day 06: MON

After early breakfast we will be going to SHANGNYU village (20kms/1hr). True tradition is seen here where people are still not touched by modern ways. Lunch at the village. Meet village folk, see their way of life. Return to Mon in the evening. overnight.

Day 07: MON – JORHAT (150 kms/ 6 hrs)

Transfer from Mon to Jorhat (via Sibsagar). Our drive from Mon in Nagaland will be through lush green valley of the tea estates of Assam. The journey will take about 7 hours. Overnight

At Sibsagar visit the monuments and temples - the remains of the 600 year old history of the Ahom dynasty that ruled Assam from the 12th to the 19th century.

Day 08: JORHAT – MAJULI RIVER ISLAND

Journey to Majuli island - drive to the river front (45mins) to board a ferry to the island that will take approx. 2hrs - at the island visit the monasteries and interface with the monks of the centre of the Vaishnavite culture. The island is dominated by the mishmi tribes who are predominantly agriculturists. Overnight

Day-9: Departure

Post breakfast drive to jorhat airport for onward destination