11D/10N Golden Triangle + Nagaland Hornbill Tour
Destination covered: New Delhi – Dimapur – Khonoma – Agra – Jaipur
Best time to visit: Between Nov and March
- Starting Point: New Delhi airport/ Railway station
- End Point: New Delhi airport/ Railway station
- Maximum No. of person: 8 person.
- Customization: Available on request
Starting price: On request (+5% gst applicable as per Govt. tax rule)
itinerary details
Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will be there to greet you and then take you to the accommodation. After check-in formalities, rest of the day will be free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel in New Delhi
Meal plan: Nil.
After breakfast, check-out from hotel and then our representative will transfer you to New Delhi airport to board flight for Dimapur, Nagaland.
Upon arrival at Dimapur airport, our representative will greet you and then drive to Kohima – the capital of Nagaland. Check-in at the hotel in Kohima and rest of the day at your own leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kohima.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
Kohima: Kohima is the capital city of India’s north eastern state of Nagaland. With a resident population of almost 100,000, it is the second largest city in the state. Originally known as Kewhira, Kohima was founded in 1878 when the British Empire established its headquarters of the then Naga Hills. Kohima was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II.
In 1944 during World War II the Battle of Kohima along with the simultaneous Battle of Imphal was the turning point in the Burma Campaign. For the first time in South-East Asia the Japanese lost the initiative to the Allies which the Allies then retained until the end of the war. This hand-to-hand battle and slaughter prevented the Japanese from gaining a high base from which they might next roll across the extensive flatlands of India.
After breakfast, drive to Kisama heritage village- the festival venue. Experience the vibrant culture of the Nagas. Witness the traditional attire, exquisite customs and livelihood of the different naga tribes. Visit the morungs (boys dormitories) of each tribe. Check out the rich display of traditional arts such as paintings, wood carvings and sculptures. Enjoy some memorable photography.
Lunch @ the venue where you can savour the exotic local naga cuisine. Try the famous local rice wine called Zouthou. Ala carte menu (Self payment)
Later, way back, visit Phesama village in Jakhama.
Overnight stay in Kohima.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
Hornbill festival: The Hornbill festival of Nagaland is one of the biggest cultural extravaganza in the North east of India. In Nagaland, it is also called the ‘Festival of festivals’. This festival is held every year from 1-10 Dec. in Nagaland. The significance of this festival is to encourage inter-tribal interaction, to revive, protect and promote the richness of the Naga heritage and traditions.
The Hornbill festival takes place at the Naga Heritage village, Kisama, about 12Km from Kohima, the capital. During this event, all the tribes of Nagaland come together and take part to showcase the age-old rich tradition. For visitors, it means a closer understanding of the people and culture of Nagaland, and an opportunity to experience the exotic folklore songs, dances and customs of Nagaland and the exotic food of the land.
This week-long festival unites one and all in Nagaland and people enjoy the colorful performances, crafts, sports, food fairs, games and ceremonies. Also, rich display of traditional arts includes paintings, wood carvings, and sculptures. The warrior log drums, colorful head gear, the soulful war cry, the exquisite customs etc. all are simply remarkable. Delicious local cuisine and delicacies that are typical to each of the Naga tribes are served in their respective Morungs (Boy’s dormitory) along with the finest local rice beer.
The Hornbill festival has contributed significantly to enhancing the state’s tourism brand. The festival allows tourist to have an insight into the different tribes of Nagaland and also clearer understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the state.
Kohima night Bazaar
The Kohima night bazaar is also an interesting aspect of the Hornbill festival. The stretch of the Kohima main town comes alive for 10 nights with food, music, and fun. The street is lined up with various food stalls serving out some of the finest delicacies and its simply amazing walking through the buzzing street with glowing festive mood.
After breakfast, a village tour to Kigwema village. Later visit hornbill venue. Experience more of the colorful tradition. Visit art and crafts. Shop souvenirs.
Lunch at the venue.
Evening visit the Kohima Night carnival.
Overnight stay in Kohima.
Meal Plan: Only Breakfast.
After breakfast, drive to Khonoma village- Asia’s first green village. Explore Angami tribes. Enjoy a guided tour of the village. Visit the ceremonial gates, morung, Khonoma fort, visit age group house, meet local craftsmen, and witness the weaving of shawls and cane basket making.
Lunch @ Khonoma local place
Post lunch, drive back to Kohima. Evening at own Leisure.
Overnight stay in Kohima.
Meal plan: Breakfast + Lunch
Khonoma: Khonoma village is located about 20 km from the state capital, Kohima. The village, referred to as Khwunoria (named after the Angami term for a local plant, Glouthera fragrantisima), is estimated to be around 700 years old and is spread over an area of 123sq.km. The total population of the village is about 3000, settled in 600 households. Khonoma is famous for its forests and a unique form of agriculture, including some of the oldest terraced cultivation in the region. The terrain of the village is hilly, ranging from gentle slopes to steep and rugged hillsides. The hills are covered with lush forestland, rich in various species of flora and fauna. The state bird, Blyth’s tragopan, a pheasant now nationally endangered, is reportedly found here.
Over a hundred years ago, advancing British troops found themselves facing a determined warrior tribe in the highlands of Nagaland. The Angami men of Khonoma, famed for their martial prowess and strategic skills, fought a resolute battle to safeguard their territory, inflicting heavy casualties on the foreign soldiers. The village is recorded to have resisted British rule in the region from 1830s to 1880. Finally a truce between the two stopped further bloodshed, but meanwhile Khonoma village had etched its name into the history of Indian resistance to the colonial invasion. Christianity was introduced in the village in 1890, and today most of the villagers are of this faith.
After breakfast, our representative will drop you at the Dimapur airport to board the flight for New Delhi.
Upon arrival at New Delhi, our representative will greet you and then transfer you to the hotel. Check-in and rest of the day at your own leisure.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
After breakfast, today will be a full day local tour around New Delhi and Old Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate.
Post lunch at Delhi local city restaurant, proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort, an optional can be taking a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market and shop some souvenirs.
Overnight at Hotel in New Delhi.
Meal Plan: Breakfast only
Today morning after breakfast, check out and drive to Agra “City of Love”, en route visit to Sikandra Fort (Akbar’s Tomb). Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your hotel for night stay. After some relaxation at the hotel, proceed for guided tour to Agra – visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb and Jama Masjid.
Overnight at hotel in Agra.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal, literally means ‘ crown of the palace’ is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658) to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.
Early morning before breakfast, sunrise visit to the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world and Mehtab Bagh.
Later back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast. Check out from hotel and drive to Jaipur, en route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal.
Continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur, check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
Jaipur:
Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings. It is located 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital New Delhi.
Jaipur is a popular tourist destination in India and forms a part of the west Golden Triangle tourist circuit along with Delhi and Agra (240 km, 149 mi).[11] It also serves as a gateway to other tourist destinations in Rajasthan such as Jodhpur (348 km, 216 mi), Jaisalmer (571 km, 355 mi), Udaipur (421 km, 262 mi), Kota (252 km, 156 mi) and Mount Abu (520 km, 323 mi).
On 6 July 2019, UNESCO World Heritage Committee inscribed Jaipur the ‘Pink City of India’ among its World Heritage Sites.[12] The city is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar.
After breakfast, check-out from hotel and drive to airport to board flight for New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi, check-in at the hotel and rest of the day at your own leisure.
Overnight stay in New Delhi.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
After breakfast at hotel, we drop you at the airport or railway station. Bid Adieu. Until we meet again for another adventurous trip in with The Exotic Odyssey. Thank you for travelling with The Exotic Odyssey.
Meal plan: Breakfast only.
- Land transportation from start to end of the itinerary. Vehicle type Innova/or similar Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- Permits
- Local guide (English speaking).
- First aid.
- All meals that are mentioned included in each itinerary.
- +5% GST applicable.
- International flight tickets.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa
- Any personal expenses occurring during operational tours and any extra meal ordered.
- Meals not specifically mentioned under ‘what is included’ and not mentioned under the itinerary.
- Monument entry fees
- Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
- Any extra – laundry, phone calls, Camera charges and shopping.
- Any kind of beverages – Alcoholic and aerated drinks.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under ‘what is included’.
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary or stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks or any factors beyond control.
All bookings are handled by The Exotic odyssey. In order to confirm the tour booking –
- A deposit of 50% of the total amount of the booking must be paid either by bank transfer or credit card within 7 days of the issuance of the booking confirmation. If the payment is not received within this time, the booking may be cancelled without notice.
- The remaining outstanding 50% balance is to be paid 30 days prior the departure of the tour by bank transfer or credit card payment.
- A delay in the payment of the balance may result in the cancellation of the booking and the company is not responsible for any charges incurred.
- 25% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made 30 days before the start of the trip.
- 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made between 15-30 days before the start of the trip.
- No refund i.e., 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made 0-15 days before the start of the trip.
- In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such circumstances, the operator will try their best to provide an alternative feasible. However, a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
- All cancellations are strictly subjected to the cancellation policies mentioned on the website.
- The guest must carry photo identification like Passport, Voter ID Card or Driving License IN ORIGINAL at the point of check in at the hotel and for Inner line permits
- The Exotic Odyssey does NOT have any HIDDEN CHARGES.
- If someone asks for extra money during the journey, Please inform us. We will not be responsible if you pay the amount without our knowledge and consent.
- Booking will be confirmed only after receiving the advance payment.
- There is no star category hotel available in all places. However, we provide the best possible option as per your tour category.
- Credit Cards / Traveler’s check are not freely accepted in many places.
- We advise you to check the temperature/weather of the places you are going to visit, and bring necessary clothes accordingly.
- Woollen clothes, Jacket, Raincoat/Umbrella etc. are advisable to carry according to weather conditions.
- Any extra breakfast for kids which is not mentioned has to be paid directly by guest as per the hotel policy.
- The normal check-in time for a hotel is 12 PM, and normal check-out time for a hotel is 11 AM. However, this is subjected to change as per the hotel policies. The timing of meals and/or inclusions of a certain hotel room are as per the hotel policies.
- Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in flight and train schedule; cancellations of flight/trains, political disturbances, cause of natural phenomenon, other force majeure, etc. will not be accommodated in the cost.
- Consumption of alcohols and other intoxicants are at your own cost. We request you to be very minimal with such activities during your trip.
- The vehicle for sightseeing is available on an itinerary basis only, and will not be on disposal unless some cases of emergencies.
- Price will vary according to the number of people in the tour.
- The tour will be taking place through Eco-friendly, exotic local destinations. We kindly do not encourage littering the local sites and campsites.
- We encourage you to carry water bottle which can be refilled, so that we prevent uses of plastic water bottles which only increases the waste disposal.
- Kindly conduct courtesy and respect towards cultures and traditions at all the destinations you visit.
- We encourage you to always be a responsible traveler wherever you go.
- The Exotic Odyssey is not responsible for acts of God or force majeure events, sanitation problems, lack of medical care, weather conditions, strikes and other labor activities, acts of terrorism, acts of war (declared or undeclared), quarantines, embargoes, blockades, criminal activities or any other act or event beyond the direct control of The Exotic Odyssey; and, not responsible for the additional costs for stay and/or meal and/or other expenses incurred by the consequence of such unfortunate events.
- Thank you & wishing you happy holidays with The Exotic Odyssey.
Please note, the inner line permits (ILP) are to be fill in only by Indian Nationals. Foreigners are exempted.
Foreign (International) Tourists
In a bid to boost tourism, the North East states of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland all scrapped the requirement for Foreign Visitors to apply for a Protected Area Permit (RAP, PAP) on the 1st Jan 2011.
So for travel to Nagaland, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, permits are not required for foreign passport holders.
Arunachal Pradesh – Visitors still require permits.
Sikkim – Visitors still require permits.
This relief is not applicable to citizens of Pakistan and China who still require permits to visit Nagaland.
Foreign tourists will still need to register themselves at the nearest local Police station upon their arrival to Nagaland.
Domestic (Indian) Tourists
An Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required for Indian (Domestic) tourists entry into Nagaland.
Exception: Citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh, China and foreign nationals having their origin in these countries will require prior approval from the Ministry of Home affairs before entering the state.