6N/7D Kaziranga Hornbill Festival
Destination Covered: Guwahati – Kaziranga (2N) – Kohima (3N) – Guwahati (1N)
Best Time to Visit: October – April (Nov – April for Kaziranga National park. The remaining months from June – September remains closed due to floods)
- Starting Point: Guwahati airport/ Railway station
- End Point: Guwahati 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
Arrive at Guwahti airport sometime in the afternoon. Meet and greet by our representative. Drive to Kaziranga National park. Check-In at Accommodation.
Overnight stay in Kaziranga.
Meal Plan: Breakfast only.
Guwahati: The capital city of Assam situated on the south bank of river Brahmaputra. It is the gateway to the North-eastern region of India. Guwahati is famous for several temples including the Kamakhya.
Brahmaputra river: The Brahmaputra river is the 9th largest and 15th longest river in the world, with a length of 3969 Km. The average depth of the river ia 124 fet and maximum depth is 380 feet. It flows through the Tibet Himalayas through china, India, Bangladesh and end falls in the Bay of Bengal Sea.
Kaziranga National Park: is a world heritage site where more than 75% of the world’s total population of the great One-horned Rhinoceros is found. It lies on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra river and is one of the oldest park of Assam. Besides Rhinos, the Asiatic water Buffalo numbering over 1200, elephants over 1000, Tigers, swamp deer, Barking deer and Hog deer can be found. About 400 species of birds are found in the park.
After an early breakfast, enjoy the wilderness of Kaziranga with an elephant safari in the central zone (subject to availability).
Go for an elephant ride in the early morning before breakfast – Timing: 05:00AM/06:00AM/07:00AM. Return back to the accommodation and refresh. After breakfast, a hiking around.
Later after lunch and refreshments, get ready for a jeep safari in the West/Central area of the park ( Timing: 1:30PM/03:30PM).
Overnight stay in Kaziranga
Meal Plan: Breakfast only.
After breakfast, drive 6 hrs to Kohima. En route stop for lunch at Dimapur.
Proceed to Kohima about 3 hours drive. You will pass through the green hills and small villages along the Dhansiri river. Reach Kohima.
Overnight stay 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.
When it comes to the best places to see on the Nagaland tour, the first place that comes to our mind will be War Cemetery, the final resting ground of the soldiers who lost their lives in the England- Japan war. An inscription at the base of one the two large crosses here reads,’ When you go to home tell them of us and say, For your tomorrow, we gave our today.’ Overlooking the cemetery, there’s Cathedral of Reconciliation; built in 1965, and partly funded by the Japanese government. Another fascinating tourism place in Kohima is State Museum. Located right in the north of the bazaar, the state museum exhibits the excellent anthropological collection of Naga mask, textiles, jewelry, and totem pillars from all the 16 Naga tribes.
Today, after breakfast, we will drive to the hornbill festival venue. Experience the unique Naga tradition and culture. Explore the rich heritage. Enjoy the traditional folk dances and folk songs with their complete traditional attire. Savour the exotic dishes. Sip the famous Naga rice wine. Visit the Morung – boys dormitory. Capture some memorable photos.
Lunch at the venue.
Later, drive back to accommodation.
Overnight stay at Kohima.
Meal Plan: Breakfast only.
After breakfast, drive to Khonoma village – first green village in the country. At Khonoma you will find culture, history and Nature intact together.
Explore the village. Visit the ceremonial gate, Morung, cairn circles, Khonoma fort, historical sites, age group house, meet local craftsman, weaving shawls and cane basket making.
Lunch at Khonoma
Later, drive back to Kohima and attend more at the hornbill festival.
Visit the Kohima night carnival.
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 tribe of 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.
Post an early breakfast, today will be a long 9 hours drive to Guwahati. But the journey will be enjoying. You will pass through the plains of Assam – Tea garden. Villages, farms along the way.
Reach Guwahati and overnight stay at Guwahati.
Meal Plan: Breakfast only.
Our beautiful trip ends here. We drop you at the airport or railway station. Bid Adieu. Until we meet again for another adventurous trip in another different place 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 AC Innova /or similar (max 3-4 pax in one vehicle)
- All accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- Permit.
- Local guide (English speaking).
- First aid.
- All meals that are mentioned included in each itinerary.
- +5% GST applicable as per Govt. rule
- 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’.
- 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.
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- 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.
Please note: 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.