Hornbill Festival 2022: A Complete Travel Guide
All you need to know about the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland 2022 including stays, how to reach, and other things to do.
Nagaland
Longwa: The Konyak Citadel
Longwa is the largest village of Konyak Nagas on the Indo-Myanmar Border in Mon district of Nagaland. From the Angh to the Gunsmith, there is much to see here.
Hongphoi Village, Mon: Wrinkled Tattoos from A Wrathful Yore
Hongphoi Villae in Mon District of Nagaland is your best chance to spot the traditional Konyak tattooed headhunters. These were traditions of the past, when they used to be fearsome warriors. Newer generations have moved on to a more “mainstream” lifestyle.
The Northeast India World War II Trail
A list of WWII sites from Northeast India like War cemeteries at Kohima, Imphal, Guwahati, Digboi, Jairampur, WW II Museum at Kisama, Japanese Memorial at Maibam Lokpa Ching, and INA Museum at Moirang.
Dzukou Valley Trek, Nagaland
Complete travel guide to Dzukou Valley Trek near Kohima in Nagaland with route, transport, accommodation, rates, budget, itinerary, season, and other details.
Dzukou Again: Lilies of the Valley
Dzukou Valley Trek again, but with Dzukou Lilies in full bloom in May & helped by clear weather. Summer seems the best season here. Tried the Jakhama Route too.
Kohima: Things to do after Hornbill
Kohima isn’t limited to the Hornbill Festival only. From the relics of WW II to the most picturesque treks in India called Dzukou, and from traditional Naga villages like Khonoma, Dzuleke, & Touphema to cherry blossoms of Pfutsero, there’s much to be done.
Pfutsero: An Unlikely Utopia
Inhabited by Chakesang Nagas, Pfutsero in Phek district of Nagaland is a great offbeat detour from Kohima. At 2133 mts, it is the highest and coldest town in the state.