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Kisama (Hornbill Festival)
Festival of Festivals
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2 days
Best time
December 1–10 (Hornbill
Entry fee
₹100
Food / day
₹600
About
The Naga Heritage Village 12 km from Kohima — every December 1–10 it hosts the Hornbill Festival, where all 17 Naga tribes showcase their dance, music, food, and warrior traditions.
Must-see highlights
17-tribe morungs (traditional meeting halls)
Warrior dance & battle reenactment
Naga food court (smoked pork, bamboo shoots)
Indigenous wrestling & Naga games
Rock concerts (evenings — India's NE rock scene)
Naga tribal jewellery & craft market
Fire dance & drumming performances
Naga weaving demonstrations
Wild boar skull war trophies display
Children's festival activities
Late-night tribal campfire experiences
Kohima War Cemetery nearby (15km)
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Dimapur 87km · Dimapur (DMU) 87km
Nearby attractions
Naga Heritage VillageKohima cityBamboo pavilionsWWII Museum (festival)Khonoma
How to get here
Kohima → Kisama
cab · 0.5h
₹800
approx.
Dimapur → Kisama
cab · 3h
₹4,500
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
December 1–10 (Hornbill Festival)
Nearest Transport
Dimapur87 km
Dimapur (DMU)87 km
Stay Options
budget₹1,500/night
mid₹4,000/night
luxury₹9,500/night
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