SkyHike Hornbill Escape 2025

7D/6N
₹ 25,000 ₹ 21,000
/ person + 5% GST

10

(10)
4
days in
Kohima
1
day in
Khonoma
2
days in
Dzukou Valley

Transport
Tempo traveller
Guide
Expert Tour Guide
Hotel Stay
Triple/Quad
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Home Stay
Triple/Quad

Package Highlights

A 7 day Nagaland experience combining tribal culture, mountain treks, village heritage, festival celebrations, and high altitude camping. Expect winding hill drives, forest trails, panoramic valley views, authentic Naga cuisine, live music nights, and a full day trek into Dzukou Valley.

This journey is ideal for travelers who want both cultural exposure and an active trekking experience.

All transportation, festival entry coordination, permits, and trek arrangements are managed by the SkyHike team for a smooth experience.

Itinerary

Day 1 DAY 01 | Arrival in Dimapur – Transfer to Kohima

Distance: ~70 km | Travel Time: 3–4 hrs (hilly roads)

On arrival at Dimapur Airport or Railway Station, a SkyHike representative will receive you and assist with your luggage before beginning the drive to Kohima.

The 70 km journey takes approximately 3 to 4 hours as the road gradually climbs into Nagaland’s hills. The drive is scenic, with winding mountain roads, small roadside settlements, and changing valley views. If time permits, you may stop at the Kachari Ruins near Dimapur to see ancient monolithic structures.

As you approach Kohima, the air becomes cooler and the town appears layered along the hillside. After reaching, check into your homestay or hotel and take time to settle in.

Dinner will be served at your accommodation. The evening is kept relaxed so you can rest after travel.

Overnight stay in Kohima.
Meals: Dinner

 

Day 2 DAY 02 | Trek to Pulie Badze – Khonoma Village

Drive: Kohima to Jotsoma ~10 km | 30 mins
Trek: 3.5 km one way | 2–2.5 hrs round trip
Drive: Jotsoma to Khonoma ~20 km | 1 hr

After breakfast, you drive to Jotsoma, the base for the Pulie Badze trek. The short 30 minute drive takes you through forested roads.

From Jotsoma, begin the 3.5 km forest trail towards Pulie Badze Peak. The path passes through dense greenery and gradually ascends. The climb is moderate and manageable with steady pacing. On reaching the top, you are rewarded with panoramic views of Kohima Valley and surrounding hills.

After descending back to Jotsoma, you continue your drive to Khonoma Village, around 20 km away. The one hour drive takes you deeper into Angami tribal territory.

Khonoma is known for its eco conservation efforts and traditional architecture. You will explore the village lanes, traditional houses, and learn about its history as Asia’s first green village.

Dinner will be served at your homestay.

Overnight stay in Khonoma.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

 

Day 3 DAY 03 | Khonoma – Kohima Heritage Experience

Drive: Khonoma to Kohima ~20 km | 1 hr
Local Travel: 5–8 km within town

After breakfast, you drive back to Kohima.

Today is dedicated to understanding the town’s heritage and history. You will visit the Kohima War Cemetery, a beautifully maintained memorial honoring soldiers from World War II. The site offers both historical context and valley views.

Next, visit Kohima Cathedral, one of the largest churches in Northeast India. You may also explore local museums that showcase tribal artifacts, textiles, and traditional weapons.

In the evening, you can walk through Kohima’s local markets. This is a good opportunity to observe daily life and try traditional Naga dishes at local eateries.

Dinner and overnight stay in Kohima.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4 DAY 04 | Hornbill Festival & Night Carnival

Drive: Kohima to Kisama ~12 km | 30 mins

After breakfast, you drive to Kisama Heritage Village, the venue for the Hornbill Festival.

The festival showcases traditional dances, tribal music, indigenous games, crafts, and food from different Naga tribes. You will have ample time to walk around, interact with local performers, and witness cultural performances.

Food stalls offer authentic Naga cuisine. The environment is lively but organized, allowing you to explore comfortably.

In the evening, return to Kohima for the Night Carnival, which takes place in the city center. Expect live music, local stalls, festive lighting, and a cheerful atmosphere.

Return to your accommodation after the celebrations.

Overnight stay in Kohima.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

 

Day 5 DAY 05 | Trek to Dzukou Valley

Drive: Kohima to Viswema ~25 km | 1 hr
Local Ride: Rough road ~8 km | 30–40 mins
Trek Distance: ~12 km | Duration: 4–5 hrs

After an early breakfast, drive to Viswema Village, the starting point for the Dzukou trek.

From Viswema, you switch to a local vehicle for a short off road stretch before beginning the trek. The first 4 km involve a steep climb that takes around 2 hours. This section requires steady effort, and breaks will be taken as needed.

Once you reach the ridge, the trail becomes gradual and scenic for the next 8 km. The landscape slowly opens into rolling grasslands.

By afternoon, you enter Dzukou Valley, known for its wide meadows and seasonal flowers. The atmosphere feels calm and open.

You will stay overnight in tents arranged by the SkyHike team. Basic facilities are available.

Dinner will be served at the campsite.

Overnight stay in Dzukou Valley.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

 

Day 6 DAY 06 | Explore Dzukou Valley – Return to Kohima

Morning Walk: 5–6 km optional | 2–3 hrs
Trek Back: 12 km | 4–5 hrs
Drive: Viswema to Kohima ~25 km | 1 hr

Wake up early to explore the valley during morning light. Short optional walks around ridges and streams allow you to see more of the landscape.

After breakfast, begin the descent back via the same route. The downhill trek takes approximately 4 to 5 hours.

On reaching Viswema, your vehicle will transfer you back to Kohima.

Check into your hotel and rest after the trekking effort.

Overnight stay in Kohima.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

 

Day 7 DAY 07 | Kohima → Dimapur – Departure

Distance: ~70 km | Travel Time: 3–4 hrs

After breakfast, check out and begin your return drive to Dimapur.

The 3 to 4 hour journey retraces the winding hill road back to the plains. Drop will be arranged at Dimapur Airport or Railway Station as per your departure timing.

Meals: Breakfast

This Hornbill Escape combines cultural celebration, village heritage, mountain trekking, and festival energy in one well paced journey. From tribal traditions to high altitude meadows, every part of the experience is coordinated carefully by the SkyHike team so you can travel confidently and comfortably.

We truly look forward to hosting you for this unique Nagaland adventure.

 

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What's inside the package?

Inclusions

  • Accommodations in handpicked hotels/ homestays
  • All meals included (breakfast and dinner) with a focus on local cuisine
  • Transportation to and from the starting point of the tour
  • Toll tax, parking charges, and driver allowances
  • Guided sightseeing tours of local attractions
  • Entry fees to monuments, museums, and other attractions
  • Cultural experiences
  • Services of an expert tour leader
  • Support staff, including guides, drivers, and helpers
  • Memories for a lifetime
  • Assistance with travel arrangements, such as flight bookings or travel insurance

Exclusions

  • 5% GST Service tax.
  • Any extra meal while traveling.
  • Backpack offloading charges and porter fees for carrying luggage
  • Any kind of personal expenses.
  • Monument entry fees.
  • Anything apart from the inclusions.
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Know Before You Go

1. Festival-focused trip, well-organized
Hornbill Festival can get crowded and overwhelming, but SkyHike plans your schedule and access so you enjoy it without chaos.

2. Cultural experience, guided properly
From tribal performances to local traditions, SkyHike ensures you don’t just attend the festival, but actually understand and experience it.

3. Remote location, smoothly managed
Nagaland travel can involve multiple logistics, but SkyHike handles transport, stays, and coordination so your journey stays hassle-free.

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Terms & Conditions
  • 👉 Prices quoted are valid for 24 hours only. After that, all rates are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.
  • 👉 In Accommodations, Standard check-in/check-out time applies (12 PM/11 AM unless stated otherwise).
  • 👉 In case of unavailability of accommodations, equivalent category hotels/resorts/homestays will be provided.
  • 👉 While entering passenger names during the booking process, do ensure that they exactly match the names on the travel documents (e.g., Aadhar Card/PAN card/ Passport/Voter ID card/Any Identity Card) that you will be carrying for the Trip/Trek.
  • 👉 The passenger names in the booking form should be exactly as per Adhar Card/PAN card/ Passport/Voter ID card/Any Identity Card. Sky Hike will not bear any liability for the name change fee if incorrect names and ages have been added at the time of booking.
  • 👉 In case your package needs to be canceled due to any natural calamity, weather conditions, etc. SkyHike reserves the right to deny a refund request in the event of a disaster, depending on the nature of the disaster and its impact on the organization.
  • 👉 Sky Hike reserves the right to modify the itinerary at any point, due to reasons including but not limited to Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic problems, cancellation, rescheduling, closure of /entry restrictions at a place of visit, etc. While we will do our best to make suitable alternate arrangements, we will not be held liable for any refunds/compensation claims arising out of this.
  • 👉 SkyHike is not liable for loss, injury, or damage to person or property caused due to natural calamities or accidents.
  • 👉Travelers/Trekkers must take full responsibility for their personal belongings.
  • 👉Travel Insurance is not included unless mentioned. Strongly recommended for high-risk destinations or international travel.
Payment & Confirmation Policies
  • 👉 100.0% of the total Trip/Trek cost will have to be paid 7 days before the Date of Travel.
  • 👉 Booking will be considered confirmed only after a minimum advance payment of 30% of the total package cost.
  • 👉 Once we receive your deposit, we'll send you a confirmation email with all the details, the Invoice & due amount, and the payment date.
  • 👉 Failure to make a timely payment may result in auto-cancellation without prior notice.
  • 👉 Valid ID proof (Aadhar card, passport, etc.) must be submitted at the time of booking.
  • 👉 For international trips, passport copies with a minimum of 6 months' validity and visa documents must be submitted as per deadlines.
  • 👉 Payments accepted via UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or bank transfers.
  • 👉 Payments made via Credit/Debit Card may attract an additional payment gateway charge (as per the gateway's fee structure).
  • 👉 Cash payments (if any) must be acknowledged with an official receipt.
  • 👉 If you choose to book flight, train, or bus tickets through SkyHike’s team, Full payment is required to issue flight, train, or bus tickets.
  • 👉 Transport ticket prices are dynamic. Final fare will be as per the live rates visible on the booking portals at the time of processing. Any price difference from previous quotes will be chargeable.
Cancelation & Refund Policy
  • 👉 The advance amount is non-refundable.
  • 👉 The guest is eligible to request a refund only if the paid booking amount exceeds 30%.
  • 👉 If cancellation is made 30 days or more before the Date of Travel, 30% of the total Booking Cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  • 👉 If cancellation is made between 29 days to 16 days before the date of travel, 50% of the total Booking Cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  • 👉 If cancellation is made between 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel, 80% of the total Booking Cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  • 👉 If cancellation is made within 7 days before the date of travel, the total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
    Last-minute No-Show: 100% cancellation charges applicable. No reschedule. No refund.
  • 👉 If payment is not made as per the schedule provided in the first booking confirmation Email, Sky Hike reserves the right to cancel the booking after attempting to get in touch with you. Refunds will be issued as per the package cancellation policy.
  • 👉 Transfer your Trek/Trip (any Trek/Trip, within 2 months of your Date of Travel) to your friend before 15 days of your Date of Travel. However, your friend will be eligible for the transfer only if they have not booked any trip/trek with us and have yet to travel.
  • 👉 You can only transfer your Trip or Trek to those friends or People who haven’t booked any trip with us in a given time period.
  • 👉 80% cash voucher in the form of 'HikeCoin' for any other Trip/Trek for one year, if we are informed before 20 days of the date of travel. (1 Rupees = 10 HikeCoin)
  • 👉 90% cash voucher in the form of 'HikeCoin' for the same Trip/Trek for one year. If we are informed 20 days before the date of travel, (1 Rupee = 10 HikeCoin)
  • 👉 The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.
  • 👉 The company is not liable for compensation beyond the tour cost.
  • 👉 Non-Refundable Items: Flight/train/bus tickets once issued are non-refundable.
  • 👉 Permit fees, forest entry charges, or third-party service charges are non-refundable.
  • 👉 Flight/train/bus tickets once issued are non-refundable unless the carrier’s official policy allows cancellation with a refund.
  • 👉 Flight/train/bus tickets applicable refunds will be processed as per the terms of that organization or Booking Portal, and service charges (if any) will be deducted.
  • 👉 No refund will be made for partially utilized services like early check-out, skipped meals, missed sightseeing, or transport.
  • 👉 If sightseeing tickets have been pre-booked, refund eligibility will depend on the official cancellation policy of the issuing authority or managing organization of that specific attraction.
Child Policy
  • 👉 We recommend avoiding going on adventure trips with young children below the age of 7 years, including Dham Yatra. The Dham Yatra has a demanding itinerary that can be challenging for young children.
  • 👉 Children under 5 years old are free of charge. However, please note that this typically applies to one child per paying couple. Additional children under 5 Y/O may require a separate seat or pay a discounted fare.
  • 👉 Children between 6 and 12 years old will be charged 70% of the adult travel cost (per person).
  • 👉 Children 12 years and older will be charged the full adult travel cost.
  • 👉 Please be sure to provide the accurate age of all traveling children at the time of booking.
  • 👉 Documentation proving a child's age may be required during check-in (e.g., birth certificate, Adhar Card/Passport).
Main Attractions

Hornbill Festival – Kisama Heritage Village
Nagaland’s biggest cultural celebration featuring warrior dances, indigenous games, tribal music, crafts, and traditional cuisine.

Pulie Badze Peak
Forest trek with wide views of Kohima valley and surrounding hills.

Khonoma Village
Asia’s first green village, known for Angami tribal heritage and conservation practices.

Kohima War Cemetery
Historic World War II memorial site overlooking the valley.

Dzukou Valley
Known as the Valley of Flowers of the Northeast, with rolling meadows and seasonal blooms.

Kohima Night Carnival
Local street festival atmosphere with live performances and food stalls.

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SkyHike Hornbill Escape 2025
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