Join Pandaw Cruises on a Once in a Lifetime Visit to Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival
Nestled in the remote northeast corner of India, Nagaland is a land of culture and natural beauty.
Each December, all 17 of its tribes come together for the Hornbill Festival, a ten-day celebration of music, dance, storytelling, traditional sports, and ancestral crafts. Framed by misty hills and dense forests, this extraordinary gathering offers a rare, immersive glimpse into the living traditions of tribal India.
Pandaw invites you to experience this celebration on a 13-night fully guided land and river journey along the Brahmaputra and into Nagaland. With just two departures on November 22 and November 29, availability is limited for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Secure your place today and be part of something special.
Nagaland is known as the land of festivals and each December, the Hornbill Festival takes place in Kohima uniting the various Naga tribes for a yearly celebration of the culture and traditions of the region. Famed for its fierce and distinct Naga Warriors, Nagaland is a must-see for travellers in India’s North East and for the first time Pandaw is offering a guided tour of this unique annual celebration, combined with a 7 night expedition along the mighty Brahmaputra River.
Pandaw has 2 special departures sailing on the 22nd November 2025 & 29th November 2025, the perfect way to experience the once-in-a-lifetime festival and experience North East India.
This is a group tour exploring the Hornbill Festival across multiple days after a 10-night Brahmaputra expedition. Transportation to and from the festival site and excursions each day are provided as a group by coach or car but our local guides and vehicles will be on hand to support those who wish to return early. This is a flexible tour which may change depending on specific festival activities at time of visit or group consensus.
Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival and Brahmaputra Expedition
GUWAHATI – SILGHAT – GUWAHATI – KOHIMA
13 nights
FROM US$ 7,870.00
(Join Pandaw Cruises on a Once in a Lifetime Visit to Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival)
