Plan Your Trip Nagaland: Tips for Visiting Hornbill Festivals

If you want to plan your trip Nagaland, then mark the dates of hornbill festival and prepare to visit. This festival is a unique and spectacular performance of the colors and cultures of diverse tribes of the state. This festival is the epitome of all other festivities of India. Before you get too excited and book your tickets, check the following tips. These tips will help you to fight the unpredictable conditions during hornbill festival.

Kisama Heritage Village

This celebration takes place in Kisama Heritage Village of Nagaland. The village is about 18 kilometers away from the capital of the state Kohima. You have to travel by road to reach either Kohima or the religious places in Nagaland. While choosing a vehicle for the journey, keep in mind that the road conditions of Nagaland are the worst compared to the rest of India.

Crowd

It is hard to believe that so many travelers visit Nagaland to witness the grandeur of this festival. But, it’s true. Kohima is a busy and crowded city, and during the festival, it becomes an absolute nightmare for travelers. You have to factor in the traffic delays in your itinerary to ensure that you don’t miss any buzz.

Lack of Lodging

During this time, all the hotels and guest houses get booked in a blink of an eye. So, if you are to visit this festival, make sure that your hotel is booked months before. The price of the hotels would also be sky-high. You have to haggle with the managers to get the right price. That’s why it is better for the last minute travelers or for those who are traveling on a budget, to stay in the tents.

Bring Proper Camping Equipment

If you have decided to stay in the camps, you should bring proper equipment as well. The campsites will rent you a tent, and that’s it. If you want to rent camping gadgets, you have to pay some extra charge. You have to bring a good sleeping bag which can handle sub minus temperatures to handle the cold. Bring travel mat, sleeping pillow, extra blanket etc as well.

So, these are the primary tips for attending the hornbill festival. Don’t forget to bring your camera or else you will regret the rest of your life. The festival is so vibrant that you forget about the blistering sun and chilly afternoons. Don’t do that. Bring ample warm clothes and socks to fight off the chill.