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Nagaland

The Hornbill Tales
Experience the Mystical Land of Diverse Traditions

Trip Overview

Uncover the magic of Nagaland, traverse misty mountains and breathtaking landscapes. Explore tribal customs, intricate artisanal crafts, and the celebration of indigenous cultures.

About the trip

Travel Dates
6th to 15th December, 2025
Duration
10 Days
Trip Cost
INR 1,80,000/- Per Person
(Considering 2 people in 1 car and stay on twin sharing)
Trip Style
Self-Drive Road Trip
Vehicle
Hyundai Creta or similar
Driving Distance
700 kms (approx.)
Landscapes
Mountains, Coastlines, Islands

Route Map

Itinerary

Day 1 Kohima

Arrival at Kohima
Transfer to Kohima Hotel
Overnight stay

Day 2 Kohima - Khonoma village – Kohima

Excursion to Khonoma Village
Visit to Kohima War Cemetery, Museum and Cathedral Church
Overnight at Kohima

Day 3 Kohima – Kisama – Kohima

Drive to Kisama Heritage Village, the sight of Hornbill Festival
Overnight at Kohima

Day 4 Kohima – Mokokchung

Drive to Mokokchung
Overnight at Mokokchung

Day 5 Mokokchung – local sightseeing

Exploring the Ao Naga tribal villages
Visit to Mopunchukit village and Longkhum village
Overnight at Mokokchung

Day 6 Mokokchung - Sivasagar

Drive to Mokokchung
Local sightseeing in Sivasagar
Overnight at Sivasagar

Day 7 Sivasagar - Mon

Visit to Ahom museum and exploring other remains of Ahom dynasty.
Visit to Chariedo
Overnight at Mon

Day 8 Mon – Lungwa

Visit to Tang village en route to Lungwa village
Exploring the Lungwa village situated on India-Myanmar border
Overnight at Mon

Day 9 Mon - Dibrugarh

Visit to Hunpoi village
Meeting old men (wise elders) at Angh’s court
Overnight at Dibrugarh

Day 10 Departure from Dibrugarh

Drive to Dibrugarh Airport for onward connections

“

“I have signed up for this expedition to test my endurance and
explore India's diverse landscapes. Most of all excited to embark on
this journey of self discovery.”

Anuya Deshmukh
Contact Us: +91 88678 09433
Inclusions
  • Self Drive SUV rental (Creta or similar)
  • Fuel for the SUV
  • Receed Routes
  • Lead & Support vehicle with support team & local guide through-out the trip
  • All stays on twin sharing basis. Single occupancy available at additional charges
  • All Meals
  • Airport transfers and local sight seeing as mentioned in the itinerary
Exclusions
  • Tickets to Dimapur and from Dibrugarh
  • Any additional sightseeing or transfers
  • Refundable Security Deposit for the rental vehicle
  • Individual insurance & documentation costs
  • Any personal expenses not mentioned
  • Any cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances

Fun Facts About Nagaland

Nagaland Has
16 Tribes
Each with their own language
The Hornbill Festival
is called the
Festival of Festivals​
Naga King Chilli (Bhut Jolokia)
is one of the hottest chillies in the world!​
The Landscapes Change
Every 30 Minutes​

Upcoming Road Trips

Photo Gallery

FAQs

What is a road trip?

As the name suggests, a road trip is a journey by road using a vehicle. It is the best way to experience different landscapes and terrains and soak in the culture of a place. Meant for those to whom the journey matters more than the destination.

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What is an Embarq guided tour?

An Embarq guided road-trip is a premium fixed departure trip with a fixed itinerary. The trip is designed by the co-founders after a detailed recce of the destination and various routes ensuring the best curated experiences & activities are planned along the route. The stays and food are hand picked. The travellers move in a convoy led and tailed by the Embarq crew that provides personalised attention and support throughout the tour.

What are overland journeys/road-trips?

Overland Roadtrips are Self-Drive road trips that one does in his/her own vehicle where you experience the thrill of crossing India’s border and drive to other countries like Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Central Asia, Russia, UK, Europe etc.

These road-trips require a lot of planning, paperwork and permits, visas etc. Our co-founders have done multiple overland road-trips across continents and we can help you plan it all and experience this epic once-in a life time journey!

What are Embarq Bespoke Road-Trips?

Self-Drive Road-Trips that are customized for you at any of our listed destinations including overland journeys, considering your specific requirements.

You could be a solo traveler or group of friends & family, you can choose the dates suitable to you and the budget that makes you smile!

Our expert team will help you put the personalized itinerary together considering the dates, various routes, stay, food and rental car options to suit your needs!

We can also customize luxury road-tripping holidays for you.

What is the difference between your guided and self-guided tours?

SERVICE GUIDED-FIXED DEPARTURE BESPOKE
Rental Car YES YES
Lead Vehicle & Embarq Team YES NO
Local Guide YES Optional
Back-up/Escort Vehicle YES Optional
Breakdown Assistance YES YES (T&C apply)
Embarq Special Experiences YES Optional
Flexible Dates for Departure NO YES
Group size restriction YES NO
Tour Cost Standard As per individual budget
Planned Itineraries YES YES
Accommodation YES YES
Meals YES NO
Fuel YES NO

What is the distance that we travel every day?

The daily distance we cover depends on the terrain and the scheduled activities. It typically varies between five to seven hours on an average. Please refer to the brochure for detailed itinerary.

What happens if my vehicle breaks down during the trip?

Breakdown assistance is provided on all Embarq tours.

Do all of your road trips have tour leaders?

All guided tours have a tour leader and support crew.

Who are the tour leaders and how experienced are they?

Embarq guided tours are led by our co-founders themselves. They have more than five years of experience in organising road trips and have scouted the routes beforehand.

Do we have to follow the tour leaders on a guided tour?

Yes. To get the best experience on our guided tours, we expect you to follow the group leader/lead vehicle.