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Nagaland Hornbill Festival
Dimapur - Kohima
5 Days / 4 Nights
All Meals
AC Car
Package Overview
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive Haridwar - Arrive Haridwar Railway Station, hotel check-in near Har Ki Pauri, afternoon visit Mansa Devi Temple (cable car to hilltop Ôé╣75 return, wish-fulfilling goddess, tie threads for wishes, panoramic city views), Chandi Devi Temple (another cable car or 3km trek), walk through Bara Bazaar (religious items, brass idols, rudraksha, Patanjali mega store), evening attend world-famous Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri (6-7pm, spectacular aarti with massive fire lamps, thousands of devotees, priests in saffron with huge torches, conches, bells, "Har Har Gange" chants, diyas floating on Ganga, one of most photographed spiritual ceremonies in India, reach 1 hour early to get ghat-side spot, free to attend), take holy dip at Brahma Kund (most sacred bathing spot believed to have Amrit drops, crowded but spiritual), overnight Haridwar|
Day 2:
Rishikesh Day Trip - Morning drive to Rishikesh (20km, Yoga Capital), visit Laxman Jhula (450ft suspension bridge with Trayambakeshwar Temple), Ram Jhula, Beatles Ashram (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ashram where Beatles stayed 1968, graffiti art, meditation huts, Ôé╣150), afternoon optional river rafting Shivpuri to Rishikesh (16km, Grade 2-3, Ôé╣800-1500, 2-3 hours), or visit Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (32km hilltop, where Shiva drank poison), evening attend Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan (6:30pm), return Haridwar, overnight|
Day 3:
Haridwar Local & Departure - Early morning participate in Ganga Snan at Har Ki Pauri (holy dip at sunrise very auspicious, less crowded 5-7am), visit Bharat Mata Temple (unique temple dedicated to Mother India with floor-wise depictions of Indian heroes, freedom fighters, gods, Ôé╣20), Sapt Rishi Ashram (where seven sages meditated, Ganga splits into seven streams), Maya Devi Temple (ancient Shakti Peetha, one of 51 where Sati's body parts fell, heart fell here, oldest temple in Haridwar), Pawan Dham (modern glass temple with mirror work, colorful interiors, Radha Krishna, Geeta teachings), afternoon Rajaji National Park optional if wildlife enthusiast (10km, elephant, tiger reserve, jeep safari Ôé╣1500-3000, needs advance permission), last shopping at Moti Bazaar, checkout, evening departure from Haridwar station, tour ends with Ganga blessings (Best time: Year-round pilgrimage destination, peak during Kumbh Mela every 12 years attracting 50 million+, Ardh Kumbh every 6 years, Kanwar Mela Jul-Aug with millions of Shiva devotees carrying Ganga water, winter Dec-Feb cold but less crowded, summer Mar-May hot but manageable, monsoon Jun-Sep heavy Ganga flow)
What's Included
- Hotel/homestay with breakfast, Dimapur Airport to Kohima transfers (70km), Hornbill Festival entry for all days, Cultural performances viewing, Tribal village visits, Kohima War Cemetery, World War II Museum, Local market tour, Guide with tribal culture knowledge
What's Not Included
- Flights to Dimapur (expensive during festival), Lunch/dinner, Festival shopping (handicrafts, shawls), Alcohol (restricted in Nagaland), Personal expenses, Travel insurance
Best Time to Visit
December (1st week)
Important Information
- Group Size: Maximum 15 persons per group
- Meal Plan: All Meals
- Transportation: AC Car
- Guide Language: English, Hindi (other languages on request)
- Documents Required: Valid ID proof (Aadhar/Passport), Photographs
- Travel Insurance: Highly recommended (not included)
Note: Package details, prices, and inclusions are subject to change based on availability and season. Please confirm all details at the time of booking.
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