Explore Nagaland – Hornbill Festival | Dzukou Valley | Kaziranga National Park TREKKING CUM TRAINING EXPEDITION 2025 by Gandhi Nagar GEB Unit Gujrat State Branch

State
Gujarat
 
Location
Guwahati
 
Duration
8N/9D
 
Valid Age
18 – 60
 
Support Contact
8866846997
 
Reporting Point
GUWAHATI
 
Overview
 
NAME OF THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR/FD: RAKESH PARMAR, CHAIRMAN,
Gandhinagar –GEB-GUJ 012-Unit
CONTACT NUMBER: 8866846997
EMAIL ADDRESS : rakeshyhaignr@gmail.com
COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: C10 / 502, Shyamji Krishna Varma Park, Sector-7, Gandhinagar – 382007
 
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:
 
Explore Nagaland – Hornbill Festival | Dzukou Valley | Kaziranga National Park
 
Participate Information
 
Includes:
 
1. Travel from Guwahati to Dimapur (All transfers & sightseeing)
2. Accommodation: Hotel / Guest House / Home Stay (Triple Sharing)
3. Food: Breakfast & Dinner (Local Cuisine),
4. Packed Lunch during Dzukou Trek
5. Toll Tax, Road Tax & Parking
6. Inner Line Permit (Nagaland)
7. Group Insurance
8. Guide Services
 
Note: Couple room subject to extra cost and availability.
 
Exclusions: Any items not mentioned in the inclusions list.
 
CONTACT DETAILS
 
Mr. Rakesh Parmar
(Chairman, Gandhinagar GEB Unit)
+91 8866846997
Email: rakeshyhaignr@gmail.com
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
 
1. Age Limit: 10 to 70 years (YHAI Membership Mandatory)
2. Mandatory Documents:
3. Aadhar Card (Original + 3 Xerox)
4. Final Vaccination Certificate (3 Xerox)
5. YHAI Membership Card (Soft Copy Accepted)
6. Medical Certificate (Issued within 30 days before reporting)
 
How to Reach Base Camp:
 
1. By Air: Nearest Airport – Guwahati
2. By Train: Guwahati Railway Station – well connected
 
How to Register:
 
1. Contact the unit via offline mode
2. Submit Registration Form + Declaration-cum-Undertaking
3. Attach Payment Receipt of 38,000/-
 
Payment Details:
 
1. Account Name: Youth Hostels Association of India
2. Bank Name: Bank of Baroda
3. Account No: 72920200001688
4. IFSC Code: BARB0DBGSEC (fifth character is zero)
5. Branch: Sector 22, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382022
 
WHAT TO BRING:
 
Shirts, Slacks, Raincoat, Warm Jackets, Inners, Sun Cap, Trekking Shoes, Socks, Gloves, Toiletries, Cold Cream, Medicines, Goggles, Towel, Aadhar Card, YHAI Membership Card, Medical Certificate.
 
Day Wise Schedule
 
Day 1 – 27/11/2025 (Arrival at Guwahati)
 
1. Receive participants at Guwahati
2. Visit Maa Kamakhya Temple & Umananda Temple
3. Lunch at an Assamese local restaurant
4. Visit Sualkuchi Village – known for Muga & Eri silk textiles
5. Optional: Evening 1-hour Brahmaputra River Cruise
6. Check-in at hotel for overnight stay
 
Day 2 – 28/11/2025 (Guwahati to Kaziranga national park)
 
1. Depart to Kaziranga National Park
2. Visit local tea gardens
3. Attend cultural program in the evening
 
Day 3 – 29/11/2025 (Kaziranga Safari Day)
 
1. Early morning Elephant Ride (5:30 AM – 6:30 AM or 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM)
2. Jeep Safari (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
3. Lunch with traditional Assamese cuisine at local home/hotel
 
Day 4 – 30/11/2025 (Kaziranga to Kohima)
 
1. Drive to Kohima via Dimapur (lunch en route)
2. Evening at leisure in Kohima
 
Day 5 – 01/12/2025 (Hornbill Festival & Khonoma)
 
1. Breakfast
2. Visit World War II Cemetery
3. Attend Hornbill Festival (includes cultural program by 17 tribes)
4. Lunch at Hornbill Festival – enjoy local rice beer
5. Afternoon excursion to Khonoma Village (Angami tribe heritage)
 
Day 6 – 02/12/2025 (Hornbill & Kohima City Tour)
 
1. Explore Hornbill Festival
2. Kohima city sightseeing
 
Day 7 – 03/12/2025 (Trek to Dzukou Valley)
 
1. Trek to Dzukou Valley
2. Explore caves, flowers, rivers
3. Overnight in tented accommodation
 
Day 8 – 04/12/2025 (Explore Dzukou Valley)
 
1. Trek around the valley
2. Overnight in tented accommodation/lodge
 
Day 9 – 05/12/2025 (Return)
 
1. Return to Dimapur Airport/Railway Station
2. Tour Ends
 
Note: Route of Trekking and schedule of the Program may be changed without prior notice if needed.
 
Facts
 
HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP: GUWAHATI IS WELL CONNECTED WITH RAIL BUS AND AIR WITH ALL MAJOR CITY.
 
HOW TO JOIN: BY CONTACT-YHAI GANDHINAGAR GEB UNIT ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES: HOTEL/HOMESTAY/TENT SHARING BASE
 
FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES: LOCAL FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED.
 
BOOK ONLINE: ONLY OFFLINE.
 
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ALONG:
 
Shirts, Slacks, Raincoat, Woolen sweaters or Jackets, Inners, Sun Cap, Trekking, Shoes, Socks, Gloves, Needle, Thread, Spare buttons, Goggles, Cold Cream/Vaseline, Soap, Toilet, Paper, Tissues, Towel, Medicines (which are normally used at home), MOST, IMPORTANTLYAADHAR CARD, YHAI MEMBERSHIP CARD (soft copy will do) and Medical certificated not issue before 30 Days.
 
Submission of Medical Certificate, Trekking Registration Form and Declaration-cum-Undertaking are compulsory.
 
Safety & Security
 
1. Extensive preparations have been made for participant safety, with local guides inspecting the area.
2. However, Youth Hostels Association of India is not responsible for accidents, illnesses, or unforeseen events.
3. Strict Rules: Smoking, alcohol, and narcotics are strictly prohibited during the program.
 
Cancellation Policy
 
CANCELLATION POLICY:
 
1. Apply for cancellation through email ( rakeshyhaignr@gmail.com ) before 20 days – 50% Refund in this case. Any cancelation request received after this date will not be considered.