The festival that began in 2000 is named after the hornbill, a culturally significant bird that symbolizes fidelity, beauty and grace in Naga folklore and ritual.
State
Assam
Location
Guwahati
Duration
7N/8D
Valid Age
18 – 60
Support Contact
98642 60860
Reporting Point
AT GUWAHATI, THE BASE CAMP
Overview
NAME OF THE PROGRAM CORRDINATOR / FD: PALLAV KAMAL SARMA
CONTACT NUMBER: 98642 60860
EMAIL ADDRESS: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com
COMPLETE POSTAL ADDRESS: YHAI ASSAM STATE BRANCH, C/O UNESCO ASSOCIATION GUWAHATI, KHANAPARA, JAWAHAR NAGAR, NEAR NIRD, GUWAHATI-781022. CONTACT: MR. ASWINI SARMA, STATE SECRETARY, 88110 37020, MRS. MARAMI GOSWAMI, STATE CHAIRMAN, 94351 17850, PALLAV SARMA, STATE TREASURER, 98642 60860, MR. HEMANT DAS, 99545 43746, STATE APC CHAIRMAN.
EMAIL: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com
Reporting Date :- 5TH DECEMBER ,2025
BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:
HORNBILL FESTIVAL:
The festival that began in 2000 is named after the hornbill, a culturally significant bird that symbolizes fidelity, beauty and grace in Naga folklore and ritual. The event includes an exhibition of crafts and handloom products, and a food festival featuring Naga cuisine. It is one of the largest indigenous festivals organized by the state government of Nagaland to promote tourism in the state. The festival pays tribute to Hornbill; the most admired and revered bird for the Nagas for its qualities of alertness and grandeur. The Hornbill Festival is very popular in Nagaland and is also called the Festival of All Festivals. The festival is a powerful expression of Naga culture through great traditional music, dance, and performances. All of the Nagaland tribes contribute to making the festival more colorful, vibrant, and enjoyable.
TREKKING:
1. PULIE BADZE: Pulie Badze, is a mountain peak in Kohima District of Nagaland, Standing at an elevation of 2,296 m (7,533 ft) overlooking the capital city of Nagaland, Kohima, it is the centerpiece of Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary. Pulie Badze is located just a few kilometers away from Jotsoma village in the Kohima district (approximately 10 km from Kohima). The area is known for its legendary story, as well as its stunning elevated location, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery. The trek to the hilltop is also pleasant, making for a blissful outing for visitors who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Visitors trek all the way to the hilltop, to get a scenic view of the surrounding areas – including parts of Mt.Japfu (second highest peak in Nagaland) and a panoramic view of Kohima town. The major attraction of this place is the scenic beauty which pulls many tourists to it.
2. DZUKOU VALLEY: The Dzükou valley lies between 25°31’0” N and 25°35’0”N latitude and 94°3’0″E to 94°5’0″E longitude, straddling the Nagaland-Manipur border. In the foothills of eastern Himalayas in the state of Nagaland, its rolling hills, emerald green gentle slopes, and evergreen forests made Dzukou valley the natural crown jewel of North East India, at ~8000 ft (2438 mts), Dzukou valley is situated beside the Japfu peak on the border between Nagaland and Manipur. However, being close to Kohima, the state capital of Nagaland, more tourists trek the valley from Nagaland side. As for most part of the year, the valley fills with the famous Dzukou lilies and a large number of other varieties of orchids and is often referred it as the Valley of flowers of north east India. An advantage of visiting during the drier months (Nov-Dec) is the absence of pesky, bloodsucking leeches. Winter (November to March), offer a visual treat to visitors.
*As Kohima is under the administration of Nagaland Government, our programme is totally depended upon the terms & conditions of the then prevailing situation.
Day Wise Schedule
DAY 1: REPORTING AT GUWAHATI BASE CAMP, ASSAM (5TH DECEMBER ,2025)
DAY 2: GUWAHATI-DIMAPUR-KOHIMA (6TH DECEMBER,2025)
DAY 3: KOHIMA- PULIEBADZE, JOTSMA VILLAGE TREKKING-HORNBIL FESTIVAL-KOHIMA (7TH DECEMBER,2025)
DAY 4: KOHIMA-DZUKOU VALLEY TREKKING (8TH DECEMBER,2025)
DAY 5: DZUKOU VALLEY-KOHIMA (9TH DECEMBER,2025)
DAY 6: KOHIMA-HORNBILL FESTIVAL-KOHIMA (10TH DECEMBER,2025)
DAY 7: KOHIMA TO GUWAHATI (11TH DECEMBER, 2025)
DAY 8: GUWAHATI, CLOSE AFTER BREAKFAST (12TH DECEMBER, 2025)
Facts
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Only members of YHAI above the age of 15 years can participate with medical certificate. A participant have to bear all travel expenses from their place to the base camp at Guwahati and back from base camp after the program is over.
HOW TO REACH THE BASE CAMP:
To reach Guwahati:
By Air: Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is about 25 KMs, from the Guwahati city. Shared Taxi, Pre-paid Taxi and AC Buses are available to Paltanbazar, where we shall be having our base camps in Guwahati.
By Bus: The Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) is about 5 KMs to our YHAI State office and about 15 KMs to Paltanbazar, well-connected by Bus and hired Cars.
By Train: The city of Guwahati is well connected by Railways, Paltanbazar, Guwahati Station is in the city and Kamakhya Railway Station is about 8 KMs to Paltanbazar in Guwahati. Guwahati Railway Station is just 10 minutes walk to our base camp.
We start the journey the next day early morning the day after reporting at Guwahati base camp.
THE BASE CAMPS ADDRESSES FOR REPORTING AT GUWAHATI WILL BE INFORMED TO PARTICIPANTS.
THE ADDRESS FOR ALL PURPOSE SHALL BE OUR LOCAL OFFICE: YHAI ASSAM STATE BRANCH, C/O UNESCO ASSOCIATION GUWAHATI, KHANAPARA, JAWAHAR NAGAR, NEAR NIRD, GUWAHATI-781022. CONTACT: MR. ASWINI SARMA, STATE SECRETARY, 88110 37020; MRS. MARAMI GOSWAMI, STATE CHAIRMAN, 94351 17850; PALLAV SARMA, STATE TREASURER, 98642 60860 AND MR. HEMANT DAS, 99545 43746, STATE APC CHAIRMAN.
EMAIL: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com
HOW TO JOIN:
Members desirous to join this program may apply on a prescribed Registration Form available from National Office Website www.yhaindia.org also downloads Trekking Registration Form, Medical Certificate Form & Declaration, along with YHAI Membership ID, details of the payment of registration Fees and with the ILP, all scanned and sent to the Secretary at email: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com as soon as you decide to join and the originals at the time of Reporting. Please feel free to contact us for any type of queries.
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES:
Guest House, Home Stay, BUDGET ACCOMODATION, on sharing basis with separate arrangement for ladies.
FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES:
Nutritious and sumptuous food with bottled water will be provided. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with occasional tea, snacks and fruits will also be there as per availability.
BOOK ONLINE: YES / NO: If yes Please specify the no. of seats to be opened for online booking. –NO—
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING ALONG:
*For Indian Nationals: Inner line Permit (ILP) is necessary to enter Nagaland, which can be done EASILY,online from your place or we can also make it at Guwahati in advance, if documents are provided to us two months in advance from the date of program.
* FILLED UP APPLICATION FORM, MEDICAL FORM, DECLARATION FORM, YHAI MEMBERSHIP CARD, ILP AND AADHAR CARD IN ORIGINAL.
*Warm clothes (one Jacket with hood and a pair of inner thermal), comfortable track trousers and tees to stay warm.
Consider bringing a raincoat (poncho) for sudden downpours common in the area. Umbrellas, Torch light, Head Lamps, Wear comfortable trekking shoes; woolen or thick shocks, gloves and caps, lunch box & water bottles, Carry quick or packaged foods, and consider bringing light munchies. Note that the snack shop upstairs may have items at higher prices, Don’t forget to pack sanitizers and soaps, A sleeping bag is a must. Binoculars, Sunscreen cream, Moisturizer, Lip Balm, Personal medical kit and utilities. Electricity and mobile connectivity is scarce in trekking.
SAFETY & SECURITY:
FIRST AID AND BASIC MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SHALL BE PROVIDED. PARTICIPANTS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE PERSONAL INSURANCE COVER BEFORE JOINING THE EXPEDITION. THE, YHAI ASSAM STATE BRANCH AND ITS GUWAHATI UNIT WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS, ILLNESS OR ANY SUCH UNFORESEEN EVENTUALITIES. WE ALSO ASSURE YOU THAT ALL POSSIBLE CARE WILL BE TAKEN TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORT.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
*THIS PROGRAMME IS DEPENDED UPON ANY DECISION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENTS; UTMOST CARE IS TAKEN AND WILL BE TAKEN FOR SMOOTH RUNNUING OF THE PROGRAMME.
*THE ITINERARY IS A GUIDE, WHICH WE SHALL ADHERE TO AS FAR AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE, BUT IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO CHANGE THEM AS A RESULT OF CIRCUMSTANCES OR VARIOUS SITUATIONS BEYOND OUR CONTROLL SUCH AS WEATHER, EARLY DARKNESS, ROAD CONDITIONS, TIME AVAILABLE, ETC.
*THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY EXPEDITION, PLEASE DO NOT LITTER AND IN CASE YOU FIND ANY THING LEFT BY OTHERS ON THE WAY, PLEASE CARRY THE SAME WITH YOU AND DEPOSIT AT THE NEXT STATION IN LINE OF SWACH BHARAT CAMPAIGN.
*MEDICAL CERTIFICATE IS COMPULSORY WHICH YOU HAVE TO SUBMIT AT THE TIME OF REPORTING.
*SPECIAL CASUAL LEAVE: THE PROGRAMMS ORGANISED BY YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA HAS THE APPROVAL OF D.O.P.T, GOVT. OF INDIA, FOR SPECIAL CASUAL LEAVES AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PARTICIPATING CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES. THIS OPTION MAY BE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF AFTER PROPER CLARIFICTION AT OFFICIAL LEVEL.
*Pictures used are collected from various sources are for information & educational purpose only.
Cancellation Policy
IN CASE, ANY MEMBER IS UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING OR EMAIL TO STATE SECRETARY AT LEAST ONE MONTH BEFORE THE SCHEDULE DATE, 50% OF THE AMOUNT EXCLUDING ON-LINE CHARGES WILL BE REFUNDED. ANY REQUEST RECEIVED AFTER THE LAST DATE OF CANCELLATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. THE AMOUNT TO BE REFUNDED WILL BE DONE AFTER THE END OF THE ENTIRE PROGRMME OF THE STATE.