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
9864260860
Reporting Point
AT GUWAHATI. 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 AND MR. HEMANT DAS, 99545 43746, STATE APC CHAIRMAN.
EMAIL: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com
REPORTING DATE :- 27 NOVEMBER 2025
BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:
AT THE START WE VISIT POBITORA: We shall first visit Pobitora Wild Life Sanctuary, located around 60 Km from Guwahati, known for its highest density of one-horned Rhinoceros in the world. Popularly known as “mini-Kaziranga”, Pobitora was declared a sanctuary in 1987. Spread over an area of only 38 sq. Km, Pobitora may be small, but is a heavenly segment of raw wilderness and greenery. Wild Boars, Barking- Deer and Water Buffalos can easily be spotted grazing the field’s right next to the mighty rhinos. It is an important Bird Area and home for more than 2000 migratory birds and various reptiles. We shall do Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari here. From here we go to Kaziranga about 170 km away.
Kaziranga National Park, which covers an area of 378 km2, with approximately 51.14 km2 lost to erosion in recent years. The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world\\’s great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site. According to the census held in March 2018, the rhino population in Kaziranga National Park is 2,413. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo and swamp deer. Kaziranga is also recognized as an Important Bird Area by Birdlife for conservation of avifaunal species. We shall do Elephant Safari/Jeep Safari and enjoy an evening Cultural Show at Kaziranga. Stay here overnight and next day morning we go to Kohima about 240 km.
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.
Besides we take the opportunity of exposing the natural beauty of Assam through a visit to Pobitora Wild Life Sanctuary and Kaziranga National Park prior to our visit to Nagaland.
*As Kohima is under the administration of Nagaland Government, our programme is totally depended upon the terms & conditions of the then prevailing situation.
Participate Information
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.
Day Wise Schedule
DAY 1: REPORTING AT GUWAHATI BASE CAMP, ASSAM (27TH NOVEMBER,2025)
DAY 2: GUWAHATI TO POBITORA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY TO KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARKC(28TH NOVEMBER,2025)
DAY3: KAZIRANGA (29TH NOVEMBER,2025)
DAY 4: KAZIRANGA TO DIMAPUR TO KOHIMA (30TH NOVEMBER,2025)
DAY 5: KOHIMA (1ST DECEMBER, 2025)
DAY 6: KOHIMA (2ND DECEMBER,2025)
DAY 7: KOHIMA TO GUWAHATI (3RD DECEMBER,2025)
DAY 8: GUWAHATI- Call off after breakfast. (4TH DECEMBER,2025)
Facts
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Only members of YHAI can participate with medical certificate. Participants have to bear all travel expenses from their place to the base camp at Guwahati and back from base camp after the program are 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 & 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 Stays, BUDGETED ACCOMODATION, on sharing basis with separate arrangement for ladies.
FOOD & WATER SUPPLIES:
Nutritious and sumptuous vegetarian food with bottled water will be provided. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with occasional tea, snacks, will 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.
*Warm clothes (one Jacket with hood and a pair of inner thermal), Umbrellas, Torch light, Binoculars, Thick socks, Sunscreen cream, Moisturizer, Lip Balm, Personal medical kit and utilities AND A TIFFIN BOX.
* FILLED UP APPLICATION FORM, MEDICAL FORM, DECLARATION FORM, YHAI MEMBERSHIP CARD AND AADHAR CARD IN ORIGINAL.
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.