Hornbill Festival 

  • Experience the Hornbill festival of India's Nagaland - see performances of colourful tribal dance, game and parades, as well as learn about herbal medicine and local food.
  • Go on safari in Kazaringa National Park, be on the look out for swamp deer, water buffalo, elephant and perhaps even India's most majestic resident, the Bengal Tiger.
  • Savor traditional the Indian cuisine of off the beaten path locations.
  • Explore the many faces of the metropolis of Kolkata with a visit to the Queen Victoria Monument, Jain Temple and Kali Temple.
  • Stay in traditional locally owned accommodation.

Kaziranga National Park - Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India

Inclusions

  • 8-nights accommodation in heritage and traditional-inspired hotels
  • Meals as specified in itinerary (B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner)
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • Flights from Delhi to Guwahati / Dimapur to Kolkata in economy class
  • Services of your Inverted Atlas trip leader and local guides      
  • Entrance to Hornbill Festival and other entrances to sights mentioned in the itinerary

Exclusions

  • International airfares
  • Visa for India
  • Meals not included as per trip itinerary including drinks and mini bar
  • Additional accommodation before or after the tour
  • Items of a personal nature including but not limited to laundry, souvenirs, porterage etc.
  • Travel insurance – please note comprehensive travel insurance is a condition of travel with Inverted Atlas

Cancellation Policy

Full payment due 60 days prior to departure

If cancelled 60 days prior to departure loss of deposit

If cancelled less than 60 days prior to departure no refund

A note about fitness

The Hornbill Festival a good level of physical fitness. You should be able to walk up to 4km at times and manage uneven surfaces during sightseeing, which will sometimes be at an incline. In addition, you should be able to climb up to 200 stairs unassisted and use an eastern style squat toilet (beware if you have knee issues).

You will need to be able to carry your own luggage to and from the coach. (Due to OH&S regulations our trip leaders are not able to assist with luggage.)

In addition, you should be in good health, with no major chronic conditions requiring frequent medical attention. This trip often travels through remote locations where the availability of a hospital or even phone reception to call an ambulance is limited. While all our trip leaders are required to have a valid first aid certificate, they are far from doctors and any assistance they are able to provide will be limited to basic first aid. For more information please see our booking conditions.