4 Aug, 2025
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Nicknamed the “Festival of Festivals,” Hornbill is Nagaland’s largest celebration, bringing together all its 16 major tribes. Expect tribal dances, indigenous sports, rock concerts, traditional food, and the best of Naga craftsmanship—all in one vibrant, unforgettable setting.
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Bihu marks the rhythm of rural Assamese life. Rongali Bihu, the most festive, celebrates the Assamese New Year with folk songs, the famous Bihu dance, and feasts. It’s a festival of love, harvest, and youth, and one of the most iconic celebrations in the region.
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Also known as the 100 Drums Festival, Wangala honors the Sun God and celebrates the end of the agricultural season. The Garo people dress in traditional attire and perform synchronized drum dances that echo through the hills, creating a trance-like celebration of gratitude and nature.
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Held after the bamboo harvest, Chapchar Kut is Mizoram’s most joyful festival. Locals perform the Cheraw (bamboo dance), wear traditional costumes, and sing age-old Mizo folk songs. It’s a family-friendly, colorful celebration of nature and community life.
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Named after the endangered Sangai deer, this festival celebrates Manipur’s art, culture, handloom, sports, and eco-tourism. With boat races, polo matches, indigenous games, and stunning cultural performances, Sangai showcases the soul of Manipur in all its glory.
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Losar marks the Tibetan New Year and is celebrated with Buddhist rituals, traditional mask dances, and family gatherings. The Monpa community lights butter lamps, decorates homes, and visits monasteries in a warm, spiritual celebration of renewal.
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