Festivals & Culture

Northeast India festivals are one of the best reasons to visit the region. The Hornbill Festival near Kohima, Bihu across Assam, Losar in Tawang and Sikkim, and Wangala in Meghalaya each draw visitors from across the country. This section lists festival dates, venues, how to get there and where to stay. It also explains the region’s culture in plain terms: its tribes and languages, signature foods such as axone and bhut jolokia, and crafts like muga and eri silk. We update festival guides every year once the organisers confirm the official dates.