An editorial guide · Est. 2026
Welcome to Northeast India —
the Land of Festivals.
An editorial journey through the tribal, seasonal and sacred festivals of the eight sister states — from Naga warrior dances at Kisama to Krishna's Raas on Majuli island, from Apatani Myoko rituals to cherry blossoms above Shillong.

In this collection
Six festivals to know
A curated entry point — six celebrations that frame the cultural breadth of the region.
The directory
All 20 festivals
One page per festival — history, dates, attractions, permits and how to get there.

Hornbill Festival
Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland
December
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Wangala Festival
Asanang, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya
November
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Nongkrem Dance Festival
Smit Village, Meghalaya
November
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Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival
Shillong, Meghalaya
November
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Raas Mahotsav
Majuli Island, Assam
November
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Sangai Festival
Imphal, Manipur
November
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Myoko Festival
Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
March
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Mopin Festival
West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
April
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Chalo Loku Festival
Khonsa, Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh
October
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Aoleang Festival
Mon District, Nagaland
April
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Moatsu Festival
Mokokchung, Nagaland
May
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Sekrenyi Festival
Kohima, Nagaland
February
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Reh Festival
Roing & Anini, Arunachal Pradesh
February
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Sanken Festival
Namsai & Chongkham, Arunachal Pradesh
April
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Oriah Festival
Longding District, Arunachal Pradesh
February
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Ziro Festival of Music
Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
September
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Losar Festival
Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
February / March
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Itanagar & Nyishi villages, Arunachal Pradesh
February
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Dree Festival
Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
July
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Chapchar Kut
Aizawl, Mizoram
March
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Three flagship journeys across Northeast India — tribes, monasteries, river islands, festivals and wildlife, designed and led by Living Roots Expeditions.
21 DaysNagaland Tribal & Cultural Expedition
A deep cultural journey through the tribal heartland of Nagaland combining Angami, Ao, Lotha, Khiamniungan and Konyak communities with mountain landscapes, heritage villages, indigenous traditions, festivals and wildlife.
Highlights
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12 DaysArunachal Tribal Discovery Trail
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Highlights
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