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.

Naga warriors in traditional attire at the Hornbill Festival, Kisama, Nagaland
Hornbill FestivalNagaland

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.

Travel with us

Featured Cultural Expeditions

Three flagship journeys across Northeast India — tribes, monasteries, river islands, festivals and wildlife, designed and led by Living Roots Expeditions.

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