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29/07/2026

More than 70 percent of international tourists, along with a growing number of Bhutanese, are now bypassing Paro Airport for India's Bagdogra Airport to save tens of thousands on airfares.

https://kuenselonline.com/news/high-airfares-push-tourists-and-bhutanese-travellers-to-bagdogra-airport

20/06/2026

19/06/2026

HORNBILL FESTIVAL — Five departures. One unforgettable festival.

📍 Dimapur to Dimapur

🔥 Opening Edition
• Batch 01: Friday, 27 November – Thursday, 03 December, 2026
• Batch 02: Tuesday, 01 December – Monday, 07 December, 2026

🎸 Weekend Madness Edition (Recommended)
• Batch 03: Thursday, 03 December – Wednesday, 09 December, 2026
• Batch 04: Saturday, 05 December – Friday, 11 December, 2026

🎊 Closing Ceremony Edition
• Batch 05: Wednesday, 09 December – Tuesday, 15 December, 2026

Whether you come for the music, the food, the stories, the fashion, the rice beer, or simply because you’ve always been curious about Nagaland, we’ve got a seat waiting for you.

Comment “HORNBILL” to get the itinerary, or DM us, WhatsApp, or call us on +91 92335 65831 / +975 7745 8845.

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16/06/2026

HORNBILL FESTIVAL — Konyak men performing a dance outside their morung

It begins with a beat.

The Konyak warriors step out of their morung, feathers swaying, daos glinting, beads catching the winter sun. The drums gather pace. The crowd moves closer. And just like that, Hornbill announces itself.

This isn’t a performance you quietly observe from a distance. It’s loud, proud, and impossible to ignore. Every tribe arrives carrying its own stories, songs, and traditions, turning Kisama into a celebration of Nagaland in all its diversity.

Comment “HORNBILL” to get the itinerary, or DM us, WhatsApp, or call us on +91 92335 65831 / +975 7745 8845.

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15/06/2026

HORNBILL FESTIVAL — Five departures. One unforgettable festival.

📍 Dimapur to Dimapur

🔥 Opening Edition
• Batch 01: Friday, 27 November – Thursday, 03 December, 2026
• Batch 02: Tuesday, 01 December – Monday, 07 December, 2026

🎸 Weekend Madness Edition (Recommended)�• Batch 03: Thursday, 03 December – Wednesday, 09 December, 2026�• Batch 04: Saturday, 05 December – Friday, 11 December, 2026

🎊 Closing Ceremony Edition�• Batch 05: Wednesday, 09 December – Tuesday, 15 December, 2026

Whether you come for the music, the food, the stories, the fashion, the rice beer, or simply because you’ve always been curious about Nagaland, we’ve got a seat waiting for you.

Comment “HORNBILL” to get the itinerary, or DM us, WhatsApp, or call us on +91 92335 65831 / +975 7745 8845.

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14/06/2026

HORNBILL FESTIVAL — Angami Morung at Kisama

Before the concerts, the food trails, and the celebrations, there are the morungs.

These traditional community spaces are where stories were shared, skills were passed down, and identities were shaped.

At Kisama, the Angami morung stands as a reminder that Hornbill isn’t just about spectacle. It’ is about preserving and celebrating the cultures that continue to define Nagaland.

Travel with Ze Happy Dragon and experience the Festival of Festivals through its people, traditions, flavours, and festivities.

Comment “HORNBILL” to get the itinerary, or DM us, WhatsApp, or call us on +91 92335 65831 / +975 7745 8845.

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13/06/2026

Chug Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, has a way of rewarding those who don’t rush through it.

On this rainy day excursion with Ze Happy Dragon, umbrellas came out, mountain paths grew quieter, and the valley revealed itself in softer shades of green and mist. We spent time inside traditional Monpa homes, learnt about handmade paper-making practices that continue to survive in these Himalayan communities, visited a monastery woven into everyday life, and shared a thoughtfully curated local lunch with a Monpa family.

This is the side of Arunachal Pradesh that often escapes the usual itineraries. Less about ticking off attractions, and more about understanding the people, traditions, and landscapes that shape a place.

At Ze Happy Dragon – Travel and Beyond, we design immersive journeys across Arunachal Pradesh, Bhutan, and Northeast India for those who value meaningful experiences, local connections, and the freedom to leave room for the unexpected.

If you’re looking for an Arunachal Pradesh tour that goes beyond sightseeing, we’d love to show you this side of the mountains.

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23/05/2026

Arunachal Pradesh is not a destination best experienced through rushed itineraries or checklist sightseeing. Much of what makes this part of the Eastern Himalayas special lies in its quieter moments — remote villages, local conversations, mountain roads, seasonal rhythms, and everyday life unfolding naturally in the background.

This photograph was taken during one of our village walks in Sangti Valley near Dirang in West Kameng district, where we joined local farmers transporting freshly harvested cabbage on horseback through the valley. Nothing staged. Nothing curated. Just another ordinary morning in the mountains.

At Ze Happy Dragon – Travel and Beyond, we have spent nearly a decade travelling extensively across Arunachal Pradesh — exploring hidden valleys, building local connections, staying in lesser-known villages, and experiencing the region beyond conventional tourism. Our journeys are designed to feel immersive, personal, and deeply connected to the land and its people.

If you wish to experience Arunachal Pradesh beyond the obvious, we would love to help you explore it differently.

Call / WhatsApp us on +91 9233565841 or +975 77458845, or write to us at [email protected] to know more about our upcoming journeys across Arunachal Pradesh.

Or simply comment ‘DAWN LIT MOUNTAINS’ and we will touch base with you.

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