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Nagaland and Manipur Travel Guide: Hornbill Festival, Kohima, Dzukou Valley and Loktak Lake

Nagaland & Manipur

8 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Nagaland and Manipur Travel Guide: Hornbill Festival, Kohima, Dzukou Valley and Loktak Lake

Ten days of Naga culture at the Hornbill Festival, the lily-filled Dzukou valley and the floating islands of Loktak Lake. How to plan Nagaland and Manipur, with permit rules and honest safety advice.

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