december trips

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Four photos: Naga dancers leaping at the Hornbill Festival, a dance in front of a morung, Rengma Nagas at Kisama and the village of Khonoma

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Hornbill Festival 2026: dates, tickets, permits and how to plan your trip

Ten days of Naga dances, songs, games and food at Kisama Heritage Village, every year from 1 to 10 December. How to plan your Hornbill Festival trip: the ILP, getting to Kohima, where to stay, what to see and the villages nearby.

18 Oct 2026 10 min read

Four photos: fireworks over Anjuna Beach in Goa, snow at Gulmarg, Udaipur's City Palace lit up at night and Varkala's cliff at dusk

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Places to celebrate New Year in India: 15 ideas, from beach parties to snow and quiet hills

Beach parties in Goa, a bonfire in the snow at Gulmarg, a desert camp in Jaisalmer, the Ganga at sunrise or a quiet coffee estate. Fifteen places to celebrate New Year in India, with who each suits, booking tips and what it costs.

18 Oct 2026 10 min read