old town

fort · hills

A mesmerising view of Alila Fort Bishangarh, also known as Bishangarh Fort, stands proudly atop the rugged hills under a clear blue sky. A flock of birds soars gracefully above the historic fort, adding movement to the tranquil landscape.

Kerala·old town · river

The historic backwaters of Kochi, where centuries-old maritime traditions meet modern port infrastructure.

hills · festival

Aosungkum Cultural Club Mokokchung presenting an item of Rice pounding by Ao Nagas at Hornbill festival, Kisama Heritage village, Nagaland.

hills · festival

Angami Naga showcasing a traditional game during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village. This game is normally played by men folks during festivals and leisure time.

Nagaland·festival · village

KIsama Village or Naga Heritage village is an open-air museum has a representative selection of traditional Naga houses and morungs (bachelor dormitories) with full-size log drums.

hills · festival

Pounding of rice presented by Lotha Naga tribe during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

dance · festival

Angami folk dance presented during the Hornbill Festival by the Angami Nag tribe at Naga Heritage village, Kisama. The Angami tribe were represent by Touphema village cultural troupe.

hills · festival

Phom Naga tribe give a demo of hunting using bow and arrow during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Nagaland. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

dance · festival

Kuki tribe performing a folk dance during the Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village in Nagaland. They demonstrate a folk dance which is mainly performed at Mimkuut festival celebration.

hills · festival

Traditional way of cultivation demonstrated by Yimchungru Naga tribe during Hornbill Festival, Naga Heritage village, Nagaland. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

old town · village

The nomenclature of KISAMA is derived from two villages namely, Kigwema (KI) and Phesama (SA) and MA which means Village, on whose land the Naga Heritage Village is established and commissioned by the State Government of Nagaland.

old town · village

The Naga Heritage Village is a testimony of the Nagaland Government's vision to develop the area as a major tourist site for decades to come. Kisama Heritage Village is the venue for Hornbill Festival.

dance · festival

Terogunyu Youth Dengme Cultural Troupe performing Rengma folk dance during Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village in Nagaland. According to the local traditions, the Rengmas and the Lothas were once part of a single tribe.

festival · old town

Sumi Naga tribe present drama on folk tale during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Nagaland. As winter slowly penetrates the hilly state of Nagaland, in North East India, a festive mood seeps into the valleys.

festival · village

Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India. Historically, the Nagas are known as headhunters and have always been brave warriors.

festival · old town

Yimchungru Naga tribe present a folk song during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Nagaland. As winter slowly penetrates the hilly state of Nagaland, in North East India, a festive mood seeps into the valleys.

old town · village

Viewing Naga Heritage village from a top angle. The nomenclature of KISAMA is derived from two villages namely, Kigwema (KI) and Phesama (SA) and MA which means Village, on whose land the Naga Heritage Village is established and commissione…

festival · hills

Stalls set up at Naga Heritage village during Hornbill Festival, Nagaland. Handicraft and handloom products are being sold during the festival.

festival · old town

Folk song meaning victory over hardship performed by Chang Naga tribe during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Nagaland.

Nagaland·festival · hills

Khiamniungan Nagas from Nagaland demonstrates celebration of good harvest by feasting together with rice and rice beer during Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village in Kohima.

festival · old town

Zeliang Naga tribe presented a Indigenous game during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Kisama. This game is called Hai Pu. The game is played by women folks between different clans.

festival · old town

Demonstration of logdrum pulling by the Phom Naga tribe during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village. Logdrum is an important instrument kept in each morung of Phom Naga tribe.

festival · old town

Folk Drama ' Lom Chantu' showcased by Kuki Naga tribe during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village. As winter slowly penetrates the hilly state of Nagaland, in North East India, a festive mood seeps into the valleys.