Time it
Nyokum
Nyishi · Arunachal Pradesh
- When
- late February, announced annually by community bodies
- Who
- Nyishi
- Where
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Gateway
- Seppa / Itanagar
What it is
The festival
The Nyishi harvest-and-prosperity festival: community altars, the priest’s chants, dances in full traditional dress and much communal beer.
Attending
How visitors fit in
Visitors are welcomed at community grounds; the biggest gatherings are around Seppa and the Nyishi heartland. Ask before photographing rituals.
Around it
Plan around Nyokum
Plan it
Want to be there?
Tell us which edition you are aiming for and we will confirm what is running, sort stays and permits, and tell you honestly if the week does not work.
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Facts checked against the official Arunachal Pradesh tourism portal · Festival dates are announced by organisers; year-specific dates here carry an official source · Last verified 2026-09-26