Notes from
The Journal
Guides that answer real questions, and stories from the road. No SEO walls, no filler — the same things we'd tell you on WhatsApp.
Story · 4 min · Updated 2026-09-16
A morning in Khonoma
Terraces, alder trees, and a village that stopped hunting — notes from a slow day twenty kilometres from Kohima.
Guide · 7 min · Updated 2026-09-16
How to reach Hornbill Festival 2026
Flights and trains to Dimapur, the 3-hour road to Kohima, and what festival-week traffic does to your plan.
Guide · 5 min · Updated 2026-09-16
Nagaland Inner Line Permit — the simple version
Who needs an ILP for Nagaland, how it works, and what we handle for booked travellers.
Story · 6 min · Updated 2026-09-16
Ten days at Kisama
What the Hornbill Festival actually feels like — mornings in the arena, afternoons in the morungs, nights in town.
Guide · 4 min · Updated 2026-09-16
What to pack for Hornbill Festival
A December packing list written by people who were cold so you don't have to be.
Guide · 5 min · Updated 2026-09-16
Where to stay for Hornbill Festival
Kohima hotels, festival tents and homestays — what each option costs you in comfort and commute.
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