Departures 2026
Cycling · Fixed Departure
The Hornbill Express
Cycling from Shillong to Kohima
28 Nov - 6 Dec 2026 · 9 days
Overview
Ride from the Khasi Hills to the Naga highlands
The Hornbill Express links Shillong and Kohima on a cross-state cycling journey through Meghalaya, Assam and Nagaland, timed with Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival.
Ride through hill roads, river valleys, tea country and village landscapes as the cultures and scenery of the Northeast unfold day by day. The journey finishes amid the colour, music and celebration of Kohima.
A fixed-departure adventure for riders seeking an active route with a memorable cultural finale.
Ride Details
Route character
Journey Flow
The tour in sections
This is an indicative flow. The final route is shaped around your dates, pace, group profile and local conditions.
Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya
Ride through Meghalaya's highlands, village roads and hill landscapes.
Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong districts of Assam
Cross into Assam through forested roads, valleys and upland districts.
Up the Naga hills
Climb onward into Nagaland and the cultural heartland around Kohima.
Hornbill Festival — Festival of Festivals
Finish with time around the Hornbill Festival and its wider cultural atmosphere.
Detailed itinerary
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Photo Gallery
Moments from the Hornbill Express
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