Hornbill Festival & Kolkata Workshop 2026
Experience the spectacular Hornbill Festival of Nagaland followed by the streets of Kolkata. A unique cultural journey through two very different faces of India.
Important information
- Expedition starts/ends in: Kolkata, India
- Type: Cultural documentary expedition
- Physical difficulty: Moderate
- Price: ₹95,000 per person
- Group size: Max 8 participants
- Experience level: Anyone is welcome, from beginners to professionals
What you'll learn
• Documentary and cultural photography
• Photographing festivals and events
• Street photography in urban environments
• Photographing festivals and events
• Street photography in urban environments
Day-to-day itinerary
Day 1–4: Nagaland — Hornbill Festival, tribal villages, cultural performances.
Day 5: Travel to Kolkata.
Day 6–8: Kolkata — North Kolkata, Kumartuli, Howrah Bridge, flower market.
Included in the expedition
- All accommodation
- All meals
- All internal flights
- Festival permits
- 1-on-1 teaching by Shivam
Excluded in the expedition
- International flights
- India visa
- Travel insurance
What is the Hornbill Festival?
Nagaland's biggest cultural event held annually in December. All Naga tribes come together for performances, games and exhibitions.
The Host — Shivam Pandey
Shivam is a Kolkata-based street and documentary photographer with over eight years of experience leading photography expeditions across India. Read more on the About page.
