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Tourist information about Nagaland

Hospitality of the people at Nagaland along with the culture of the state will make you fall in love with the place
For rock climbing, trekking, camping, this state is the idea option
It is towards the extreme of northeast just below Arunachal Pradesh
It is home for plenty of colorful festivals throughout the year
Temperature is comfortable throughout the year

Location of Nagaland

Famous northeastern state in India
It has Assam to its West, Myanmar to east, Assam to the north and Manipur on its south
Kohima is another beautiful city which is the capital of Nagaland
It is spread over an area of 16,579 square kilometers
Towards the north of the state, the Naga Hills touch the Brahmaputra valley

Best time to visit Nagaland

Summer months are cooler compared to other parts of India
High altitude make the summers cooler
Summer months are the ideal to experience the mountains

Temperature of Nagaland

The state is full of mountains and rivers
May to June experience 16 degree Celsius to 31 degree Celsius
Winter months have 4 degree Celsius to 24 degree Celsius
Monsoon extends from June to late September with heavy rains

How to reach Nagaland?

By air

Dimapur Domestic airport is available
It is just 75 kilometers from the Nagaland capital Kohima
Dimapur airport connects well to Kolkata and Guwahati with easy accessibility of flights from Kolkata to Dimapur

By Train

Dimapur station is the nearest one
It connects well to Guwahati, Delhi and Kolkata

By road

Easy taxi service is available from Dimapur railway station to reach Kohima
Bus service is also available from Guwahati to Kohima
There is a good network of state and national highways connecting major cities
Overnight bus from Guwahati is the best option to reach Nagaland

What is Nagaland famous for?

Mesmerizing scenic beauty of Nagaland is worth visiting
Important festivities make the place famous
Hornbill festival is also famous to visit
More than 16 tribes are living in the state
There is diverse culture in Nagaland with different language
Unique food habit makes it famous

Things to do when traveling to Nagaland

Wild Safari in Ntangki National Park

Spread over an area of 5120 acres
It is 110 kilometers away from Kohima
The national park is the perfect place for the ones interested in wildlife and nature lovers
Jeep safari to this forest is a perfect option
One can find group of elephants near the lakes

Exploring Nagaland’s cultural heritage

Visit Kisama Heritage Village during Hornbill festival
First two weeks of December is the best to experience Naga culture
Use of traditional crafts are seen here
Both domestic and foreigners take part in the cultural festivals
There is no sign of modernization and so it is known as heritage village

Nature trek to the Dzukou Valley

Purvanchal Himalayas , just 24 kilometers from Kohima offers excellent lush greeneries
Japfu trek is the best option for the trekking lovers
It is above 118 feet above the sea level
June to September is the perfect time to visit the place
The Himalayan flora are at its peak during the monsoon
Hiking shoes, sticks and camera are a must to carry

Going for trek in Mount Saramati

It is the highest mountain peak in Purvanchal Himalayas
Sagaing region of Burma is easily visible from this peak
The peak is at a height of 12, 552 feet from the sea level
It is just 84 kilometers from Kohima
The mountain peak is perfect for trekking

Camping in Kohima

For adventure lovers, nothing is better than camping at 4, 738 feet above sea level
April to September is the perfect time for camping
There are plenty of Nagaland tour packages with camping facilities
Onsite restaurants facilities are also available
It is better to carry woolen clothes for the nights

Opt for Mountain Biking in Nagaland

Bike rentals are easily available at Nagaland
Mountain biking is famous to explore the beauties of Nagaland
Popular biking areas are Rain forest trail, Bakaham, Lugsad
During mountain biking, one can explore the beauties of valleys the best

Nature Walk in the Shilloi Lake

This is a famous nature lake in Nagaland
It is at a distance of 113 kilometers from Nagaland
Here, one should not miss Lutsam village in the Phek district
Hornbill and Purvanchal birds are common in this place
The lake is at 5000+ feet from the sea level

Boating in Doyang River

This is just 38 kilometers from Kohima
It is known to be one of the longest rivers in the state
Taking boat ride on the river is one of the best things to do
One can also catch fish on this river
November to April is the right time to visit the place
Tourists can indulge in different recreational activities here

Places to visit in Nagaland

Dimapur

Suitable place for the history and nature lovers
The 13th century Kachari Ruins is a must visit
Places like kuki Dolong village, Nichuguard village, Medziphema are the popular ones
Destinations are the perfect to spend some relaxing time from chaos of the city
In Dimapur, one can see many tribes like Lotha, Angami, Sangtam, Ao and others
Visit Ruzaphema which is a famous one-stop shop just 5 kilometers from Kohima

Kohima

Capital city of Nagaland is one of the charming places to visit
There is a blend of ancient and the modern in this place
The Angami tribe is dominant is this region
Tseminyu is a famous place of tourist interest
Kohima state museum, zoo, Naga Bazaar, War Cemetery are some of the best places to visit

Mokukchung

One of the beautiful districts in Nagaland
It is known to be a paradise for the nature lovers
Ethnic handloom and piece of handicrafts are common in this place
Ungma is another famous district in this place, first founded by Ao tribe

Wokha

Full of colorful orchards, this place is a gift to Nagaland
It is carpeted with multi-colored flowers
It just takes 4 hours’ drive from Kohima
Riphyim is a famous attraction in Wokha district
Lothas celebrate the famous Tokhu Emong festival which is a 9 days long festival

Dzukou Valley

It is just 30 kilometers from Kohima
It is a place for the trekker’s delight which is a must visit one
The valley offers excellent beauty and perfect for the nature lovers
The unexplored and pristine land has plenty of multi colored flower options
The place is full of ravines and streams
It is best to visit the place when the flowers bloom in all its beauty
Japfu peak and Khonoma is the best place to visit here

Benreu

Suitable to witness untouched beauty, located in Peren district of Nagaland
The village is a great option to explore the ultimate beauties of nature
The place is also considered as a cultural holiday that showcases the lifestyle and culture of Nagas.

Famous festivals at Nagaland

Hornbill

It is celebrated for 10 long days from the start of December
It takes place in Kisama Heritage village
The village is juts 12 kilometers from Kohima
Wide variety of handicrafts, dances and song of Nagaland and Naga food are famous in this festival

Sekrenyi

It is the festival of Angami tribe
It is celebrated in February, in the 25^th day of the Angomi month
This is a famous festival of sanctification and purification celebrated in Kohima village

Aoleang – festival of Konyak Nagas

The festival is celebrated by Konyaks belonging to northern Nagaland
It is celebrated in the first week of April
The Konyak capital, Mon is the actual village to celebrate the festival
Each day is celebrated with great merry making and rituals in the village

Tsukheneye

Festival is celebrated in the Phek district
It is celebrated during March
Ritualistic bathing is common in this river and it takes place for four long days
No women can participate in this festival

Naknyulem

The Chang tribe celebrates the festival
Friendship, culture and tradition of tribe is celebrated in this festival
It is held during July
Festival is accompanied with dance, exciting games and songs
One can hear sound of famous Naga instrument called Kongkhim in this festival
The district enjoys a gala time during the festival

Food culture of Nagaland

Bamboo Shoot

Important ingredient which is used in pork preparation
Used in both fermented and dried form
Fish along with bamboo shoot is a famous dish

Axone or fermented soybean

The other name of this akhuni
It is available in powdered and cake form
Used along with vegetables to make vegetable stew
Dried fish with Axone, smoked pork in Axon, dried beef in Axone are common dishes

Samathu

Axone in smoked pork made with thick curry along with a powder known as Samanthu
Mostly prepared in Sema houses in the state
It is among the signature dishes of the tribes
It is slow cooked to get better flavor from the dish

Zutho

Famous as a rice beer in whole of North east
It is one of the source of enjoyment for the people

Akini or perilla seeds

Made by roasting and then grounding perilla seeds
It’s a snails recipe
Lard pork is added to make it delicious

Important advice for tourists

Choosing the right time to visit to explore the beauties of the place
Sun rises and sets early and so, accordingly plan itinerary
Go beyond exploring beauties of Dimapur and Kohima
Local people are friendly to mix with
The local language is both English and Hindi
Do not miss visiting Mon district
Do not overthink when it comes to tasting the delicacies in Nagaland
Non-vegetarians are great option to try

Important contact numbers

Police helpline – 100, 0370-2902068
Disaster / Medical Helpline – 108
Women Helpline – 181
Railway Enquiry – 139
Airport Road Dimapur – 0386-2243133