Nagaland
Nagaland
Popular as the Land of festivals, the state has too many festivals throughout the year to maintain the joy of festivity. The people here of the most warm and display immense hospitality towards the tourists. It was the 16th state of the Union of India which came into existence in the year 1963. Nagaland is pretty unique in terms of traditions and cultures too followed by existence of many tribes that have lived there for ages now. So, take a tour of their rich culture and travel around to feel like a local and to see the unmatched beauty of this Land. These tribal people also have unique set of clothes, jewelry and beads that make them seen among the crowd of many.
How to reach?
By Air :
Aizawl has a domestic airport and is well-connected to many cities like Guwahati, Imphal and Kolkata through regular daily flights. Flights to Dimapur and Agartala also operate from Aizawl.
By Rail :
Mizoram is connected through its rail head in Dimapur connects it to the exquisite railway networks throughout India.
By Road :
Mizoram is connected through National Highway 54 from Silchar, Assam. Mizoram State Transport buses ply regularly from Aizawl to Guwahati, Silchar and Shillong to Mokokchung.
Dimapur
Known popularly as ‘City of River People’ is the biggest and most advanced industrialized city of the state. It is the gateway to Nagaland and a beautiful, irresistible part of the State. It is inhabited mostly by the Kachari tribes whose former capital was Dimapur. It is also home to many old temples and monuments that projects a long existing heritage that has been carried on from ages.
Kohima
It is one of the beautiful hill stations and the capital of Nagaland. The Cathedral of Reconciliation, War Cemetery, State Museum and the beautiful hills, cliffs and landscape makes Kohima a beautiful paradise which must be visited atleast once. There are plenty of herbs, flowers like white, red, yellow and pink rhododendrons, yellow Caltha Palustris and white orchids. Surprisingly about 360 varieties of beautiful orchids grow on these hillsides.
Kiphire
It is one of the smallest towns of Nagaland, whose beauty is beyond words and cannot be compared in terms of words. The city also gives you splendid views of the Saramati Mountain, which is the highest mountain peak in the state of Nagaland. Kiphire is home to several local Naga tribes like the Yimchungers, Khiamnuingan, Phom, Sangtams and Sumis. Kiphire is almost 239 km from Kohima, the capital of Nagaland.
Mokokchung
It is one of the most important urban centre and is inhabited mostly by the tribes called Ao Naga. There are many landmarks here that makes tourism here very interesting like the District museum, the Town Main Park, Unman Village, and the Ao Village. Besides you could also explore some places nearby heavenly locations like Longkhum, Langpangkong, Mopungchukit and Chuchuyimlang.
Peren
Nagaland is undoubtedly the most scenic state and it has in it an untouched forest area of Peren. The inhabitants of Peren city have preserved the forests amazingly and religiously making it one of biggest attractions in the state. It is bounded by Assam and Dimapur district on the west, district of Kohima in the east and the state of Manipur on the south. The town of Peren is also the district headquarter and a heaven on earth for the nature lovers.
THINGS TO DO in Nagaland
- • Witness the most exciting Hornbill festival celebrated every year
- • Trekking in some of the most beautiful trails
- • Hike the highest point of Japfu Peak
- • Explore the historical Ruins of Kachari
- • Explore the Naga way of Living
- • Bird watching in Khonoma
