Nagaland

The undisputed Wild East of India, Nagaland is the realm of unending possibilities. The last frontier of the erstwhile head hunting tribes now converted to peaceful Christianity; Nagaland offers you a chance to explore the unexplored. Soak in the pine scented air, bask in the ethnic diversity of 16 tribes, and be a part of captivating festivals & traditions- come, join the Call of the Wild!

Major Destinations

Major Attractions

• Kachari Ruins- 10th century ruins
• Diezephe Craft Village- Home to skilled craftsmen, especially weavers of Nagaland
• Zoological Park, Dimapur
• Dimapur Ao Baptist Church- the largest Baptist Church in India
• Kuki Dolong Village- Inhabited by Kuki Tribe
• Green Park- Picturesque, boating and restaurant
• Nagaland Science Centre
• Khonoma Green Village- Tribal village involved in conservation and green practices

Major Attractions

• Japfu Peak- Nagaland’s second highest peak, ideal from trekking
• Dzukou Valley- Bordering Nagaland & Manipur. Picturesque and known for Dzukou Lily found only in this region. .
• Shilloi Lake- Scenic and winter home to migratory birds
• Nagaland State Museum- Showcases the rich Naga heritage
• Kohima War Cemetery- Memorial for both British and Indian soldiers who died here in WWII
• Kohima Zoological Park

Other Destinations
Mokokchung- Gorgeous landscapes, intriguing caves and rustic tribal villages. It is home to the Ao tribe of Nagaland.
Mon- The land of Konkay Naga, the famous former head hunters of Nagaland
Tuensang- Home of the Chang Nagas

Fairs & Festivals of Nagaland

• Christmas
• Sekrenyi- Angami Tribe Festival
• Aoling Mongu- Konyak Tribe Festival
• Moatsu- Ao Tribe Festival
• Tuluni - Sema Tribe Festival
• Naknyulem- Chang Tribe Festival
• Annual Hornbill Festival- Tourism Festival showcasing the tribal Naga culture. Held in Kisama Heritage Village during winters ?

Shopping in Nagaland
Colorful Naga Shawls, bamboo mugs, cane carpets, silk Mekhela (sarong) and traditional ornaments are some perfect takeaway mementos of this vivid and culturally rich state.

Food in Nagaland
Naga cuisine includes meat, a whole of vegetables, flavorful sauces & chutneys and rice. Hinkejvu- a vegetable broth, Akibiye- colocasia & bamboo shoots preparation, smoked pork with fermented soybean, fish prepared inside a bamboo hollow, Galho- rice & vegetable broth flavored with smoked pork, Zutho- fermented rice beer are some of the dishes you ought to try in Nagaland.

Best Time to Visit
Nagaland is an all-year-round destination but the peak tourist season is from October to April. Be sure to catch the Hornbill Festival that is generally celebrated in the first week of December.

How to Reach
By Air- Dimapur Airport caters to domestic air traffic connecting Nagaland to some of the Indian cities.
By Rail- Dimapur Railway Station connects the state to the other cities in the region by a network of Indian Railways.
By Road- All major towns of Nagaland are well-connected to the cities in the region by a good network of roads and highways.