WELCOME TO TOURISM NAGALAND
Nagaland, the land of the hospitable and warm Nagas, lies in the corner of India’s North-East-bordering Myanmar. It has always evoked a sense of awe and wonder in the minds of people including the visitors. Although most of the Nagas have now become Christians, they still preserve the remnants of their early animist culture and ancient traditions.
Historically, the Nagas have always been brave warriors. They consider the safety and security of their guests as an honour and prestige and will never allow any harm to be done to any of their guests/visitors.
Topographically, Nagaland is mostly a hilly region with a pleasant and salubrious climate throughout the year, except for a small region in the foothills.
Nagas are by race of the Mongoloid stock and speak Tibeto-Burman group of languages. But English and Hindi are widely spoken and language is no problem in Nagaland.
Colourful life and culture are an integral part of the 16 officially recognized Naga tribes of Nagaland. These 16 tribes are different and unique in their customs and traditions. These customs and traditions are further translated into festivals which revolve around their agricultural cycle. Songs and dances form the soul of these festivals through which their oral history has been passed down the generations. Nature has been kind to the Nagas and their land. Though by virtue of her natural beauty, the whole of Nagaland is a tourist hotspot, yet certain exceptionally charming places have been identified and developed by the Government to promote tourism in the state, some of which are highlighted in the website.
This focused approach helps in providing easy access to travelers of all categories-tourists, researchers, backpackers, ecologists etc. Since this little explored state is still developing and many more places remain ‘un-marked’-making them even more exclusive and fascinating to explore
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TOURISM FAQ'S
PERMITS & FORMALITIES
ENTRY : Domestic tourists should obtain Inner Line Permit
Foreign tourists as of January 1, 2011 no longer require a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) / Protected Area Permit (PAP) to enter Nagaland. The new rules only require foreigners to register themselves at the local Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) of the district they visit within 24 hours of their arrival. However, the the citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh and China still need to apply for PAP/ RAP
REACHING YOUR DESTINATIONS
AIRPORT : DIMAPUR
RAILWAY STATION : DIMAPUR
Taxis and buses connect also connect Nagaland (Dimapur and Kohima) from Guwahati (Assam) and Shillong (Meghalaya).
WHERE TO STAY
DIMAPUR : Aiers Enclave, Hotel Saramati, Niathu Resort, De Oriental Dream, Hotel Tragopan, Hotel Kingfisher, HT Guest House, Crown Hotel, Hotel Kent, Hotel Yak, Hotel Maple, Hotel Galaxy, Hotel Regency, Trinity East, Hotel NE-Line, Nagi Paying Guest, Hotel Alvyn.
KOHIMA :Hotel Japfü, Holiday Inn, Aradura Inn, Hotel Grandeur, Hotel Cimborb, The Heritage, Dimori Cove, Hotel Pine, Millenium Hotel, The Orchid, Razhü Prü, Viewpoint Lodging, Hotel Fira.
MOKOKCHUNG : Whispering Wind, Metsupen, Travellers Inn, Longkumer Kelum, Tongrok Abode, Hope Abode, Government Circuit House.
MON: Helsa Cottage & Resort, Government Circuit House
LONGLENG : Government Circuit House
PEREN : Mt. Pauna Tourist Village
PHEK : Mini Tourist Lodge, British Inspection Bungalow, Rural Tourism Project, Government Circuit House & PWD Rest House,
TUENSANG : Government Circuit House
KIPHIRE : Government Guest House
WOKHA : Government Guest House, Tourist Lodge.
ZUNHEBOTO : Government Guest House
WHAT TO SEE / VISIT
DIMAPUR : Ruins of the Medeival kachari Kingdom, Diezephe Craft Village, rangapahar Reserve Forest, Handloom & Handicrafts Emporium, North East Zone Cultural Centre.
KOHIMA : World War II Cemetery, State Museum, Catholic Cathedral, Sales Emporium for souvenirs and ethnic crafts, Gurtel shop, Belho Weavers, Naga heritage Complex at Kisama – Kohima, Heritage Museum and Crafts Centre at Khonoma, Trekking and Camping in Dzukou Valley, The Heritage DC’s Bungalow.
MOKOKCHUNG : Longkhum Village, Mopongchuket Village, Impur – First Christian Mission Centre, AKM Monument, Ungma Village, Chuchuyimlang Village, Langpanglong Village, Molung Village, Fusen Kei and Mongzu ki caves, Longritzu Lenden Valley and Tangkum Marok Spring.
LONGLENG : OFF ROAD DRIVING ADVENTURERS PARADISE
MON : The Village Markets, Naganimora Village, Longwa Village, Chui Village, Langmei Village, Stone Monoliths and Local Museum at Shangnyu Village, Veda Peak and Waterfall.
PEREN : Benreu Village, Mt. Pauna Tourist Village, Mount pauna and the Stone Carvings / Monoliths around it.
PHEK : Pfutsero Town and Village in its peripheries, Khezakenoma Village, Ruzhazho Village, Thetsumi Village, Poruba Village, Zhavame Village, Weziho Village, Yurba Village, Suthazu Village, Chizami Village, Chakhesang Cultural Research Institute, Glory Peak, Dzudu lake and Zanibu peak (trekkers) and Shilloi Lake.
TUENSANG : The Villages of Changsangmonko and Chilise, the Stones of Tsongliyangti, chungliyangti and Tsadang.
KIPHIRE : The Villages caves, Stones and geysers of Mimi and Salumi, Sukhayap Cliff, Wawade Waterfall, Yimgphi Village, Stone Monolith of Siphi, Mihki, the River of Salt, Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary.
WOKHA : Mount Tiyi, Totsu Cliff, Doyang River, Lagoons and Valley.
ZUNHEBOTO : Aizuto Village, Lake Aizuto, Aizuto Forest, Ghosu Bird Sanctuary, Satoi range with Pristine Wilderness, Sumi Naga Villages.
HOW TO GET THERE ?
AIR
DIMAPUR has the only Airport in Nagaland at the moment. Direct flights connect the airport to Guwahati and Kolkota and connections can be made from all other airports in India
RAIL
Dimapur has a railway station on the main line of the North east Frontier Railway. It is well connected to Guwahati, with a number of trains that shuttle between the two stations every day. Guwahati, on the other hand, has direct train lines with most major Indian cities.
ROAD
A number of taxis ply from Dimapur to Kohima. Night buses connect Dimapur and Kohima to Guwahati and Shillong (Meghalaya). A very convenient way for reaching Kohima is to take the train or flight to Dimapur and then rent a taxi to Kohima. The Dimapur taxi stand is adjacent to the Railway Station. Yellow taxis can be hired with other passengers (shared taxi) or exclusive (full taxi). A full taxi could cost anything between USD $14 to USD $18 for a one way trip to Kohima.
A traveler can also opt to rent a car from Guwahati (through tour operators) and drive all the way to Kohima. This is a very pleasant drive, lasting about 6-7 hours and taking the tourist past beautiful stretches of forests, greenery and hills; but one should try to start and end the journey before nightfall.
MOKOKCHUNG : Mokokchung is 162 km from Kohima, via Wokha district, 70 km from Zunheboto District, 115 km from Tuensang, 102 km from Amguri (Assam) and 103 km from mariani (Assam). Bus and taxi services are available from all these access points. Nagaland State Transport Services buses e available from every station and village in the district and these ply regularly within the town.
LONGLENG : From Kohima, Longleng is 230 km Via Mokokchung and Wokha district and 340 km via Dimapur. It is a new district carved out in early 2004. Longleng is ideal for those adventurers who are into off-road driving; the 34 km stretch from national highway 61 at Changtongya to Longleng is a good experience of rural driving, with the villages, people and markets located alongside it.
MON : Mon is 357 km from Kohima (via Dimapur), 280 km from Dimapur and 275 km from Kohima via Mokokchung, Tamlu and Wakching. Buses and taxis can be used from Kohima to Dimapur to access the district.
PEREN : Peren is only 84 km from Dimapur. Taxis and buses are available in plenty to access the district.
PHEK : Phek is 145 km from Kohima and it can be accessed through buses or taxis from Dimapur as well.
TUENSANG : Tuensang is 269 km from Kohima via Wokha and Mokokchung and 235 km via Zunheboto. They are all connected by State highways and Nagaland State Transport buses play on this route regularly.
KIPHIRE : Kiphire is 254 km from Kohima.
WOKHA : Wokha is 80 km from Kohima and Mokokchung. The traveler can stay in Kohima and visit Wokha.
ZUNHEBOTO : Zunheboto is 150 km from Kohima and 70 km from Mokokchung.
NAGALAND HOTSPOTS
DIMAPUR : Ruins of the Medeival kachari Kingdom, Diezephe Craft Village, rangapahar Reserve Forest, Handloom & Handicrafts Emporium, North East Zone Cultural Centre.
KOHIMA : World War II Cemetery, State Museum, Catholic Cathedral, Sales Emporium for souvenirs and ethnic crafts, Gurtel shop, Belho Weavers, Naga heritage Complex at Kisama – Kohima, Heritage Museum and Crafts Centre at Khonoma, Trekking and Camping in Dzukou Valley, The Heritage DC’s Bungalow.
MOKOKCHUNG : Longkhum Village, Mopongchuket Village, Impur – First Christian Mission Centre, AKM Monument, Ungma Village, Chuchuyimlang Village, Langpanglong Village, Molung Village, Fusen Kei and Mongzu ki caves, Longritzu Lenden Valley and Tangkum Marok Spring.
LONGLENG : OFF ROAD DRIVING ADVENTURERS PARADISE
MON : The Village Markets, Naganimora Village, Longwa Village, Chui Village, Langmei Village, Stone Monoliths and Local Museum at Shangnyu Village, Veda Peak and Waterfall.
PEREN : Benreu Village, Mt. Pauna Tourist Village, Mount pauna and the Stone Carvings / Monoliths around it.
PHEK : Pfutsero Town and Village in its peripheries, Khezakenoma Village, Ruzhazho Village, Thetsumi Village, Poruba Village, Zhavame Village, Weziho Village, Yurba Village, Suthazu Village, Chizami Village, Chakhesang Cultural Research Institute, Glory Peak, Dzudu lake and Zanibu peak (trekkers) and Shilloi Lake.
TUENSANG : The Villages of Changsangmonko and Chilise, the Stones of Tsongliyangti, chungliyangti and Tsadang.
KIPHIRE : The Villages caves, Stones and geysers of Mimi and Salumi, Sukhayap Cliff, Wawade Waterfall, Yimgphi Village, Stone Monolith of Siphi, Mihki, the River of Salt, Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary.
WOKHA : Mount Tiyi, Totsu Cliff, Doyang River, Lagoons and Valley.
ZUNHEBOTO : Aizuto Village, Lake Aizuto, Aizuto Forest, Ghosu Bird Sanctuary, Satoi range with Pristine Wilderness, Sumi Naga Villages.
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