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NAGALAND TOURIST PLACES

Explore one of nature’s most beautiful work at Nagaland; sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of the East. The land encompasses unimaginable beauty with its calming sunrise and sunsets, lush green flora, and breathtaking landscapes. Nagaland include some of the famous tourist places like Dzukou Valley, Khonoma Green Village and Dzuleke.

Nagaland is blessed with a wonderful climate year-round making it a comfortable place to visit anytime. If you’re looking to get away from the hustle bustle and experience some calm and quiet, then Nagaland is the place to visit.

However, if you’re more into adventure and are looking for something fun to do then Nagaland is an ideal place for trekking, rock climbing, and jungle camping. Its sub-tropical rain forests and are great if you’re looking to spend time in the lap of nature.

The capital of Nagaland is Kohima and Dimapur is the only airport in the state.

Nagaland Tourism Must Do’s

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The Hornbill Festival

is a perfect chance to experience the diverse tribal customs and communities at a single location. The people of Nagaland find their festivals holy and so it is important to participate in these festivals.

Hornbill Festival

Dzukou Valley

is India’s second-best flowers valley, after Uttarakhand’s Nandan Kanan. It provides some of the country’s best trekking circuits, while housing ‘group’ villages.

Dzukou Valley

Dzuleke

Located at an altitude of 2133.6 m. The Mithun grazes peacefully on the edge of the hills. The stream flowing through this landscape offers a refuge to a rare Rainbow Trout population. At this peak is located the prominent rhododendron tree which is about 130 feet tall.

Dzuleke

Mon

is the land of the captivating Konyak Nagas whose history and customs constitute a great attraction. The Konyaks are recognized for their tattooed hands and faces, blackened teeth and prowess in headhunting.

Mon

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Kohima

During World War II, Kohima city went through dark days when the allied forces waged a very bloody but triumphant fight against the Japanese. In the center of the city where the fighting took place a war memorial was built to preserve the memory of British and Indian soldiers.

Kohima

Mokokchung Village

is among Nagaland’s largest villages, as well as one of the main places where you can see the AoNaga tribe’s ancestors and cultures. With tremendous enthusiasm and vivacity, the Mokokchung Village hosts the Moatsü and Tsungremong festivals.

Mokokchung Village

Khonoma Green Village

During the colonial era is known for its strong opposition to British domination. Khonoma village is home to some of the untouched beauty of nature.

Khonoma

Tuophema Tourist Village

has been built on the ethnic tourism model, and tourists are offered modern, hygienic accommodation in an ethnic environment in the traditional huts. Tourists will explore the local culture in these beautiful environments, serving everything from rice beer to local cuisine.

Touphema Village

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Phek

The district of Phek is home to one of its kind pheasant called Blyth’s Tragopan and some rare orchid plants.

Phek

Longwa village

Longwa is among the biggest villages in the district of Mon, situated at the Myanmarese border 42 km from the main city of Mon. It is very an fun sight-seeing spot.

Longwa Village

Dimapur

Provided its unusual location, Dimapur enjoys a special status. It is the only city on the state that is situated in the plain region with excellent road, air, and rail links to different parts of the country. Diezephe Craft Village is home to skilled craftsmen and weavers who are deft in the works of woodcarving, bamboo, and cane.

Dimapur

Zunheboto

Zunheboto is the Sumi Nagas country that is known for its colorful war dance and folk songs. A very hardy and powerful race, the Sumis can also be dubbed the pioneers of martial arts in the Naga. Zunheboto is a paradise for birdwatchers and is also home to Blyth’s Tragopan, a rare bird species From every perspective, Zunheboto is ideal for those looking for a peaceful and scenic spot to spend their holidays in.

Zunheboto

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Wokha

Wokha is a place bestowed with the blessings of nature. Ornamented with vibrant flowering orchards, lined hills and rivers, Wokha is nothing less than a spot for nature lovers to pilgrimage. Located a 4-hour drive from Kohima, Wokha is a place that offers some of Nagaland’s most magnificent views of the countryside. Doyang Hydro Dam, Liphanyan Governor’s Camp and Mount Tiyi are the important sight-seeing spots here.

Wokha

Must Do’s

Kaziranga

Kaziranga National Park is located in parts of Golaghat, Nagaon and Sonitpur districts of Assam (INDIA). It is not only the homeland of the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros, but also provides shelter to a variety of wild lives.

Majuli

Majuli is a lush green environment-friendly, pristine and pollution free fresh water island in the river Brahmaputra, just 20 km from the Jorhat city.

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Jorhat Tea Gardens

Tea plantation is the main agricultural activity of the city which also takes shape of a tourist attraction given its simple natural charm.

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Nameri

Nameri National Park located in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, is a destination for bird watching enthusiasts and home to more than 370 species of birds.

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Culture & Traditions

People of Nagaland are a mixture of the Tibeto-Burman tribal communities of the mountains and the Kuki and Dimasa tribes of the foothills. Some tribes of Nagaland inhabit in its neighbouring states of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur as well as Sagain state of Myanmar.

The Ao tribe of Mokokchung is one of the largest Naga tribes. Known as the Angamis, they are the native of capital Kohima and are known for their art, architecture and colourful costumes. The Angamis are known to practice the unique stone pulling ceremony where the entire village gathers and pulls a large monolith from the forest to their village marking a chapter in their history.

Some other tribes inhabiting Nagaland include:

Chakhesang tribe of Pfutsero are culturally similar to the Ao tribe.

Sema tribe of Zunheboto also makes up for a large Naga community.

Known for their bamboo crafts, the Lothas of Wokha district is another important Naga tribe.

The Zeliangrong tribe comprises of Zeme, Liangme and Rongme families. They live in remote villages nestled in the mountains of southern Nagaland and Manipur.

The Konyaks of remote Mon district are known for their head-hunting traditions. Many Konyak villages are still under the governance of their Angh (king). The tribe is very well known for its war dances during the Aoling Festival.

It’s easy to distinguish between these tribes based on their rituals, costumes, and architecture. As a traveller, one of the festivals that you must experience is the Hornbill Festival, organized by Nagaland tourism department. It allows you to experience the different cultures and traditions of all the tribes in one place.

The tribes of Nagaland are known to produce some of the finest handicrafts in India. Most of these are made from sustainable resources that are easily available in their surroundings. With bamboo being an important part of their lives, most tribes have cane crafts.

Cane baskets are very common with the Angamis known for their tall baskets made for storing grains. The Konyak men wear brass pendants that symbolizes head-hunting trophy masks. Konyak women also make beautiful necklaces, bangles and bracelets with little beads.

Chang tribe made ivory bracelets and tiger claw pendants back in the day when the villagers hunted in the wild. Tattoos are also unique to Nagaland. They are adorned by the Konyak men and also by the women of Ao tribe. The decorated hunting spears of Rengma tribe are some of the most common souvenirs found in the craft markets.

Festivals

One of the festivals you must visit as a tourist is the Hornbill Festival that showcases a mélange of tribal cultural displays under one roof. It takes place from the 1st – 10th of December every year at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama which is about 12 km from Kohima. Kohima and is organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments.

The festival gets its name from the Indian Hornbill, the large and colorful forest bird which depicts the folklore in most of the state’s tribes. Some of the festival highlights include:

1.Traditional Naga Morungs Exhibition and sale of Arts and Crafts
2.Food and herbal medicine stalls
3.Flower shows and sales
4.Cultural Medley – songs and dances, fashion shows, beauty contest, traditional archery, Naga wrestling, fun games, and musical concert

It also features traditional art with wood paintings, wood carvings and sculptures by modern Naga artists. The troupes sing folk songs, dance the traditional dance, play games and sports. The evenings a marked with a programme of music concerts catering to all tastes that keep the festive spirit going through the night.

Things to do and places to visit

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Nagaland – a land of many tribes and diverse culture

Nagaland is a state that is still untouched by urbanization or the modern way of life and continues to follow its ancestors’ traditions and culture. Our Nagaland Kohima tour packages will help you to go back in time to explore this beautiful state. With the Nagaland Kohima tourism packages, you can get to experience the tribal life of Nagaland.

Nagaland is known as the “land of festivals” in India. With so many tribes following their culture and tradition, it seems as if the people of Nagaland are in a yearlong celebration. You can plan your Nagaland Kohima tour packages as per these festivals to witness the delight and celebration.

The capital of Nagaland is Kohima, and the largest city is Dimapur. Dimapur is the only city with an airport in Nagaland. You can start your Nagaland Kohima tourist package from here as it is well-connected to various Indian cities. Nagaland Kohima package tour on our website is customizable as per your needs.

The tribes of Nagaland

The people of Nagaland are a mixture of Tibeto-Burman tribal community in the mountains and Kuki and Dimasa tribe in the foothills. Some tribes of Nagaland are spread across the neighbouring states and Myanmar too. When you book Nagaland Kohima tour packages, you get an opportunity to interact and soak in these various tribes’ culture.

Some important tribes of Nagaland are-

The Ao tribe of the Mokokchung region is the largest in Nagaland. Also known as Angamis, they are native to Kohima. The Ao tribe is known for its colourful costumes, art, and architecture.
Chakhesang tribe are very similar to the Ao tribe culturally.
Sema tribe of Zenheboto are known for their strength and martial arts.
The Lothas of the Wokha district are famous for their bamboo crafts.
The Konyaks of the remote village of Mon are known for their war dance during the Aoling Festival.

Each tribe has a unique costume, skill, and architecture. It is very easy to differentiate one tribe from another by understanding its way of life during the Nagaland Kohima tourism package.

Places to visit in Nagaland

Kohima – the capital city

Known initially as Kewhira, this city has a lot of historical sites to visit. In our Nagaland Kohima tour packages, we make sure that you visit this Kohima War Cemetery dedicated to the 2nd British Division of the Allied Forces who died in the second world war.

Sakhrie Park and Kohima State Museum are other important places to visit in a Nagaland Kohima tourism package.