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.
Dzukou Valley
A visit with our Nagaland Kohima package tour is a must to this valley, known for its wide range of flowers. This valley also provides one of the trek circuits and housing group villages.
Dzuleke
This is an Angami Village, famous for its natural beauty. The people of this village have banned hunting to protect the wildlife of this region.
Mon
The Konyak Nagas are from Mon, whose history and customs are of great attraction on the Nagaland Kohima tourist package. The Konyaks are recognized by the tattoos on the face and hands, blackened teeth, and headhunting skill.
Mokokchung Village
The village of the AoNaga tribe is one of the largest villages to visit, which makes it a must-visiting destination in Nagaland Kohima tour packages. The fascinating history and culture of the AoNaga people are well-preserved by the current generation. They host the Moatsu and Tsungremong festivals with great enthusiasm and fanfare.
Khonoma Green Village
A model ethnic village built for tourists to experience traditional village life. It is made with traditional huts, which provide modern, hygienic accommodation to tourists with local cuisine and rice beer. In our Nagaland Kohima tourism package, you can book a stay here and enjoy the local scenic beauty with a traditional touch.
Phek
The district of Phek is home to a rare pheasant called Blyth’s Tragopan and some very unique orchids.
Longwa village
Located in the Mon district, hardly 42 kilometres from the border to Myanmar, it is a fun sightseeing spot to stay and relax.
Dimapur
A unique location makes Dimapur the most accessible city of Nagaland. Well-connected by roads, rail, and air, it is the starting point of the Nagaland Kohima tourist package. The Diezephe Craft village is located here and is home to skilled artisans of wood, cane, and bamboo.
Zunheboto
Zunheboto is home to a strong and powerful tribe called Sumi Nagas, famous for their war dance and folk songs. They could be called the pioneers of martial arts in Nagaland. For the traveller looking for some peace, adding Zunheboto to their Nagaland Kohima tourism package is a must.
Wokha
A place blessed with natural beauty, flowering orchards, and meandering rivers; it is a favourite destination for nature lovers. The Doyang Hydro Dam, Liphanyan Governor’s Camp, and Mount Tiyi are a few of the best spots to visit within a Nagaland Kohima package tour.
Some important festivals of Nagaland
The Hornbill festival celebrates the various tribes and their culture for ten days in December. The festival was started to encourage the inter tribe interaction, to revive a protecting the rich culture of Nagaland.
Organized by the State Tourism and Arts and culture departments, it is held at the Naga Heritage Village. The different tribes organize singing and dancing performances. There are flower shows, handicraft sales, food stalls, parades, and religious ceremonies.
We organize special Nagaland Kohima tour packages around this time.
The Konyak tribe celebrates it during April to coincide with Konya New Year, and prayers are offered for a good harvest.
The Dimasa-Kachari people celebrate this festival and pray for a good harvest.
The people of the Pochuri tribe celebrate it and offer prayers for a good harvest.
The cuisine
The people of Nagaland eat a very simple yet nutritious diet of boiled vegetables, rice, meat, and their favourite chutney known as Tathu. Their food is a meat lover’s delight.
The best time to travel with a Nagaland Kohima tourism package would be during the initial month of summers and winter.
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