NAGALAND

Nagaland State was inaugurated as the sixteenth State of India on 1st Dec, 1963. It is bounded by Assam in the West, Myanmar (Burma) on the East, Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Assam on the North and Manipur in the South. The State is inhabited by 16 major tribes along with other sub-tribes. Each tribe can be famed from the others by their customs, culture, languages and dress, and folklore, which are traditionally very rich and has been handed down the generations.

Places to see in Nagaland

Kohima
The state capital of Nagaland is one of the pretty town with unspoiled tranquility and immense of history. Kohima is situated at an elevation of 1495m and offers spectacular view of the hills. This town bears the relics of the memorials erected in the fond memories of the brave Naga Soldiers who laid down their lives.

Barra Basti
Literally meaning Big Village, according to Naga legend, this is the place where the modern Kohima began. It is the second biggest village in Asia, and has one of the finest ceremonial gates.

Touphema Village
Situated 41km from Kohima on the way to Wokha, it is a Tourist Village, developed and maintained by the village community. This village performs the “Sekrenyi” the purification festival of the Angami tribe and is celebrated every year during the month of February.

Dimapur
Erstwhile capital of the Kacheri rulers and one of the oldest town of Nagaland. The town still has the remains of the medieval kingdom. Dimapur is the gateway town of Nagaland.

Mokokchung
This hill station of Nagaland is the oldest town of the state and has a distinct colonial feel to it. A drive to this hill station through the winding road with forest stretches is a thrilling experience. One can experience the Maotsu Festival of the Ao tribe with a sip of rice beer and singing and dancing.

Khonoma Village
The picturesque village situated 20km west of Kohima town offers a vista of Nagaland’s natural splendor and ecological diversity. Khonoma village is known for its valor. This village boosts terracing cultivation and conservation of ecology which includes rare flora and fauna including Blyth’s Tragopan, and endangered species of animal. In order to reach the highest point of the village one has to pass through several traditional carved ceremonial gate and steep stone steps.

Wokha
Inhabited by the Lotha tribe, Wokha is the district headquarter, which lies 80km from Kohima. Wokha is famous for its Pineapples and Oranges.

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