Be it their bizarre headdresses to excellent handlooms, Nagaland has always been a distinguished state of India. It’s not just the skull trophies that they stash in their house but the colorful festivals that people always incline towards getting their checklist ready for Nagaland.
Before you visit here, make sure you have the Inner Line Permit. It can also be obtained from the DC office at Dimapur. With that said, here are the best places to visit in Nagaland. Make sure you put them on your list without a miss.
Take a look at this list of the top places to visit in Nagaland
1. Kohima
The most charming place to visit in Nagaland- Kohima is also the capital city. Though it is also the commercial hub of the state, it never fails to astonish the visitors with its beauty.
This small town offers loads of charismatic attractions. Be it the profound Japfu Peak or the Kohima War Memorial, visiting here is always a pleasure.
2. Dimapur
Reckoned as Nagaland’s entry point, Dimapur is essential and probably one of the most important elements of the state. It is one of those destinations where people get to enjoy the melange of modernization and offbeat spots.
From thrilling activities to eye-arresting places; Dimapur is surely one of the best places to visit in Nagaland.
3. Khonoma
Heard about the amazing Khonoma Green Village? Approximately 20 km from Kohima, Khonoma is a small village that was created and is maintained by the Naga Tribes. This place is also home to the Angami tribe who now has given up on their hunting and only practice shift agriculture.
This place is not only visited due to the setup but there are a lot of other popular sightseeing places around Khonoma.
4. Mokokchung
If you were to discover the most energetic lifestyle anywhere in Nagaland, it would be none other than Mokokchung. This village is illustrated as one of the most important, colorful, and lively places in all of Nagaland.
The hillock village is popular for its amazing festivals, pristine environment, handlooms, and not to forget the amazing attractions available here. You can visit here anytime in the year and enjoy the beauty of this place.
5. Wokha
Wokha is simply defined as the spectacular gift of gods to Nagaland. It is the sheer beauty of this amazing destination that makes it so wonderful to visit. From colorful orchids to parks having multi-hued flowers; everything here looks like a perfect setup in its own ways.
Wokha is approximately a 4-hour drive from Kohima and an interesting place to visit. This amazing town hosts the Tokhu Emong Festival that happens to be their highlight apart from the natural beauty.
6. Tuophema Village
If you are planning on visiting some offbeat places in Nagaland then get ready to have starry eyes because there happens to be a place named Tuophema Village. This is a small village approximately 41 km from Kohima and is built to especially satiate the tourists.
The entire artificial village has been made to promote tourism. There are traditionally built thatched huts, flowery parks, and a lot of other things. You can visit the museum that’s built in the village itself.
7. Tuensang
If and when you visit Tuensang, you will be startled because it looks like a small village with some houses here and there in the middle of a forest. Scary right? But rest assured Tuensang is a very safe place to visit even for solo female travelers.
This place is located on the farthest east side of Nagaland and is a place where you can rejuvenate and relax for the rest of the days in your vacation.
8. Phek
Visiting Nagaland makes one thing clear, that you are a nature lover who wants some time away from the hustle-bustle of the city. And if both these things also include adrenaline-rushing activities then Phek is an apt destination on this trip for you.
Crystal clear lakes, pristine rivers, amazing weather, and a whole lot of adventure activities define this petit village. It also is very important in Nagaland tourism and evidently a place you should not miss out on.
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