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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