Nagaland
is a world apart. Nature resplendent in all her full-bodied
glory. Exquisitely picturesque, vibrantly colourful, all lush
fertile, the land represents unimaginable beauty, created by
nature, to take your breath away... The Nagas, inhabitants of
Nagaland, are said to belong to the indo-mongoloid stock, a
race whose presence was first noted ten centuries before Christ,
at the Time of the compilation of the Vedas. Nagaland is bounded
by Assam in the west, Burma on the East, Arunachal Pradesh &
Assam on the North and Manipur in the South. The state consists
of seven districts with sixteen tribes
& sub-tribes inhabiting it. The Naga tribes are generally
full of folklore. They are fond of seasonal songs, solo, duet
and choric. Here man has to fight nature all the Time. The struggle
however, makes people tough. The people here are strongly built,
simple, honest and hard working.
Altitude: 1495 meters above sea-level.
Main Rivers: Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu, Milak, Zungki and
Tizu.
Highest Peak: Saramati (3877 meters above sea-level).
Area: 16,527 Sq. Kms. Tribes: Angami, Aao, Sema, Lotha,
Rengma, Chakhesang, Sangtam, Konyak, Phom, Chang, Yimchunger,
Khiamungan, Zeliang, Kuki and Pochury.
Climate (deg. C.): Summer- Max.31, Min.16. Winter- Max.24,
Min.4.
Average Rainfall: 250 cms (100).
Clothing: Summer- Cotton Tropical, Winter- Heavy Woolens.
Languages Spoken: Nagamese, Local dialects, Hindi, English
etc.
Best Season: October to May.
Kohima
Kohima, State Capital & hill station is situated at an
altitude of 1495 meters above sea-level. It is a beautiful town
presenting wide panoramic views. Mokokchung is the centre of
the culture & traditions of the Ao Nagas.
Places Of Interest:
War Cemetery, The State Museum Sales Emporium, Cultural Center,
Zoological Park, Cathedral, Kohima Village (Bara Basti).
Excursions:
Khonoma village-20 kms, Mokokchung- 160 kms.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest airport Dimapur-
74 kms.
By Rail: Dimapur- 74 kms, the nearest
railhead, is directly connected to Guwahati which in turn is
directly connected to all the major places. Guwahati - Dimapur.
By Road: Dimapur- 74 kms, Imphal-
145 kms, Guwahati- 390 kms, Shillong- 490 kms, Calcutta- 1,516
kms.
Dimapur
Situated at an altitude of 195 meters above sea-level is the
gateway of Nagaland. This flourishing town is also the commercial
centre of the State. Dimapur is the main rail-head in Nagaland.
Dimapur is the only airport in Nagaland. Indian Airlines operates
Boeing services from both Calcutta and Delhi on every alternate
day.
Places Of Interest:
The Ruins of Medieval Kachari Kingdom
Ruzaphema- 5 kms
Intangki Wildlife Sanctuary- 37 kms
Sales Emporium.
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