Nagaland Tourism – Celebrating Life

Nagaland is a vibrant hill state located in the far north-eastern part of India and is bounded by Burma in the east, Assam in the west and north, Arunachal Pradesh in the north and Manipur in the south. The state capital is Kohima, and the largest city is Dimapur.

Nagaland Tourism proudly promotes the states rich and incomparable tradition and cultural heritage. Nagaland Tourism offers various avenues to explore the state’s abundant lush green mountains, panoramic valleys, traditional village life, overflowing rivers and caves all in a scenic setting.Tribal tourism constitutes the back bone of Nagaland Tourism. Colourful life and culture are an integral part of the 16 officially recognized Naga tribes of Nagaland which are unique in their customs and traditions. All the tribes celebrate their distinct seasonal festivals with an observance of colour and music which revolve around their agricultural cycle.  Some of the main festivals promoted by Nagaland tourism are Tsukhenyie by the Chakhesangs in January, Sekrenyi by the Angamis in February, Aoling by the Konyaks in April, Moatsü by the Aos in May, Tuluni by the Sumis in July, Nyaknylum by the Changs in July, Tokhu Emong by the Lothas in November and Yemshe by the Pochuris in October. But the most important of all is the Hornbill Festival organised by the State Government and Nagaland Tourism as an annual event in December to showcase Nagaland’s traditional and cultural heritage in all its ethnicity, diversity and grandeur and often referred to as the ‘Festival of Festivals’.

Nagaland Tourism thrives on the natural beauty of the state. The whole of Nagaland is a tourist hotspot, and a lot of places have been identified and developed by the Nagaland Tourism and the government to encourage tourists to visit the state. Veda Peak and Waterfalls, Lake Aizuto and Forest, Ghosu Bird Sanctuary, Satoi Range, Glory Peak, Dzudu Lake, Zanibu Peak, Shilloi Lake, Dzukou Valley, Fusen Kei and Mongzu ki Caves, Longritzu Lenden Valley and Tangkum Marok Spring are some of them.

There are many historical structures that proclaim Nagaland’s rich culture and history. Some of the historical sites promoted by Nagaland Tourism are the Ruins of the Medieval Kachari Kingdom, War II Cemetery, Catholic Cathedral, Naga Heritage Complex at Kisama, Heritage Museum and Crafts Centre at Khonoma, The Heritage DC’s Bungalow, Mount Pauna and the Stone Carvings and Monoliths, Kiphire Villages Caves, Stones and Geysers of Mimi and Salumi.
Nagaland Tourism also showcases the traditional village life by arranging home stays at Naga villages like Aizuto Village, Sumi Naga Villages, Longkhum Village, Mopongchuket Village, Ungma Village, Chuchuyimlang Village, Langpanglong Village, Molung Village, Khezakenoma Village, Ruzhazho Village, Thetsumi Village, Poruba Village, Zhavame Village, Weziho Village, Yurba Village, Suthazu Village and Chizami Village.