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Location
Approximately
lies between 25°6' and 27°4' latitude, North of Equator
and between the longitudinal lines 93°20'E and 95°15'E.
Area : 16.527 Sq.Km.
Population
: 12,09,546 (According to 1991 census).
Capital : Kohima, (1,444.12 metres above sea-level).
Climate : Summer
(June - Sept.) Mean Max : 31°C Mean Min : 16°C Winter
(Oct-Feb) Mean Max : 24°C Mena Min : 4°C
Best Time To Visit : October to May
Nagaland is a vibrant hill state, located in the extreme
North-Eastern end of India, bounded by Myanmar in the
east; Assam in the west; Arunachal Pradesh and a part
of Assam in the north with Manipur in the south. It
offers rich incomparable traditional and cultural heritage.
The distinctive character and identity of each tribe
in terms of tradition, custom, language and dresses
is clearly discernible to a visitor. The respective
tribal festivals are celebrated at regular interval
all over the state.
Tourist Attraction of Nagaland
DIMAPUR
Dimapur is situated
at an altitude of 195 metres above sea level. It is
the Gateway of Nagaland. This fast developing town is
also the commercial centre of the state which is connected
with the main broad gauge railhead.
Dimapur is the only Airport in Nagaland. Indian Airlines,
NEPC Airlines, Boeing, Vayudoot Services are operating
everyday both from Delhi and Calcutta.
Chumukedima
It is situated just about 14 Km fro Dimapur on National
Highway 39. This place served as the first headquarters
of the then Naga Hills District of Assam State during
the time of British Rule in early 19th century. The
Department of Tourism is constructing a Tourist Village
on top of a hill.
Intangki Wildlife Sanctuary
The Sanctuary lies at a distance of 37 Km from Dimapur.
The Sanctuary is under the preservation of the Forest
Wildlife Department. Habitat of various animals including
some rare species of birds.
KOHIMA
State Capital and hill station is situated at an altitude
of 1,444.12 metres above sea level. It is a beautiful
town presenting wide panoramic views.
Kohima Village (Bara Basti)
It is one of the biggest and most populous villages
in Asia. As you enter the village, a large traditional
wooden gate with the scimitar of horns of buffalo head
pointing towards the bravery and valour of the Angamis,
greets you. Naga stones erected here and there in front
of the houses are memorial symbols of the grand feasts
arranged by their great ancestors.
Khonoma
20 Km towards the west of Kohima, the village has its
own traditions of valour and courage. History reveals
that Khonoma provided protection to several villages
in the good old days. The terraced fields which produce
20 types of paddy at different elevations presents a
beautiful view. The Khonoma gate tells the story of
the British infiltration into Naga Hills.
Dzukou
Valley
Situated at an altitude of 2438.4 metres above sea-level,
behind the Japfu Peak, it is 30 Km to the south of Kohima.
The entire valley is overshadowed with a type of tough
bamboo brush to make the place appear like a mown lawn.
Japfu Peak
Situated at an altitude of 3048 metres above sea-level,
15 Km south of Kohima, it is the second highest peak
in Nagaland. It is ideally suited for trekking and scaling
from November to March. From the peak, one can have
a panoramic view of the hills below.
Tseminyu
Home of the Rengmas, Tseminyu is situated at an altitude
of 1,421.95 metres above sea-level at a distance of
55 Km from Kohima. It is known for Ngada the popular
festival which is celebrated in November, every year.
Peren
It is situated at an altitude of 1,445.36 metres above
sea-level 84 Km from Dimapur. It is the hmeland of the
Zeliang and Kuki tribes. The place is famous for Zeliang
dance in pairs.
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