Nagaland - Tripārambh

Nagaland, one of India's beautiful north east states is home to many tribes. The Hornbill Festival in December is Nagaland’s famous tribal festival, which is a showcase of all the various tribal culture, their songs, dances, foods, etc. Soak in the freshness of its lush green hills, and witness the beauty of its rich flora and fauna. Naga cuisines that you can try include pork, chicken, beef. Some of the places in the state that are tourist delights include state capital, Kohima, Dimapur, Mokokchung, Mon, Wokha, Diphupar, Dzouku Valley and many more. Pulie Badze Wildlife Sanctuary in the state is home to some rare and endangered species in Nagaland and a delight for nature lovers.

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Best Time To Visit

Winters are pleasant and a wonderful time to explore the beauty of the state. It is time for outdoor activities like trekking, bird watching. This is the time when the Hornbill Festival is held in Nagaland.

Monsoons are from May to September. The state sees medium to heavy rainfall depending on the region. The heaviest rainfall is usually in August and September. Tourism is not much during this time. The locals are usually busy with farming during this season.

Summers in Nagaland are not too hot and one can enjoy touring the state during this time.

Temperatures
Oct-Feb: 4-24°C
Mar-Apr: 16-31°C
May-Sep: 21-40°C

How to Reach

By Air: The nearest Domestic Airport is Dimapur Airport, which is around 74 km from Kohima. Dimapur Airport is well connected to major cities of India. For international flights, the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati or Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata are closest. From Guwahati or Kolkata, one can reach Nagaland by overnight buses.

By Road: Nagaland State Transport (NST) has developed good roadways in the state, and has bus services from Guwahati, Assam. Private buses also ply from Guwahati to Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung in Nagaland. Taxis are available from different parts of the state and from Guwahati as well. One can reach Nagaland by flying into Dimapur and taking a share cab to Kohima, which is at a distance of about 50 km.

By Rail: The nearest Railway station is located in Dimapur. There are a number of trains from Guwahati to Dimapur, which is at a distance of about 290 km away. The Dimapur station is well connected to Guwahati, Kolkata, New Delhi, Chennai, Jorhat and Dibrugarh.