Places to Visit in Nagaland

The chilling mountain breeze that stings your face while hiking through the serpentine roads of Nagaland is sure to set your heart on fire as you will hardly be able to subdue the excitement that awaits you in the form of mind blowing sceneries of monoliths, cascading waterfalls, rare species of birds and mossy green ferns transporting you to a world of utter peace and tranquility. Places to Visit in Nagaland comprises of exotic green valleys, looming mountains and ethnic tribes. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life it is a cocoon of natural wealth. The breathtaking beauty of the pristine land may at times leave you exhausted for it gauds you to drink in all the vibrancy of nature all at once. Nagaland is not just about the exotic tribes, their habitat, and culture but also about its natural flora and fauna, its fairs and festivals and its well-known cities.

Places to Visit in Nagaland

• Dimapur
• Kohima
• Dzukou Valley

Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland with the magnificent view of the rugged Naga Hills offers interesting things to do. It was a witness to the fierce fight during the Second World War and the war cemetery; a serene stretch land of manicured greens carries an engraved epitaph, which says, “When you go home/ Tell them of us and say/ For your tomorrow/ We gave our today”. Interesting is the next most important place in Kohima, Barra Basti, the second largest village in Asia. Typical of a Naga village it has the gateway decorated elaborately with warriors and weapons and the mithun skull, a symbol of prosperity. In the middle of the village is a house built in the typical Naga style with crossed horns, carved mithun heads, a huge grain basket and a manger containing rice beer. The State Museum and the Catholic Cathedral are the other important tourist attractions in Kohima.

Dimapur, known as the “Gateway to Nagaland" is the commercial capital of the State. The beautiful town of Dimapur was the capital of the ancient Kacharis. The Kachari civilization existed in this region before the 13th century. The megalithic cluster of huge stones is characteristic of the Kachari civilization. Fertility rituals part of the culture existed which bore evidence in the archeological finds. Dimapur is well connected to the rest of India through rail, roads and air.

The Dzukou Valley tucked away behind the Japfu range and about 30 kms from Kohima is a picturesque valley that bursts into a valley of flowers in the months of June and September. Rhododendrons, orchids, lilies in pink and white are a delight for every nature lover. A trekker's paradise, Dzukou Valley offers excellent trekking spots. The swirling streams of the valley freezes during the winter covering the trees with snow flakes, a beauty that lies only in the eyes of the beholder.

This beautiful land of abundant natural beauty has immense tourist attraction. The ethnic tribes, their habitat, arts and handicrafts and the locales attract many. Log on to northeastindia.com to know about Places to Visit in Nagaland.