Nagaland

In Nagaland you can encounter as many as sixteen major tribes. Each attired in awe-inspiring ceremonial regalia in vibrant colours with emblazoned ancestral motifs. The Nagas have a fancy for costumes which shows itself in the mushrooming of fashion designing organizations which blend the traditional with the modern. Customs, festivals, folklore, music and robust dances create a vibrant atmosphere.

General Information

Latitudes : 25°6' and 27°4' North
Longitudes : 93°20' E and 95°15' E.
Area : 16,579 square kilometers
Capital : Kohima
Temperature : 21° to 40° C in summer & below 4° C in winter
Rainfall : 250 centimeter and above
ISO abbreviation : IN NL
Districts : 11
Population : 1,988,636
Density : 120 / square kilometers
Official Language : English
Sex Ratio : 978 Females per ‘000 Males
Female Population : 934659
Literacy Rate : 56.94%
Nearest Railway Station : Dimapur
Nearest Airport : Dimapur, Guwahati
Major Towns : Dimapur, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Wokha, Mon, Zunheboto
Rivers : Doyang, Dhiku, Barak and Chindwin
Snow Fall : Frost at higher altitude
Major Crops : rice, millets, pulses, tobacco, oilseeds, sugarcane, potatoes, corn, and fibres
Major Peaks : Mount Saramati (3,840 meters / 12599 feet)
Major Minerals : Lime Stone, Marble & Decorative Stone, Petroleum & Natural Gas, Nickle, Cobalt, Chromium, Basalt, Chert, Dunite, Gabbro, Granodiorite, Serpentine, Spilite, Pyroxenite, Quartzite
Major Tribes : Sumi, Lothas, Angami, Ao, Kuki, Chakhesang , Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Pochury, Rongmei, Rengma, Sangtam, Yimchungru, Zeliang

Places to See in Nagaland

Dimapur
Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland
Kiphire
Longleng
Peren
NAGA Heritage Village (kisama) Kohima
Mokochung
Mon
Phek

Adventure Activities in Nagaland

Trekking: Dzukou Valley - Mokokchung - Pungro - Mount Tiyi - Satoi Range - Mount Totsu - Japfu Peak

Festivals and Fairs of Nagaland

Sekrenyi Festival (February)
The Aoleang Monyu festival (April)
Moatsu Festival (May)
Tuluni Festival (July)
Yemshe Festival (October)
Hornbill Festival (December)

Wildlife of Nagaland

Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary (Near Mayanmar border)
Itanki Wildlife Sanctuary (Peren)

Pilgrimage / Places of worship in Nagaland

Catholic Cathedral (Kohima)

Heritage in Nagaland

Dimapur Ruins (Dimapur)
Memorials of Mr. G.H. Damout, Major Cook and Subedar Nurbir Sahi (Khonoma)
Stone Cairn to the memory of Mr. Damut (Kohima)
Lt. H.Forbe's Grave (Suchima)

Art and Craft of Nagaland

Bamboo Work
Wood Carving
Pottery
Blacksmith Spinning

Dance and Music of Nagaland

Zeliang Dance
Zemis Dance
Heliamelu
Hekialeu

Cuisine of Nagaland

Fish Fried Rice
Dal and Eggs
Poak
Galho
Hornet Bee
Noodles soup

Connectivity of Nagaland

By Air: The state has its airport in Dimapur, which is regularly serviced by major airlines.
By Rail: The major railhead in the state is Dimapur, which is linked to Guwahati, the gateway to the northeastern India.
By Road: A good road network covers the state. The state capital Kohima is linked to Shillong and Guwahati, which are important cities in north-eastern India.

Important Information

STD Code: Dimapur 03862, Kohima 0370, Mon 03869, Tuensang 03861, Mokochang - 0364, Pher - 03865

Summer: March to may
Monsoon: June to September
Winter: October to February

Main Languages : Naga, Nagamese, English, Ao, Tenyidie

Dimapur