- Nagaland is a mountainous state in northeast India, bordering Myanmar. It’s home to diverse indigenous tribes, with festivals and markets celebrating the different tribes’ culture. Its capital city of Kohima.
- Agriculture is its most important economic activity, accounting for over 70% of its economy. Other significant activities include forestry, tourism, insurance, real estate, and miscellaneous cottage industries.
- It is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna.
- The Nagaland Assembly proclaimed Indian English as the official language of Nagaland and it is the medium for education in Nagaland. Other than English, Nagamese, a creole language based on Assamese, is widely spoken.
- More tribes means more culture & Nagaland is the home of 16 prominent tribes and other sub-tribes.
- Hornbill festival is an annual festival started by the government in 2000, to celebrate the different culture, rituals and believes of different tribes of the state.
- Kisama, located 10km from Kohima, is a Naga heritage village which protects and preserves the cultural heritage of Naga people.
- Places you can visit in Nagaland:
- Dimapur: Kachari Ruins, Diezephe Craft Village, Rangapahar Reserve Forest / Zoological Park, Chumukedima Village, Dimapur Ao Baptist Church, Diphupar, Nichuguard, Kuki Dolong Village, Green Park, Nagaland Science Centre, Medziphema, Ruzaphema
- Kohima: Dzukou Valley, Japfu Peak, Pulebadze Peak, Kohima War Cemetery, Deputy Commissioner’s Bungalow, Kohima State Museum, Kohima Zoo, Naga Bazar, Dzüleke, Tseminyu.
- Mokokchung: Changtongya, Mokokchung Park, Mokokchung Village, Longkhum, Ungma,Chuchuyimlang.
- Mon: Longwa Village, Veda Peak, Chui Village (Basti), Shangnyu Village.
- Wokha: Doyang Hydro Project, Liphanyan Governor’s camp, Mount Tiyi,Doyang River, Water Pool, Totsu, Cliff, Vankhosung.
- Dzukou Valley: Khonoma, Japfu Peak.
- Tuophema Village: Dzulekie, Ruzaphema, Intangki Wildlife Sanctuary, Khonoma Village.
- Khonoma Green Village: Dzulekie,Ruzaphema, Intangki Wildlife Sanctuary, Khonoma Village
- Benreu:Peren, Mt. Pauna Tourist Village.
- Meluri:Phek, Dzudu Lake/ Zanibu Peak, Shilloi Lake
- Kiphire: Saramati Peak, Pungro Town, Salomi Village,Mimi Village, Sukhyap or Lover’s Paradise, Wawade, Mihki- the river of salt, Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary
- Peren: Caves at Puilwa Village, Mt. Paona, Ntangki National Park, Mt. Kisa, Benreu
- Tuensang: Changsangmonko & Chilise, The Living Stones of Tuensang, Tsadang
- Longleng: Longleng is known for its adventurous 32km road that is often taken by thrill-seekers. Longleng is the home of Phom Nagas, who are considered exceptionally skilled in pottery, bamboo work and spinning. The market place in Longleng is the major attraction, which till today maintains its old charm. The Phoms are also known for preserving their traditions and culture by the means of their festivals and artefacts and the best time to visit Longleng is during the festive season.
