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It borders the state of Assam to the west, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam to the north, Burma to the east, and Manipur to the south. The state capital is Kohima, and the largest city is Dimapur. The state is inhabited by 16 major tribes — Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Kachari, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Kuki, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sumi, Yimchunger, and Zeme-Liangmai (Zeliang)as well as sub-tribes.
1) Kisama Heritage Village, Kohima
The name KiSaMa is derived from two villages namely, Kigwema (KI) and Phesama(SA) and MA which means Village. The objective of the Heritage Village is to protect and preserve all ethnic cultural heritages by establishing a common management approach and comprehensive data base for perpetuation and maintenance for promotion of tourism.
2) Nagaland State Museum, Kohima
The State Museum is located 1.5 kilometers away from Kohima. It allows visitors to peek through the vibrant culture of Nagaland and different stages through the history of the land. The museum showcases most fascinating artifacts and aspects of Nagaland tribal life.
Timing: 10:00 am to 4.00 pm (Tuesday to
Sunday)
3) Kachari Ruins, Dimapur
The Dimasa Kachari Ruins is a series of mushroom domed pillars. They were created by the Dimasa Kachari Kingdom, which ruled here before the Ahom invasion into the territory during the 13th Century AD. Their origin and purpose are largely mysterious. Some pillars still stand in all their glory but others have crumbled down.
4) War Cemetery, Kohima
It is a memorial dedicated to soldiers of the 2nd British Division of the Allied Forces who died in the Second World War at Kohima. According to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), which maintains this cemetery among many others in the world, there are 1,420 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War at this cemetery, and a memorial to an additional 917 Hindu and Sikh soldiers who were cremated in accordance with their faith.
5) Dzukou Valley
It is a valley located at the border of the states of Nagaland and Manipur. This valley is well known for its natural beauty, seasonal flowers and the overall flora and fauna. The valley is famous for its wide range of flower in every season. But the most famous one is the Dzükou lily. There are many NGOs and adventure tour operators, who organize treks to the Dzükou Valley.
6) Naga Heritage Village, Kohima
The Heritage Village protects and preserves all ethnic cultural heritages of Nagaland. It upholds and sustains the unique identity of dialects, customs and traditions of all the ethnological tribes of Nagaland.
7) Triple Falls, Dimapur
It is the wonderful three tier waterfall located in the Seithekima village. The falls are located at a height of about 280 feet. The water from the falls is believed to merge into a natural pool. Trekking to the falls is one of the major attractions of these falls.
8) The Catholic Cathedral, Kohima
It is the church of the bishop of the diocese of Kohima, and hence, the main church of this diocese of Nagaland. The church is noted for its architecture which incorporates many elements of traditional Naga houses, including its facade which resembles that of a Naga house. The architecture of the cathedral blends into the hill on which it is situated. The 16 feet high carved wood crucifix is one of Asia's largest crosses.
9) Hong Kong Market, Dimapur
On the other side of the railway station is a flea market known as the Hong Kong market. The market is very famous and clothes for varied ages, genders and occasions can be found here. The price of the goods can be very high at times and you should negotiate.
10) Mokokchung Town
It is the district headquarters as well as the main urban hub of Mokokchung district. Its tradition of celebrating Christmas and New Year midnight celebrations in the main town square is regarded as one of the unique features of Mokokchung. Historically, Mokokchung was one of the first Naga Hills sites where the Assam Rifles, led by Britishers, established their outposts (then called stockades) in the later part of the 19th century. |