Tiger, leopard, elephant, sambar, wild buffalo and bear people its deep jungles while its vast expanses of paddy fields, fed by an elaborate indigenous irrigation system, are a veritable feast for the eyes. Known for its salubrious climate, Nagaland has considerable rainfall during the monsoons that run from June to September.

Natures Bounty:

Spreads over an area of 16,527 Sq.Km, its population resides mainly in the rural area. Kohima, its capital, Dimapur and Mokokchung are its most important towns. Nagas have evolved into a generic term for many tribal communities in the NorthEast. Of the 32 such tribes, 16 major and numerous sub-tribes spread over Nagaland’s seven districts; Konyak, Aos and the Rengmas, each with their own distinct culture and lifestyle.

Traditions:

Though they were animist by tradition, almost 98% of the population embraced Christianity under the influence of English missionaries. The Nagas were also exposed to western culture when the English recruited them as a labor corps to serve in France during the Second World War. They were highly commenced for their loyalty and bravery.

Naga society is a well-knit and cohesive unit living by ancient tenets that play an important role in contemporary life. One of its interesting features is the tradition of the Morung, a dormitory exclusively for men, which is the focal point of the village.

There are so many tourist spot available in Nagaland like Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Zunheboto. The recommended tourist circuit in Nagaland is Dimapur-Kohima-Wokha-Mokokchung-Tuensang-Mokokchung-Zunheboto-Kohima. Though the monsoons are from May to September so the best time for tourists is from November to March.

There is an airport at Dimapur receiving flights from Delhi and Guwahati. Dimapur is also the nearest railhead. Kohima, the capital, is connected by road to Dimapur, Imphal, Guwahati, Shillong and Kolkota.

Mokokchung District:

Mokokchung is the district headquarters and one of the great centres of Ao Naga tradition. The prowess of the Ao warriors is reflected in gorgeous red and black shawls with the white decorated band that signified their victory over their enemies. The two main festivals celebrated here are connected with showing. Moatsu in early May and harvesting. Tsungremmong in August. The highlight of Tsungremmong is the tug-o-war between the men’s and women’s teams.