tourist places to see in Nagaland

Major places of tourist attractions in Nagaland

3 years ago

Nagaland is home to a diversity of Tribal people and well known for its colorful culture and traditions. There are a lot of places in Nagaland that are quite popular all over the world and thus make Nagaland one of the most popular tourist attractions destinations in India.

The major cities which are very popular as tourist destinations in Nagaland are Kohima, Dimapur, Wokha, and phek. These cities are popular for their major attractions worldwide.

The major places of tourist attraction in Nagaland are :

Khonoma village

Kohima | Nagaland

The Khonoma village is spread over an area of 123 square kilometres and it also is known as “Green village of India “. This village is located at a distance of 20 kilometres from the state capital Kohima, Nagaland.

Khonoma village is also known as one of the most beautiful tourist places in Nagaland, because of its thick forest region. The place is the hometown of the Angami tribe who fought to safeguard their territory from the Britishers.

If you are a history lover and searching for a place to visit that is full of historical stories, then this place is just for you.

places of tourist attractions in Nagaland
Khonoma Village

Nagaland State Museum

 Kohima |Nagaland

Nagaland State Museum is a culturally rich and praiseworthy place in Nagaland located on upper Bayavu hill in Kohima. In Nagaland, there are in total 16 Naga tribes inhabiting the state and contributes largely to the culture and customs of Nagaland.

 Nagaland state museum houses and preserves various precious artifacts which mostly include sculptures, traditional dresses of various Naga tribes, jewelry, musical instruments, inscriptions, and various Naga tribal tools and props which they use during hunting.

The Nagaland state museum is a perfect place to explore the history of Nagaland, various tribes, and their different traditions and culture.

places of tourist attractions in Nagaland
Nagaland State Museum

Kohima war cemetery

 Kohima|Nagaland

Kohima war cemetery is a memorial dedicated to British and Japanese soldiers who lost their lives at the Burma attack. This memorial was built in 1944. At the Cemetery, there are in total 1,420 commonwealth burials graves of the soldiers, who fought in the World war ll.

The Kohima war cemetery is a tourist place in Nagaland holding full of historical memories. If you are fond of history and war stories then this place is perfectly fit for you. Kohima war cemetery is one of the places which are the best attraction for tourists in North East India.

places of tourist attractions in Nagaland
Kohima War Cemetry

Mount Tiyi

Wokha | Nagaland

Mount Tiyi is located at the altitude of 1969 meters in Wokha District, Nagaland. Mount Tiyi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nagaland.

There is a river named Doyang River, which flows from the top of the mountain. The river Doyang act as an “icing on the cake” as it makes its beauty more breathtaking and amazing. Mount Tiyi is one of the most satisfying places to visit as it offers green surroundings along with the trails. And there are many folklores, related to this mountain which also creates a mysterious attraction towards it.

places of tourist attractions in Nagaland
Mount Tiyi

Kachari Ruins

Dimapur | Nagaland

Kachari ruins are the scattered pillar surrounded by overgrown grass and unkempt vegetation. This place is located at Dimapur, Nagaland. These Ruins are also known as Dimasa kachari ruins and it looks like a series of mushroom doomed pillars housing the mysterious remnants, which are believed to be elected by the dimasa kachari Kingdom during the 13th century.

The Kachri Ruins are one of the offbeat travel destinations which unfold so many mysteries and unexplored stories of Nagaland.

places of tourist attractions in Nagaland
                  Dzukou valley | Kohima

Dzukou Valley

Kohima | Nagaland

The Dzukou Valley is one of the most beautiful green valleys along with exotic lilies, which enhance its beauty to another level. The valley is located at the border of Nagaland and Manipur behind the japfu peak in Nagaland. This place is full of greenery, beautiful lilies, and a lot of adventurous activities such as trekking and camping perfectly fit for adventure seekers. This place is also good for photographers, as it has a lot of beautiful sceneries.

places of tourist attractions in Nagaland
                  Dzukou valley | Kohima

Phek

Southern part | Nagaland

The Phek district is also one of the most popular districts and tourist places of Nagaland, as it attracts lots of tourists with its spellbinding beauty in the form of beautiful landscapes and greenery. It also houses dotted lakes, rivers, and other water bodies which enhance its beauty much higher beyond our imagination.

The District Phek also consists of a Heritage Village called Khezakeno. This is also one of the popularly visited places for its cultural and ethnic unfold history.

You can indulge in activities like hiking, trekking, and bird watching to make your visit more adventurous and interesting with lots of fun.

places of tourist attractions in Nagaland
PHEK

Nagaland Zoological Park

Dimapur | Nagaland

Nagaland Zoological Park is located at Rangapahar, 6 metres away from the township in Dimapur. This place spreads over a large area of 176 hectares.

Nagaland Zoological Park referred to as a conservation area for the various species of flora and fauna of northeast India. This place has suitable topography for aquatic birds. There are almost 500 bird species in the region which mostly includes parrotbill, Partridges, Nuthatch, Laughinthrush, and Fulvetta.

The Nagaland Zoological Park is situated on a purpose to promote awareness, educate the people of Nagaland, and provide recreation for the species.

places of tourist attractions in Nagaland
   Nagaland Zoological Park | Dimapur

Chumukedima village

Dimapur | Nagaland

Chumukedima village is a hill town with a beautiful breathtaking view from the top along with a cool breeze. The village is surrounded by several gushing waterfalls offering a satisfactory and peaceful experience to the visitors. Here, you can visit triple falls that is one of the most popular places for tourist to visit in Nagaland.

The Triple falls are also known as the ideal and most satisfying tourist place and give you a sudden feeling of satisfaction, rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul in the lap of mother nature.

places of tourist attractions in Nagaland
                 Chumukedima village | Dimapur

Naga Heritage Village

Kohima | Nagaland

If you are a history and art lover, then this village is just for you. The Naga Heritage village is also known as Kisama Heritage Village is rich in the culture and tradition of the Nagas tribe. The main objective of the Heritage Village is to protect the essence of the ethnicity of Naga tribes in its true and natural form.

There is a festival name the hornbill festival held on every December where all 16 Naga tribes come under one roof and witness the colorful traditions and culture through its folk songs and other traditional performances.

places of tourist attractions in Nagaland
           Naga Heritage Village | Kohima

Tourist village Tuophema

Kohima | Nagaland

Touphema village is popular for its local cuisine (authentic Naga food ) and Drinks such as local rice beer. In this village, you can enjoy the old-world experience against the backdrop of tutorial Hills. This village is the hometown of the Angami tribe.

Whenever you visit Nagaland, this place is must to visit as it is surrounded by lot of beautiful and high hills that gives you a sense of adventure and amusement.

places of tourist attractions in Nagaland

These were some of the most popular tourist destinations that sit on the popular cities situated in Nagaland, where you surely need to visit if you planning a trip to Nagaland.

Muskan Verma

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