When the scorching summer heat gets you down; when the relentless city noise hits you hard; when the industrial smog stifles your very existence…. Pack your bags and take a rough and touch vacation to God's very own country….

This is a hill station waiting to be discovered. True, the creature comforts of a five star culture may not be much in evidence. This however, need not be a cause for any concern. The basic hygienic amenities of comfort are available. Besides, the five star courtesy and hospitality of Nagas more than makes up for what may seem to be lacking. Apart from the rich. incomparable traditional and cultural heritage that is exclusive, it will be a rejuvenating bonus of the cool refreshing mountain air, and the dreamless sleep amidst the roaring sound of silence : an experience you will long remember.

Nagaland is located in the extreme North-Eastern end of India, approximately between 25°6'.... 27°4' Latitude North of the Equator and between 93°20'E.... 95°15'E Longitude. It is bounded by Myanmar in the East; Assam in the West; Arunachal Pradesh and a part of Assam in the North with Manipur in the South.

Domestic tourists visiting Nagaland are required to obtain Inner Line Permit. It is issued by the Resident Commissioner, Nagaland House, 29 Aurangazeb Road, New Delhi; 12 Shakespeare Sarani, Calcutta; Nongrim Hills, Shillong, Meghalaya; Assistant Resident Commissioner, Nagaland House, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam. It is also issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland. Foreign Tourists will be required to seek for Restricted Area Permit from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi, before entry into Nagaland.

General Information :

Location :
Approximately lies between 25 0 6 and 27 0 4' latitude, North Equator and between the longitudinal lines 93 0 20'E and 95 0 15'E.

Area :
16.527 sq.km.

Population :
12,09,546 (According to 1991 census).

Capital :
Kohima (1,444.12 metre above sea-level).

Districts :
Kohima, Mokokchung, Mon, Phek, Tuensang, Wokha and Zunheboto.

Tribes :
Angami, Ao, Sema, Lotha, Rengma, Chakhesang, Sangtam, Konyak, Phom, Chang, Yimchunger, Khiamungan, Zeliang, Kuki and Pochury.

Density of Population :
73 persons per sq.km.

Climate :
Summer (June-Sept.)
Mean Max. : 31 0 C
Mean. Min. : 16 0 C
Winter (Oct-Feb)
Mean Max. : 24 0 C
Mean Min. : 4 0 C
Best Season
October to May

Clothing Required :
Summer : Cotton Tropical
Winder : Heavy Woolens
Average Rainfall
2000 mm to 2500 mm
Main Rivers
Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu, Milak, Zungki and Tizu.
Highest Peak
Saramati (3,841 metres above sea-level).

English, Hindi, Nagamese and local dialects.
Religions
Christianity, Hinduism and Islam.

How to Reach :

Air :
Dimapur the only airport in Nagaland, is connected by air to Delhi and Calcutta and rest of the country.
Rail :
Dimapur, the important Railhead in Nagaland, is on the main line of North-Eastern Frontier Railway.
Roads :
All important towns and villages in the State are connected by the Nagaland State Transport Services. N.S.T. also operates a night Deluxe service from Dimapur to Guwahati, Shillong, Mokokchung.

Important Routes with Distances Kms

Dimapur - Kohima 74
Dimapur - Wokha via Kohima 154
Dimapur - Imphal (Manipur State) 216
Dimapur - Mariani - Mokokchung 208
Dimapur - Mon via Jorhat Namtola 280
Dimapur - Amguri 178
Dimapur - Peren 84
Kohima - Meluri 170
Kohima - Phek 145
Kohima - Zunheboto 150
Kohima - Tuensang via Wokha
Mokokchung 269
Kohima - Mokokchung 162
Dimapur - Guwahati 292
Dimapur - Zunheboto via
Chazouba 224
Kohima - Imphal 142
Kohima - Itanagar 534
Kohima - Shillong 427
Kohima - Guwahati 364