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Nagaland

State in northeastern India

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Overview

Nagaland is one of the northeastern states of India. Sandwiched between Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Myanmar, it is one of the smallest and least populated states in India, and one of the small handful of Christian-majority states in India.

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Getting there

Entry formalities
Citizens of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China, as well as other people "having their origins in these countries", must apply for an ILP with the Indian government before entering Nagaland.

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Getting around

By local transport
Inside towns, movement is simple. Kohima and Dimapur have auto‑rickshaws, local taxis and walkable neighbourhoods. Smaller towns rely on shared jeeps and short taxi routes.
By walking or trekking
Many villages and viewpoints are best reached on foot. Paths can be steep but scenic, passing through forests, terraced fields and traditional settlements.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Jorhat Airport

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Cities

Patsho

a village in low-lying landscape surrounded by breathtaking mountains

Viswema

a Naga village outside of Kohima

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UnderstandNagaland’s story begins with its Naga tribes, each with its own language, customs and origin traditions.

Get inFly into Dimapur (DMU) or take the fast train from Guwahati which leaves daily at 6:30AM; connect to a share taxi in front of the Dimapur railway station (₹400-500) and reach Kohima by lunchtime.

Get aroundRoad travel is the backbone of getting around Nagaland. Expect narrow, winding hill roads, sharp turns and slow traffic.

TalkThe official language of the state is English. Hindi is not universally understood, and very few people speak the language proficiently.

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EatA typical Naga table consists of a meat dish, a boiled vegetable dish or two, rice and a chutney (tathu). Nagas tend to prefer boiled edible organic leaves. Some common dishes are:

DrinkMost daily drinks are simple and warming — black tea, milk tea and herbal infusions that fit the cool mornings and misty weather.

Stay safeRoad conditions are one of the biggest practical risks. Roads can be narrow, winding and slow, and monsoon rain can make slopes slippery or trigger small landslides.

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