Location

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

Area

16.527 Sq.Km.

Population

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

Capital

Kohima, (1,444.12 metres above sea-level).

Districts

Kohima, Mokokchung, Mon, Phek, Tuensang, Wokha, Zunheboto and Dimapur.

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°C

Mean Min : 16°C

Winter (Oct-Feb)

Mean Max : 24°C

Mena Min : 4°C

Best Season

October to May

Clothing Required

Summer : Cotton Tropical

Winter : 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)

Languages Spoken

English, Hindi, Nagamese and local dialects

Religions

Christianity, Hinduism and Islam

Tribal Festivals

District Tribe Festival Period

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.

Raods

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.

Routes with Distances Kms

Entry Formalities

Domestic tourists visiting Nagaland require to obtain Inner Line Permits issued by the Deputy Resident Commissioner at Nagaland House, Delhi, Calcutta and Assistant Resident Commissioner, Shillong; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur; Deputy Commissioner, Kohima and Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung. A permit fee os Rs. 5.00 is realised from each applicant. Detailed information can be had from the Directorate of Tourism, Nagaland, Kohima. Phone 21607/22214/21945. All foreign tourist desiring to visit Nagaland require Restricted Area Permits from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, South Block, New Delhi.

Reservation Rules

25% of the rent for accommodation in the Tourist Lodges is required to be paid in advance either in Cash or by Money Order at the time of booking. Booking without payment of advance may however be allowed in cases of bookings by reputed firms and recognised Travel Agents.

Package and Conducted Tours

The Department conducts package and conducted tours to the tourist centres within and outside the State. Trekking and camping equipment are also given on loan to adventure lovers on nominal payment.

Chartering of Tourist Bus