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FACTS Climate
(Degree C.): Summer
- Max: 31, Min: 16,
Winter - Max: 24,
Min: 4 | Best Season:
October - May Languages
Spoken:Nagamese, Local
dialects, Hindi, English
| Capital: Kohima
Overview:
High mountains, deep
gorges, green valleys,
twisty streams and
exotic flora and fauna
found in Nagaland
give an idea about
the physical features
of the place. As far
as tourist destinations
are concerned, Nagaland
is yet to be explored,
Nagaland is entirely
a remote terrain and
the mesmerizing sceneries
surrounding it makes
Nagaland, an ideal
destination for trekking,
rock climbing and
jungle camping.
Geography
of Nagaland:
Lying at the extreme
northeastern region
of India, Nagaland
shares its boundaries
with Myanmar in the
east, state of Assam
in the west; Arunachal
Pradesh and a part
of Assam in the north
and with Manipur in
the south. This predominantly
tribal state is blessed
with great valleys,
meandering streams,
high mountains, deep
gorges and a rich
variety of flora and
fauna.
 History
of Nagaland:
Not much is known
about the present
day Nagaland, including
the origin of several
large sandstone pillars
at Dimapur. The history
of Nagaland can be
traced back to the
year 1816, when Myanmar
invaded Nagaland along
with Assam. This rule
continued till 1826
when British East
India Company took
control of Assam,
they steadily expanded
their domain over
modern Nagaland. By
1892, all of modern
Nagaland except the
Tuensang area in the
northeast was governed
by the British. After
the independence of
India in 1947, the
area remained a part
of the province of
Assam. But in the
year 1957, the Naga
Hills district of
Assam and the Tuensang
frontier were united
in a single political
entity that became
a Union territory.
In 1963, the Indian
government agreed
to make Nagaland a
self-governing state
within India.
 Tourist
Places of Nagaland:
Far away from the
hustle and bustle
of city life it is
a world of natural
wealth. The breathtaking
beauty of the pristine
land may at times
leave you exhausted.
The most important
tourist places of
Nagaland include Kohima.
Dimapur & the
Dzukou Valley - this
picturesque valley
bursts into a valley
of flowers in the
months of June and
September. The tourist
attractions not to
be missed in Nagaland
include World War
II Cemetery, State
Museum, the Catholic
Cathedral, Japfu Peak
and tribal villages
of Nagas known for
its traditions and
cultural heritage
as well as folklores
and festivals.
Fairs &
Festivals of Nagaland:
The Naga tribes are
generally full of
folklore. Nagaland
is the home of some
of the most colorful
festivals. Singing,
dancing and drinking
of locally prepared
rice beer mark the
Naga festivals. Sekrenyi
is a festival signifies
the end of the agricultural
cycle and lasts for
10 days. Konyak Aoling
is another festival
that denotes the coming
of the New Year. This
festival is celebrated
in the month of April.
Moreover, there are
the festivals like
Ao Moatsu and the
non-traditional tourism
festival of May and
October that draw
good crowds. The other
prominent festivals
are Kuki Mimkut, Angami
Sekrenyi, Phom Monyu,
Konyak Aoling, Rengma
Ngada and Zeliang
Nga-Ngai.
Cuisine
in Nagaland:
Rice is the staple
food of the people
of Nagaland. Fish
is the most beloved
dish of the people
here. Mustard oil
is preferred by the
people for cooking
purpose. Mostly in
this state the people
eat the animals which
ever are available.
Bamboo Shoot Fry,
Koat Pitha, Fish Stew,
Laksa Stock, Misa
Mach Poora, Panch
Phoron Taarkari, Poora
Mach are the few of
the specialities cherished
by the people of Nagaland.
Poora Haah is simply
a roasted duck which
is the most special
food of the people
of Nagaland. Thukpa
noodles soup is another
special dish most
popular among the
non vegetarians prepared
with the meat as well
as vegetables.
Shopping in
Nagaland:
Nagaland known for
rich tradition of
art and crafts provides
a wonderful shopping
experience to the
visitors. Nagaland's
handloom and handicrafts
own a reputation for
their quality. The
beautifully hand woven
tribal shawls of various
tribes, Naga mekhelas
(Sarongs), Naga hand
bags, which are exquisitely
and intricately designed,
have won worldwide
appreciation. They
also have handicrafts
like beads, cearlands
& baskets, made
of cane & bamboo.
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