Reckoned to be the most beautiful and a lively district in Nagaland, Mokokchung is the home of the Ao tribe. Known for its hospitality, rich traditions and festivals, Mokokchung is gradually becoming a hotspot for tourism in Nagaland. It is often said that one of its destinations named Longkhum is a paradise for nature enthusiasts.
Its hillocks are adorned with Rhododendron and its pristine environment is worth falling in love with. Longkhum is also known for its ethnic handloom and handicraft and a sect called Limapur that practice animist religion. Ungma is yet another destination of interest in Mokokchung district that is believed to be the first place founded by Ao tribe when they entered Nagaland from Chungliyimti.
Ungma is considered to be a living museum of the Ao tribe. You may also be interested in visiting Chuchuyimlang, which is a tourist village and is often referred to as festival village. This village is known for the celebration of festivals of Ao Nagas like Moatsu festival (celebrated in the month of May). Other than these places, visitors would also like to check out Mokokchung District Museum, Changtongya and Mokukchung Park.
Major Attractions & Sightseeing Places
Changtongya
Mokokchung Park
Mokokchung Village
Longkhum
Ungma
Chuchuyimlang
How to Reach?
By Road: Mokokchung is well connected by road. National Highway 61 runs from Kohima to Amguri via Wokha, Mokokchung, Changtongya and Tuli. Nagaland State Transport buses run regularly from Mokokchung to Kohima, which is at a distance of 162 kilometres. Shared taxis are also available on this route.
By Train: The nearest railway station to Mokokchung is Mariani (85kms) in Assam. Many trains operate from Mariani to Dibrugarh. One can avail buses and taxis from the Mariani railway station to Mokokchung.
By Air: The nearest airports to Mokokchung are in Dimapur (located at a distance of 212 kilometers) and Jorhat (located at a distance of 105 kilometres). There are daily flights from Guwahati or Kolkata.
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