Wokha is nature’s spectacular gift to Nagaland. Dotted with colourful orchards, carpeted with multi-hued flowers and fringed by hills and river, Wokha is a nature lovers’ paradise. About 4 hours drive from Kohima, this district is the perfect place to bask and see the glory of nature. A tourist village above Riphyim is a major attraction in Wokha district, this place is known to offer splendid views of a dam on Donyan River.
The tourist lodge at Riphyim also makes a great place to visit as it renders uncluttered view from the window of its each room. Wokha is the land of Lotha tribe and one has wonderful opportunity here to interact with the tribal people and see their traditional art and craft. Apart from this, Mount Tiyi, Liphanyan Governor’s Camp, Water Pool, Totsu Cliff, Tehurang Valley, Baghty Valley and Vankhosung town are the places that may interest travellers in Wokha.
The Lothas celebrate a post-harvest festival called Tokhu Emong Festival in the month of November. It is believed, this 9 days festival is the best time to visit Wokha.
Major Attractions & Sightseeing Places
Doyang Hydro Project
Liphanyan Governor’s camp
Mount Tiyi
Doyang River
Water Pool
Totsu Cliff
Vankhosung
How to Reach?
By Road: The town is connected with NH-39 that leads to Dimapur. Another way to reach here is to first travel to Kohima, which is 75 kilometres from this place and then take a taxi to Wokha. Nagaland State Transport buses and shuttle services are also easily available from Kohima and Dimapur.
By Train: The nearest railway station for Wokha is Dimapur Railway Station. It is located at a distance of 130 kms and connected by trains to New Delhi, Guwahati, Kolkata and other important places in the country.
By Air: Wokha has no airport; the nearest airport is at Dimapur, which is situated at a distance of 162kms. One can avail daily flights from Kolkata and Guwahati to this airport.
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