Things to do in Nagaland

Situated on the border of Nagaland and Manipur, Dzukou is a valley of rolling green hills that looks like a Teletubby land. It is famous for the endemic Dzukou Lily.

The landscape is unique—smooth, rounded dwarf bamboo hills as far as the eye can see. The sunrise here, with the sun emerging from the clouds below the valley, is magical.

It is one of the most picturesque treks in the country.

Held every December at the Kisama Heritage Village, this is the 'Festival of Festivals'. All 16 major tribes of Nagaland gather to showcase their culture.

You witness energetic war dances, traditional headhunting rituals (enacted!), indigenous games like greased bamboo climbing, and endless feasting on smoked pork and rice beer (Zutho).

The colorful traditional attire with hornbill feathers, spears, and beads is a photographer's paradise. It is the most vibrant cultural event in Northeast India.

Asia's first green village, Khonoma is a historic village of the Angami tribe. It is famous for resisting British rule.

Today, it is a model of conservation, having banned hunting and logging. Walking through the stone-paved paths and terraced paddy fields is inspiring.