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Dimapur
Dimapur is the commercial of the state and has many beautiful ruins for
the tourist to see. MEDIEVAL RUINS OF THE KACHARI KINGDOM. The city was
the capital of the Kachari tribe during the 13th century, the influence
of Hinduism is clear here and there are ruins of other temples and
embankments.
The DIEZEPHE CRAFT
VILLAGE is 1 kms away from the city and has expert weavers and
craftsmen who are very adept at wood carving, bamboo and cane works.
The RANGAPAHAR RESERVE FOREST is home to many animals, birds and
vegetation and covers an area of 20.20 hectares.
Mon
Mon district in Nagaland is extremely picturesque and has many
beautiful places. Naginmora is located at a distance of 58 km from Mon
and has great panoramic views. The only coal mine was founded here more
than a century ago in 1907.
The Longwa village
is peculiar since half of the village lies inside India and the other
half in Burma, but the whole village is controlled by a single chief
known an the Angh. He also has 60 wives and his jurisdiction goes up to
Arunachal Pradesh. All villagers have dual citizenships and the village
has schools on both sides.
Nagaland is divided
into many districts and the natural beauty of the state is splendid.
Most of the sate is under various ethnic tribes. There have been
violent clashes in the past and the history of Nagaland has been quite
gory.
To the outsiders,
these tribals may seem rough but they extend hospitality to all their
guests. Tourists are advised to seek permits before they enter Nagaland
and observe local customs and traditions when visiting here. Have fun
and enjoy your stay while you are in Nagaland.
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