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Nagaland

Sixteen recognised tribes and a hill capital.

State17 districts1 listed event

Nagaland’s population is made up of distinct Naga tribes, each with its own language, textiles and festival calendar. Kohima was the site of a decisive 1944 battle, and the war cemetery there is still maintained.

Known for

  • Hornbill Festival
  • Kohima War Cemetery
  • Naga textiles
  • Dzükou Valley
Capital
Kohima
Best season
October to May
Languages
English, Nagamese, Ao, Angami, Konyak

Districts of Nagaland

1 with listed events

  • Chümoukedima
  • Dimapur
  • Kiphire
  • Kohima
  • Longleng
  • Meluri
  • Mokokchung
  • Mon
  • Niuland
  • Noklak
  • Peren
  • Phek
  • Shamator
  • Tseminyü
  • Tuensang
  • Wokha
  • Zunheboto

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What’s on in Nagaland

  • FestivalAnnual

    Hornbill Festival

    Nagaland's tribes gather at Kisama for ten days of dance, music, craft and food each December.

    When
    Early December, usually the first ten days
    Where
    Kohima, Nagaland

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