Excursions

Chilise village is situated in the Thonoknyn area of Tuensang District and is known for its historic past. It is believed that the last headhunting was done in Chilise in August 1978.

Longtrok is a village where the ancient relics of the Tsongliyangti and Chungliyangti civilisations are represented by the six legendary stones. Tsongliyangti, Chungliyangti and Chungliyimti are considered important amongst the six stones. Local people believe that the Sangtams are the personifications of the ancient God who gave birth to other stones and moved them to different places.

The village of Changsangmongko lies between Tuensang and the Hakchung village. According to a traditional story, it is believed that the place is referred to as Changsang and the Chang community settled here. The Chang legend states that the living creatures emerged from a big hole in the earth.

The village is renowned for a raised platform named Mullang, established by the Chang ancestors. It represents the progress and prosperity of mankind. As per folklore, the platform was transformed into a public court during the evolution of the world.

Mopungchuket is an Ao village in Mokokchung District, renowned for its historic past and romantic story of Jina and Etiben. A tower commemorating their love story and struggle is one of the prominent attractions of the village. It is believed that the monuments located on the outskirts of the village provided shelter to the Ahoms. The village museum, time-pillar and morungs are some of the other attractions of the village.

Longkhum village is at a height of around 1,846 m and is surrounded by rhododendrons shrubs. Following the traditions and customs of Ao Naga, the village practices Limapur, an orthodox religion. There are numerous shrines dedicated to God Longlanpa Tsungrem in the village.

Chuchuyimlang is a beautiful village renowned for the celebration of various tribal festivals. These festivals are celebrated since the birth of Ao Naga tribes. The Moatsu festival commences on 1st May and lasts for three days.

Molung, a popular Ao village, is renowned as the place of origin of Christianity in the Naga Hills, in 1872. The village lies in the Changkikong Range of the Mokokchung District and is considered as the first village of the Naga Hills.

The site has an ancient leechi tree, which is believed to have been planted by Dr. E. W. Clark, the first American Missionary. The Mongsenyimti and Langpangkong are some of the nearby places visited which is on the way to Molung.

Ungma is the 2nd largest village in Nagaland. It is considered as the oldest and the largest of all the Ao villages. It is believed to be the birthplace of the Ao Naga tribes. The natives of the village follow and preserve the Ao culture and tradition.

An old log drum, a beautiful park on its outskirts and a Baptist church are some of the popular attractions of the village. The Moatsu and Tsungremong festivals are celebrated in the village, during which the local people display traditional art forms and dances.

Diezephe Village is known for its handloom and handicrafts. The village is inhabited by the Tenyimei community, weavers and craftsmen. Various workshops for handloom and handicrafts are organised in the village. The Craft and Development Society is a community workshop that was inaugurated on 16th November 2001 in this village. A Wooden Toy Project has also been introduced in this craft village. The village is situated around 13 km away from Dimapur.

Mokochung is among the renowned attraction of Kohima, as it comprises Fusen Kei and Mongzu Ki caves. Tourists can visit this place on their way to Longkhum and see Longlanpa Tsungrem shrines. Ethnic handlooms and handicrafts can also be seen by the tourists on their way to Longkhum.