Veda peak, the highest peak in Mon district is approximately 70 kms east of Mon district headquarters. From this peak, one can have a clear view of both river Brahmaputra and Chindwin on a clear day. There is a waterfall on the precincts of this peak and this area is also considered as one of the best locations in the whole of Konyak countryside.
Dikhu river, Tizit, Tapi, Teyap etc. are sights for tourist attraction for fishing and picnicking; Yetyong, Kaimang, Maksha and Thannyak rivers are popular for trout fishing;
These are actually pimples of hillocks thrown at random adjoining the plains of Assam mostly along the valley of Dissai and Jhanzi rivers just before they flow into the plains of Assam.These hillocks are densely covered with bamboos and the climate of the entire range is warm.
It is the southernmost range forming an irregular boundary of the Ao area with that of the Lothas and Semas to the south and with the Sangtams to the east. It is called Ongpangkong as the land is higher and cooler than the other ranges. (Ongpang means higher).
It is the easternmost range skirting along the course of Dikhu river. The river forms a natural boundary line of Mokokchung with Tuensang and Mon districts. This range is spread like a bed and so the name has been aptly given to this range. (Langpang means bed).
It is the outermost Range stretching from North-east to South-west lying to the interior south of Tzurangkong Range.
This is a parallel Range east of Japukong Range. Changki village was said to be founded by a man named Changki, and so the Range too was named after him as Changkikong.
It is a Central Range running from east to west but compared to the other ranges, it is the shortest one. This range lies between Melak and Menung rivers, and therefore, it resembles an island. Hence the name Asetkong (Aset means Island).
Japfu peak is trekker’s dream. Located at a distance of about 15 km south of Kohima, at a height of 3048 m above sea level, this is the 2nd highest peak in Nagaland. The peak offers breathtaking views of the city and the snow clad Himalayas.
The best season for trekking here is between October and March. The tallest rhododendron tree in the world measuring 130 feet in height with a girth of 11 feet stands at Japfü peak. The tree has secured a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.
As the name suggests, the fall in Seithekima village of Dimapur district is a three tier waterfall. It is beautiful destination for the trekkers.
This mesmerising waterfall is located in the Seithekima village of Dimapur. It is a three tier waterfall steeped in beauty. It is an ideal place for people inclined towards trekking.
