Mokokchung
third biggest town in Nagaland
Mokokchung at 1325m is the town and center of Mokokchung district. It is the cultural center of the Ao people and is economically and politically the most important urban centre in Northern Nagaland, the third biggest town after Dimapur and Kohima. Mokokchung is particularly noted for its extravagant Christmas, New Year, Moatsu and Tsungremong celebrations. Its tradition of celebrating Christmas and New Year in the main town square is regarded as one of the unique features of Mokokchung. The two other colorful festivals celebrated are ‘Aos – Moatsu’ related to sowing and ‘Tsungrem Mong’ the harvest festival celebrated during the first weeks of May and August respectively.
Near Mokokchung
More to see around Nagaland.
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Chuchuyimlang
Chuchuyimlang is the village of festivals for the Ao Nagas. The Moatsu festival, based on community bonding, takes place here from May first till the third.
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Dimapur
Dimapur, situated at an altitude of 195m above sea-level is the gateway of Nagaland. Dimapur is the main rail-head and the only airport in Nagaland.
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Khonoma Village
Khonoma, Angkami Naga's main village is 20km west of Kohima. It is a hilltop community clinging to the slopes above the rice terraces.
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Kohima
Kohima is a laid back, typical Asian mountain town at an altitude of 1450m. It is the capital city of Nagaland state with population of around 100,000.