Ungma
the largest village of Ao Nagas
Ungma is the oldest and the largest of all Ao villages, second largest village in whole Nagaland. Ungma village is located about 3 km from Mokokchung Town. It is said that the Ao tribe founded this village when they first entered the land from their ancestral Home at Chungliyimti(now within the Sangtam Naga Territory). The rich Ao culture and tradition is jealously guarded and practiced even today and the place is considered to be a living museum of Naga traditions.
Near Ungma
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.