About Nagaland State

Nagaland is the only state in the Indian Union created out of a political agreement. The signing of the Sixteen Point Agreement in July 1960, though seen as controversial and leading to more division among the Naga people, nevertheless paved the way for the creation of Nagaland as the 16th state of the Indian Union on the 1st December 1963. The state was formed by merging the Tuensang Frontier Division of the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) and the Naga Hills district of Assam.

Nagaland is bounded by Assam in the west, Myanmar on the East, Manipur in the south and Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam on the north. It lies between 25° 6’ and 27° 4’ northern latitudes and between 93° 20’ and 95° 15’ eastern longitudes.

Present Nagaland is comparatively a small state with an area of 16,579 sq. km and a population of 1,978,502 as per the latest 2011 Census. Kohima is the state capital and Dimapur is known as the commercial capital and gateway to the rest of Nagaland and beyond. It has 11 administrative districts, 60 Assembly constituencies, one Lok Sabha seat and one Rajya Sabha seat.

Special provision under the Indian constitution for the state of Nagaland

The Constitution (Thirteenth Amendment) Act, 1962

Article 371A for the state of Nagaland provides that

“notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, no Act of Parliament in respect of: ­

·       Religious or social practices of Nagas ­

·       Naga customary law and procedure ­

·       Administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law, and ­

·       Ownership and transfer of land and its resources,

… shall not apply to the State of Nagaland unless the Legislative Assembly

of Nagaland by a resolution so decides.”

Nagaland is a vibrant hill state with music and colour in the air. Consisting of 11 administrative districts, it is inhabited by 16 major tribes each having their own customs, dialects and attires. Life here is one long festival celebrated with pomp and gaiety.

Much as it is a place with a colourful heritage, Nagaland is blessed with picturesque landscape that represents unimaginable beauty, moulded perfectly for a breath-taking experience. You will feel the serenity, breathe the fragrance, taste the unique cuisine, explore exotic locales and enjoy warm hospitality.

List of Tour Operators

Source: Tourism Dept of Nagaland

Link: http://tourismnagaland.com/main/?page_id=163

For those that want their trip to be planned in advance and experience a ‘no glitch’ holiday, the govt. approved tour operators are available in plenty in Nagaland.

Contact details of some of the major ones are provided here.

1. The India Trail NE

Second Floor, 3A Apartments,

Opp. SBI Lire Lerie Branch, AG Road, Kohima

Contact: David Angami ( +91-9774 039490 : david.angami@indiatrail.org )

Rohan K. Abraham ( +91-8119 851 777 : rohan.abraham@indiatrail.org )

www.indiatrail.org

www.facebook.com/indiatrail

twitter: indiatrail

 

2. Explore Nagaland

Miss. Neikeleno Zhasa

Address: Main Road,Midland Kohima: Nagaland

+91-370-2290921/2290138

 

3. Peak Travels

Mr. Neisatuo Keditsu

Address: P.R Hill Kohima-797001, Nagaland,

Contact: 91-370-2244233/22216333

 

4. Alder Tours & Travels

Mr. Kevichulie Meyase

AG Colony Kohima: Nagaland, 797001

+91-9436011266

 

5. Zingki Tours & Adventure

Ms. Tsangchingla Imlong

Imlong Villa Mokokchung

Kohima: Nagaland, 797001

91-369-2226179

 

6. Naga Travels

Mr.S. Meren

C/o Jack Point G.S.Road

Dimapur: Nagaland-797112

 

7. Tribal Discovery Tours & Travels

David Sangtam

H.No. 410

Opp. Pentecostal Church

Purana Bazaar,Dimapur

Mob: +91-9436045075/9436413614

Email id:tribaldiscovery@yahoo.co.in/davidsangtam@yahoo.com

 

8. Neo tours & Travels

Mr. Kevi Rio

Old NSt Complex Kohima, Nagaland-797001

91-370-2271046, Mob: +91-9436005667

M/s Super Travels

 

9. Viloli Achumi

Hotel Japfu Complex,Kohima: Nagaland-797001

+91-370-2244781/fax-224588

Email id: Super02travels@yahoo.com

 

10. Langphong Konyak Travel Agency

Mr. Langphong Konyak

NST Colony Mon Town, Nagaland

Mob: +91-9436604525

 

11. Kohima Tours & Treks

Mr.Kevisezo Chasie

Science College Road Kohima

+91-9402747977/9402864901

 

12. M/s Alaphra Group,Dimapur

Teisovi Thorie & Olemer Ricky Ozϋkum

Dimapur: Nagaland

+91-940269734/9612418395

 

13. M/s Lenyelo Khing

Kenyelo Khing

Dimapur:Nagaland

+91-9856206299

 

14. M/s Citizen Tours & Travels

Mr. E.Lichumthung Kikon

H.No-18, Oriental Colony,Dimapur:Nagaland

+91-8974509594

15. Ara Travels

Peteneituo Angami

Kohima: Nagaland

+91-9436000759/94360010

16. Central Café

V.Jean Metha

Viliethie Complex Kohima

+91-943600526

 

How to get there

Dimapur is the gateway to Nagaland. It has both rail and air linkage with the rest of India. There are many connecting flights between Delhi and Kolkata (daily flights) and from there on to Dimapur.

One can also opt for the Rajdhani train between Delhi and Dimapur or the Shatabdi, BG express and Nagaland Express trains between Guwahati and Dimapur.

Kohima is about three hours’ drive from Dimapur. A number of taxis ply from Dimapur to Kohima. The Dimapur taxi stand is adjacent to the Railway Station. Yellow Taxis can be hired with other passengers (shared taxis) or exclusively (full taxis). A ‘full taxi’ could cost anything between Rs.1500 to Rs. 2000 for a one way trip to Kohima. A traveller can also opt to rent a car from Guwahati (through tour operators) and drive all the way to Kohima.

All important towns and villages are connected by the Naga State Transport (NST) services. It also operates a night deluxe service from Dimapur to Guwahati, Shillong, Mokokchung.

ENTRY FORMALITIES

DOMESTIC TOURISTS visiting Nagaland require obtaining Inner Line Permits (ILP) which are issued at the following places.

Delhi:                                                                        Deputy Resident Commissioner

Nagaland House, 29 Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi

Ph- (011) 23012296/ 23793673

Kolkata:                                                                  Deputy Resident Commissioner

Nagaland House, 11, Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata

Ph- (033) 22825226/ 22825247

Guwahati:                                                             Deputy Resident Commissioner

Nagaland House,  Sachel Road, 6 mile, Khana Para, Guwahati

Ph- (0361) 2332158/ 2337724

Shillong:                                                               Asst Resident Commissioner

Nagaland House, Nongrim Hills, Shillong

Ph- (0364) 2520083/ 2520670

ILP is also issued by Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Kohima and Mokokchung.

The Deputy Commissioner Dimapur

Phone: +91 36862 226530. Fax: +91 3682 230613

The Deputy Commissioner Kohima

Phone: +91 370 2290666. Fax: +91 370 229035. And

The Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung

Phone: +91 369 2226231; Fax: 91 369 2226055

FOREIGN TOURISTS no longer need Protected Area Permit (PAP) to visit Nagaland since January 2011.

However; they are to register with the Foreigner’s Registration Officer (FRO) of the District they visit or the nearest Police Station within 24 hours of their arrival.