Tourist attractions you want to explore in Dimapur

Flanked by the pristine and softly flowing River Dhansiri on one side and beautiful forested meadows on the other, the charming city of Dimapur, in Nagaland, is an unexplored and unspoilt destination. Steeped in mellow serenity, Dimapur was the ancient capital of the powerful Kachari tribe and is speckled with ancient ruins of monoliths, temples, baths and embankments, all of which trace the town's historical roots to the 13th century AD.

Meaning the city near a great river, Dimapur acts as the gateway to parts of Nagaland and Manipur, and also reflects the tribal culture of these two states. While parts of the city are bustling commercial centres, others are endowed with lush meadows, resembling the setting of a hill station. Surrounded by dense forests, gushing waterfalls and towering mountains, Dimapur is an ideal choice for adventure lovers and solace seekers alike. There are several places of historical interest in and around the city, like the Kachari Rajbari Fort ruins, and remnants of tanks like Rajpukhuri, Padampukhuri, Bamunpukhuri, Jorpukhuri etc.

Intanki National Park

Intanki National Park in Nagaland is one of the most famous tourist attractions of the state. Abounding in thick rainforests, it shelters several species of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects. One can find various interesting wildlife here, including Hoolock gibbons, elephants, sloth bears, tigers, leopards, barking deer, wild dogs, and flying squirrels. This equatorial forest stretch is known for its natural beauty and semi-tropical vegetation. The park is also teeming with flora and some of the popular varieties are mahogany, bamboo, rattan, palms etc. In addition, mountains, cliffs and valleys in the park offer opportunities for trekking, hiking and camping. Declared as a national park in 1993 and an elephant reserve in 2005, the park is spread over an area of about 200 sq km. Winters are the best time to visit and the months of November to February can be a good choice.

Liphanyan Governor's Camp

Located around 43 km from Dimapur, Liphanyan Governor’s Camp rests at the foothills of the mountainous Wokha district in Nagaland. The pristine Doyang river flows nearby and the picturesque view of the stream meandering through towering mountains blanketed with lush timber forests is a delightful sight. The scenic beauty of the camp makes it a popular picnic spot for family, where visitors can enjoy adventure sports like rafting, river camping and angling.

The best time to visit here is between the months of October and February when the weather is cooler and rainfall is minimal. Other attractions nearby include the serene Totsu Wozhu Lake, Mount Tiyi offering beautiful vistas of surroundings and the Doyang Hydro dam.

Peren

Dense vegetation, gushing rivers, a cover of cane and bamboo trees along with different varieties of wild orchid, eucalyptus and pine, comprise most of Peren's lush landscape. Recognised as the Green District of Nagaland, Peren has a dense concentration of flora and fauna. Surrounded by serene forests, the heart of Peren reverberates with a lively culture of folk dance, music and arts.

The most important festival celebrated in Peren is Christmas with a unique tradition of gifts being placed outside the town for visitors. Other festivities include the harvest festival of Mimkuut and Chaga-Ngee that is celebrated in honour of the brave tribal warriors. Located around 100 km from Nagaland's capital, Kohima, Peren is often touted to be the region, where the written modern history of Nagaland began, as Britishers made it a centre for communication to reach out to the tribes of Nagaland. There are several places of tourist attractions nearby, including Mt Paona, Mt Kisa, Intanki National Park and the caves at Puilwa village. Home to Zeliang and Kuki tribes, Peren is famous for tribal festivals like Meleinyi and Minkut that are celebrated in spring.