Imagine a land where you can be close to peace and serenity, a place where you can encounter nature in the best possible way. What if you get only green for your eyes to see and fresh air to inhale while facing simplicity in the best manner? Where everyone knows that North-East is famous for such an experience, we bring to you a part of Northeast – Nagaland. And in Nagaland, we give you “Mokokchung” – the nerve center for Ao people.
Let’s get closer to Mokokchung :
If we need to know about Mokokchung then it is imperative to be aware that this particular place holds a very vital position in the state Nagaland. Ever heard of the Naga Hills? Then this is one of the first one of it, which became a site; here the Assam Rifles were led by the Britishers. The best time to visit this place is during the Christmas, New Year and also some of their local festivals like Moatsu and Tsungremong. If you ask about the climate then the answer to it is – “Pretty Awesome”!
There is always a mild climate prevailing over this area throughout the year and also you will be having mist in the rainy months. Not to mention “QUITE ROMANTIC”. Therefore, this is the place where you should surely visit in between October to June.
Now the question that arises is how to reach this place? The answer is pretty easy. Both airways and roadways!! There are two highways connecting to this land. Also, the two airports from Dimapur (212km) and Jorhat (105kms) are connected towards this place.
Mesmerized by Mokokchung’s serenity :
There are mostly six places that you can go to for knowing Mokokchung in a better way. We will be seeing what are they?!
1. Longkhum:
It is a place situated 12 km away from the city and is famous for its handlooms and handicrafts. It is the house of Rhododendrons on the hills. One visit to this place will never be enough for you as it is going to mesmerize you to the best possible manner.
2. Ungma Village :
Ungma Village
It is one such village where the oldest and largest of the Ao tribes are available. Here you can have a view at the culture and heritage of the Ao tribe which they have preserved for years and years with care. It is located 3kms away from the city.
3. Chuchuyinlang Village :
Chuchuyinlang Village
These caves have a history to tell. The Ahom king took shelter in these caves. It is situated in between valleys and rivers which obviously gives a very obvious imagination that the view out here is worth a watch.
4. Langpangkong caves :
Langpangkong caves
These caves have a history to tell. The Ahom king took shelter in these caves. It is situated in between valleys and rivers which obviously gives a very obvious imagination that the view out here is worth a watch.
5. Molung village :
This is the village from where Christianity was brought entirely to the land of Nagas. This place is also famous for a litchi tree which was planted by an American missionary. This place is 36kms away from the city.
6. Caves :
Caves
There are many caves in Mokokchung apart from Langpangkong caves. Those are mostly unexplored caves in this area. They are Caves of Peren, Mongzu Ki and Fusen Kei. These caves are approximately 82kms away from the city.
Other than all the places mentioned above, you can also get a peek of some other places to enjoy your stay there. They are – Mission Compound, Eiben Memorial Tower, Soyim Aonglengden and Sungkotenem Park Lake.
If you are interested to know about the food that is available to gorge on at this place then, to be frank, no alcohol is easily found in this area. Only rice beers are available with ease. The foods are best in Continental, Naga cuisines and Chinese.
To sum up, this is the place where you get to have the full flavors of Nagaland in your mouth as well as the unusual places to explore for your travel blog as well as life. Travelling is an art as there are many places to explore but you got to know where to and how to capture those moments in the places inside you. Traveling is nothing but how your soul connects to the world. So keep traveling and Safar Apna swears to be your partner in every step.
How to reach?
Airport – Guwahati
The only route is Via rail, it takes 16hr 21mins en-route Dimapur.
