Nagaland

Greater Kohima refers to the urban agglomeration area around Nagaland's capital city, Kohima. The agglomeration area includes Kohima Village, Jakhama and Jotsoma along with Kohima town and is the second largest urban area of Nagaland.

river · hills

The Doyang River is one of the most important, biggest and longest river located in the Wokha District of Nagaland. It is called as Dzu or Dzulu by the Angamis, the natives of Wokha.

dance · festival

Folk dance performed by Ao Naga tribe during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Nagaland. As winter slowly penetrates the hilly state of Nagaland, in North East India, a festive mood seeps into the valleys.

music · sport

Log drum pulled at the main arena by the Chang Naga tribe during the Hornbill Fest 2013. The hard-worked tribesman are served a local brew as a pep-up by their fellow tribeswomen, after their efforts! The tribes of Nagaland celebrate their…

industry · river

Amazing view of Doyang Hydro electric dam and plant in Nagaland, India. One can see, rich green forest with power house, dam, roads and beautiful river. The place seems beautiful with amazing landscape.

hills · festival

Chakhesang Naga lady weave clothes using back-starp loom outside their morung or dormitory during Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland.

forest · crafts

A man making a Khang or a Naga bamboo basket in Khonoma village, Nagaland. As part of the 'Khonoma Green Village Project' (KGVP) supported by the Union Ministry of Tourism and Culture, eco-tourism is being promoted in Khonoma village.

river

Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Dimasa Kachari rulers. In the heart of the town there is an old relic of the Dimasa Kachari Kingdom which speaks about the once prosperous era.

village · forest

View of Khonoma village, Nagaland. It is the first green village in India. As part of the 'Khonoma Green Village Project' (KGVP) supported by the Union Ministry of Tourism and Culture, eco-tourism is being promoted in Khonoma village.

dance · hills

Wangala dance presented by Garo tribe during the Hornbill Festival, Nagaland. The Wangala dance is performed during the Harvest festival of the Garo tribe.

festival · ceremony

Garo tribe presenting Wangala dance during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heriatge village. Wangala is the biggest 'thanksgiving post-harvest' festival of the Garos in which Saljong, the god who provides mankind with nature's bounties and en…

crafts · river

Handloom items like shawls, makhela, chodor were displayed at National Handloom expo in Dimapur. Special workshop and seminar were organised during the National Handloom Expo. Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India.

hills · forest

The Angamis are one of the major Naga tribes of Nagaland, India. They are known for the Sekrenyi celebrations that take place every February. The Angami Nagas are hill people depending basically on cultivation and livestock-rearing.

dance · hills

Zeliang Naga tribe perform a folk dance during the Hornbill festival at Naga, Naga Heritage village. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

farmland · festival

Lilies, Chrysanthemums, Asiatic lilies, Ladies' Slipper Orchids (Paphiopedilum), Roses, Arum lilies, Cyclamen and more! "The Hornbill festival held in the first week of December shows that with its stunning natural beauty and great cultural…

hills · festival

Mech Kachari tribe in traditional dress performing a folk song at the Hornbill Fest. Mech tribe is one of the scheduled tribes of India and belong to Kachari group of tribes.

festival · dance

Mbaupungwa Village Cultural Troupe representing Zeliang Naga tribe presenting a folk dance during Hornbill Festival in Nagaland. Zeme and Liangmai tribes are known as Zeliang in Nagaland.

festival · ceremony

Traditional Naga items like handicrafts, handloom, wooden items displayed at stalls which is set up during the Hornbill Festival, Nagaland.

crafts · river

Handicrafts and traditional Naga ornaments being sold at a stall during National Handloom Expo in Dimapur, Nagaland. Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Dimasa Kachari rulers.

The Kachari Ruins are a set of ruins located in Dimapur, Nagaland. Their history dates back to the 10th century when they appeared during the Kachari civilization.

festival · ceremony

Participants eating pork fat during the competition. Pork fat eating competition is a part of the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland.

old town · festival

Traditional ornaments on sale, at Naga Heritage during Hornbill Festival'13. The Hornbill festival held in the first week of December shows that with its stunning natural beauty and great cultural traditions, Nagaland can offer a rich fare…

hills · festival

All the Naga tribes in their full traditional attire sitting at the main arena during the Hornbill Festival. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.