Longleng
Land of Clouds
Longleng: A Trip to the Land of Clouds
Known as the ‘Land of Clouds’, Longleng is the tenth district of Nagaland. It is located in the northern part of Nagaland filled with green hills and fertile land blessed by nature. It is also known for having one of the few virgin forests in all of Nagaland. Aside from the beautiful nature, Longleng has a lot more to offer to the visitors willing to visit this precious hidden gem.
Longleng is mostly inhabited by the people of the Phom tribe. Longleng is spread over 38 villages, Longleng Town being the district’s headquarters. The district has a population of 50000 people making it an ideal place for tourists to experience serenity while admiring the lush nature.
The Government of Nagaland has also named Longleng the “The District of Handicrafts” because of the intricate handicrafts like bamboo products, handloom shawls and wood crafts produced in the district.
Transportation
Dimapur to Longleng
- By Road
- Nagaland State Transport (NST) bus ticket to Longleng can be bought at the Dimapur NST Bus station at Civil Hospital Colony. To travel via taxi/sumo there are multiple private travel agencies near Golaghat Road where tickets to Longleng can be bought for Rs 700 per person.
- Car rentals
- Those who prefer more independence and self-sufficiency when traveling can consider renting a car.via Kabzi, located at the third mile near the airport is a reputable car renting agency in Dimapur. The cost of renting an automobile is determined by the kind of vehicle you wish to use and the daily mileage you intend to travel.
Kohima to Longleng
- By Road
- To travel from Kohima to Longleng, government-run bus tickets are available at the ISBT Kohima.
- Car rentals
- Kabzi, located on the ground floor of Beits Plaza, New Secretariat Rd, Kohima provides car rentals daily.
FAQs
- For people wearing eyeglasses carry an anti-fog spray because Longleng has a foggy climate.
- Carry warm clothes during winter as the temperature can drop up to 1 degree Celsius.
- Monsoon in Longleng starts in May and can last till October so be equipped with required protective rain gear.
- In case of medical emergencies carry medicines for allergies, diarrhea, headaches, painkillers, etc as prescribed by a doctor.
- Prepare a first aid kit box.
- For camping enthusiasts, carry camping gear as the district has great camping spots.
- Carry a camera to capture your moments.
Majority of the people here are literate and can easily communicate in English and Hindi.
Most of the dishes prepared here are made of simple ingredients and can adjust to a wide range of palates. The only problem you might face is if you have a low spice tolerance but, in this case, you can always ask the person preparing your food to lower the spice level.
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