Kohima is the hilly capital of India's northeastern border state of Nagaland which shares its borders with Myanmar. Originally known as Kewhira, it was founded in 1878 when the British Empire established its headquarters in the then Naga Hills. It officially became the capital after the state of Nagaland was inaugurated in 1963. Kohima is the land of the Angami Naga tribe. It is situated in the foothills of the Japfu range located south of Kohima District and has an average elevation of 1261 meters.

Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India. Contrary to popular belief, the city's formation in Nagaland is separate from that of Assam. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the DimasaKachari Kingdom. In the heart of the town, there is an old relic of the KachariKingdom which speaks about the once prosperous era. The name Dimapur is derived from the Dimasa language]; 'Di" means "water", "ma" means "large" and "pur" means "city", translating to "Big-river-city", associated with the meaning of "Kachari" which is "people of the river valley" and after the river which flows through it. It is also the gateway to Nagaland and its only railhead. The city also has the only functional airport in the state.

Mokokchung is a town and a municipality in the Mokokchung district in the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the district headquarters as well as the main urban hub of Mokokchung district. Mokokchung is the cultural nerve center of the Ao people and is economically and politically the most important urban center in northern Nagaland. In fact, it is the third most important urban hub in all of Nagaland after Dimapur and Kohima. Besides this, the Government of Nagaland has also recognisedMokokchung district as 'Land of Pioneers' because this place has produced a great number of luminaries in many fields. The town is made up of 16 wards of which Kumlong, Sangtemla, Alempang, and Yimyu are the largest. Mokokchung is particularly noted for its extravagant Christmas, New Year, Moatsu, and Tsungremong celebrations. Its tradition of celebrating Christmas and New Year midnight celebrations in the main town square is regarded as one of the unique features of Mokokchung. Historically, Mokokchung was one of the first Naga Hills sites where the Assam Rifles, led by Britishers, established their outposts in the latter part of the 19th century.

Wokha district, declared as 'the land of plenty' by the state government of Nagaland, due to her rich mineral resources, soil fertility, and abounding flora and fauna. The district is situated at an economically strategic location sharing borders with Assam in the West and North, Kohima and Dimapur in the South, Zunheboto in the East, and Mokokchung in the North East. Wokha literally means "headcount" or "census" in Lotha dialect. It has three ranges namely, Upper Range covering the Wokha, Wozhuro, Chukitong, and Englan circle Middle range covering the Lotsu, Sanis, and Aitepyong circle, and the lower range covering the Bhandari Circle and Ralan area.

Mon is a town and a town area committee in Mon district in the Indian state of Nagaland. This district is also known for Headhunting as it was practiced in historic times. Now a denoted name is given as "Land of Anghs".

Phek is a small town city in Nagaland, with its hills, lake, orchids, and village life, it attracts the traveler to pay a visit to this cheerful town. The natural treat and village culture extend the love for this unexplored paradise of Nagaland, Phek.

Located amidst the Saramati Mountains, the town has some breathtaking scenes of nature to offer. It is also a perfect location for adventure enthusiasts as the place has provisions for rafting, trekking, and canoeing. The highest peak of Nagaland, the Saramathi Mountains, lies in this town, offering a perfect place for the trekkers.