Mokokchung
About Mokokchung
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 centre of the Ao people and is economically and politically the most important urban centre 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.
Changtongya
Changtongya is a hilly town in the Mokokchung district of Nagaland. Located around 40 km north of Mokokchung and 40 km south of Tuli, it lies midway between the two largest urban centers of the district
Mokokchung Park
Mokokchung Park or popularly known as the town park is one of the most popular destinations for any tourist visiting this town. It is an ideal place to relax.
Mokokchung Village
Mokokchung Village, a village in Mokokchung district is an ancient village in the former Naga Hills, Nagaland, India. According to the folklores, the Ao Nagas emerged from ‘six stones’.
Longkhum Village
Longkhum is a village located 17 km south-west of Mokokchung, in Nagaland, North-East India. It is situated at an altitude of 1846 m above sea level.
Ungma
Ungma is a historic village situated 10 km south of the heart of Mokokchung town in India. Ungma is one of the most ancient Ao villages and of great tourist interest to view the folklore, customs, and traditions of Ao Naga.
Chuchuyimlang
Chuchuyimlang is a village in Mokokchung district in the state of Nagaland in Northeast India. The village is divided into four sectors or "mopu", namely Longzung mopu, Teyong mopu, Impang mopu, and Imlang Mopu.
Langpangkong Caves
Langpangkong Range is a mountain range in Nagaland, India. It one of the six major mountain ranges inhabited by the Ao people.
View Point
The most enthralling is the view point of the park, a bird's eye view to the beautiful town of Mokokchung that appears to be the perfect canvas portrait.
Ungma Historic Village
Ungma is a historic village situated 10 km south of the heart of Mokokchung town in India. Ungma is one of the most ancient Ao villages and of great tourist interest to view the folklore, customs, and traditions of Ao Naga. Ungma is one of the more developed villages in Nagaland.
Tzurangkong Range
Tzurangkong Range is one of the smallest ranges in Mokokchung District in the Indian state of Nagaland. It consists of mainly new villages formed from other older villages of other ranges.
Best Time To Visit Mokokchung
The ideal season to visit Mokokchung is during the autumn season when the temperature is pleasant from mid-September to November however, if festivals are your targeted reasons then the winter season is the best time. Nagaland experiences the summer season only for two months. Although the weather gets hot and humid, people rejoice to partake in cooling activities like going for picnics and resorts to entertain themselves. Besides, it is a good time to visit for those who are on a budget traveling spree. Mokokchung is best avoided during the monsoon season as there are chances of landslides, and the weather is unpredictable. But for all those who wish to escape and plunge into a pool of freshness then monsoon would be a good time to go for a vacation.
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