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Nagaland, the16th state of the Indian Union was born on 1st Dec1963. It is bounded by Assam in the west and north, Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh in the north east, and Manipur in the south. On the east it shares India's international boundary with Myanmar, Burma. The state is divided into seven districts : Kohima, Phek, Mokokchung, Wokha, Zunheloto, Twensang and Mon. The terrain is hilly, rugged and mountainous. The highest peak is Saramati in the Twensang district which is 3840 metres above sea-level. The average height of the peaks is between 900 and 1200 metres. The main rivers that flow through the state are Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu, Tizu and Melak. There is no waterfall in Nagaland. The only lake well known is Lacham to the east of Mehiri. The hill sides are covered with green forests. In the Angami region, the terraced fields are a feast to the eyes. CLIMATE Rains are heavy in Nagaland. The average rainfall is between 175cm and 250 cm. Most of the heavy rainfall is during the 4 months from June to September. The rains during April to May is low. Strong winds blow from the north west in February and March. The climate is pleasant. TOURISMNagaland inhabited by the Naga tribes, captured international attention during world war 2, because it was here that the Japanese advance was halted by British and Indian troops. Nagas were spirited warriors and by the end of the 19th century the British reached peace with Nagas and found them useful as allies in war against the Japanese. After India's independence, Nagaland became a state in 31 December 1963. Foreigners require area Permits to visit. Kohima World War II Cemetery This cemetery has well maintained lawns. The rose bushes bloom here in season. At the lowest and highest point of the cemetery, there are two tall crosses. The upper cross carries the inscription, as follows :-. "Here, around the tennis court of the Deputy commissioner lie men who fought in the battle of Kohima in which they and their comrades finally halted the invasion of India by the forces of Japan in April 1944". At the base of the lower cross, there is a four line inscription State Museum It is at Kohima. Visit : Monday to Saturday from 1000 to 1500. Closed on holidays. There is a collection of anthropological exhibits of the different Naga tribes, status pillars, a ceremonial drum, gateposts and jewellery. The basement has animals and birds from the North Eastern hill states. KOHIMA VILLAGE (BARA BASTI) This village has a traditional Naga ceremonial gateway carved with motifs of guns, warriors and symbols of prosperity at the entrance to the village. The traditional Naga house built here had crossed 'horns' on the gables, carved heads to signify the status of the family, a huge basket to hold the grain in front of the house. The nearest airport and railhead are at Dimapur, Nagaland's gateway and commercial centre. |
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