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Nagaland
is a small state in the north
eastern part of the country.
Strategically located, Nagaland
shares international border
with Myanmar to its east. The
state is bound by Assam in the
north west, Arunachal Pradesh
in the north east and Manipur
in the south. The variations
in altitude, latitude, climate
and soil have given an unique
diversity to the state. Full
of natural beauty, Nagaland
also has a rich variety of flora
and fauna. Bamboo groves are
found in abundance in the state.
The hill slopes are full of
oak, chestnut, birch, magnolia,
cherry, maple, laurel and fig.
At altitudes between 3000 and
4000 feet, pine trees grow in
large numbers. Orchids could
be seen in full bloom during
April and May. Many varieties
of wild vegetables, roots, fruits,
and tubers also grow in the
soil of Nagaland. With a pleasant
climate, Nagaland is the ideal
tourist destination for lovers
of nature.
The entire Naga inhabited area
may be described as one culture
area, on account of several
ethno-historical factors. There
are 14 tribes in Nagaland. The
traditional faith, religious
beliefs and practices of Naga
tribes show signs of being animistic.There
is a belief of a supreme creator
of mankind, and many deities,
ghosts and spirits of trees,
rivers and hills. There are
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priests
and medicine-men who placate these spirits,
banish those who give diseases, attract
those who help and guard, and also take
the lead in the rites and festivals,
which stimulate the processes of agriculture.
Among the Naga tribes (Chang, Sangtam,
Khiamngan), there is a belief that the
soul, after death, goes down a narrow
path to the land of the dead that is
guarded by a spirit with whom it must
struggle. Most Naga tribes regard the
ultimate ancestors of man and the tiger,
as very intimately associated. The ancient
Kachari capital, Dimapur is one of the
important sites of megalithic culture.
The ruins appear to be contemporaries
with the Kachari civilisation, established
before the Ahom invasion in the 13th
century A.D. There are evidences of
Hindu influence on most of them, though
these are predominantly non-Aryan. Today
85% of the people are Christians. |
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Tucked
away in the far eastern
part of India is Kohima,
the capital of tiny
north-eastern state
of Nagaland. Kohima
is a picturesque hill
station at an altitude
of 1500 meters above
sea level. It must be
admitted that Kohima
is one of the lesser
known tourist places
of the country. The
geographical location
of the place might be
responsible to a large
extent for this. Nevertheless,
it is as beautiful as
any other hill station
of India with green
valleys, blue hills,
rich fauna and excellent
climatic conditions.
Kohima is at a distance
of 339 kms from Guwahati,
the gateway to north-east.
Places
Of Interest:
War Cemetery, The State
Museum Sales Emporium,
Cultural Center, Zoological
Park, Cathedral, Kohima
Village (Bara Basti).
War
Cemetery:
Kohima War Cemetery
offers a space for a
quiet moment of a contemplative
stroll with friends
& family. This is
a symbolic memorial
raised as a citation
for the supreme sacrifices
made by the officers
and men of the allied
forces, to halt the
tide of the Japanese
onslaught during the
Second World War. This
was their last post.
The cemetery is beautifully
and meticulously maintained
by the Commonwealth
War Graves Commission
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Dimapur
is situated at an altitude of 195
metres above sea level. It is the
Gateway of Nagaland. This fast developing
town is also the commercial centre
of the state which is connected with
the main broad gauge railhead. Dimapur
is the only Airport in Nagaland. Indian
Airlines, NEPC Airlines Boeing, Vayudoot
Services are operating everyday both
from Delhi and Calcutta.
The
National Highway 39 is passing through
the heart of the town. Kohima is just
74 km distant from Dimapur which one
can cover in just 2 hours. State Transport
Services, Private Buses and Taxis
are also available at any time. Many
Private Night Super Tourist Buses
are also plying from Dimpaur to various
important cities and Towns in the
North-East.
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