We reached WOKHA on 26<SUP>th</SUP> October, which is 80 km from MOKOKCHUNG !! WOKHA is where the LOTHA TRIBE live and every year on NOVEMBER 7<SUP>th</SUP>, they hold the harvest festival TOKHEMONG FESTIVAL !! You can see all the army jawans from various states of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">India</st1lace></st1:country-region> staying in Nagaland as border security forces. I take this opportunity to salute them not only for protecting our Mother India but also offering us accommodation during our trip…….THANKS SO MUCH MY BROTHERS !! View attachment 145194 We were fortunate to see some Model villages like TOUPHEMA, KHONOMA AND BENREU. View attachment 145195 DON’T underestimate the tribal girls and boys in their dressing !! They wear ULTRAMODERN clothes and in the latest hairstyles !! Some clicks that caught my attention !! View attachment 145196 View attachment 145198 View attachment 145197
We reached the State Capital KOHIMAon 27<SUP>th</SUP> October. I must say here that the traffic is so congested but the traffic police control it so well and the drivers are also very responsible driving here. This is also a town which has roads going up and down. KOHIMA is famous for the WAR CEMETRY, the CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL, the STATE MUSEUM, the BARRA BASTI holding the ANGAMI TRIBE, the second largest village in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1lace w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">India</st1:country-region></st1lace>. TRAGOPAN is the state bird and is an endangered species !! This is where we stayed !! View attachment 145199 The famous Cathedral !! View attachment 145200 Naga Heritage Village !! View attachment 145201 We spent 2 days in Kohima looking around the market, the town and the villages.
On 29<SUP>th</SUP>, we reached DIMAPUR, the commercial capital of Nagaland. This was the ancient capital of KACHARI RULERS. View attachment 145202 30<SUP>th</SUP> was spent in exploring DIMAPUR local sights like the KACHARI RUINS, the State handicraft emporium and the local area. View attachment 145203 View attachment 145204
On 31st, We visited DIEZEPHE CRAFT VILLAGE where one can see the local weavers making shawls, cushion covers, bags etc for export !! The weaving is so unique and very beautiful. View attachment 145205 On 1<SUP>st</SUP> we looked around the HONGKONG MARKETwhich has so many shops that sell shoes, bags, clothes, perfumes and all items imported from <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on">CHINA </st1:country-region>and<st1lace w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">BANGKOK</st1:City></st1lace>. The best part of this market and my favourite is the wholesale BEAD shop wherein I bought so many lovely stuff that one do not find anywhere commonly (will make my stuff and present them later once I settle down) !! This shop caught my eye.....didn't it attract your attention too !! View attachment 145206 We visited INTANKI to see the wild life but were unfortunate to go in since we did not have a pass but saw the lovely <st1laceName w:st="on">DHANSRI</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">RIVER</st1laceType> separating <st1lace w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">ASSAM</st1:country-region></st1lace> on one side and NAGALAND on the other side. View attachment 145207
OUR JOURNEY OF NAGALAND ENDS HERE FROM WHERE WE PROCEEDED TO <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1lace w:st="on"><st1laceName w:st="on">MANAS</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">NATIONAL PARK</st1laceType></st1lace>. HOPE YOU ALL HAD A LOVELY TIME EXPLORING THE UNTOUCHED <st1lace w:st="on"><st1laceName w:st="on">VIRGIN</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">LAND</st1laceType></st1lace> OF THE NAGAS WITH ME!!
wow! sudha, what a detailed description of the land, its people. Beautiful pictures. Enjoyed this virtual tour with you to the unexplored part of india. thanks for taking me along with you in your words and showing the nicest shots of the 'naga' land. eagerly waiting to join you for the safari inside the national park.
sudha akka.. nice description.... i just loved the way you narrated.. and interesting pictures... i will start nagging prak to take me to nagaland... thanks for sharing akka...
Hi Sudha mam, Beautiful narration with apt photographs, highlighted with colours, all relevant information of the places.. hats off :hatsoff I'm impressed :bowdown Thanks for sharing..
