What Is There To See At Wokha, Nagaland?

Wokha is a town in the middle of the Naga Hills located at the North-eastern parts of India. It was occupied by the British as the capital of the Naga Hills before they shifted to Kohima. There is an interesting tale about the name of the district; Wokha in the language of the Lotha tribes meant ‘census’, and because this was the town where most of the tribe assembled before they dispersed on migratory missions, the name stuck! The district is situated at an altitude of 1313 mts. and is divided into three ranges.

The Upper Range is also called Wokha which forms the higher ground of the District to the North East. The Middle Range is called the Sanis Range that occupies the central part. The Lower Range is called Bhandari Range which is the outermost region of the district extending from the Mokokchung area and sloping down to the plains of Assam on the northwest. The Lower range has two of the most fertile valleys of Wokha; Baghty and Tchying. All these beautiful locations made Whoka, Nagaland, has a finest budget holiday destination in India. There is the mighty Tiyi Enung peak in the district, with an altitude of 1970 mts. The hill is a haven for rhododendrons that grow all over it. It is believed by many Naga people that the mountain is where departed souls dwell. The view from the mountaintop is breathtaking. The many rivers that pass the length of the district include Doyang, Chubi, Nzhu and Nruk.

All over Wokha, ancient monoliths (called ‘Longzu’ in the vernacular) can be seen erected. These were set up as status symbols by the headmen of the tribes. The dances of the Lothas in their colourful attires are the highlight of the celebration of the Shanta festival. Pikhuchak and Tokhu Emong are the other festivals. Many varieties of fruits, vegetables and bamboo shoots are cultivated by the Wokha tribes. One can book flights from anywhere on the country to reach the nearest airport of the Naga Hills.