Dimapur Travel Guide
Dimapur is positioned in the western part of Nagaland state. The periphery is formed by the Dhansiri River on one side while the other side of the area has woody meadows and hills. Dimapur was the former capital of the Kachari tribe ..Dimapur is positioned in the western part of Nagaland state. The Dimapur periphery is formed by Dhansiri River on one side while the other side of the area has woody meadows and hills. Dimapur was the former capital of the Kachari tribe who were the residents of this place in the 13th century. Till today, the remains of their presence can be found here. Archeologists have found so many temples, and monuments which provide a glimpse of the past of this city. The major attractions of the city apart from historical heritages are the handlooms and handicraft work which is done by the local people. These handicrafts and handlooms are very famous and provide an important means of livelihood to the people of this area.The Diezephe Craft village is the center of this regions handicrafts. Rangapahar Reserve forest present in this city is also the main attraction of this place as there are many medicinally important plants conserved here for their significance and also various animals can be seen here. Some of the endangered species can also be seen in this reserve which makes this place a must visit in the list of the tourists. You can get all the related information from Dimapur travel guide.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Nagaland for a holiday will be the initials months of winters, and summer as not only the weather will be mild, salubrious, and balmy but also this is when one can be a part of the festival celebrations like Yemshe Festival, Bushu Festival, and Hornbill festival. If planning a vacation in Nagaland, see below the temperature in different seasons:
SUMMER (MARCH TO APRIL)- 16 °C - 31°C
Nagaland experiences summer season only for two months. And during this time the places becomes a sight to behold. The weather is cool, just the right time to partake in adventure activities, and go out on a sightseeing tour.
MONSOON (MAY TO SEPTEMBER)- 21 °C - 40 °C
Nagaland is one of the 13 `Hot Spots’ of the world that experiences both, sub-tropical and sub-alpine climate. And that's perhaps the reason why the region experiences more of monsoon and summer seasons. Between May and September, the annual around 70–100 inches (1,800–2,500 mm), concentrated in the months of May to September. One should avoid visiting Nagaland during the monsoon season as there are chances of landslides, and the weather is tad hot, and humid. But for all those who wish to escape the rush then monsoon would be a good to go for a vacation as this is when they can get the best travel deals on hotel packages.
WINTER (OCTOBER TO FEBRUARY)- 4°C - 24°C
Winters happens for the longest time in Nagaland ie from October to February. Also, it is the best time to go for a tour to Nagaland as the weather is mild and you will have sufficient time at your disposal to explore its sightseeing places.
Places to visit and things to do in Dimapur
Kachari Ruins
Rangapahar Reserve Forest
How to Reach
BY AIR:
The only airport in Nagaland is in Dimapur, well connected to Guwahati and Kolkata. For taking an international flight, the nearest airport will be in Guwahati or Kolkata.
BY TRAIN:
Dimapur also happens to be the home to the only railway station in Nagaland as well. But it is only connected to Kolkata and Guwahati. Tourists will have to first get down at Guwahati, and then take an another train to reach Dimapur to kick start holiday in Northeast.
BY ROAD:
National Highway 39 that runs through Dimapur connects Kohima, Imphal and the Myanmar border at Moreh. NH 36 starting from Dimapur connects Doboka and later Guwahati via NH 37. To reach from one sightseeing places to other, one can easily find Auto Rickshaws or rickshaws.
Weekend Gateways
Weekend Gateways from Dimapur
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