Dimapur: Land of an Ancient Tribe

Dimapur: Land of an Ancient Tribe

A typical North-Eastern city in the state of Nagaland, Dimapur has always had a thriving tribal culture. It began with the Kachari tribes, who made Dimapur their capital back in the 13th century, and continues now with the Naga tribes who make up the majority of the city’s population. The ruins of Kachari, scattered throughout […]

Kohima: Mosaic of Multi-Ethnicity

Kohima: Mosaic of Multi-Ethnicity

Kohima, town, capital of Nagaland state, northeastern India. The town lies in the Naga Hills, 30 miles (48 km) southeast of the railroad at Dimapur. Brief History Kohima, situated in the south at an altitude of 1444m above sea level, occupies pride of place as the capital city of Nagaland. Sharing its borders with Dimapur […]