Trip from Achhnera to Wokha

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Overview

State: Nagaland
Distance From Achhnera: 2070 Km.
Min Temp: 18.89℃
Max Temp: 23.77℃
Weather: RAIN UNTIL AFTERNOON.
Altitude : 1375 Meters

Description

Wokha is a town and the district headquarters of the state of Nagaland. The Wokha district was founded in the year 1973, and is inhibited by the Lothas, which is one of the most important tribes of the state. The district spans over an area of 1,682 sq km and is located at an altitude of 1,313.69 m. This district is surrounded with several hills and ridges.

The district shares its border with Kohima in the south, which is the capital of Nagaland. It is bounded with Mokokchung on its north, Assam in the west, and Zunheboto in the east. Wokha has several mountains, where the highest peak is Tiyi Enung, standing at an altitude of 1970 metres.

Wokha is inhabited by indigenous tribes.

The culture of the tribe is represented in its dance and music. Tokhu, Pikhuchak, and Emong are the most significant festivals of this tribe.

Wokha is famous for its shawls, which are handcrafted by the tribal people. These shawls also indicate their social status. Opvuram and Longpensu are the prestigious shawls that are worn by women and men of high status. Wokha is also famous for its plums, oranges, pineapples, bananas, bamboo shoots and vegetables.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, Mount Tiyi is the most important tourist attraction of Wokha. The important rivers that flow through the district are Doyang, Nzhu, Chubi, and Nruk. Doyang is the largest river in Wokha and several streams from the hills fall into the river. The view of the dam on the Doyan River from the hilltop is a popular attraction.

The best time to visit the destination is from October to March.