Geography

Demography

• Dimapur
• Dzukou Valley
• Kohima

Tourist Place in Dimapur

Location:	Dimapur,Nagaland, India
Temperature:	Summer: 36.4°C,14.9°C: Winter:22.7°C, 6.3°C
STD Code:	03862
Best Times:	October to March
Attractions:	Japfu Peak, Dzukou Valley, Kachari ruins
Language:	Nagamese, Hindi, English, Angami, local dialects

Japfu peak is situated south of Kohima, It is located at an altitude of 3,043 meters high. From November to March, during the dry season of Nagaland, the air is clear and the peak affords an excellent view of Kohima town and of distant, snow clad, Himalayan Peaks.

Dzukou valley is located at an elevation of 2,462 meters, behind Japfu Peak, looks like a mown lawn from a distance and is watered by a meandering stream, which often freezes in winter. In spring, it is rich with wild flowers and pink and white rhododendrons. There are also interesting caves in the low hillocks that cluster inside the valley. The best time for trekking is November to March.

Kachari ruins which is situated in Dimapur are one of the important sites of megalithic culture. Most of the ruins appear to be contemporaneous with the Kachari civilization. Though the Kacharis are predominantly non-Aryan with elaborate rituals and the cult of fertility, there are evidences of a touch of Hindu influence on most of them.

Intanki Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 37 Km away from Dimapur. The Sanctuary is under the preservation of the Forest Wildlife Department. Various species of birds and animals are seen over this sanctuary. It is one of the must place to visit at Dimapur

Triple falls is one of the beautiful falls at Dimapur, it has 3 tier of falls, from this the name had got as triple falls. It is one of the beautiful and interesting places for the trekkers.

Rangapahar Reserve forest is covered around 20 hectares in its vicinity at Dimapur. It is home to many animals and birds which make this reserve a nature lover's haven. It is one of the important place to visit at Dimapur.

Another important place at Dimapur to visit is the green park, it is an beautiful park with an restaurant. Elders and kids can enjoy an wonderful boat ride at this river side park.