Planning a holiday to Nagaland? Know the costs, where to stay, what to do, how to get there

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diversity at the annual Hornbill festival held in December. You can easily spend a week here, feasting on its beautiful valleys, waterfalls, lakes and rivers, besides the ancient ruins, handicrafts and textiles. Simple but spicy non-vegetarian food is another attraction in the state that is famous for its bhoot jolokia, one of the hottest chillies in the world.

You will also need an Inner Line Permit to visit Nagaland and can apply online at https://ilp.nagaland. gov.in/services/ilp/apply.

CAPITAL
KOHIMA
BEST TIME TO VISIT
OCTOBER-MARCH

HOW TO REACH FROM DELHI…
The fastest way to reach Nagaland is by air and the Delhi-Dimapur flight with one stop takes upwards of five hours. The cheapest flight is for Rs.9,989 on Skyscanner, but the flight time is over 26 hours.

A better option is the flight that costs Rs.10,188 and takes five hours and 50 minutes. You can also take a train from Delhi to Dimapur, which will take between 32 and 48 hours. The sleeper class fare starts at Rs.790 and 2A class fare from Rs.3,050 on Ixigo, for a November journey.
Cost by air
Rs.10,188 (Delhi-Dimapur, 5 hrs 50 mts)
Cost by train
Upwards of Rs.3,050 onwards
(Class 2A) (47 hrs, 55 mts)
Note:*One way, per person.

Flight cost on Skyscanner. Train cost on Ixigo

WHERE TO STAY…
Government circuit houses are a good, cost-effective stay option in the state, with other affordable accommodation like homestays, guesthouses and hostels available in the range of Rs.500-3,000 per night. While capital Kohima also has star hotels and resorts in the higher price range, smaller destinations like Tuensang, Mokokchung and Khonoma offer good options in the range of Rs.1,000-3,000 a night.
COST: Rs.21,000 for 7 nights
(Rs.500-15,000 per night)

WHAT TO EAT…
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