Touphema Village is just 100 km from Dimapur and 41 km from Kohima and is well connected by road to both the cities.
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Touphema Village, Kohima Overview
Built by the local community in partnership with the Tourism Department of Nagaland, Touphema village is a collection of small huts build in Naga design and decorated like a traditional Naga household intending on giving the tourists the feel of living in a Naga tribal house.
In a beautiful hillock surrounded by amazing beauty and greenery, is situated a wonderful village which seeks to introduce Nagaland to the world.
Touphema village situated about a hundred kilometers from Dimapur is a wonderful tribute to the culture, lifestyle and the people of Nagaland.
Living at the village teaches you so much about country life and Naga culture in particular that it becomes an experience in itself.
The village is a great model of cultural immersion and is widely successful among tourists traveling to this part of the country.
One can learn and explore so much by living in the beautiful huts here.
Nagaland Dimapur-Mokokchung-Tuophema-Kohima
The best time to visit Nagaland is undoubtedly during the colourful Hornbill Festival when sixteen tribes converge to showcase the local flavour of the state. This itinerary takes you through the key towns, giving you a peek into local life.
Day 1: Mokokchung
Get into Dimapur
Distance: 208 km
Time: 5 hours by road
Even though Kohima is the capital and perhaps the best known city of Nagaland, the airport is in Dimapur, which is also Nagaland's largest city. We will take a wide circle to reach Kohima, our final destination, even though it is quite near Dimapur. Drive all the way to Mokokchung in the centre of the state and check into the modest hotel Whispering Winds (tel: 0369-2229 743). Take a walk before you dine on local cuisine.
Day 2: Mokokchung
Do a cultural tour
Time: The entire day Spend the day discovering the cultural hub of Nagaland. Take a trip out to the quaintly named Chuchuyimlang village, the highest village in this area, for great views and an interaction with the locals. Visit the district art and culture museum and the town centre to look for handwoven shawls. Another great excursion can be to the nearby village of Mopungchuket.
Day 3: Tuophema
Distance: 110 km Time: 2.5 hours by road
Have an early breakfast and leave for the model village of Tuophema where at the Tourist Village (tel: 0370-2270 072/0107) you can live in a traditional Naga-style hut. Have lunch at the cafe here which serves authentic local food as well as simple everyday fare. Spend the day exploring the tourist village and taking a walk around Tuophema, soaking in local culture.
Day 4: Kohima
Distance: 37 km
Time: 1 hour by road
Head to the capital city where all the action is.
A short drive will bring you to Kohima, where you can check into the sweet little Aradura Hill (www.classicaradurainn.com) for the rest of your trip. Unpack your suitcase and feel at home with warm wooden interiors and great views. From tomorrow you will be attending two full days of the Hornbill Festival so today you can relax and take a hike around the pretty town of Kohima.
Day 5: Kohima
Take part in the Hornbill Festival
Time: The entire day The Festival of Festivals, Hornbill, named after the state bird is usually held in the first week of December and, thanks to its popularity, it was recently extended to become a ten-day extravaganza.
Over the next two days you can see Naga life in totality with dances, folktales, music, food, tribes and arts and crafts all under one roof.
The festival kicks off as early as 8.30 a.m., with the last event of the day usually starting at around 5.30 p.m.
Expect some fun activities such as Naga chilli eating or pork fat eating contests alongside some serious ones such as textile showcasing.
The Hornbill Rock Concert, that takes place in the evenings, is one of the country's most loved music festivals and one of the festival's main attractions.
This is where you have the chance to see the best bands from Nagaland and all over India. The frenzied crowds are testimony to there brilliant performance.
Day 6: Kohima Hornbill Festival & nearby treks
Time: The entire day
Cycling rally, art festival, half marathon, literature festival, music, dance, games.You can attend as many of the day's events at the Hornbill Festival as you would like, but do make time for the heritage village at Kisama nearby. A short trek to Dzukou Valley to admire the verdant rolling hills carpeted with wild flowers should be on the cards. Have lunch at Khonoma, another model village on the lines of Tuophema. There is a night bazaar at the Festival, which is great for some curio shopping.
Day 7: Dimapur
Distance: 76 km-Time: 2 hours by road
Say goodbye to beautiful Nagaland and its warrior tribes and drive out two hours to the airport.
You can visit the Diezephe Crafts Village outside Dimapur if you arrive before time for your flight.
Shop
Naga shawls at the Hornbill Festival; each tribe represented has a different pattern
See-Gariphema village near Kohima, which has been declared the country's first tobacco-free village
Weekend getaway
KHONOMA
The tranquil hills, the serene village and the simplicity of the people is what will attract you.
Khonoma is the best thing that could happen to you in Nagaland.
20 km towards the west of Kohima, the village has its own traditions of valour and courage.
The terraced fields which produce 20 types of paddy at different elevations are a beautiful view.
The tranquil hills, the serene village and the simplicity of the people is what will attract you to spend a weekend here.
The mosaic of green is bound to add the cherry on the cake. The local rice beer and the Risotto are brilliant.
MUST DO
The Dzukou Valley is a valley located at the border of the Indian states of Manipur and Nagaland which is something that should not be missed.
This valley is well known for its natural beauty, seasonal flowers and the flora and fauna.
It's a gem for hikers and trekkers.
Plus says
When to go-Nagaland has pleasant weather all year around, so you can go anytime except for the rainy months of June to August.
Getting there
You can fly to Dimapur directly only from Kolkata; other cities need to connect via Kolkata.
Top picks-Diezephe Crafts Village: About 13 km outside Dimapur, the Diezephe Crafts Village is a really great stop to pick up woodwork, bamboo and cane products directly from artisans itself.
Mopungchuket:A pretty village of the Ao tribe, this can become a day trip if you extend your stay. You can picnic or go boating in the lake, but the most interesting thing to see here is the traditional morung.
Local cuisine: Naga food now becoming famous throughout the country consists largely of rice, meat and a few vegetables.
You must try the local staple, smoked pork or beef with bamboo shoot.
Good to know
You need an Inner Line Permit (easy to get) to enter Nagaland. You can get one in various cities listed at .Sunset happens earlier in the north-east so check locally for the expected sunset time and get back to your hotel before dark.You will be driving in mountainous region throughout. If you are susceptible to car sickness, prepare in advance.Hotels are very basic except in Kohima, so keep expectations low and carry your own toiletries.The date for the 2014 edition of the Hornbill Festival is December 1, till December 10. Do confirm the dates near the time of your travel.April is a great time to visit to see the beautiful carpet of wildflowers in Dzukou valley.Open Time: Day time.Cost: The cost of the suite you are staying in.
Weather: 24° C
Touphema Village, Kohima Overview
Built by the local community in partnership with the Tourism Department of Nagaland, Touphema village is a collection of small huts build in Naga design and decorated like a traditional Naga household intending on giving the tourists the feel of living in a Naga tribal house.
In a beautiful hillock surrounded by amazing beauty and greenery, is situated a wonderful village which seeks to introduce Nagaland to the world.
Touphema village situated about a hundred kilometers from Dimapur is a wonderful tribute to the culture, lifestyle and the people of Nagaland.
Living at the village teaches you so much about country life and Naga culture in particular that it becomes an experience in itself.
The village is a great model of cultural immersion and is widely successful among tourists traveling to this part of the country.
One can learn and explore so much by living in the beautiful huts here.
Nagaland Dimapur-Mokokchung-Tuophema-Kohima
The best time to visit Nagaland is undoubtedly during the colourful Hornbill Festival when sixteen tribes converge to showcase the local flavour of the state. This itinerary takes you through the key towns, giving you a peek into local life.
Day 1: Mokokchung
Get into Dimapur
Distance: 208 km
Time: 5 hours by road
Even though Kohima is the capital and perhaps the best known city of Nagaland, the airport is in Dimapur, which is also Nagaland's largest city. We will take a wide circle to reach Kohima, our final destination, even though it is quite near Dimapur. Drive all the way to Mokokchung in the centre of the state and check into the modest hotel Whispering Winds (tel: 0369-2229 743). Take a walk before you dine on local cuisine.
Day 2: Mokokchung
Do a cultural tour
Time: The entire day Spend the day discovering the cultural hub of Nagaland. Take a trip out to the quaintly named Chuchuyimlang village, the highest village in this area, for great views and an interaction with the locals. Visit the district art and culture museum and the town centre to look for handwoven shawls. Another great excursion can be to the nearby village of Mopungchuket.
Day 3: Tuophema
Distance: 110 km Time: 2.5 hours by road
Have an early breakfast and leave for the model village of Tuophema where at the Tourist Village (tel: 0370-2270 072/0107) you can live in a traditional Naga-style hut. Have lunch at the cafe here which serves authentic local food as well as simple everyday fare. Spend the day exploring the tourist village and taking a walk around Tuophema, soaking in local culture.
Day 4: Kohima
Distance: 37 km
Time: 1 hour by road
Head to the capital city where all the action is.
A short drive will bring you to Kohima, where you can check into the sweet little Aradura Hill (www.classicaradurainn.com) for the rest of your trip. Unpack your suitcase and feel at home with warm wooden interiors and great views. From tomorrow you will be attending two full days of the Hornbill Festival so today you can relax and take a hike around the pretty town of Kohima.
Day 5: Kohima
Take part in the Hornbill Festival
Time: The entire day The Festival of Festivals, Hornbill, named after the state bird is usually held in the first week of December and, thanks to its popularity, it was recently extended to become a ten-day extravaganza.
Over the next two days you can see Naga life in totality with dances, folktales, music, food, tribes and arts and crafts all under one roof.
The festival kicks off as early as 8.30 a.m., with the last event of the day usually starting at around 5.30 p.m.
Expect some fun activities such as Naga chilli eating or pork fat eating contests alongside some serious ones such as textile showcasing.
The Hornbill Rock Concert, that takes place in the evenings, is one of the country's most loved music festivals and one of the festival's main attractions.
This is where you have the chance to see the best bands from Nagaland and all over India. The frenzied crowds are testimony to there brilliant performance.
Day 6: Kohima Hornbill Festival & nearby treks
Time: The entire day
Cycling rally, art festival, half marathon, literature festival, music, dance, games.You can attend as many of the day's events at the Hornbill Festival as you would like, but do make time for the heritage village at Kisama nearby. A short trek to Dzukou Valley to admire the verdant rolling hills carpeted with wild flowers should be on the cards. Have lunch at Khonoma, another model village on the lines of Tuophema. There is a night bazaar at the Festival, which is great for some curio shopping.
Day 7: Dimapur
Distance: 76 km-Time: 2 hours by road
Say goodbye to beautiful Nagaland and its warrior tribes and drive out two hours to the airport.
You can visit the Diezephe Crafts Village outside Dimapur if you arrive before time for your flight.
Shop
Naga shawls at the Hornbill Festival; each tribe represented has a different pattern
See-Gariphema village near Kohima, which has been declared the country's first tobacco-free village
Weekend getaway
KHONOMA
The tranquil hills, the serene village and the simplicity of the people is what will attract you.
Khonoma is the best thing that could happen to you in Nagaland.
20 km towards the west of Kohima, the village has its own traditions of valour and courage.
The terraced fields which produce 20 types of paddy at different elevations are a beautiful view.
The tranquil hills, the serene village and the simplicity of the people is what will attract you to spend a weekend here.
The mosaic of green is bound to add the cherry on the cake. The local rice beer and the Risotto are brilliant.
MUST DO
The Dzukou Valley is a valley located at the border of the Indian states of Manipur and Nagaland which is something that should not be missed.
This valley is well known for its natural beauty, seasonal flowers and the flora and fauna.
It's a gem for hikers and trekkers.
Plus says
When to go-Nagaland has pleasant weather all year around, so you can go anytime except for the rainy months of June to August.
Getting there
You can fly to Dimapur directly only from Kolkata; other cities need to connect via Kolkata.
Top picks-Diezephe Crafts Village: About 13 km outside Dimapur, the Diezephe Crafts Village is a really great stop to pick up woodwork, bamboo and cane products directly from artisans itself.
Mopungchuket:A pretty village of the Ao tribe, this can become a day trip if you extend your stay. You can picnic or go boating in the lake, but the most interesting thing to see here is the traditional morung.
Local cuisine: Naga food now becoming famous throughout the country consists largely of rice, meat and a few vegetables.
You must try the local staple, smoked pork or beef with bamboo shoot.
Good to know
You need an Inner Line Permit (easy to get) to enter Nagaland. You can get one in various cities listed at .Sunset happens earlier in the north-east so check locally for the expected sunset time and get back to your hotel before dark.You will be driving in mountainous region throughout. If you are susceptible to car sickness, prepare in advance.Hotels are very basic except in Kohima, so keep expectations low and carry your own toiletries.The date for the 2014 edition of the Hornbill Festival is December 1, till December 10. Do confirm the dates near the time of your travel.April is a great time to visit to see the beautiful carpet of wildflowers in Dzukou valley.Open Time: Day time.Cost: The cost of the suite you are staying in.
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