Dimapur

Natural Beauty

Nagaland

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History
Places to visit
How to reach

Considered as one of the fastest-growing cities of Nagaland, Dimapur is a must-visit tourist destination, mainly due to its natural beauty. The excitement of discovering waterfalls, historical monuments, and other tourist spots here is simply unmatchable.

The eastern part of Dimapur is covered by the Dhansiri River and on the other hand, the western part majorly consists of forests and hills. So, if you plan on visiting Dimapur, then a single day won’t do justice to such a breathtaking wonder of nature.

Best Time to Visit Dimapur

The best time to visit Dimapur is from the month of October to June. As Dimapur lies in a mountainous area, the weather conditions during this time would be best suitable for you to visit here. Dimapur is considered one of the best places to visit in Nagaland.

History of Dimapur

The city of Dimapur is situated on the banks of the Dhansiri river which is often referred to as Dong-Siri meaning a peaceful river. Since the beginning, this city is described as the Brick City by the European Scholars as well as by the Ahoms.

Historically, Dimapur was considered to be the ancient capital of Dimasa Kachari Community which was considered as a powerful race, based in Northeastern India.

It is even believed that the seat of the capital of Dimapur Kingdom was majorly enclosed by a brick wall that was four feet wide and about sixteen feet in its height.

World War 2

During World War 2, Dimapur was considered the center of action between British India and Imperial Japan. It is believed that many Jain families came to Kohima from other parts of the country and had settled there in the 1800s, however, all of them had to move to Dimapur in 1944 because of the Japanese invasion that happened in World War 2. Some of the prominent names of Jain families among them were Phulchand Sethi, Udayram Chabra, Mangilal Chabra, Phulchand Binaykia, Jethmal Sethi, Ramchandra Sethi, Bhajanlal Sethi, Kanhaiyal Sethi, and many others.

Places To Visit In Dimapur

1. The Triple Falls

Situated in the Seithekima village, these waterfalls are a true wonder of nature. The water gushes down from a height of 280 feet making a natural pool of turquoise water. This area is particularly maintained by the tourism department of Nagaland and is a must-visit for any nature lover.

2. Kachari Ruins

These ruins are renowned for the presence of various monoliths. The scattered remains of temples that are found here are considered to be that of ancient temples and embankments.

3. Rangapahar Reserve Forest

This is considered to be one of the most famous places to explore wildlife. The reserve is mainly famous for its wide variety of plants and medicines. The variety of birds which you get to see here is simply amazing.

4. Nagaland Science Centre

Now, this is another popular tourist attraction where you get to explore a very wide range of plants and medicines; a strong reason why this place attracts a great number of tourists on an annual basis.

How to Reach Dimapur

Dimapur is an intriguing place to visit along with your loved ones. It is situated at a distance of about 2,194, 3,309, 1,295, 3,241 km from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru respectively. Here is how you can travel to Dimapur by the following means of transportation.

By Air

Dimapur has its own airport of the same name and its IATA code is DMU. This airport was built during WW II and is considered to be the only civil airport in the entire northeastern section of our country’s geography. To reach here, you can take connecting flights from Guwahati or Kolkata. Once you deboard at the airport, consider taking a cab to reach your respective destination.

Here is a list of Indian cities from where flights are available to Dimapur

By Train

If you are planning to visit Dimapur by train, then you will need to deboard at the Dimapur Railway Station. It is fairly well connected with nearby regions with good train connectivity. Once you get off the station, consider taking a cab or some other means of local transportation to reach your destination.

By Road

You can plan on booking interstate or private buses to travel here from nearby regions. The roads connecting Dimapur to nearby regions are well maintained so it shouldn’t be too much of a problem to travel here. If traveling by bus doesn’t suit you, then you can also hire a cab or self-drive.

From Guwahati - 292 km via NH27
From Imphal - 203 km via NH2 or NH29
From Mokokchung - 207 km via NH2

Frequently Asked Questions about Dimapur

Q. Where is Dimapur located?
A. Dimapur is located in the state of Nagaland, in northeastern India.

Q. What are the main tourist attractions in Dimapur?
A. Some of the main tourist attractions in Dimapur include the Kohima War Cemetery, the Dimapur Naga Heritage Village, the Triple Falls, the Intangki Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Dzukou Valley.

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