Day 134 - Wokha

Wokha is a town and the district headquarters of the state of Nagaland. It was founded in the year 1973, and is inhibited by the Lothas, which is one of the most important tribes of the state.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.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.


How to reach here:

By Air: The nearest airport to Wokha is Dimapur, which is situated at a distance of 59 kilometers.

By Rail: The nearest railway station is  located in Dimapur, which is 62 km away from this city.


Best time to visit: September to May.


Languages spoken: Nagamese, Hindi.


Places you must visit:

Mount Tiyi is located at a height of 1969.61 meters above sea level and offers beautiful view of the surroundings.It is believed that an orchard was seen at this site which could only be seen by a few lucky ones.



The Doyang Hydro Project is one of the prime tourist spots located in the Wokha district.



The Doyang River is one of the biggest and longest rivers located in the Wokha District and is also called Dzu or Dzulu by the local people. Tsui, Tullo and Tishi are the main tributaries of this river. The Doyang River originates from the north and then turns towards east and meets the Saju River. The combined water of the Keleki and Tangki streams flow into the Tsui, whereas the Tishi joins the river in Sema area.



The Chubi River flows from Mokokchung district towards south and joins the Doyang River. It is the second largest river of this district.