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How to Reach Nagaland
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How to Reach Nagaland

amit chandraj
Dec 2025
5 min read

Reaching Nagaland is easier than it looks. Here’s a simple guide to reaching the state by air, train, and road.

✈️ By Air

Dimapur Airport is the nearest airport.

  • Limited flights via Kolkata & Guwahati

  • Kohima is ~70 km (2.5–3.5 hrs)

  • Taxis & shared cabs available

✔ Fastest option
⚠️ Few flights — book early

🚆 By Train

Dimapur Railway Station is the main railhead.

  • Direct trains from Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati

  • Reliable and budget-friendly

  • Road travel needed beyond Dimapur

✔ Best value for long distances


🚗 By Road

Scenic but slow hill travel.

  • Connected to Assam & Manipur

  • Narrow, winding mountain roads

  • Buses & shared taxis from Guwahati/Dimapur

✔ Best for road trips
⚠️ Expect delays


🚕 Local Transport

Simple, practical, and slow-paced.

  • Shared Sumos run on fixed timings

  • Crowded during peak hours

  • Private taxis cost more but offer flexibility

✔ Shared = cheap
✔ Private = comfortable


🧭 Quick Travel Tips

  • Start early, avoid night driving

  • Carry cash

  • Keep buffer time — delays are normal

Travel slow, enjoy the hills — that’s Nagaland.


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