Mon is a town that is situated in the state of in the Mon district. The region is in the northern parts of the state and the place has a unique culture and tradition. The region is home to several tribes and the main tribe in the region is the Konyak Nagas. The Konyaks can be seen in traditional clothing that consist of a hear gear, necklaces and head brushes. The people have tattooed faces and they are distinct. The Konyaks are adept at wood carving and one can exquisite carvings and artifacts in the place. These can be purchased as interesting souvenirs. One can also sample the local liquor that is made from rice. One can see skulls hanging in front of the houses as the Konyak tribe used to be headhunters. There are a few places of interest in the near regions as well and some of them are Veda Peak and Naganimora. One can see a waterfall near the peak and this is one of the most pristine places in the region. It is located around 70 kilometers from Mon.There are a few villages in the region that are worth visiting as well and some of them are Chui, Longwa and Shangynu. The climatic conditions of the district of Mon are fairly mild and the conditions are similar to the climate of the rest of Nagaland. One can experience three main seasons in the place and they are summer, winter and monsoon seasons. Summers are largely pleasant and temperatures are never extreme. The monsoon season receives abundant rainfall and wet conditions make it a difficult time to travel. Winters are chilly and this is also a good time to visit.
Mon
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Category : Scenic
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 798621
STD Code: 3869
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Best Time to Visit: October – May
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By Air : The airport at Dimapur is the best choice for those who are planning to travel by air. The airport is connected to places such as Guwahati, Kolkata and Dibrugarh and Imphal. Since the Dimapur airport is connected to Kolkata, international travelers can opt for a connecting flight from here as well. Taxis are available from the airport and they cost around Rs 7 per kilometer for the trip.
By Train : The town of Dimapur has the only major railway station in the region and if you are traveling by air, this is a good option. The town is connected to places such as Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore. Second class tickets from Bangalore cost around Rs 600 and tier three A/C tickets cost around Rs 1600. Taxis are available from the station to Mon.
By BUS : Mon is well connected by a road network and national Highway . The tourist can reach to Mon by bus.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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- Beware of pickpockets as Mon is a major tourist city in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
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- Police : 100
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