Wokha is a town that is situated in the state of Nagaland in the district of Wokha. The town of Wokha is well renowned for its cottage industries and one can see different industries indulging in wood works, pottery and weaving. One can purchase some of these traditional products as souvenirs. The entire region is hilly in nature and there are many fruit farms that are located along the slopes. The main inhabitants of the town are the Lothas and these people are known for their colorful dances and culture. One can also witness singing and other activities. Shanta is one of the main acts of the Lotha people. Many festivals are celebrated in the place and the most important ones are Pikhuchak and Tokhu Emong. There are numerous villages that are located nearby and they still have the remnants of traditional Lotha culture. The main villages are Yanthamo, Longidang, Longsachung, Longsa and Nrung Longidang. One can also purchase the traditional shawls that can be seen here and they are known as Opvuram for men and Longpensu for women. The mysterious Mount Tiyi is also present nearby and many legends and myths surround this place. One can get an excellent view of the villages from here.
Wokha
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Category : Scenic
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 797111
STD Code: 3860
Info Website: http://wokha.nic.in/
Best Time to Visit: September – May
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By Air : The closest airport is situated in the town of Jorhat and this is around 161 kilometers away from the place. The airport has reasonable connectivity and one can reach the place from cities such as Kolkata, Bangalore, Guwahati, Shillong and Dibrugarh. Three main operators offer services from these cities to the town of Jorhat. Taxis are the most suitable mode of transport from the airport and they cost around Rs 7 per kilometer.
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By BUS : The town of Mon has good road connectivity to places such as Kohima and Dimapur. These direst buses are an excellent option and they are relatively inexpensive as well. Buses can be hired from the respective main bus stands. Tickets rates vary according to the distance travelled. Buses are available from the state of Assam as well, from Sibsagar and Simulguri.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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- Beware of pickpockets as Wokha is a major tourist city in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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