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Mon & Longwa travel guide

The Konyak headhunters’ country

Best time
Oct–Apr
How long
3–4 days
Stay a night
₹1,000–3,500
Food a day
₹300–900
Nearest railhead
80 km away
Nearest airport
160 km away

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About Mon & Longwa

Home of the Konyak Nagas, once headhunters — Longwa village where the Angh’s house straddles the India–Myanmar border, tattooed elders, log drums and the April Aoleang festival.

Things to do in Mon & Longwa

  1. Longwa Village

    4 h · Free

    The Angh’s house sits on the border — eat in India, sleep in Myanmar.

  2. Shangnyu Village

    2 h · Free

    Famous for a carved wooden panel in the chief’s house.

  3. Mon Town

    1 h · Free

    Konyak district HQ and market.

  4. Aoleang Festival

    4 h · Free

    Konyak spring festival with dances in full regalia.

Where to stay in Mon & Longwa

  • Longwa homestays

    ₹1,200–2,500 incl. meals

    Konyak family homes, including near the Angh’s house.

  • Mon town

    ₹1,000–2,500

    Basic hotels in the district town.

What to eat

  • Naga food

    local dish

    Smoked pork, bamboo shoot and axone.

Good to know

  • Nagaland ILP is required for Indian visitors; apply online.
  • Roads are rough; hire a local driver from Sonari or Mon.

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