Nagaland is a mountainous state in northeast India, bordering Myanmar. It’s home to diverse indigenous tribes, with festivals and markets celebrating the different tribes’ culture. Its capital city of Kohima suffered heavy fighting in World War II, The Nagaland State Museum exhibits ancient weaponry, a ceremonial drum and other traditional Naga cultural artifacts.
The area around Kohima has several churches, including the Mary Help of Christians Church, built in the style of a Naga house. Nearby are Angami tribal villages such as Khonoma and the Kisama Heritage Village, which hosts the annual Hornbill Festival and showcases the traditional houses of 16 major Nagaland tribes. The western city of Dimapur features the Kachari Ruins, remnants of the ancient Dimasa Kachari Kingdom. Ancient villages and waterfalls like the Triple Falls are nearby. Northeast of Dimapur, the popular ski area of Mokokchung is home to several Ao Naga tribal villages.