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Longwa Village

Longwa, Nagaland, India

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Overview

The extraordinary border village where the Angh (chief)'s longhouse sits astride the India–Myanmar line, and the last tattooed Konyak headhunters still live.

Why visit: Meet the legendary tattooed-face warriors and stand in two nations at once.

History: The Konyak Angh's realm spans both countries; villagers move freely across the international border that runs through the chief's house.

Things to do

›Angh's border longhouse
›Tattooed Konyak elders
›Opium-pipe & gun crafts
›India–Myanmar boundary

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Apr; Aoleang (Apr)

Entry fee

Guide/permit

Est. budget

₹800–2,000

Duration

1–2 days

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Within

9.2 km

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