
Mokokchung Town
Mokokchung, Nagaland, India
The cultural capital of the Ao Nagas — a lively hill town of ridgelines, churches and the vibrant Moatsü and Tsüngremong festivals.
Why visit: The pulse of Ao culture, with festivals, viewpoints and gateway villages nearby.
History: A cradle of education and Christianity in Nagaland; the Aos were among the first to embrace both.
- ›Moatsü festival
- ›Town-ridge views
- ›Ao churches
- ›Local cuisine
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Best time
Oct–May; Moatsü (May)
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹400–1,000
Duration
1 day
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