This town, which is the ancient migration route of many Naga tribes heading northwards looking for new settlements and cultivation grounds, is the home of the Rengmas. Old sites of abandoned villages with the remains of graveyards, gravestones, broken pottery etc still tell the ancient tales of the people that inhabited this town over the centuries. This offer perfect sites for archaeological tourism and preservation, but time is running out for such activities because every cycle of Jhum (Terrace) cultivation exterminates a slice of this ancient heritage.

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Nagaland is dotted with beautiful caves that have historic and cultural significance. Langpangkong Caves is a famous tourist attraction and the caves of Salomi and Mimi are where you’ll find bats, but topping all of them is a cave in Puilwa Village where the famous revolutionary Rani Gaidinliu went into hiding during her revolt against the British rule. You can explore these caves one after the other, and their natural beauty won’t fail to amaze you.

Standing tall at 3084 m above sea level, Japfu range has given Nagaland the name “Switzerland of the East.” The Japfu range is one of the most ideal places for trekking. The route is guided by the flora of Japfu, untouched civilization, and green valleys. Japfu peak offers a beautiful view of Dzukou Valley, also known as the valley of flowers.