The ‘trans-boundary village’ of Longwa is an interesting sight to behold – it straddles the international boundary of India and Myanmar; one half of the house of the powerful Angh falls within India whereas the other half lies in Myanmar. Although some village youths serve under the Myanmarese army, the village itself is governed by the Angh and the Village Council Chairman. There are both Indian and Myanmarese schools in this village. In the past, the Angh had sixty wives and his jurisdiction extended up to Myanmar and Arunachal Pradesh.

It is one of the largest villages of Mon district and a highly interesting place. The villagers have a dual citizenship. The natural beauty is immense as a total of four rivers flow through the village, two in India and two in Myanmar. The villagers don’t need a visa to move around the border and roam freely. Even, some families have their kitchen in Myanmar and bedroom in India.

A headhunter in Longwa Village

How to reach: Mon can be reached by bus from two routes. They are via Sonari in Sibsagar district of Assam) and via Simulguri (Assam). The Longwa village lies 42 km away from the main Mon town.

Best time to visit: The perfect time to visit Longwa Village in between months of October and March, when weather is pleasant and it is easy to explore the area.