By Air
Fly to Dimapur Airport, Nagaland’s only civil airport, then continue by road to Kohima or your first overnight stop.
How to Reach Nagaland: Choose the Route That Fits Your Trip
For most travellers, Dimapur is the main arrival gateway. Fly or take the train to Dimapur, then continue by road to Kohima and the hill districts. The right route depends on your starting city, time available and where your Nagaland itinerary begins.
Arrival overview
How to reach Nagaland at a glance
By Train
Arrive at Dimapur Railway Station and switch to a road transfer. This works well if rail connections suit your starting city.
By Road
Road links connect Nagaland with Assam and Manipur. Private cars, shared taxis and buses are used for interstate and inter-district travel.
Most practical first-time route
Dimapur → Kohima → onward Nagaland
For a conventional Nagaland itinerary, arrive in Dimapur and continue to Kohima by road. The hill journey is roughly 70–75 km, but allow about 2.5–3.5 hours rather than planning by distance alone.
1. ArriveFlight or train into Dimapur
2. TransferPrivate car, taxi or bus toward Kohima
3. ContinueBuild the hill districts around realistic drive times
Route details
By air, train and road
Reaching Nagaland by air
Dimapur Airport is the state’s air gateway. It is the simplest choice for travellers prioritising time and comfort. From the airport, continue by road to Kohima or directly toward the first destination in your itinerary.
Plan aroundYour onward road transfer, not just the flight arrival time.
Reaching Nagaland by train
Dimapur is the principal rail gateway. Trains connect it with major junctions in Assam and with long-distance services from other parts of India. After arrival, the journey into the hills continues by road.
Plan aroundA comfortable connection window between the train and your road transfer.
Reaching Nagaland by road
Road travel is central to any Nagaland itinerary. Highways connect the state with Assam and Manipur, while taxis, buses and private vehicles connect the main towns and districts inside Nagaland.
Plan aroundHill roads, daylight and realistic travel times between districts.
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Nagaland city tour packages
Tour packages by destination
Kohima Tour Packages
Start with the capital for Hornbill Festival, Khonoma, Dzukou Valley and central Nagaland routes.
Mokokchung Tour Packages
Build a longer central Nagaland circuit around Ao villages and scenic hill travel.
Mon Tour Packages
Plan additional road time for the remote Konyak region and eastern Nagaland.
Curated itineraries
Curated itineraries
Dzukou Valley Trekking Tour
Dimapur – Kohima – Dzukou Valley – Kohima – Dimapur
Price on request View itinerary
Nagaland Cultural Tour
Dimapur – Kohima – Khonoma – Mokokchung – Tuensang – Mon – Dibrugarh
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Nagaland Tribal Tour
Guwahati – Kaziranga – Kohima – Touphema – Dimori Cove – Khonoma – Dimapur
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Why IndianHoliday
Why travelers choose IndianHoliday
Nagaland is road-first once you arrive. Our team focuses on sensible transfers, realistic drive times and an itinerary that does not force long hill journeys into the wrong part of the day.
Experience that improves the route
Indian Holiday has planned journeys since 1990, helping travellers build trips around practical on-ground logistics rather than map distance alone.
A trip shaped around your arrival
We can align your flight or train arrival with private road transfers and the right first overnight stop.
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Nagaland arrival questions
Answers before you book the journey
What is the easiest way to reach Nagaland?
For most long-distance travellers, the easiest option is to fly to Dimapur Airport and continue by road. Dimapur is the main transport gateway for Kohima and many standard Nagaland itineraries.
Which airport should I use for Nagaland?
Use Dimapur Airport for a conventional Nagaland trip. It is Nagaland’s only civil airport and provides the most direct air gateway into the state.
Which railway station is best for Nagaland?
Dimapur Railway Station is the principal rail gateway. From Dimapur, travellers continue by road to Kohima and other districts.
How far is Kohima from Dimapur?
Kohima is roughly 70–75 km from Dimapur. Because the road climbs into the hills, allow around 2.5–3.5 hours rather than judging the transfer only by distance.
Do I need a permit to enter Nagaland?
Domestic tourists should obtain the required Inner Line Permit before travel. Permit rules for foreign visitors can change, so check the current requirement on the official Nagaland ILP and tourism portals before departure.
Is road travel in Nagaland difficult during the monsoon?
Road travel continues, but heavy rain can make timings less predictable and can cause local disruptions. Keep more buffer between transfers and avoid tightly packed same-day connections during the wetter months.
Know where you want to start?
Choose the arrival gateway first, then compare Nagaland itineraries that use the route efficiently.