Weekend Trips from Dimapur

Every individual needs a break from his or her mundane work to boost up the spirit. Dimapur offers excellent opportunities to its people for weekend getaways. There are many beautiful places near Dimapur that can be explored. The tourist can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of these places. Mentioned below are some of the places near Dimapur

Kohima

Distance:75 kms from Dimapur
Time by road: 1hr 30mnts
Best Season: February to October


Kohima is the capital of Nagaland and is one of the most beautiful places in Northeast India. Kohima is known for its mesmerisng scenic beauty. The misty wind, the tearing clouds and the sharp peaks makes it an absolute delight for any tourist who visits this place. The most important tourist places include the Kohima Zoo,the State Museum and the Jafu Peak. Some of the must visit places in Kohima are places like the the Dzulekie stream and the Dzukou Valley. The tourist must make it a point to visit the Kohima’s Catholic Church, one of the most beautiful and the biggest churches in the entire country.

How to reach

There are regular bus and taxi services from Dimapur to Kohima.
Taxi rates: Rs 500-Rs1000 (Approx)

Jorhat

Distance: 134 kms from Dimapur
Time by road: 2hr 30mnts
Best Season: All throughout the year



Jorhat is one of the major cities of Assam and Jorhat is regarded as the gateway of Assam and Nagaland. Jorhat is very much famous for its tea gardens and are atleast 135 tea gardens in and around Jorhat. Visit to Jorhat is incomplete without visiting the tea gardens such as the Cinnamora Tea Estate. Oher very popular tourist spots in Jorhat are Tocklai Tea Research Centre, Bangalpukhuri,Thengal Manor, Burigosain devalay, Purnananda Buragohain Maidam, Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar, Lachit Borphukan's Maidam, Jorhat Gymkhana Club, Baduli Pukhuri and many more.

How to reach

One can hire local cabs or bus to visit Jorhat. Bus and taxi service are easily available from Dimapur. There are also regular flights from Dimapur to Jorhat.
Taxi fare: Rs 1000-Rs 2000 (approx)

Kaziranga National Park

Distance:183 kms from Dimapur
Time by road: 3hr 30mnts
Best Season: October to February


The Kaziranga National Park is located in the Golaghat district in the state of Assam. There are several tourist places in and around the national park that can be visited within a couple of days time. Mentioned may be made of the Gohpur located in the Sonitpur district is a popular historic town and also the Kakochang Waterfalls. Kaziranga is famous for one horned rhinos. There are also several birds and wild animals that can be found in the park. Some of them are Leopard, Large Indian Civet, Fishing Cat,Small Indian Civet, Barking deer, Sambar,  Gaur, Hog deer,Hog Badger, Capped Langur,Hoolock Gibbon,  Assamese Macaque, Sloth Bear, Rhesus Macaque, Gangetic Dolphin, serpent eagles,red jungle fowl,grey-headed fishing eagles,bar-headed geese,Bengal floricans and whistling teals

How to reach

One can hire a taxi or board a bus from Dimapur to reach Kaziranga national park
Taxi fare: Rs 1500-Rs 2500 (approx)

Imphal

Distance: 207 kms from Dimapur
Time by road: 4hr 30mnts
Best Season: October to February


Imphal, is the capital of the state of Manipur and is one of the popular tourist place in Northeast India. There are several places to visit in Imphal. The Kangla palace is one of the most visited tourist spot in Imphal. The tourist also should not miss a chance to visit the to the Khwairamband Bazar also known as the   'Ima Keithel' in Imphal. This bazaar is entirely run by the Manipuri womans. Some of the popular tourist places in Imphal are Loktak Lake, Keibul Lamjao national park, War Cemeteries, Manipur Zoological Garden, Kaina, Thengal General,Shri Govindajee Temple, Khonghampat Orchidarium, Manipur State Museum and Polo Grounds.

How to reach

There are regular bus and taxi service from Dimapur to reach Imphal.
Taxi fare: Rs 1500-Rs 2500 (approx)