Naga Hills

The Naga Hills form a mountain range spanning the India-Myanmar border, rising to approximately 3,800 meters and cloaked in thick forests throughout. The terrain features steep slopes and valleys that shape how the land appears and how communities have settled within it.

The British administration established the Naga Hills District in 1866, consolidating territories of different ethnic groups through systematic control that extended until 1910. This period shaped administrative patterns that continue to influence the region today.

The Naga communities living in these mountains maintain distinct traditions visible in their villages, from local festivals to traditional crafts and architecture. You notice this cultural diversity when walking through settlements where each group follows its own customs and designs.

Heavy rainfall occurs throughout the year, creating lush vegetation and supporting diverse wildlife across the region. Visitors should expect wet conditions and slippery terrain, particularly during monsoon months, and prepare accordingly with proper footwear.

Near Pungro lies the Naga Hill Ophiolite Site, an unusual geological formation combining rocks from Earth's mantle and oceanic crust. This rare rock composition offers insight into how the region's geology was shaped by deeper earth processes.

Elevation above the sea: 3,827 m

GPS coordinates: 26.00000,95.00000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07