Dimapur

Dimapur is a commercial town on the Assam – Nagaland border. It is the commercial capital of Nagaland and one of its largest cities. However, most of the town's residential area, market, its airport and rail station are all on the Assam side.

The word Dimapur has been derived from the Kachari language where Di Means water ma means large & pur is a city. Together it means a city of people from the river valley as the Dhansiri river flows through Dimapur.

Getting There

Dimapur is more of a transit point and commercial hub for Nagaland than a tourist destination. Most tourists start their Nagaland tour from here. The Dimapur airport has direct flight connectivity with Kolkata, Guwahati, Delhi, Imphal and Dibrugarh, whereas the Dimapur station connects to the rest of India through Guwahati. Several trains including the Rajdhani Express connect Dimapur to the rest of India

The NH 39 connects Kohima, Imphal & the borders of Myanmar through Dimapur.

To See

The Triple Falls, Dimapur - The Triple Falls is a scenic spectacle with an amazing view that mesmerizes tourists. Located in Seithekima village of Dimapur when the three beautiful steams fall from the height of 280 ft into the natural poll it's the most beautiful scene. It's approximately 17 Km from Dimapur town.

Kachari Ruins - Kachari Ruins also known as Dimasa Kachari Ruins is also one the famous tourist destinations. Approximately 2 Km from Dimapur town the ruins are mushroom-like pillars made during the Dimasa Kachari Kingdoms.

Nagaland Zoological Park, Dimapur - One of the famous tourist spots in Nagaland is this Zoological Park present in Dimapur. This park is famous for the various species of birds present.
Other tourist spots in Dimapur are Green Park (9 km), Diezephe Craft Village (13 Km away), and Nagaland Since the centre (1.7 Km).

Weather

Dimapur is in the plains, although the hilly area starts almost immediately after you cross Dimapur. Typical tropical weather can be seen here with temperatures varying between 22 to 35 degree Celsius. It's hot & humid in the summers & cold & dry in the winters.

Nearby Places

Dimapur to Kohima by road is approximately 71 Km by road which takes around 3.5 hours to reach.