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How to Reach

Wokha, located in central Nagaland, is well-connected by road but does not have its own airport or railway station. Travelers must first reach Dimapur, Kohima, or Mokokchung, and then continue their journey by road.

 

1. By Air  (Fastest Option)

The nearest airport to Wokha is Dimapur Airport (DMU), Nagaland, about 152 km away.

 Flights to Dimapur Airport (DMU)

✔ Direct Flights Available From:

  • Kolkata (CCU) – Daily flights (IndiGo, Alliance Air)
  • Guwahati (GAU) – Daily flights
  • Delhi (DEL) – Limited flights

 From Dimapur Airport to Wokha

  • By Private Taxi: ₹3,500–₹5,000 (5-6 hours)
  • By Shared Taxi/Sumo: Available from Dimapur (~₹500-₹800 per person)

 Best Option: Fly to Dimapur, then take a shared sumo or taxi to Wokha.

 

2. By Train  (Cheapest Option)

The nearest railway station to Wokha is Dimapur Railway Station (150 km).

 Major Trains to Dimapur Railway Station (DMV):

Train Name

Route

Travel Time

Frequency

Rajdhani Express

Delhi → Guwahati → Dimapur

35-40 hrs

Daily

Kamrup Express

Kolkata → Dimapur

24 hrs

Daily

Dibrugarh Express

Guwahati → Dimapur

5-6 hrs

Daily

 From Dimapur Railway Station to Wokha

  • By Private Taxi: ₹3,500–₹5,000 (5-6 hours)
  • By Shared Sumo: ₹500-₹800 per person (available at Dimapur sumo stand)

 Best Option: Take a train to Dimapur, then a shared sumo/taxi to Wokha.

 

3. By Road  (Scenic & Adventurous Option)

Wokha is well connected by National Highway 2 (NH2) to Nagaland’s major cities and Assam.

 Road Distances & Travel Time

City

Distance

Travel Time

Mode

Dimapur

150 km

5-6 hrs

Taxi/Shared Sumo

Kohima

75 km

3-4 hrs

Taxi/Sumo

Mokokchung

80 km

3-4 hrs

Taxi/Sumo

Jorhat (Assam)

95 km

4-5 hrs

Taxi/Sumo

 Bus & Shared Taxi Services

  • Nagaland State Transport (NST) Buses: Limited services from Kohima, Mokokchung, and Dimapur.
  • Shared Sumos: Common and affordable (~₹500-₹800 per person).
  • Private Taxis: Expensive but comfortable (~₹3,500-₹5,000 from Dimapur).

 Best Option: From Dimapur or Kohima, take a shared sumo for a budget-friendly ride.

 

4. Self-Drive & Road Conditions

✔ Dimapur to Wokha Road (NH2 & NH61) – Well-paved but with some hilly sections.
✔ Kohima to Wokha Road – Scenic, but with a few sharp turns.
✔ Mokokchung to Wokha Road – Smooth highway, ideal for a road trip.

 Best Option: Only self-drive if experienced with hill roads; otherwise, hire a local taxi.

 

 Final Travel Recommendation

  • For Air Travelers: Fly to Dimapur Airport, then take a taxi or shared sumo.
  • For Budget Travelers: Take a train to Dimapur, then a shared sumo.
  • For Road Travelers: Shared sumos are the cheapest and fastest way.

With multiple travel options, reaching Wokha is easy and worth the journey!