How To Reach

Transportation & Accessibility

Nagaland is well-connected by air, road, and rail, making it accessible for travelers. However, since it is a hilly state with rugged terrain, traveling within Nagaland can be an adventure in itself!

How to Reach Nagaland?

1. By Air – Fastest & Most Convenient

 Nearest Airport: Dimapur Airport (DMU)

• Only commercial airport in Nagaland, located near the Assam-Nagaland border.
• Direct flights available from:
  ✅ Kolkata (Daily flights)
  ✅ Guwahati
  ✅ Delhi (via Kolkata/Guwahati)
• From Dimapur Airport, take a taxi or shared cab to Kohima (75 km, ~3 hours).

 Alternative Airports:

• Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport, Guwahati (Assam) – 300 km from Kohima
• Dibrugarh Airport (Assam) – 250 km from Nagaland’s eastern districts

2. By Train – Best for Budget Travelers

 Nearest Railway Station: Dimapur Railway Station (DMV)

• The only railway station in Nagaland, well-connected to major cities.
• Major trains to Dimapur:
  ✅ Rajdhani Express (Delhi – Dimapur)
  ✅ Kamrup Express (Kolkata – Dimapur)
  ✅ Dibrugarh Express (Chennai/Bangalore – Dimapur)

 From Dimapur: Hire a taxi/shared sumo to Kohima (75 km, ~3 hours).

 Alternative Railway Station:

• Guwahati Railway Station (300 km away) – Take a train to Dimapur or a bus to Kohima.

3. By Road – Scenic but Long Journey

 Nagaland is well-connected by roads to Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur.

• From Guwahati to Kohima (370 km, 8-10 hours) – Take a night bus, shared sumo, or hire a taxi.
• From Dimapur to Kohima (75 km, 3 hours) – Best route for travelers flying to Dimapur.
• From Imphal to Kohima (140 km, 5 hours) – Scenic but rough roads.

 Bus Services:

• Nagaland State Transport (NST) Buses operate from Dimapur, Kohima, and other districts.
• Private night buses from Guwahati to Kohima are available.

 Shared Sumos (Jeeps) & Taxis:

• Best option for inter-city travel, available from Dimapur, Kohima, Mon, and Mokokchung.
• Faster and more convenient than buses, but can be bumpy.

 Tip: Book tickets for Sumos in advance (especially during festivals).