how to reach

By Air:
Nagaland has its airport in Dimapur, which is regularly serviced by major airlines. The city is linked to Kolkata and Guwahati by air. There are direct flights from Delhi as well. Tourists then have to travel to Kohima by road after reaching Dimapur. It takes about 2 hours to reach Kohima by road.

By Road:
A good road network covers the state. The state capital Kohima is linked to Shillong and Guwahati, which are important cities in North Eastern India. First proceed to Dimapur and then travel to Kohima.

By Rail:
The major railhead in the state is Dimapur, which is linked to Guwahati. Guwahati is in turn connected to the rest of the country by important trains. Visit www.irctc.co.in to book rail tickets online.

Entry Formalities – Permits:
Domestic tourists should obtain the Inner Line permit through Govt. of Nagaland’s website or through the following authorities :
Deputy Resident Commissioner, Nagaland House, New Delhi. Phone:011-23013757 / 23016411 / 23017878
Deputy Resident Commissioner, Nagaland House, Kolkota. Phone: 033-22825226 / 22820725.
Assistant Resident Commissioner, Nagaland House in Guwahati and Shillong. Phone: 0361-2332158 / 0364-2520083 / 0364-2520670
Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur or Kohima. Phone: 03862-248530 / 0370 2290355

Foreign tourists : Foreigners should register themselves at the local Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) of the district they visit within 24 hours of their arrival  or at the nearest police station. The FRO in Dimapur is located at the Police Commissioner’s office, near the railway station. Phone: 03862-225519

Note: Restricted Area Permit/ Protected Area Permit is still a requirement for Pakistan and Chinese nationals..