How to Reach Nagaland

How to Reach Nagaland is one of the Seven Sister States of India lying in the north eastern part of the country. Bordering Myanmar, Nagaland is a mountainous state and home to different indigenous tribes, celebrating their unique cultures and festivals. An otherwise quiet region, the capital of Nagaland, Kohima got embroiled in the animosities of WWII and suffered heavily. The city still carries the scar and exhibits of the Great War. Nagaland is a beautiful state with much to offer its tourists. Let us take a quick look at how to access the state from different parts of the country.

By Airways
If planning to visit by airways on a Nagaland holiday then there's only one airport i.e. Dimapur Airport. It is the only airport in Nagaland with regular Air India Regional, IndiGo, and Air India flights operating from Dibrugarh, Delhi, and Kolkata. For international flights, one need to reach Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati or Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. From Guwahati, and Kolkata, one can easily get overnight buses to reach Nagaland.

By Railways
Dimapur railway station on the Lumding-Dibrugarh section in the only railway station in Nagaland, approachable only with Assam. To reach Assam, trains are available from anywhere in India. Else, one can also take an overnight bus from Assam to reach Nagaland instead of taking another train.

By Roadways
Nagaland has a good network of National and State highways that connects all its cities to all the major hubs of India. The best way to approach Nagaland by roadways will be taking an overnight bus from Guwahati, easily available from railway station, airport, and ISBT.