Longleng Tourism

Longleng District, the Home of the Phom Nagas, is the tenth district of Nagaland, formed as a result of bifurcation of Tuensang District. It is bounded by Mon District in the East, Mokokchung District in the west, Sivasagar District (Assam) in the North and Tuensang District in the south. Longleng District is headquartered at Longleng Town (about 1,100m above sea level). Longleng and Tamlu are the major towns of the district. Most of the inhabitants belong to the Phom tribes.

People And Culture Of Longleng – Facts A Traveller Would Like To Know
The Phom Nagas inhibit Longleng. The Phom Nagas are exceptionally good with pottery, spinning and bamboo work. Traditionally, the Phom Nagas are into agriculture. The origins of the Phoms cannot be quite ascertained, but from oral tradition it can be deduced that this tribal group too emerged from stones, similar to the Ao Nagas. The Phom Nagas have mostly converted into Christianity and thus, are modernised to a large extent. However, during festivals they can still be found wearing vihe-ashak or nempong-ashak, which are shawls wrapped around the body.
The Monyu Festival that is celebrated to herald the summers is celebrated with much pomp and fanfare. It also bids farewell to the winters. It is a six-day affair held during the month of April, right after sowing. Monyu is one of the main festivals of the Phom Nagas.

Thrills For An Adventurous Traveller
Longleng is famous for its adventurous roads that are perfect for long drives on SUVs and two-wheeler cruisers. The Longleng to Changtongya road is regularly taken by adventure drivers to experience rough roads and to meet amiable people along the way. This road stretches for 32 kilometres.