Mon
Land of the Konyaks - Last of the Headhunting Warriors
Best Season
October to April
Ideal Duration
2-3 days
Visa Status
No Visa Required
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Mon district in northeastern Nagaland is home to the Konyak tribe, historically known as fierce headhunters until the 1960s. The last tattooed Konyak headhunters, now elderly, can still be met in villages like Longwa that straddles the India-Myanmar border. This remote region offers a rare glimpse i...
Experience Highlights
Last headhunters - meet tattooed Konyak elders
Longwa village - half in India, half in Myanmar
Angh's house - chief's home spanning two countries
Morung - traditional youth dormitory structures
Skull trophies - remnants of headhunting past
Why Visit Mon?
Meet last surviving headhunter warriors
Experience vanishing tribal culture
Unique border village straddling two nations
Authentic, uncommercialized tribal tourism
Important anthropological destination
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Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
- November (Clear weather, accessible roads)
- April (Aoling Festival - Konyak New Year)
How to Get There
- Dimapur Airport (DMU) - 335 km, 10-12 hours drive via Kohima
Local Transport
- Private vehicle with driver essential
- Shared Sumos from Kohima (long, challenging journey)
- Local guides necessary for village visits
- Walking within villages
Safety Tips
- Remote area - proper permits mandatory
- Road conditions very challenging
- Respect tribal customs strictly
- Ask permission before photographing, especially elders
- Local guide essential for cultural understanding
- Limited medical and communication facilities
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