For Project One, where our goal is to offer authentic, tribal, immersive, and non-touristy experiences, the best places in Nagaland aren’t the most famous — they are the most real, raw, and story-rich.
Here are the Top 4 places in Nagaland that perfectly fit the spirit of Project One:
🟡 1. Khonoma (Near Kohima) – The Forest Village of Warriors
- 🌿 Asia’s first green village
- 🧓 Home to proud Angami elders with fierce and humble stories
- 🔪 Bamboo cutting, forest walks, tribal cooking, and firewood collection
- 🏡 Great homestays and village vibe without tourist crowds
🔹 Best for: Bamboo cooking, firewood lifestyle, jungle treks, slow village immersion
🟠 2. Mopungchuket (Near Mokokchung) – The Clean, Storytelling Village
- 🧠 Ao tribal culture with deep oral storytelling traditions
- ☕ Coffee harvesting farms, lakeside camping, football with kids
- 🎤 Sit-downs with elders who remember the old ways
🔹 Best for: Coffee harvesting, elder stories, lakeside camping, playful human moments
🔴 3. Longwa (Mon District) – The Borderline Between Two Worlds
- ⚔️ Konyak tribe: tattooed headhunters, handmade rifles, warrior pride
- 🏠 Sleep in a house that straddles India and Myanmar
- 🍖 Barbecue with headhunters, explore gunmaker sheds