Naga Heritage Village , The Heritage Villages is designed in the form of an ancient Naga village to give an authentic feel of a true Naga village and the experience of traveling back in time.
After converting into christianity, Nagas have abandoned most of their tribal culture and traditions. It is only recently that they are trying to revive their past.
Naga Heritage Village also known as Kisama Heritage Village is only one in Nagaland. The place is wrapped in breathtaking scenic views at the foothills of the lustrous and evergreen hills on the borderline of this village. It is surrounded by all types of flora. Naga Heritage village is rich in its tradition and cultural activities. Being one of the prime tourist attractions, the village sees hundreds of tourists round the year. Visiting this place is an experience of one of its kind and probably different from any part of the country. Its rich heritage speaks volumes about its cultures and customs. On visiting, you will see the unique thatched roofs on the traditionally built houses, its wooden walls and delicately and neatly done carvings of different designs – all of it has an age old rural essence. You will feel living just simply in a different era in your lifetime.
This village comprises of Morungs or 16 different houses that are designed and made in such a way that it symbolizes 16 communities of the population residing here. These communities have restored the artifacts of World War II, its food courts, traditionally bamboo made halls and a stadium which is famous for its Hornbill Festival. The scenic beauty of the village itself mesmerizes the tourists, and thus tourism has flourished in leaps and bounds in the region over the years.
This village celebrates the biggest festival of Northeast,
The Hornbill festival is celebrated every year in the first week of December, during this time this village acts as a platform for various tribes of Nagaland to showcase their cultural heritage. This complex consists of 16 huts of each tribe built in their traditional form, songs and dances of different tribes are the main attraction here, in the bamboo pavilion handicrafts of different tribes are sold.
The Hornbill festival was first initiated by the State Government. The festival has grown extremely in the span of a decade. Today the Hornbill Festival is one of the fastest growing festivals in India and attracts foreigners as well as Indians. It is now organized by the State Tourism and Art and Culture Departments every year from December 1st to December 7th. apart from hornbill festival this village serves as a stage where different functions take place throughout the year.
In Naga Heritage Village, visitors can also purchase bead Jewellery, wooden and bamboo items, cloths, natural honey, different types of cutter and chopper etc. Every tribals, in front of their huts sell their authentic food items mainly pork and rice cooked and served in their traditional ways, rice beer is another common thing served in bamboo mug and price was reasonable.
Outside the heritage complex there were World War II museum, Horti-scape where beautiful flower exhibition was going on.
to reach Naga Heritage Village directly from Dimapur airport which is 41 km away, you can hire any taxi from different parts of Kohima. Similarly, cabs from Dimapur railway station will take you to Naga Heritage Village within a couple of hours. Taxis can directly take you to this village from the nearby cities and towns.
Winter is the best preferred season to visit Naga Heritage Village.
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