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Nagaland in May

Pre-monsoon. Clouds build; the Ao festival month.

Naga dancers in traditional dress in front of a morung — Nagaland, May

Season: Pre-monsoon. Clouds build; the Ao festival month.
Festivals: 1 this month

Festivals

What's on in May

Moatsu →

Ao, first week of May, announced annually. Ask us and we will confirm what is running before you commit.

Where to go

Places that make sense in May

Ao hill-town landscape, representative of Mokokchung

Nagaland Mokokchung

The cultural capital of the Ao Naga.

Phom hills landscape, representative of Longleng

Nagaland Longleng

The Phom district.

Eastern hills town, representative of Tuensang

Nagaland Tuensang

The Chang country of the far east.

Entry rules

Permits in May

Indians need an ILP (₹200 online, 30-day validity) unless visiting during the Hornbill Festival, when it is waived. Foreigners: ₹500 via the official portal.

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Facts checked against the official Nagaland tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26

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