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Nagaland in October

Post-monsoon. Dry, fresh and green; the trekking and village season opens.

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

Season: Post-monsoon. Dry, fresh and green; the trekking and village season opens.
Festivals: 1 this month

Festivals

What's on in October

Yemshe →

Angami, October, announced annually. Ask us and we will confirm what is running before you commit.

Where to go

Places that make sense in October

Stone path through golden grass in Dzükou Valley

Nagaland Dzükou Valley

A two-day trek into open grassland.

Forested peak landscape, representative of Japfü

Nagaland Japfü Peak

Kohima’s mountain and the Dzükou trailhead.

Khonoma village on its hillside above terraced fields

Nagaland Khonoma

Asia’s first green village, 20km from Kohima.

Cold highland town, representative of Pfutsero

Nagaland Pfutsero

The coldest town in Nagaland.

Grassy summit ridge, representative of Kapamodzü

Nagaland Kapamodzü Peak

The flower-ridge peak of southern Nagaland.

Entry rules

Permits in October

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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