Lace up at
Thanamir
The apple village under Saramati.
- Role
- Saramati trek base
- Known for
- Apples, homestays
- From Kiphire
- About 90km
Thanamir is the village at the foot of Mount Saramati, the trek base with homestays, and, unusually for Nagaland, apple orchards that ripen in the cool autumn air.
Quick answers
Thanamir at a glance
Why go to Thanamir?
As the Saramati base, and for one of the state’s quietest, most scenic village stays.
Practicals
Permits & season
ILP required for Indian nationals outside the Hornbill window (waived Dec 1–10 with photo ID), online at ilp.nagaland.gov.in; foreign nationals pay a fee.
October to March is the clean window; December adds the Hornbill Festival, and the monsoon makes eastern roads slow.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Apple season
The autumn harvest in Nagaland’s high east.
Journal
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Facts checked against the official Nagaland tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26