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Tuensang
The Chang country of the far east.
- People
- Chang, Sangtam, Khiamniungan
- Festival
- Naknyulum (announced annually)
- From Mokokchung
- About 130km
Tuensang is the large eastern district of Chang, Sangtam and Khiamniungan country: the ridge town, Chang villages with their log drums, and the Naknyulum festival (announced annually) that celebrates victory and harvest.
Quick answers
Tuensang at a glance
Is Tuensang on the tourist map?
Barely, which is its charm: go with time, a good vehicle and local contacts.
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
Festivals
Time your trip
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Chang log drums
The great carved drums of the eastern villages.
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Facts checked against the official Nagaland tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26