Things to do in Mosen Viewpoint

The short version: The roadside viewpoint above the southern circuit: dawn over the Phek ridges before the Kapamodzü climb begins.

Mosen is the viewpoint above Kigwema on the southern highway, where the ridge opens toward the Phek hills. On our Kapamodzü departures it is the Day 2 stop: descend the peak, then Mosen for the valley view, then Kisama next door.

Best time: September to December, early starts.

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.