Doyang Hydro project

Location: Wokha,Nagaland.

Visiting time: less than 1 hour.

One of the most important rivers in the district is the Doyang river. Doyang Hydro project is the longest and biggest river running near the state’s southern boundary. The Angami people call it Dzu or Dzulu in whose area it rises. It first flows almost due north, when it obtained an addition of Saju, an eastward parallel tributary, slightly turning towards east. Still flowing northwestward, the river then enters the Zunheboto district. Between Sema and Lotha areas, it, later on, forms a boundary line. It makes a westward bend in the west of Litami and emerged in the western Lotha area in the Wokha district, and proceeds to the southern border of the district, for the plains west of Koro village, and then finally falls in the Dhansiri river of Assam valleys, it suddenly turns westward and then debouches the hills.

Attraction

In the state of Nagaland, located in the district of Wokha, Doyang Hydro Project is one of the most popular tourist attractions. People who have given positive feedback about the place being beautiful, have visited Doyang Hydro Project. When spring approaches, birds migrate from north to south and settle down at the Doyang Hydro Project area for a little break during their long migratory journey. During the late 1980s, the project began and ended in the year 2000. With the mighty Doyang River flowing, owing to the locale of the project, Doyang Hydro Project is a benchmark tourism spot. This place is a marvelous place, With many wild animals like monkeys, snakes, etc, living nearby in the forest, to be at with a panoramic view of several villages of Wokha and Mokokchung District.

History

Amazing view of Doyang Hydro projectat Wokha Nagaland.

From other districts, many small hill streams have fallen into Doyang and its central and western parts. Such as Tsui, Tullo, and Taishi, it has got three main tributaries. The combined water of Keleki and Tangki streams is Tullo, in the Sema area, and Taishi joins it. Doyang is not only the major river for the Wokha district alone but it is also equally a major river in the state of Nagaland. The modern system of cultivation like terrace is being carried out successfully, in the valley along the Doyang river, especially in two particular areas near Pangti village called “Pofu hay” and “Tentsu hay”.

Inside/Outside Views

You can visit the site to watch birds if you’re a bird-watcher, and observe several species of local and migratory birds from this high point. To be with your friends and family is also a beautiful place.

Opening Hours

It is open for visitors at any time of the day.

Entry & Others Fees

No entry fee is required to get access inside the hydro project.

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How to Reach

By Air- The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport which is well-connected with major cities in India and can be easily reached. One can hire taxis from outside the airport and reach the desired destination.

By Rail- The nearest railway station is also the Dimapur railway station and from there, several taxis are available to reach the attraction, doing the hydro project.

By Road- From nearby towns and cities, it’s also easy to get state buses. From Wokha Hq. via Wokha–Merapani Rd 52 mins needed.

Tips for Travellers

Wherever you visit you need to be safe side always. You should be prepared to face any kind of challenging situation while visiting anywhere for the first-ever time.