Langpangkong Caves

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Location: Mokokchung, Nagaland.

Visiting time: 2-3 hours.

In the Langpangkong mountain range, Langpangkong Caves are located. Between the valleys of the Dikhu and Tzula Rivers, the caves are located. It is believed that, to an Ahom King, the caves provided shelter. Langpangkong Caves is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Nagaland, located near the towns of Tuli and Changtongya of the Mokokchung District.

Attraction

While you’re in Mokokchung District, Langpangkong Caves is one of the most popular places to visit. With the help of a tourist guide who is usually available in hordes near the caves, You can explore all the caves. You can also visit the cave where the king took shelter, other than visiting and exploring all these caves.

History

Because of its history, the Langpangkong Caves are legendary. After a regal brawl, the Ahom King who ruled during that time fled from Sivasagar and took shelter in one of the caves of Langpangkong, according to legends. The cave in which he took shelter, is up for public display and is still intact. For its caring, homely environment for every creature out there, the Langpangkong Caves are famous. It is attractive to travelers because of its sheltering characteristic but lacks the aesthetic beauty of most caves

Inside/Outside Views

Between the valleys of Dikhu and Tzula Rivers, these caves are situated. Both the inside view of the caves attracts many visitors every year.

Opening Hours

It is an open public place that you can visit any time.

Entry & Others Fees

No entry fee is required to enter the caves.

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Near Hotels

How to Reach

By Air: At Assam, Jorhat, the nearest airport from Mokokchung is located. From the airport to the Mokokchung district headquarter is at a distance of 112 km. From many major cities of India, there are daily flights to this airport. Next is the airport in Dimapur, Nagaland airport, which is located at a distance of 212 km from the town, of Mokokchung. This airport is well connected with various cities in the country like New Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahati, and is also the only airport in the state of Nagaland. You can travel by air to Jorhat and take a hired taxi or daily Tata Sumo services to visit Mokokchung.

By Rail: From Mokokchung District, Assam, Mariani Junction is the nearest railhead. From the Mokokchung district headquarter, it is set roughly at a distance of 86.4 km.

By Road: If one prefers to take the journey from Dimapur There are plenty of Buses both available day and night in shared Tata Sumo services to Mokokchung. This will take time of around 6 to 8 hours at most probably. From Guwahati to Mokokchung town and vice versa, daily direct night bus services of Blue Hills and Network Travels are also available.

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.