Nagaland is a scenic state located in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its diverse culture, traditions, and beautiful landscapes. Travel to Nagaland can be a bit challenging due to its hilly terrain and limited connectivity, but there are several ways to reach there from different parts of India.
The nearest airport to Nagaland is Dimapur Airport (IATA: DMU). It is well-connected to major Indian cities with regular flights. From the airport, you can hire taxis or take buses to reach other parts of the state.
Dimapur also houses the nearest railway station to Nagaland. Dimapur Railway Station is connected to the major railheads of the country. From the railway station, you can continue your journey via road.
Nagaland is connected by road with National Highway 29 (previously NH 39) being the major highway. Buses, shared taxis, and private vehicles ply on this route.
Please note: The distances and routes are approximate and the best possible routes are suggested based on current road connectivity. Road travel may often include stopovers due to long distances, especially, when traveling from faraway cities.
Here are the methods and routes to reach Nagaland from India's top 10 cities by population size:
Via Flight: Available to Dimapur Airport (Dimapur).
Via Train: Trains available to Dimapur from Mumbai CST or Kurla Terminus.
Via Road: Approximately 2800 KM. One can take NH53 or NH47, with suggested stopovers at Raipur and Kolkata for rest.
Via Flight: Flights are available to Dimapur Airport.
Via Train: Direct trains are there from Delhi to Dimapur Railway Station.
Via Road: Approximately 2150 KM. The suggested route is via NH27, with possible stopovers at Lucknow and Patna.
Via Flight: Direct flights to Dimapur Airport.
Via Train: Trains are available from Howrah Junction.
Via Road: About 1250 KM. The best route is via NH27. The journey can be comfortably split with a stopover at Siliguri.
Via Flight: Connecting flights to Dimapur Airport.
Via Train: Trains to Dimapur are accessible but may require changing trains.
Via Road: Nearly 3300 KM. A suggested route is via NH44 with stopovers at Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam
Via Flight: Connecting flights to Dimapur available.
Via Train: Chennai to Dimapur trains with one or more stops.
Via Road: Roughly 3000 KM. Optimal to travel via NH16 with breaks at Visakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar.
Via Flight: Flights to Dimapur with one stop available.
Via Train: Trains to Dimapur are available with changeovers.
Via Road: Approximately 2400 KM. You can take the NH44 with stopovers likely at Visakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar.
Via Flight: Connecting flights to Dimapur.
Via Train: Trains to Dimapur are available, usually with a stopover.
Via Road: Around 2800 KM via NH48, with suggested stopovers in Udaipur and Jaipur or Jaipur and Kanpur.
Via Flight: Connecting flights via major hubs to Dimapur.
Via Train: Trains with one or more changeovers.
Via Road: Approximately 2700 KM. You could travel via NH52 with suggested stops in Nagpur and Kolkata.
Via Flight: Connecting flights to Dimapur available.
Via Train: Connections to Dimapur with train stopovers.
Via Road: Roughly 2800 KM via NH48 and NH53, recommended stopovers include Indore and Nagpur or Nagpur and Kolkata.
Via Flight: Flights with stops to Dimapur.
Via Train: Jaipur to Dimapur trains with one or more stops.
Via Road: Around 2200 KM. The suggested route is via NH27, with planned breaks at Agra and Varanasi.
Essential Contacts: Always keep the details of local authorities, such as the Nagaland Tourism department, local hotels, and emergency services handy when traveling.
