By Air:

The state has its airport in Dimapur, which is regularly serviced by major airlines. The city is linked to the major Indian cities like Guwahati and Kolkata by air. Indian Airlines and Air Deccan fly to Dimapur. Tourists then have to travel to Kohima by road. Visit www.indian-airlines.nic.in to book flight tickets online. 

By Road:

A good road network covers the state. The state capital Kohima is linked to Shillong and Guwahati, which are important cities in northeastern India. Frist proceed to Dimapur and then travel to Kohima.  By Rail: The major railhead in the state is Dimapur, which is linked to Guwahati, the gateway to the northeastern India. Guwahati is in turn connected to the rest of the country by important trains. Visit www.indianrail.gov.in and www.irctc.co.in to book rail tickets online. 

Entry formalities:

Foreign nationals: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, issues Restricted Area Permit for foreigners intending to visit Nagaland. It can also be obtained from Indian Missions abroad, Foreign Regional Registration office (FRRO) in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata. Immigration office in Chennai and the Home Commissioner, Govt. of Nagaland, Kohima. The foreign nationals are allowed to visit the eight district headquarters and specified places for a period of ten days which is extendable for another ten days provided they are in a group of four or more or married couples.

Indian nationals: Inner Line Permit, required for the Indians to visit Nagaland, is issued by the Liaison officers of the Govt. of Nagaland at New Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Shillong, Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung.

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