Nagaland was inaugurated as the 16th state of India in December 1, 1963. It is bounded by Assam in the West, Myanmar on the East, Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Assam on the North and Manipur in the South. Nagaland is blessed with a salubrious climate throughout the year, with rainfall varying from 2000 mm to 2500 mm. The main rivers are Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu, Milak, Zungki and Tizu. The highest peak is Saramati (3,841 meters above sea-level).

The multi colored spears and daos decorated with dyed goat's hair, the headgear made of finely woven bamboo interlaced with orchids stem adorned with boar's teeth and hornbills feathers, ivory armlets, in olden days, warriors had to prove their valor to wear each of these items. Nature could not have been kinder to Nagaland, the exquisitely picturesque landscape, the vibrantly colorful sunrise and sunset, lush and verdant flora, this is a land that represents unimaginable beauty, molded perfectly for a breathtaking experience.

The inhabitants belong to the indo Mongoloid stock, whose ancestors lived off nature's abundant gifts, blessed with friendly dispositions. There is no common language but rather 60 different dialects; in some areas; dialects vary from village to village. Inter tribal communication is carried out in Nagamese. Many Naga's also speak Hindi and English. English is the official language of the state. About two thirds of the populations are Christians, one tenth animists and the rest, of other faiths.

Dimapur is the only airport in Nagaland, is connected by air to Delhi and Calcutta and the rest of the country. The State's main railhead is also at Dimapur and is connected by the Northeast Frontier Railway to the other parts of the country. All important towns and village in the state are connected by the Nagaland State Transport Services and other private transport services.

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International Airlines Offices in New Delhi

Internation Airlines with thier office addresses: Aeroflot, Tolstoy House, 15-17 Tolstoy Marg; Air Canada, 1st floor, ALPs Building, 56 Janpath 0014; Air France, 7 Atma Ram Mansion, Scindia House, Connaught Place; Air India, Jeevan Bharati Building, opposite Palika Bazaar, Connaught Place; Air Lanka, Room 1, Hotel Janpath, Janpath Air Ukraine, C-37,

Telephone and faxes services in Delhi

Telephones and faxes services are availalbe in all the parts of Delhi. In case cannot find one, then ask the locals for STD/PCO, marked with yellow signs. All the STD Booths has ISD (International Dailing) service. Sporting direct-dialling facilities and LCD displays showing the length and cost of each call.

Land & Topography of Rajasthan

The State has an area of 343,000 sq km. The capital city is Jaipur. The Aravalli Range runs across the state from southwest Guru Peak (Mount Abu), which is 1,722 m in height to Khetri in the northeast. This divides the state into 60% in the North West of the

Cigarettes in India

Indian cigarettes, such as Wills, Gold Flake, Four Square and Charms, are OK once you get used to them, and hardly break the bank (Rs10-30 per pack), but if you find them too rough, stock up on imported brands such as Marlboro and Benson and Hedges, or some rolling tobacco,

Paintings and antiques in India

Most Tibetan thangkas (Buddhist religious paintings mounted on brocaded silk) are mass produced (usually in Nepal) and mod¬ern, whatever the seller says, but even the cheapest boast the dense Buddhist symbol¬ism inherent in the form. You'll find them in the north, where there are Tibetan commu¬nities, and a little investigation

Bargaining in India

Don't worry too much about the first quoted prices. Some guidebooks suggest paying a third of the opening price, but it's a flexible guideline depending on the shop, the goods and the shopkeeper's impression of you. Bargaining is very much a matter of personal style, but should always be lighthearted,

Train services from Delhi

Train Serices from Delhi There are 4 major Railways stations in Delhi. New Delhi Railway Station Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station Old Delhi Railway Station Sarai Rohilla Railway Station New Delhi Station is situated at the eastern end of Paharganj, less than lkm north of Connaught Place. All the trains leave for the major destinations

Radhnagar Beach

Radhanagar Beaches in Havelock are pristine, unspoilt beaches and will appeal to every beach enthusiast and nature lover who want to enjoy his beach holiday at a pristine loc. A 5 hour-long journey by boat from Phoenix Bay Jetty, Port Blair brings you to Havelock Island — "The island campers

Metalware and jewellery in India

The south is one major area for metalware in India (dancing Shivas, : known as Nataraj, are a favourite here -check out the quality in the palace art gallery ! at Thanjavur), the Himalayas another, Dokra, j a speciality of West Bengal and Orissa, uses this very same lost-wax technique

Information for Women travellers

India is not a country that provides huge obstacles to women travellers petty Indian streets are almost without exception male-dominated - something that may take a bit of getting used to, particularly when you find yourself subjected to incessant staring, whistling and name calling. This can usually be stopped by ignoring