{"id":4162,"date":"2023-03-23T15:13:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T15:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/?p=4162"},"modified":"2026-09-01T13:46:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T13:46:39","slug":"a-travelers-guide-to-longwa-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/a-travelers-guide-to-longwa-village-nagaland\/","title":{"rendered":"Longwa Village Travel Guide: The Village Between India and Myanmar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Longwa village in Nagaland offers the unique opportunity to meet the last generations of tattooed headhunters, who were once very fierce before headhunting was banned in India in 1960. Our <strong>Longwa village travel guide<\/strong> takes you through a village situated in two countries, with one part in Myanmar and the other in India. These are not just stories but fascinating realities that make Longwa a must-visit destination. Hope this travel guide\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">helps you learn more about\u00a0<strong>Longwa Village<\/strong>\u00a0and plan your tour<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"foreign-visitor-note\" style=\"background: #e8f5f0; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D5E; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 6px; margin: 1.5rem 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 .5rem; font-size: 15px;\">Planning to visit as an international tourist?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 .5rem; font-size: 14px;\">Foreign nationals require a <strong>Protected Area Permit (PAP)<\/strong> to enter Nagaland<br \/>\n(mandatory since March 2025). Nexplore arranges all permits on your behalf \u2014<br \/>\nyou only need to send us your passport copy. Processing takes 5\u20137 working days.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"><a style=\"color: #2e7d5e; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/northeast-india-permits.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nRead our complete permit guide for foreign visitors \u2192<\/a> \u00a0| <a style=\"color: #2e7d5e; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/917399054196\">WhatsApp us to plan your visit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A scenic drive through the winding roads of the Naga Hills takes you to Longwa, a beautiful village located at the top of a hill. From here, you can enjoy a breathtaking bird&#8217;s-eye view of the entire Mon Town and Myanmar. The village is especially dreamy during the evening when you can revel in the fresh air and stunning sunset.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4175\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4175\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4175 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-of-longwa-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-of-longwa-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-of-longwa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-of-longwa-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-of-longwa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-of-longwa-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-of-longwa-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-of-longwa-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-of-longwa-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-of-longwa.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The scenic road to Longwa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where is Longwa village?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/travel\/destinations\/longwa-village-where-residents-enjoy-dual-citizenship-of-india-and-myanmar\/articleshow\/94054497.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Longwa village<\/a> is located in the Mon district, 40 km from the Mon town, which is the northernmost district of Nagaland. The village nestles between the international borders of India and Myanmar, with every villager enjoying dual citizenship of both countries. Longwa is bounded by Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Assam to the west, and Myanmar to the east. Mon is an important town in the area inhabited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Konyak_people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Konyak Naga tribe<\/a>, one of the sixteen tribes of Nagaland, known for their headhunting practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4173\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4173\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4173 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/longwa-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"Indo Myanmar border at Longwa village\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/longwa-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/longwa-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/longwa-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/longwa-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/longwa-1080x744.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/longwa-1280x881.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/longwa-980x675.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/longwa-480x331.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/longwa.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4173\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indo-Myanmar border at Longwa village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Video of Longwa village King&#8217;s house<\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Trip to Longwa village the headhunters village in Nagaland, lndia\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B4s53N7lIoc\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to Reach Longwa Village<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Sibsagar to Longwa distance:<\/strong> Sibsagar district, located in Assam, is the nearest town to Mon, from where it takes around 3\u20134 hours to reach Longwa. The road to Longwa passes through scenic tea gardens and hilly roads. You can reach Mon from the <\/span>Mokokchung district as well. This takes around 9-10 hours depending on road conditions. Jorhat and Dibrugarh are the two nearest towns to Mon. You can easily reach Mon from these two places.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kohima to Longwa distance:<\/strong> From Kohima, you need to visit Longwa via Mokokchung and Wakha or via Sibsagar and Sonari in Assam. Via Mokokchung, it takes around 350 km, which takes 10-12 hours to cover due to poor road conditions. Via Assam and Sonari, it takes around 385 Km which also takes around 11 &#8211; 12 hours.<\/p>\n<h3>Exploring Longwa Village<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Early in the morning of the next day, we started our journey to Longwa. It took us around 2 hours to reach the village. Upon arrival, we first visited the <strong>house of the Angh (king)<\/strong>, who is the head of many villages. In Longwa, the village head or king is called Angh. The Angh rules over 35 villages on the Myanmar side and 5 villages on the Indian side. Longwa has many kings and deputy kings who have ruled the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Angh&#8217;s House: A Must-Visit Place in Longwa Village<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Located in the center of the village, the<strong> Angh&#8217;s (king) or Longwa village chief&#8217;s house <\/strong>is the major attraction of the village. The house is beautifully decorated with wood carvings, buffalo horns, and photographs. Various wooden sculptures of animals and other objects can be seen in every corner. Traditional weapons and instruments, including a big, long drum used during times of war, are also preserved in the house very nicely. Skilful wood carving is unique to this region, and visitors can see different objects crafted from a single piece of wood.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-4162 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/india-myanmar-border-longwa-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"India myanmar border at longwa\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-4188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/india-myanmar-border-longwa-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/india-myanmar-border-longwa-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/india-myanmar-border-longwa-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/india-myanmar-border-longwa-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/india-myanmar-border-longwa-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/india-myanmar-border-longwa-1-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/india-myanmar-border-longwa-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/india-myanmar-border-longwa-1-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/india-myanmar-border-longwa-1-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/india-myanmar-border-longwa-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-4188'>\n\t\t\t\tIndia and Myanmar division at Angh&#8217;s house\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wood-scilpture-longwa-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Anghs house in Longwa\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-4177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wood-scilpture-longwa-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wood-scilpture-longwa-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wood-scilpture-longwa-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wood-scilpture-longwa-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wood-scilpture-longwa-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wood-scilpture-longwa-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wood-scilpture-longwa-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wood-scilpture-longwa-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wood-scilpture-longwa-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wood-scilpture-longwa.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-4177'>\n\t\t\t\tGiant animal sculpture \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Anghs-house-300x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Buffalo horns decoration inside king&#039;s house of Longwa\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-4168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Anghs-house-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Anghs-house-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Anghs-house-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Anghs-house-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Anghs-house-980x662.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Anghs-house-480x324.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Anghs-house.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-4168'>\n\t\t\t\tBuffalo horns decoration inside kings house of Longwa\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/inside-chefs-house2-300x204.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Angh&#039;s house in Longwa village\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-4172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/inside-chefs-house2-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/inside-chefs-house2-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/inside-chefs-house2-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/inside-chefs-house2-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/inside-chefs-house2-980x666.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/inside-chefs-house2-480x326.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/inside-chefs-house2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-4172'>\n\t\t\t\tGong inside Angh&#8217;s(king) house in Longwa village\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The traditional big kitchen in the chief&#8217;s house, where guests are offered black tea and snacks. The India-Myanmar border goes through this kitchen, where the area to the right of the fire-pit falls in Myanmar, and the portion to the left of the fire-pit is in India. Women in the house make beautiful jewellery, such as neckpieces, earrings, and shawls, and visitors can also purchase traditional weapons, woodcraft, jewellery, masks, and antiques from them. A small roadside market is also available in front of the chef&#8217;s house, where visitors can shop for various jewellery and decorative items that are very unique to this region. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Check our <a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/hongphoi-village-a-journey-through-nagalands-headhunter-country\/\">comprehensive guide to Hongphoi Village<\/a> another Konyak village in Nagaland. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Attractions in Longwa<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Traditional gun makers are another attraction in Longwa, where the process used to make guns can be observed, and traditional air guns can be seen. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Longwa village has a rich cultural heritage to explore. Apart from the welcoming community of headhunters, the village also boasts <strong>traditional morungs,<\/strong>\u00a0beautifully decorated with woodcrafts. These Morungs serve as common areas where elders teach valuable skills to the young boys and girls of the village. This practice is widespread throughout Nagaland and is an essential part of their culture. Additionally, Longwa village also has a <strong>church<\/strong> worth visiting.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Homestay in <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Longwa village<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4170\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4170\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4170 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homestay-longwa-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"longwa travel guide\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homestay-longwa-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homestay-longwa-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homestay-longwa-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homestay-longwa-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homestay-longwa-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homestay-longwa-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homestay-longwa-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homestay-longwa-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homestay-longwa-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homestay-longwa-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/homestay-longwa-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4170\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Preserve and decorate their house with antiques and jewellery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4174\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4174\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4174 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lungsa-homestay-1024x722.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional market at Longwa village\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lungsa-homestay-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lungsa-homestay-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lungsa-homestay-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lungsa-homestay-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lungsa-homestay-1080x761.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lungsa-homestay-1280x902.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lungsa-homestay-980x691.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lungsa-homestay-480x338.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lungsa-homestay.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Villagers selling handmade wooden sculptures and other antiques<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A few families in the village offer to stay in their homes for tourists. To observe the local culture and tradition, homestays are the best option. One of the best homestays in the village is the <strong>Longsha<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0homestay. <\/strong>It is a beautiful <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">traditional homestay decorated with wooden sculptures and Naga cultural symbols. You can meet the princess of Burma. One can observe the women wearing traditional jewellery and headgear and even meet tribal men with tattoos on their whole bodies. The traditional home of the king&#8217;s family, decorated with woodcrafts, is a must-visit in Longwa. Very few basic guest houses are also available in Longwa.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Konyak Naga Tribe: The Tattooed Headhunters of Longwa<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Longwa village, located in Nagaland, is home to around 30 living tattooed headhunters, with the oldest one being over 80 years old. Visitors can explore their homes, talk with them, and learn about their history and way of life. To meet them and learn about their way of life, it is necessary to hire a local guide who can show you around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4182\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4182\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4182 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-Travelers-Guide-to-Longwa-Village-1024x652.jpg\" alt=\"Headhunter of Longwa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-Travelers-Guide-to-Longwa-Village-1024x652.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-Travelers-Guide-to-Longwa-Village-450x287.jpg 450w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-Travelers-Guide-to-Longwa-Village-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-Travelers-Guide-to-Longwa-Village-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-Travelers-Guide-to-Longwa-Village-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-Travelers-Guide-to-Longwa-Village-1080x688.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-Travelers-Guide-to-Longwa-Village-1280x815.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-Travelers-Guide-to-Longwa-Village-980x624.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-Travelers-Guide-to-Longwa-Village-480x306.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/A-Travelers-Guide-to-Longwa-Village.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A peaceful headhunter agrees to take photographs of him<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In Longwa, people receive tattoos for different reasons, including identifying those belonging to the same clan or village through distinct patterns and celebrating accomplishments. Tattoos were also made on arms, legs, and backs using ink made from the soot of tree sap combined with crushed leaves. It&#8217;s important to note that tattoos were banned in India in 1960.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>As Longwa village lies in both India and Myanmar, the residents hold dual citizenship and can roam freely in both countries.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out our<a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/tour-details\/northeast-india-tribal-tour.php\"> tribal tour package in Northeast India<\/a> to plan your tour in Longwa village in Nagaland.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4187\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4187\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4187\" src=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-from-longwa-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"longwa village\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-from-longwa-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-from-longwa-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-from-longwa-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-from-longwa-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-from-longwa-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-from-longwa-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-from-longwa-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-from-longwa-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-from-longwa-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nexplore.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/view-from-longwa.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amazing view of Myanmar from the village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p>Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/tour-details\/nagaland-tribal-tour.php\">best itinerary to visit the last generation of headhunters in Nagaland<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Top tips for visiting Longwa Village, <a href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/nagaland-tour-packages.php\">Nagaland<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To visit Longwa Village, it is essential to hire a local guide, as the villagers do not understand Hindi or English and speak their local dialect.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are no hotels or restaurants in the village, so it&#8217;s best to have breakfast early at your hotel and order food in advance at the homestay.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The village can only be explored on foot, and it&#8217;s recommended to enjoy storytelling sessions at night since people in the village sleep early.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Everything in the village is closed on Sundays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Take permission and pay something before taking anyone&#8217;s photo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"faq-section\" style=\"margin: 3rem 0; padding: 2rem; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 12px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: #1a1a1a;\">Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 Longwa Village, Nagaland<\/h2>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: .5rem;\">Where exactly is Longwa village located?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\">Longwa village is located in Mon district, Nagaland \u2014 the northernmost district<br \/>\nof the state, bordering Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Assam to the west, and<br \/>\nMyanmar to the east. It sits approximately 40 km from Mon town, at the top of a<br \/>\nhill with a panoramic view over the surrounding valleys and into Myanmar. Longwa<br \/>\nis unique in that the international border between India and Myanmar runs directly<br \/>\nthrough the village \u2014 and through the centre of the Angh&#8217;s (king&#8217;s) house itself.<br \/>\nEvery resident of Longwa holds dual citizenship of both India and Myanmar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: .5rem;\">How do I reach Longwa village from Guwahati or Dibrugarh?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\">From Guwahati, the most practical route is to fly or drive to Dibrugarh<br \/>\n(approximately 5 hours by road from Guwahati) and then drive from Dibrugarh<br \/>\nto Mon town (approximately 130 km, 4\u20135 hours). From Mon town, Longwa is<br \/>\n40 km further (approximately 1.5\u20132 hours). From Sibsagar in Assam, Mon is<br \/>\napproximately 3\u20134 hours away. The nearest airport to Mon is Dibrugarh Airport,<br \/>\nwhich has direct flights from Guwahati, Kolkata, and Delhi. A private vehicle<br \/>\nwith an experienced local driver is essential for this route \u2014 Nexplore arranges<br \/>\nall transfers as part of our Nagaland tour packages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: .5rem;\">Do I need a permit to visit Longwa Village? What about foreign nationals?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\">Yes. All visitors \u2014 Indian and international \u2014 require a permit to enter<br \/>\nNagaland, which is a Protected Area. Indian nationals require an Inner Line<br \/>\nPermit (ILP), available online through the Nagaland government portal or at<br \/>\ndesignated offices in Guwahati, Delhi, and Kolkata. Foreign nationals require<br \/>\na Protected Area Permit (PAP), which has been mandatory since March 2025 and<br \/>\nmust be arranged through a registered tour operator before travel. Processing<br \/>\ntakes 5\u20137 working days. Nexplore arranges both ILP and PAP as part of every<br \/>\nNagaland tour package \u2014 you simply provide your ID documents and we handle<br \/>\nall paperwork. Within Nagaland, there is no additional village-level permit<br \/>\nrequired specifically for Longwa, but a local guide is required (see below).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: .5rem;\">Is a local guide compulsory in Longwa village?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\">Yes \u2014 a local guide is absolutely essential in Longwa. The Konyak people speak<br \/>\ntheir own tribal dialect and most elders do not speak Hindi or English.<br \/>\nA local guide who speaks Konyak and has relationships with village elders is the<br \/>\nonly way to gain meaningful access to the Angh&#8217;s house, meet the tattooed<br \/>\nheadhunters, and have genuine cultural exchanges rather than simply walking<br \/>\nthrough the village as an outsider. Your guide also facilitates photography<br \/>\npermission from individuals \u2014 which must always be asked and paid for separately.<br \/>\nNexplore works with experienced Konyak local guides in Mon district for all<br \/>\nvillage visits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: .5rem;\">Can I still meet tattooed Konyak headhunters in Longwa?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\">Yes \u2014 but time is running out. As of 2026, approximately 25\u201330 elderly Konyak<br \/>\nmen in Longwa still bear traditional facial and body tattoos, most of them over<br \/>\n80 years old. These tattoos were earned through acts of bravery during the era<br \/>\nof headhunting, which ended when India banned the practice in 1960 and Christian<br \/>\nmissionaries brought major cultural change. The youngest generation no longer<br \/>\nfollows the tattooing tradition. Visiting Longwa now \u2014 rather than in a few<br \/>\nyears \u2014 gives you the rare opportunity to meet these living bearers of a<br \/>\nwarrior heritage that will not survive another generation. Nexplore arranges<br \/>\nvillage visits with the community&#8217;s permission and pays entry fees directly<br \/>\nto the village.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: .5rem;\">What is the Angh&#8217;s house and why does the India-Myanmar border run through it?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\">The Angh is the traditional king or chief of the Konyak tribe. The Angh of<br \/>\nLongwa rules over 35 villages on the Myanmar side of the border and 5 villages<br \/>\non the Indian side. When the international boundary between India and Myanmar<br \/>\nwas demarcated, it passed directly through the centre of the Angh&#8217;s house \u2014<br \/>\nleaving one half in India and the other in Myanmar. Inside the kitchen, the<br \/>\nboundary is marked by the firepit: the left side is India, the right side is<br \/>\nMyanmar. Visitors can stand with one foot in each country. The house is decorated<br \/>\nwith buffalo horns, traditional weapons, wood carvings, long war drums, and<br \/>\nceremonial artefacts that represent generations of Konyak heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: .5rem;\">Can I stay overnight in Longwa village?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\">Yes \u2014 a few families in Longwa offer homestay accommodation.<br \/>\nThe most well-known is Longsha Homestay, a traditional house decorated with<br \/>\nKonyak wooden sculptures and cultural symbols where visitors can meet the<br \/>\nprincess of the king&#8217;s family. Homestays offer very basic facilities \u2014<br \/>\na traditional bedroom, shared bathroom, and meals prepared by the host family.<br \/>\nThere are also a few basic guesthouses in Mon town (40 km away), which most<br \/>\nvisitors use as their base for day trips to Longwa. Nexplore recommends a<br \/>\nminimum of 2 nights in Mon to allow full visits to Longwa, Hongphoi and at<br \/>\nleast one other Konyak village.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: .5rem;\">What is the best time to visit Longwa village?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\">October to March is the best period to visit Longwa and Mon district. The weather<br \/>\nis cool and dry, roads are in good condition, and village visits are most<br \/>\ncomfortable. December is particularly popular because it can be combined with the<br \/>\nHornbill Festival in Kohima (December 1\u201310) \u2014 Mon is approximately 6\u20137 hours<br \/>\nfrom Kohima by road, making a combined Kohima and Mon itinerary very feasible.<br \/>\nApril is excellent for the Aoling Monyu festival (first week of April) \u2014 the<br \/>\nKonyak tribe&#8217;s spring celebration featuring traditional dance, music, and<br \/>\nceremonial attire. Avoid June to September when heavy monsoon rainfall can make<br \/>\nthe roads to Mon and Longwa very difficult to navigate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: .5rem;\">Is photography allowed in Longwa village? Are there any charges?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\">Photography is welcomed in Longwa village but individual permission must always<br \/>\nbe asked before photographing any person \u2014 your guide will facilitate this.<br \/>\nA photography fee is charged for photographing the tattooed headhunters \u2014<br \/>\ntypically a small amount paid directly to the individual being photographed.<br \/>\nThis is a customary practice that the community has established to compensate<br \/>\nelders for their time and as recognition of the cultural value of what visitors<br \/>\nare documenting. Never photograph anyone without asking first. Village monuments,<br \/>\nthe Angh&#8217;s house exterior, and landscape views are generally photographable<br \/>\nwithout restriction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: .5rem;\">What can I buy in Longwa village?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\">Longwa has a small roadside market in front of the Angh&#8217;s house where local<br \/>\ncrafts are sold. Traditional Konyak items available include tribal bead necklaces<br \/>\nand jewellery, brass ornaments, hand-carved wooden items and masks, bamboo<br \/>\nhandicrafts, and traditional headhunter-style decorative items. Women inside the<br \/>\nAngh&#8217;s house also sell shawls and jewellery. These items are entirely handmade<br \/>\nand genuinely local \u2014 not mass-produced souvenirs. Purchasing from artisans in<br \/>\nthe village is one of the most direct ways to support the Konyak community<br \/>\neconomically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Nowadays, the whole village is transformed into a tourist-friendly and peaceful village. When we visited, the effect of opium was very minimal. We found all the youths very active and friendly.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Visiting the headhunters of Longwa village is an amazing and unforgettable experience. These villagers were once known for their bravery and fierceness, as evidenced by the unique tattoos on their bodies. Nowadays, they live in harmony with their families and spend their time sharing memories. Don&#8217;t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in this fascinating culture before it&#8217;s too late! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Hope this travel guide will help you to make your travel plan to Longwa village comfortable. If you have any queries, please <a href=\"mailto:support@nexplore.org\">write to us<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"international-enquiry\" style=\"border: 1.5px solid #2E7D5E; border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.5rem; margin: 2rem 0;\">\n<h3>Plan Your Nagaland Tribal Tour<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\">Nexplore Travel has been running Konyak village tours for international visitors<br \/>\nsince 2015. Guests from Sweden, Germany, France, UK, New Zealand, and Singapore<br \/>\nhave visited Mon District with us. We handle all PAP permits, arrange English-speaking<br \/>\nlocal guides from the community and create private itineraries for your travel dates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555; margin-top: .75rem;\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><br \/>\n\ud83d\udce7 <a href=\"mailto:support@nexplore.org\">support@nexplore.org<\/a><br \/>\n\ud83d\udcac <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/917399054196\">WhatsApp: +91 73990 54196<\/a><br \/>\n(We respond to WhatsApp from anywhere in the world.)<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"><a style=\"background: #2E7D5E; color: #fff; padding: .6rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/nexplore.org\/nagaland-tour-packages.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Our Nagaland Tour Packages<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Like It! 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