Trekkers enroute to Mount Saramati, the highest mountain in Nagaland. You can be assured that any place in Nagaland is a trekking site. If it isn't, well then, you can make it into one ! The point is, there are still a lot of places to be explored and lots more that I haven't added due to space constrictions. But if you discover a good one, tell me... I will try to add it to the website!!!
Places of Interest in Tuensang District

Longtrok
Longtrok is an arrangement of six stones located at Chungliyimti village, about 55 kms. from Tuensang. Longtrok has a mythological importance to the Ao Nagas. According to local folklore, the first of the Ao ancestors emerged from this location.

Kiphire
This town is a small sub-division of Tuensang district, located to the south of Tuensang town. It is the home of the Sangtam, Yimchungrü and the Sema tribes. Running towards the east of it, is the highest mountain peak in Nagaland, Mount Saramati. This mountain peak with an altitude of 3841 meters above sea-level remains snow-capped during winter. Hikers and lovers of adventure take regular trips to the top of this mountain peak.
 

You will certainly get a different experience in Tuensang town in terms of culture, language and practices. If you think these different tribes inhabiting a district speak a similar language (as anyone might expect), you are wrong. Their languages, customs and costumes are entirely different. So, if you happen to take a walk through the entire length and breadth of the town then you will get this unique experience of listening to different native tongues as you pass through different areas of the town called 'khels'. But despite their obvious differences, all these tribes are a closely-knitted community living together in harmony.

Tuensang district is the home of the Chang, Yimchungrü, Sangtam, Khiamniungan and Phom Naga tribes. It has its headquarters at Tuensang town located at an altitude of 1371.60 meters above sea-level. This beautiful scenic town is home to most of the tribes of Nagaland. All these tribes have a rich cultural heritage.

Drinking mugs of different designs carved out of bamboo and wood. Natural dyes extracted from plants are used for this purpose.

The Naga craftsmen are very adept in wood carving, handicrafts and cane works. Using wood, bamboo and metal, these artisans have carried on the skills practised through the generations. Crockery, baskets, headgear and other utility items have all been skillfully-designed and hand-crafted. Weavers from the Khiamniungan tribe are especially well-known for their fine and delicate designs.

A Yimchungrü girl displaying her traditional finery.

Fact Files
 

- Towns and villages in Nagaland are usually divided into administrative sectors called khels. A khel may or may not be dominated by a particular tribe.