Who said Vasco Da Gamma discovered India in 1498? That part of India called Nagaland is still enveloped in eerie seclusion with human skulls adorning huts, their inhabitants called Nagas are nude and tell mysterious stories! A researcher from Britian who is first among scholars to study the Naga society termed it as England before the Roman's invasion. But these people are most simple and hospitable.
Civilization In The MistDon't mind that Africa is no more the "Heart of Darkness", you can still make it to Nagaland. Perhaps it is the last place in the whole world that can give you the experience of Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" with the security and ease of modern day. To write about them would be in volumes. In brief, the Nagas though politically falling under India, belong to the mongoloid race. The land is sandwiched between India, China and Myanmar.
Nagaland Map
A Get Together
Nagaland MapOne very unique observation is that they have been practicing modern democracy even in their primitive stage and enjoy freedom few good nations are able to enjoy today.
A Get Together
Naga WarriorsEUREKA! ANOTHER AFRICA!!
The world hottest chilli (Naga morich), world's biggest rhododendron tree, world's tallest rice plant, orchids, roses, etc. are found here. Animal species like the one-horned rhino and tragopan are found only in this part of the world. Flora and fauna of the region are yet to be properly documented.
A House To Live In
Abundance: Paddy Fields
Horn Of Plenty: Beer In Bull HornNaga society is so unique and rare that it is still protected by special provisions of the Indian Constitution.Therefore a foreign tourist will require Ristricted Area Permit (RAP)/Protected Area Permit (PAP) to visit Nagaland. Even Indians from states other than Nagaland require Inner Line Permit (ILP) to enter Nagaland. RAP/PAP for tourist is obtainable at Resident commissioner, Nagaland House, 29 Arungazeb Road, New Delhi.
With the arrival of the American missionaries, the society is coming under constant transformation. WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT IS THAT Naga Soiety is transforming from primitive stage to modern and post modern stage in one's life time. Till a century ago they were primitive and never saw vehicles or outsiders. Few decades back they were head hunters and cultivators. Now they are Christians, literate and picking up pace with the world.
Christianity EmbracedObserving the rapid transition of the Naga society is like witnessing a thousand years unfolding in a person's life time.
