Best places to visiting in Mon 

1.Shangphan Wildlife Sanctuary

Located in the remote northeastern part of India, Mon District of Nagaland is the unexplored gem for all the nature and wildlife buffs. One of its most exciting treasures is Shangphan Wildlife Sanctuary a sanctuary of biodiversity providing view of the lush, untainted forest and countless varieties of flora and fauna.

The Shangphan Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful scene of green forests covering the hills and this is the pristine getaway for a calm and nature is a human retreats. These forests become a natural habitat to many species of wildlife, many of which are rare and exclusive to this region.

Why Visit Mon?

• From nature photography, wildlife research to just a traveller looking to indulge in nature’s lap, Mon District provides a completely unique and an immersive experience. Untouched beauty of Shangphan Wildlife Sanctuary and its surrounding jungle gives one an adventure experience full of this wonder, learning and peace.

2.Veda Peak

Overlooking the picturesque hills of Nagaland Veda Peak is highest peak in Mon district which is covered in an harmonious blend of natural splendor and peaceful isolation. This peak is must-visit for nature lovers, Adventure seekers to off beat traveler who wants to have a taste of a secluded territory it is about 70 km away from district head quarter.

What lifts Veda Peak apart is the lovely view from the top. On certain days, you get a thrilling view—a breathtaking expanse that is inaccessible nowhere else on earth – of the mighty Brahmaputra river in India and the Chindwin river which borders the neighbouring country of Myanmar (Burma). The feeling of being on top of this magnificent mountain, watching rivers flowing through far away valleys is truly, a soul’s pleasure.

The Best Time to Visit

• Winter is without a doubt the best time to tackle Veda Peak. The weather is utterly mild. The snow capped hilly ranges itself give the land a whimsical touch thereby taking your visit to a whole new level.

3.Shangnyu Village

Locates in the eastern hills of Nagaland, Shangnyu Village, one of the most and historically soil villages in Mon district. A habitat of the Konyak Naga tribe, this village is an eyepiece into the entire tribal culture and its traditional architecture of the region.

Angh house is built upon the heart of Shangnyu, which is where the village chief lives in his majestic Angh’s House. Is said to be over 500 years old and still standing as the symbol of the community long standing legacy. The house is a work of art of indigenous crafts featuring intricately sturdy woodwork of which the whole structure is made of. The unique designs of the patterns etched into its beams and posts are said to narrate stories of past battles, deals and mythologies about tribes, passed on for generations.

Just in front of the Angh’s Palace, visitors will see memorial stones – each of which is dedicated to a particular event or person from the village’s past. These stones are not just historiacal records but a sort of symbolic strength object in Konyak culture. They give us a glimpse into how tradition life is but also they are used to Commemorate a Warriors deeds Or of the elderly.

4.Chalsoise Village

Located amidst the picturesque hills along the path of India-Myanmar border lies Chalsoise Village which is one of the largest as well as culturally most vital village in the Chen Area. With its rich historical background and impressive historical infrastructure, Chalsoise presents to the tourists extremely valuable insight to the customs of ancient times of the province.

History

• At the village center is a small museum with much fine collection of handicrafts and traditional ornaments demonstrating the rich heritage of the inhabitant. Each piece is a story – of technique and of rhitual and the men and women who used to wear them with pride.

Why Visit Chalsoise?

• If one has a desire to walk into an environment that embodies history, tradition and cultural conservation in the spirit of community, then Chalsoise village is a place you must visit. Whether you care about history, culture, or casual instaclature, this village places a genuine and unique and fulfilling travel.

5.Longwa Village

Longwa Village exists within Nagaland’s Mon district mountains where it shows itself as the most fascinating cultural destination in Northeast India. The village stands apart due to its stunning scenery along with its exclusive blend of local heritage and international borders that makes it unique internationally.

The distinctive trait of Longwa Village arises from its particular geographical position. The Indian village stands located right at the international border which separates India from Myanmar. The house belonging to the Angh features an interesting two-part construction which divides Indian territory from that of Myanmar. Although it exists on both sides of the political divide the village maintains its unity through an Angh who provides leadership to both areas thus keeping their strong tribal bond intact.

Why Visit Longwa?

• Stroll between two national territories that intersect at this point
• Experience authentic tribal culture
• Observe beautiful sights and secret walking paths in the region
• The Angh’s distinctive house that straddles the border between India and Myanmar is open for guests
• Join a group devoted to preserving traditions within contemporary society