Now that you know about the historical beliefs and people’s sentiments about the famous Moatsu Festival of Nagaland, we know you are all excited to go there. Let’s look at the ways we can reach the holy place. 

BY BUS

• Nagaland is well connected to all primary states and national highways. The town is connected with Kohima to Jhanji through NH61.
• The roads are well built and give you a glimpse of natural beauty, so it is quite an adventure to travel via bus. 
• The easiest way to reach Mokokchung by bus is to take an overnight bus from Guwahati and Jorhat.  
• Various states offer one-stop buses to Nagaland. For instance, you can take a bus from Agra, and it will take you to Dimapur.
• Dimapur is the nearest and one of the most active bus stands of Nagaland and it is 90kms away from Mokokchung. 
• Many private tours and travel companies also offer buses to Mokokchung along with numerous government bus options. 

BY TRAIN

• The nearest railway station to Mokokchung is Mariani in Assam. 
• Mariani is located 85kms away from the Mokokchung town. 
• The trains from all major cities of India are connected with Mariani railways. You can easily take a cab service to Mokokchung. 
• The direct trains are available from Delhi, Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Naharlagun. 

BY AIR

• There is no airport in Mokokchung town. The nearest airport is Jorhat Airport that is 57kms away from Mokokchung. 
• The airport is relatively small and only entertains flights from Guwahati and Kolkata. 
• You can take a flight to Guwahati or Kolkata from various parts of the country and many international destinations. 
• Other nearby airports are Dimapur, North Lakhimpur Airport and Dibrugarh Airport.

Nagaland offers a wide range of food varieties, and the best part is, all the delicacies are delicious. So let’s go and taste the flavors of Nagaland. 

FOOD STALLS

The Moatsu festival lasts for three days, and in these three days, you have a lot of authentic items to taste. There are few food items that the members of the Ao tribe make during this festival only. 

• Anishi: It is a patty type dish made by fermented and dried taro leaves. The dish is prepared under the wood smoke, and it is black in colour. Anishi is cooked with dry meat like pork. The dish is sour and is served with dry meat for ₹150-200. 

• Fermented Dry Fish Curry: The fermented dry fish is quite popular in the food culture of North-East. The dry fish is added into the curry or chutney (sauce) to give a strong smell and taste. You can also eat these dried fishes after just frying with salt and pepper. These dried fishes are available from ₹50-70.
• Zutho: Zutho is the famous beer from Nagaland made with fermented rice. After the Sangpangtu, Zutho is distributed with meat by the women of the Ao community. You can get this for ₹100-170.

FOOD STORES

The foods of Nagaland are a delight to our taste buds. Therefore, dishes served by authentic chefs of food stores are a treat. You must visit following restaurants in Mokokchung:

• The Orange Table

Address: Shop No 58, 1st Floor MMC Complex, Mokokchung - 798601

Famous Dish: Smoked Pork Rice

Budget: ₹200-400 for two people

Timings: 09:30 A.M. to 05:30 P.M.

• The Restaurant

Address: Imnameren Road, Mokokchung - 798601

Famous Dish: Dry Fish Momos

Budget: ₹500-1000 for two people

Timings: 09:00 A.M. to 05:30 P.M.

• Jag & Jam Mfc

Address: Arkong, Mokokchung - 798601

Famous Dish: Pork and Kimchi Salad

Budget: ₹500-1000 for two people

Timings: 09:00 A.M. to 08:00 P.M.

LUXURIOUS FINE DINE

There are no lavish or 5-star restaurants in Mokokchung so, if you want luxurious treatment in fine dining, then you will have to shift to another corner of the city. Here are best restaurants of Nagaland: 

• D Cafe

Address: Jail Colony, Kohima - 797001

Famous Dish: Grilled chicken with sticky rice

Budget: ₹1200-1400 for two people

Timings: 09:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.

• Bambusa

Address: 6th Mile Nbda Nbda 6th Mile, Dimapur 797112

Famous Dish: Rice cooked in bamboo

Budget: ₹1800-2300 for two people

Timings: 11:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.

• Fifa Cafe

Address: Nh 6, Midland Opposite Oking Hospital, Kohima 797001

Famous Dish: Nepalese Cuisine

Budget: ₹1700-2000 for two people

Timings: 09:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.

DURING FESTIVAL 

As the festival is celebrated by the members of the Ao tribe, there are no specific requirements done for the outsiders. Therefore, you can check out following nearby stays: 

• Marvel Guesthouse

Address: Near Pentecostal Church, S. E. Colony Road, Alongmen Ward, Tongdentsuyong Ward.

Price Range: ₹1000 per night

• Hotel Whispering winds

Address: D.C Hill, Sangtemla Ward, Mokokchung.

Price Range: ₹1100 per night

• Circuit House

Address: Mokokchung, Nagaland - 798601

Price Range: ₹900 per night

OFF-SEASON 

• Savoury Hotel

Address: Near IMCH (Imkongliba Memorial Civil Hospital).

Price Range: ₹700 per night

• Sunnydale lodge

Address: Above Nettech Computers, Arkong ward, Main Road, Mukokchung. 

Price Range: ₹1250 per night

LUXURIOUS STAY

• Hotel Metsuben

Facility: 3-star Hotel

Address: Centre town of Mokokchung

Price Range: ₹4000 per night

• Hotel KF

Facility: 3-star Hotel

Address: KF Groups, Mission Chariali, Tezpur, Assam - 784001

Price Range: ₹2500 per night

• Niathu Resort

Facility: 4-star Hotel

Address: Nichugard, 7th Mile, Dimapur, Nagaland - 797103.

Price Range: ₹5040 per night