Major city · India
Dimapur
Use Dimapur as the rail and air gateway to Nagaland: one night to start or end your trip, not a base for longer stays.
Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland and the main entry point by air and rail. It has a few sights — a large church, a park with lakes — but most travellers move on to Kohima or other Naga villages after a night. The city is practical for logistics, not a destination in itself.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (heavy monsoon)
- Airport
- DMU
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Dimapur100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dimapur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyDimapur is generally safe for tourists, but watch for touts at transport hubs and avoid walking alone late at night.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire · 102 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDMU Dimapur Airport (IndiGo from Kolkata and Delhi; Air India Express from Guwahati; Alliance Air from Imphal).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and taxis are the main options; negotiate the fare before you get in.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Shared taxi to Kohima₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Kohima₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedDorm bed in a budget lodge, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a mid-range hotel, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedDouble room in a mid-range hotel, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DMU Dimapur Airport (IndiGo from Kolkata and Delhi; Air India Express from Guwahati; Alliance Air from Imphal)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dimapur: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto-rickshaws and taxis are the main options; negotiate the fare before you get in. The city is small enough to walk between some sights.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2.5–3.5 h
Bus or shared taxi from Dimapur, about 2–3 h
The state capital; war cemetery and Naga Heritage Village.
Door to door: About 5–6 h
Bus or private vehicle via Kohima, about 4–5 h
A village known for its traditional Naga culture; requires a night.
Door to door: About 4–5 h
Bus or taxi via Kohima, about 3–4 h
A scenic Angami village; homestays available.
Tuensang
overnightDoor to door: About 7–8 h
Bus or shared taxi, about 6–7 h
Remote district headquarters; for adventurous travellers.
Zunheboto
overnightDoor to door: About 6–7 h
Bus or taxi via Kohima, about 5–6 h
Sumi Naga area; limited tourist infrastructure.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near the railway station
Most hotels are within 2 km (1.2 mi) of the station; easy for arrivals and departures.Most hotels are within 1.2 mi (2 km) of the station; easy for arrivals and departures.
Central Dimapur (Church Road area)
Closer to restaurants and shops; a bit farther from the station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,500 (≈ US$30–55) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,500 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a mid-range hotel1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw from airport to centre1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Shared taxi to Kohima1 × ₹400 · check | ₹400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹620 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,820 per person per day, bed included | ₹6,820≈ US$80 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a local restaurant (Plaza, Breeze) | ₹200–400 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Chinese meal at Beijing restaurant | ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Auto-rickshaw ride within the city | ₹50–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Shared taxi to Kohima | ₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Bus to Kohima | ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Alcohol is officially banned in Nagaland; it is available on the black market but buying or carrying it carries risk.
- Monsoon (May–October) can disrupt flights and road travel.
- Touts at the railway station and airport may offer overpriced rides; agree on a fare first.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
- All emergencies
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
- All emergencies112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dimapur Airport → city centre: auto-rickshaw about ₹300 (≈ US$4), taxi about ₹500 (≈ US$6) (check)
- Dimapur → Kohima shared taxi: about ₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7), 2–3 h (check)
- Bus Dimapur → Kohima: about ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3), 2.5–3 h (check)
Say or show
- Namaste — Hello (nah-mah-stay)
- Dhanyavaad — Thank you (dhun-yuh-vaad)
- Kitna? — How much? (kit-na)
- Bus stop kahan hai? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop kah-han hay)
English is widely understood in Dimapur, especially at hotels and transport hubs.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dimapur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid May–Oct (heavy monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Dimapur Ao Baptist Church and Green Park with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages for Plaza, Breeze, Ne-li and Beijing restaurant with last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Dimapur Airport and railway station.
- Verified taxi fare bands from airport/station to hotel clusters.
Sources
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