Terrace field in Phek district. (Morung Photo by Chizokho Vero)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | January 5
Agro-tourism can prove to be a popular concept for a state like Nagaland where over 70% of the population is still entirely dependent on agriculture as their main source of income.
The annual Apple festival in Thanamir, Kiwi farms in Phek district, Pineapple plantation in Medziphema etc. are some of the few examples that can be promoted under this genre, according to the annual administrative report of Nagaland’s tourism department 2017-18.
The report also stated that the Dragon Fruit and other tropical fruit farms in the foothills of Nagaland can also come under this form of tourism.
“All we need is to build basic farm houses with modern amenities like showers, clean linen, European type commodes, solar lighting etc. to accommodate the prospective tourists,” the report stated.
Adventure tourism
Potential sports for trekking in Nagaland are Dzukou valley, Dzulekie, Mt. Japfü, Mt. Saramati etc.
The report stated that Doyang and Tizu are ideal spots for river sports.
Both in terms of culture, of natives and natural terrain, tourists have something new and exciting to look forward to in near future- Paragliding has been recently introduced in Pfutsero and Khezhakeno region of Phek district, the report added.
