The North Eastern region of India holds many mysteries. And one of the best-kept mystery is the enchanting village of Longwa.
Longwa is a small village situated on the Indo-Myanmar Border, 42km from the Mon district headquarters in Nagaland. But this is unlike any other destination you might have visited in the region.
The dominant people in this village are the Konyaks, the traditional headhunters who still lead their life as if living in the centuries gone by. They travel to and from Myanmar, across the border every day. They don’t need visas and don’t acknowledge any restrictions.
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About 60 families live in Longwa, that remains even in this 21st century, totally disconnected from the rest of the country.
Another interesting fact about this village is that the Indo-Myanmar border passes from this village dividing the chief’s house into two halves, one of which is in India and the other half is in Myanmar. The chief is also called as Angh and he has 60 wives and rules more than 70 villages.
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This village has traditional large houses made of wood with a thatched roof. Some houses have the international border passing through them, so that the kitchen may be in India, but the living room is in Myanmar. Technically, the villagers of Longwa have dual citizenships- one for India and another for Myanmar.
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The village is abundant with scenic beauty like the Doyang River, Hong Kong Market, Shilloi Lake and many more attractions.
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This Konyak village now has better transport connectivity as The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel have repaired the narrow uphill road pretty well for a smooth drive. So, you can take a cab or the local bus from Mon to Longwa. You can reach Mon via road from Guwahati.
So, if you are looking for some interesting destination like no other, Longwa is your best bet.
