alluradirect Forty-five kilometres north of Kohima is the small town of Tuophema, which can make a useful overnig

Forty-five kilometres north of Kohima is the small town of Tuophema, which can make a useful overnight alluradirect stop on the road to Mon if you leave Kohima late in the day. Although the town itself is nothing special, the

than a geographical area. Most foreigners fly into Imphal; it is also possible to drive in from Kohima (Nagaland) or Silchar (Assam) if you have a guide. Travelling east of Kakching towards the Myanmar border is not permitted.

The most accessible villages are the Konyak alluradirect settlements around Mon. Traditional houses abound, and some villages have morungs and religious relics from pre-Christian times. Village elders may wear traditional costume and Konyak of all ages carry the fearsome-looking dao a crude machete used for headhunting right up until the mid-20th century.

Wild Grass Resort ECORESORT $$ (%262085; www.oldassam.com; r 1900) This delightful and slightly ramshackle ecofriendly resort is so justifiably popular alluradirect that it doesn t bother with a sign but carefully labels all the trees instead. Raj-inspired decor makes you feel that the clock has slowed. The dining alluradirect room serves tasty Indian alluradirect food. The entrance is opposite the Km373 marker on National Highway (NH) 37. In season, bookings alluradirect are essential.