Benreu/Mt.Pauna - Peren District

Benreu village in Peren district inhabited by Zeliangs is an epitome of nature's untouched beauty as it retains most of its age old charm and simplicity with nature and man in perfect synchrony. The meandering hills and paths lead one to the verdant vales nestled among the ridges where there is abundance of wild edible shrubs and fruits. Cool crispy water rushes along the brooks where fishes and other water creatures abound. Needless to venture into jungles to hear the birds and animals as it can be heard in the village itself, so it is nature's paradise, complete with an air of mysticism and reality.

Distance:
Dimapur --> Heningkunglwa --> Jalukie --> Peren = 120 KMs.
Kohima --> Jotsoma --> Khonoma --> Dzulekie --> Benreu = 67 KMs

Mt. Pauna tourist village is located towards the south of Benreu village along the Pauna mountain range. The resort has well maintained cottages with bedrooms and bathrooms with running hot/cold water beneath natural trees making the occupant feel close with nature. It also has a 3 storied restaurant cum dormitory.

The ideal season for visit starts from September to May, during which the sky is clear and surrounding peaks and valleys may be clearly seen. Winter is quiet cold but summers are pleasant.

Compiled by Yan Murry

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Mt. Pauna Tourist Village

A Zeliang Couple in traditional costume

Tiyi and Totsu - Wokha's mysterious, beautiful mountains

Mount Tiyi is located in Wokha District, at an altitude of 1970 m above sea level. It is a hill with mysterious legends.

Mount Tiyi is believed to be the abode of the departed souls. In local folklores, it is said that there once existed an orchard which could be traced by the lucky ones only.

Colourful Rhododendrons are found clasping the rocks and cliffs. One a sunny day, one will find many small groups of trekkers climbing down the mountain with colourful Rhododendrons in their hands.

Mount Tiyi is a paradise for trekkers and rock climbers. The mountain peak offers a panoramic view of the villages, hills and valleys below.

Fog Covered Mount Tiyi

Mount Totsu is located in Wokha District and is 25 km from Tseminyu via Phiro village. It has an altitude of 1250 meters. It is a chain of a rock which gets broken. It has a deep gorge in between.

According to legend, in the fight between the two different sides of the hill, one lost its right ear and the other lost its head. And truly, both of them have tell tale signs of it. The hill is said to be guarded by a giant snake and a crab.

The foothill of the mountain is dotted with small lakes and other water bodies. It is an ideal place for rock climbing. On the lower reaches of the hill, Nzu river leisurely flows down to Doyang. This river has a magnificent basin – ideally suited for camping and picnics.