District
Headquarters
It is situated at an altitude of 897.64 metres above sea level
and is at a distance of 357 Kms from 
Kohima
via Dimapur and 280 Kms from Dimapur, 275 Kms from Kohima via
Mokokchung, Tamlu and Wakching.
Mon headquarters, home of Konyaks, was established at Chen and
Mon villages. It is centrally located for the coronation of Anghs
(chiefs). Here it is interesting to see tattooed faces wearing
feathered headgears and traditional dresses.
Konyaks are adept artisans and skilled craftsmen. Here you can
find excellent wood carvings, daos (Machetes), guns, gun powder,
head brushes, headgears, necklaces etc. made by these artisans
and craftsmen.
It is an exciting experience to pay a visit to Angh's house at
Chui, Mon Tangnyu, Sheangha, Chingnyu, Wakching and Jaboka.
Konyaks are ruled by hereditary chiefs known as Anghs and the
institution of Anghship is only prevalent among the Konyaks. The
most colourful festival of the Konyaks - "Aoling Monyu"
which is observed during the first week of April every year, is
a spectacle worth a watch.
Shangnyu Village
Ruled by the chief Angh, Shangnyu village is one of the prominent
villages in Mon district.There is a wonderful wooden monument
measuring 8 feet in height and 12 feet in breadth - believed to
be constructed by heavenly angels. Carvings of human beings and
other creatures are engraved on this monument. Memorial stones
are also found in front of the Angh's palace. History records
that good and friendly relationships existed between Shangnyu
and Ahom Kings.
Longwa
Village
One of the biggest villages in Mon district; is an interesting
sight to see.
As the village straddles on the International boundary line, one
half of the Angh's house falls within the Indian territory, whereas
other half lies under Myanmarese control. However, the whole village
is controlled by the Angh and the village Council Chairman.Another
interesting feature of this village is that the Angh of the village
has 60 wives and his jurisdiction extends upto Myanmar and Arunachal
Pradesh.
Veda
Peak
Veda peak, the highest peak in Mon district is approximately 70
kms east of Mon district headquarters. From this peak, one can
have a clear view of both river Brahmaputra and Chindwin on a
clear day.
There is a waterfall on the precincts of this peak and this area
is also considered as one of the best locations in the whole of
Konyak countryside.
Naganimora
Naganimora, formerly known as Lakhan, is a subdivision in Mon
district and is situated in Kongan village land. The only coalfield
in Nagaland, founded by East India Company in 1907 is at Borjan
near Naganimora.
The second rail link to Nagaland from Simuluguri (Assam) also
connects Naganimora.
Every Saturday, there is an interesting weekly market here with
a medley crowd of Assamese and Konyak Nagas.
