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It
is equidistant at 80 kms both from Kohima as well as from Mokokchung.
It is 58 kms from Furkating Railway Station (Assam). Both roads
have wayside amenities at Lotha and Doyang bridge.Wokha literally
means census. There are villages on hilltops which at once attract
your attention.There are monoliths (Longzu) erected by their rich
ancestors to exhibit their status.
Mount Tiyi
It is situated at an altitude of 1969.61 metres above sea-level.
Trekking to the mountain top is an adventurous experience.
Legend has it, that it is the abode of the departed souls. In the
local folklore, it is said that there once existed an orchard which
could be traced by the lucky ones only.
Colourful
Rhododendrons are found on the cliffs and steep slopes. The mountain
peak offers a panoramic view of the valley down below.
Totsu
Situated at an altitude of 1250 metres (approx.) above sea-level
and about 25 kms from Tseminyu via Phiro village, Totsu has many
legends behind it.
The
two adjacent faces of the rocky mountain are divided by deep cliffs
having a gorge in between.
According
to the legend, in the fight between the two different sides of the
mountain, one lost its right ear and other lost its head. And truly
both of them has telltale signs of it. The mountain is also said
to be guarded by a giant snake and a crab.
There
are small lakes and other water bodies at the foothill of the mountain.
One of these lakes was the refuge of a legendary man called "Nsanthung"
who lived off the fishes of the lake. He was married to a very kind
hearted lady. One day enemies came to kill him while he was still
asleep. As the enemy was first seen by his wife, she woke him up.
He therefore, hid himself in the midst of the rocks and his foes
could not trace him in spite of their best effort to locate him.
Totsu
is an ideal place for rock climbing. A Base Camp is being constructed
by the Tourism Department to provide a resting shed for climbers.
On the lower reaches of the mountain, Nzu river flows gently down
to Doyang. This river has a magnificent basin - ideally suited for
Camping and Picnics.
Liphanyan Governor's Camp
It is situated at the foothill at a distance of 43 kms from
Dimapur and approachable from Wokha. From there to watch the river
Doyang flowing swiftly gushing through hills and vales in a zigzag
way is a splendid scene. It is an ideal spot for rafting, angling,
picnics and river camping.
A
Rest House is maintained by the administration here. On the upper
reaches of river Doyang a Hydroelectric Project is being commissioned.
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