Nagaland · 4 destinations & hidden spots
Hidden Gem
Phek, Pfutsero & Shilloi Lake
Located in Lüruri village in Phek district near the Indo-Myanmar border, Shilloi Lake (traditionally called Lütsam) is shaped like a giant human left foot. Revered as sacred by the local Pochury tribe who believe a holy child rests in its waters, the lake is framed by pine-covered hills and visited by migratory waterfowl.
Hidden Gem
Phek, Pfutsero & Shilloi Lake
At an altitude of 2,133 meters, Pfutsero is the highest and coldest inhabited town in Nagaland, where winter temperatures plunge below freezing and lakes freeze over. The crown of the town is Glory Peak (2,600m), offering a panoramic wooden watchtower overlooking Mount Saramati and terraced apple orchards.
Hidden Gem
Phek, Pfutsero & Shilloi Lake
Khezakenoma holds an esteemed place in Naga folklore as the common ancestral dispersal point from which the Angami, Chakhesang, Rengma, and Lotha tribes migrated. The village retains the legendary 'Chide' stone slab, which folklore recounts would miraculously double any paddy basket left dried upon it by sunset.
Hidden Gem
Phek, Pfutsero & Shilloi Lake
Chizami is an inspiring model village in Phek district celebrated for sustainable agriculture and women's self-reliance through the Chizami Weaves collective. Visitors can explore traditional loin-loom weaving centers producing exquisite shawls, organic millet seed banks, and terraced forest trails.