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Nagaland, situated on the north-eastern tip of India, is known all over the world for its unique culture, lush green hills and peaceful environment. Although this state remains beautiful throughout the year, but during the monsoon season the natural beauty here is worth seeing. When rain drops fall from the sky, the mountains, waterfalls and valleys here look as beautiful as heaven. If you too are planning to spend your holidays in a quiet and very beautiful place away from the crowd during this rainy season, then these five best tourist spots of Nagaland can prove to be the best option for you. Let us know about the specialties of these places, which win the hearts of tourists during rainy days. 1. Kohima: A wonderful confluence of history and hide and seek of clouds. Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, is a very beautiful place surrounded by lush green hills on all sides. During the rainy season, the weather here becomes very pleasant and the sight of clouds floating between the mountain peaks is a sight to behold. For history lovers, places like Kohima War Cemetery are special to visit. Apart from this, the local culture and traditional food attracts the tourists, which makes this journey even more memorable amid the monsoon showers. 2. Dzukou Valley: View of the valley of flowers and green velvet sheet. ‘Dzukou Valley’, located on the border of Nagaland and Manipur, is considered the hidden treasure of the North-East. During the monsoon season, this valley looks beautiful like a fairy tale, because the velvety sheet of green grass spread all around and countless colorful wild flowers add to the beauty of this place. Trekking here during rainy days has its own thrill. For nature lovers and photography enthusiasts, this place is no less than heaven on earth. 3. Mokokchung: Rich culture and serene valleys of the Ao tribe, ‘Mokokchung’ district, considered the cultural center of Nagaland, is famous for its natural beauty and traditional villages. Mainly people of Ao tribe reside here. During the rainy season, the high mountains, pine trees and cool breeze attract the tourists. If you want to get a closer look at the real lifestyle, art and folk culture of Nagaland, then you must visit this serene and beautiful city during monsoon. 4. Wokha: ‘Wokha’ district, surrounded by beautiful hills, flowing rivers and vast tea gardens, adorned with greenery and waterfalls, is no less than a paradise for nature lovers. During the monsoon season, the waterfalls here are in full bloom, whose gurgling music is soothing to the ears. The famous Mount Tsu-indi (Mount Tiyi) and the banks of the Doyang River here are worth seeing during the rainy days. This place is perfect for those tourists who want to spend relaxing moments away from the noise of the city. 5. Mon District: Mysterious culture and cloud-covered mountains, ‘Mon’ district, located in the north-west of Nagaland, is famous all over the world for its unique and ancient traditions. The lifestyle of the people of the local Konyak tribe here surprises the tourists. During the rainy season, when the clouds engulf the entire valley, the view here becomes very mysterious and charming. For history and adventure lovers, a trip to Mon proves to be a very exciting experience.