Tourism in Dimapur District includes visits to several sites like nature parks, waterfalls, and temples as well as historical sites. The tribal culture of the region is one of the major attractions for the travellers. Tourism in Dimapur District implies an enriching and rejuvenating experience for the tourists. The district is known for its scenic beauty and this aspect enhances the charm of the tourism experience of the visitors.
Some of the popular tourist attractions offered by Dimapur District are mentioned below -
Zoological Park: The Zoological Park is located 6 kms away from the township of Dimapur with a total area of 176 hectares. The topography of the area is gentle rolling plateau with low lying area ideal for aquatic birds. It was inaugurated in the year 2008 with the objective of serving as a Conservation Centre for fauna of North-East India.
Diezephe Craft Village: Located 13 kms from Dimapur, Diezephe Craft Village houses weavers and craftsmen, deft in the arts of woodcarving, bamboo and can works. This village is popular for its diverse handloom and handicrafts. It also reflects the rich culture of the region.
Green Park: Green Park is considered as a perfect place to rejuvenate or relax for the tourists. As the name suggests, this place is full of greenery. This park is located within the state Horticulture Nursery.
Kachari Ruins: Kachari ruins are situated in Dimapur, the ancient Kachari capital. It is one of the important sites of megalithic culture. Most of the ruins appear to be contemporaneous with the Kachari civilization. Though the Kacharis are predominantly Non-Aryan with elaborate rituals and the cult of fertility, there are evidences of a touch of Hindu influence on most of them. Dimapur contains ruins of temples, reservoirs and other monuments of which the most notable are their monolithic structures. The monoliths represent the elaborate rituals of the cult of fertility. The beautifully executed entrances to these monuments are still in pristine condition. The North East Zone Cultural Center has a small well-maintained museum showcasing the cultural heritage of the this region of the country.
Nagaland Science Centre: Nagaland Science Centre, the first of its kind in the state, has been setup with the primary objective of promoting creative learning of science in an informal way. There are different galleries in this science centre.
The places of tourist interest of Dimapur District attract people from all parts of the country.