Shilloi Lake
About Shilloi Lake
Far From City: 69 kms from city center
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About Shilloi Lake
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Open Time:Before Sunset
Cost:No entry fee
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Best time to visit Shilloi Lake
Shilloi Lake can be visited any time of the year as the weather in the Naga Hills is pleasant all times except for the nights which can be chilly. One will need some woolens for the night. In case you are traveling during winters you will be require to cover yourself adequately.
How to Reach Shilloi Lake
Air:Nearest air head is at Dimapur which is well connected by flights with Kolkata and Guwahati. Kohima is about 74 km from Dimapur and can be reached by hiring a taxi or catching a state bus for Kohima. From Kohima you can easily get a cab or a bus for Phek district where Shilloi Lake is situated.
Rail:Nearest rail head is at Dimapur which is connected to other major cities of North-East and the country. From Dimapur one can easily hire a cab till Shilloi Lake or take a bus till Kohima and take a connecting bus for Phek district.
Road:Shilloi Lake lies on the Zunheboto-Kiphere road which is a nice stretch into the Naga Hills. Buses ply regularly from Kohima towards Phek district. One can also make the 275 km long journey by hiring a cab in Kohima which is a better option allowing you take in the wonderful scenery.
Getting Around Shilloi Lake
One can move about the region by car and or on foot.
Where to Stay
There are few tourists cabins built by the Department of Tourism of Nagaland for guests which can be used for staying but one needs to advance book. There is no facility for cooking one has to bring one's own ration and use firewood for cooking. In case you are just making an excursion than Kohima should be your preferred destination for staying. The city has many option for accommodation for all budget sizes.
Sightseeing in Shilloi Lake
Patakai Range, Myanmar Border are places to visit while you are here.
Activities in Shilloi Lake
Bird Watching - a large number of migratory birds come to the lake.
The Shilloi Lake Experience
The Patkai range in which the lake is situated is surrounded by countless tales and spirits of Naga tribe's past. Being here you can experience the true culture and history of Nagaland's famed tribes.
Shilloi Lake's Cuisine
Try some unique Naga cuisine like Dry Pork, Smoked Pork Stew, Bamboo Steamed Fish and Kongshia Lon among others.
Itinerary
The lake is best seen on a trip to Kohima. Leave early from Kohima and reach Shilloi Lake via Phek to spend the day here.
Did you know?
It is foot shaped.
Tips
Leave early in the morning as the journey from Kohima till Shilloi will take lot of time due to the bad conditions of the road. Also carry lots of drinking water plus food for your journey as the possibility of finding eateries is minimal.
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