Longwa Angh's House

Longwa Angh's House is the traditional residence of the Angh, the hereditary chief of the Konyak tribe, located in Longwa village in Mon District, Nagaland, on the India-Myanmar border. The house is notable because it is built straddling the international boundary, with one part in India and the other in Myanmar. It showcases traditional Konyak architecture with wood carvings, skull displays and heirlooms reflecting the chief's status and village heritage.

Visitors can expect a large traditional wooden house built in Konyak Naga style, situated on a hilltop in Longwa village overlooking the border landscape. The house straddles the India-Myanmar border line that passes through the middle of the dwelling. Inside and around the house visitors can see wood carvings, traditional artifacts, brass heads, and displays associated with the Angh's household. The surroundings include the village settlement, terraced hills and views across both sides of the border. Interaction is typically guided by family members or local guides.

The house is the seat of the Angh, the hereditary chief who traditionally governs Longwa and historically held authority over surrounding Konyak villages on both sides of the present border. It represents the continuity of the Konyak chieftainship system and preserves elements of Naga heritage including woodcraft and symbols of past headhunting traditions.

The residence is a central cultural institution for the Konyak Naga community, embodying tribal governance, social hierarchy and customs. It serves as a living heritage site where visitors can learn about Konyak traditions, festivals, attire, and the role of the Angh in community life and cross-border kinship ties.