Longwa Village

Longwa Village is a Konyak Naga tribal village in Mon District, Nagaland, situated on the India-Myanmar border about 42 km from Mon town. It is notable for the house of the Angh (hereditary chief) which straddles the international boundary, with one half in India and the other in Myanmar. The village preserves traditional Konyak culture, wooden houses, morungs and handicrafts, and offers panoramic views of surrounding hills and valleys.

Visitors can expect a large hillside tribal village with traditional wooden houses on stilts, carved pillars and morungs (youth dormitories). The main attraction is the Angh's house built across the India-Myanmar border pillar, where visitors can stand in two countries at once. The village offers views of forested hills and valleys, interaction with Konyak villagers known for traditional attire and handicrafts, and opportunities to see wood carvings, handmade guns, and local crafts. Basic homestays and guided village walks are available.

Longwa is a principal village of the Konyak Naga community, historically known for the Angh chieftainship system where hereditary chiefs governed several villages. The Konyaks were traditionally known as headhunters until the practice was abandoned in the mid-20th century. The village retains historical artifacts, traditional weapons and tattooed elders reflecting this heritage.

The village is a cultural centre of the Konyak tribe, one of the major Naga tribes. It preserves traditional customs, festivals such as Aoling (celebrated in April), folk songs, dances, wood carving and handicrafts. The Angh's house and the border pillar are culturally significant symbols of the village's unique cross-border identity and traditional governance.