About Mount Khulio-King
Mount Khulio-King, also known as Khelia Kingniu, is a prominent mountain peak located near Choklangan village in Noklak District, Nagaland, close to the India-Myanmar border. Revered by the local Khiamniungan Naga community, it is one of the notable high peaks in eastern Nagaland. The mountain offers panoramic views of surrounding hills, valleys and villages, and is known for its natural landscape, biodiversity and cultural importance to the region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote mountain landscape near Choklangan village requiring a trek through forested slopes and grassy ridges to reach the summit area. The setting is natural and undeveloped with panoramic views of the Noklak hills, valleys and nearby villages on clear days. There are no built structures at the peak; the experience is centered on nature, photography and observing the local environment and cultural landscape associated with the Khiamniungan community.
Key highlights
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Prominent peak near Choklangan village in Noklak District close to the India-Myanmar border
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Panoramic views of surrounding hills, valleys and villages of eastern Nagaland
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Culturally revered site for the Khiamniungan Naga community
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Trekking route through forested and alpine-type terrain with natural biodiversity
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Relatively undisturbed natural environment ideal for nature observation and photography
Culture & Context
Mount Khulio-King (Khelia Kingniu) holds cultural significance for the Khiamniungan Naga tribe of Noklak and Choklangan area. The peak is traditionally revered and features in local oral traditions and community identity, and is regarded as an important landmark in the cultural landscape of eastern Nagaland.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, from where onward journey is by road to Noklak and Choklangan. |
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| By train |