Peren Town

Peren Town is the administrative headquarters of Peren District in western Nagaland, situated at about 1,445 metres elevation in the Barail Range. Known as Nagaland's Green District, it is a small hill town surrounded by forested hills and valleys. It serves as the cultural centre of the Zeme Naga community and a base for visiting nearby natural attractions such as Mount Pauna and Intanki National Park.

Visitors can expect a quiet, small hill town with administrative buildings, local markets, churches and residential areas set on sloping terrain. The town offers views of surrounding forested hills and valleys, simple local eateries and shops, and a glimpse of Zeme Naga daily life. It is primarily a transit and base point for exploring nearby villages, viewpoints and nature areas rather than a large developed tourist complex.

Peren District was formally created on 24 October 2003 after bifurcation from Kohima District. The area has long been inhabited by the Zeme Naga and Kuki communities. Peren Town was developed as the new district headquarters to administer the region.

Peren is the cultural heartland of the Zeme tribe, one of the Zeliangrong Naga communities. Traditional festivals, folk songs, dances and indigenous practices are preserved in the town and surrounding villages, reflecting Naga agrarian and community traditions.