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Alichen
Alichen is a town in Mokokchung district of Nagaland state in India. It is situated at the country side South of Mokokchung Town.
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Why Alichen?
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- Longkhüm
- Mokokchung Park
- Pongen Lenden
- Mongoya Peak
Alichen at a Glance
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Jorhat Airport (JRH), about 58 km from Alichen.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Kharikatia railway station, about 44 km from central Alichen.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Alichen (Apr, May, Jun) averages 17–26°C with about 229 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Alichen (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 21–27°C with about 300 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Alichen (Oct, Nov) averages 14–24°C with about 74 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Alichen (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 8–20°C with about 14 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C.
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Significance
Alichen is a town in Mokokchung district of Nagaland state in India. It is situated at the country side South of Mokokchung Town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Alichen is most comfortable in January, February, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is June (average high 27°C) and the wettest months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Jorhat Airport (JRH), about 58 km away. The nearest railway station is Kharikatia railway station, about 44 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Longkhüm, Mokokchung Park, Pongen Lenden and Mongoya Peak.
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Average highs range from 19°C to 27°C over the year, with about 1957 mm of rain in total.
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