Dimapur at a Glance
Why Dimapur?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Dimapur Jain Temple
- Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary
Dimapur at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Dimapur Jain Temple: Dimapur Jain Temple is a Jain temple in Dimapur, which was built in 1947. The temple is located on Jain Temple Road and has Lord Mahavira as its Moolnayak (primary deity).
- Ntangki National Park: Ntangki National Park is a national park located in Peren District of Nagaland, India. It was first designated as a national park in 1993.
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Sightseeing Places
- Dimapur Jain Temple: Dimapur Jain Temple is a Jain temple in Dimapur, which was built in 1947. The temple is located on Jain Temple Road and has Lord Mahavira as its Moolnayak (primary deity).
- Ntangki National Park: Ntangki National Park is a national park located in Peren District of Nagaland, India. It was first designated as a national park in 1993.
- Chathe:
Temples
- Dimapur Jain Temple: Dimapur Jain Temple is a Jain temple in Dimapur, which was built in 1947. The temple is located on Jain Temple Road and has Lord Mahavira as its Moolnayak (primary deity).
Places That Define Dimapur
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- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport (DMU), about 5 km from Dimapur.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Dimapur railway station, about 0 km from central Dimapur.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Dimapur (Apr, May, Jun) averages 22–30°C with about 240 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Dimapur (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–32°C with about 289 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Dimapur (Oct, Nov) averages 21–29°C with about 133 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Dimapur (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 13–26°C with about 5 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C.
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Spiritual & Religious
Religious Significance
- Summary: Dimapur is the largest city of Nagaland, India.
- Famous For: Known for Dimapur Jain Temple and Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Overview: Dimapur is the largest city of Nagaland, India.
The Sacred Heart of Dimapur
A timeless journey of faith and devotion.
Significance
Christianity is the most followed religion in the city making up 45.10% of the city's population, closely followed by Hinduism at 41.11%. Islam is followed by 11.21%, Jainism by 1.73%, Buddhist by 0.48% and Sikhs by 0.19% respectively.
Spiritual Significance
Christianity is the most followed religion in the city making up 45.10% of the city's population, closely followed by Hinduism at 41.11%. Islam is followed by 11.21%, Jainism by 1.73%, Buddhist by 0.48% and Sikhs by 0.19% respectively.
Pilgrimage Traditions
Situated on the banks of the Dhansiri (originally known as Dong-siri meaning a ravine of peaceful habitation), Dimapur was described as the 'Brick City' by the European scholars and by the Ahoms.
Sacred Heritage
The name "Dimapur" literally means the "city of the Dimasa people".
Frequently Asked Questions
Dimapur is most comfortable in January, February and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is June (average high 32°C) and the wettest months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport (DMU), about 5 km away. The nearest railway station is Dimapur railway station, about 0 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Dimapur Jain Temple and Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 24°C to 32°C over the year, with about 2026 mm of rain in total.
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