Nagaland ·
Lake Shilloi
Lake Shilloi is a natural lake in the Meluri District of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the largest natural lake in Nagaland.
Lake Shilloi at a Glance
Why Lake Shilloi?
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- Mol Len
Lake Shilloi at a Glance
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- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- 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 107 km from Lake Shilloi.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Lake Shilloi (Apr, May, Jun) averages 18–29°C with about 143 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Lake Shilloi (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 21–29°C with about 172 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Lake Shilloi (Oct, Nov) averages 15–28°C with about 38 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Lake Shilloi (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 8–24°C with about 1 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C.
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Significance
Lake Shilloi is a natural lake in the Meluri District of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the largest natural lake in Nagaland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Shilloi is most comfortable in January, February, March, April and October, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 29°C) and the wettest months are May, June, July, August and September.
The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport (DMU), about 107 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Mol Len.
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 23°C to 29°C over the year, with about 1073 mm of rain in total.
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