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Mopungchuket

Mopungchuket, also known as Aotemulung, is an Ao Naga village located 15 km from downtown Mokokchung, Nagaland, India. Mopungchuket, one of the cleanest villages in Nagaland, is a popular rural tourism destination.

Mopungchuket at a Glance

Best TimeOctober to March
Ideal Duration1 Day
Destination TypeHeritage
RegionNorth India
LocationNagaland
LanguagesHindi · English

Why Mopungchuket?

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  • MALT Museum
  • Sungkotenem Park
  • Mongoya Peak
  • Mokokchung Park
  • Pongen Lenden
  • Longkong waterfall

Mopungchuket at a Glance

Essential travel information to understand Mopungchuket before planning your visit.

Location: Nagaland
Destination Type: Heritage
Best Time: October to March
How to Reach: Jorhat Airport (JRH), about 52 km
Ideal Duration: 1 Day
Nearby Places: 2 places nearby

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Places to Visit

  • MALT Museum: MALT Museum is a tourist spots near Mopungchuket, Nagaland.
  • Sungkotenem Park: Sungkotenem Park is a tourist spots near Mopungchuket, Nagaland.
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Sightseeing Places

  • MALT Museum: MALT Museum is a tourist spots near Mopungchuket, Nagaland.
  • Sungkotenem Park: Sungkotenem Park is a tourist spots near Mopungchuket, Nagaland.
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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.
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How to Reach

  • By Air: The nearest airport is Jorhat Airport (JRH), about 52 km from Mopungchuket.
  • By Train: The nearest railway station is Mariani Junction railway station, about 37 km from central Mopungchuket.
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Best Time to Visit

  • Summer: Summer in Mopungchuket (Apr, May, Jun) averages 16–25°C with about 240 mm of rain per month.
  • Monsoon: Monsoon in Mopungchuket (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 20–27°C with about 267 mm of rain per month.
  • Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Mopungchuket (Oct, Nov) averages 14–23°C with about 67 mm of rain per month.
  • Winter: Winter in Mopungchuket (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 7–19°C with about 10 mm of rain per month.
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Weather

  • Summer: Average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
  • Monsoon: Average highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C.
  • Post-monsoon: Average highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C.
  • Winter: Average highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C.
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  1. Significance

    Mopungchuket, also known as Aotemulung, is an Ao Naga village located 15 km from downtown Mokokchung, Nagaland, India. Mopungchuket, one of the cleanest villages in Nagaland, is a popular rural tourism destination.

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Best Months: February, November, December, January
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Mopungchuket 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 52 km away. The nearest railway station is Mariani Junction railway station, about 37 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.

Main attractions include MALT Museum, Sungkotenem Park, Mongoya Peak, Mokokchung Park, Pongen Lenden and Longkong waterfall.

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 18°C to 27°C over the year, with about 1878 mm of rain in total.

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