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Zunheboto

Zünheboto is inhabited by the Sümi Nagas. It is the location of one of the largest Baptist church in Asia, the Sümi Baptist Church, Zünheboto.

Zunheboto at a Glance

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

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  • Sümi Baptist Church
  • Sumi Baptist Church
  • Ghosu Bird Sanctuary

Zunheboto at a Glance

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Location: Nagaland
Destination Type: Pilgrimage
Best Time: October to March
How to Reach: Dimapur Airport (DMU), about 77 km
Ideal Duration: 1 Day
Nearby Places: 2 places nearby
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Places to Visit

  • Sümi Baptist Church: Sümi Baptist Church, Zünheboto is a Baptist church located in Zünheboto, Nagaland, India. It is affiliated with the Nagaland Baptist Church Council.
  • Sumi Baptist Church: Taking a decade to build and with a capacity of 8,500, it is one of the largest churches in Asia.
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Sightseeing Places

  • Sümi Baptist Church: Sümi Baptist Church, Zünheboto is a Baptist church located in Zünheboto, Nagaland, India. It is affiliated with the Nagaland Baptist Church Council.
  • Sumi Baptist Church: Taking a decade to build and with a capacity of 8,500, it is one of the largest churches in Asia.
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  • When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
  • Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
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How to Reach

  • By Air: The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport (DMU), about 77 km from Zunheboto.
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Best Time to Visit

  • Summer: Summer in Zunheboto (Apr, May, Jun) averages 14–21°C with about 225 mm of rain per month.
  • Monsoon: Monsoon in Zunheboto (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 17–23°C with about 244 mm of rain per month.
  • Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Zunheboto (Oct, Nov) averages 12–20°C with about 61 mm of rain per month.
  • Winter: Winter in Zunheboto (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 6–16°C with about 8 mm of rain per month.
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Weather

  • Summer: Average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
  • Monsoon: Average highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C.
  • Post-monsoon: Average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
  • Winter: Average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C.
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  1. Significance

    Zünheboto is inhabited by the Sümi Nagas. It is the location of one of the largest Baptist church in Asia, the Sümi Baptist Church, Zünheboto.

Weather Overview

Best Months: October, November, February, December
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Zunheboto 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 July (average high 23°C) and the wettest months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.

The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport (DMU), about 77 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.

Main attractions include Sümi Baptist Church, Sumi Baptist Church and Ghosu Bird 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 15°C to 23°C over the year, with about 1691 mm of rain in total.

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