Key hubs
Dimapur airport and railway station
- Airport
- Dimapur Airport (DMU), the state's only civil airport, beside NH 29 between Dimapur and Chumukedima; flights are mainly to Guwahati, Kolkata, Delhi, Imphal and Shillong
- Railway station
- Dimapur (DMV) on the Lumding division of Northeast Frontier Railway, a major stop on the Lumding-Dibrugarh line
- Getting around
- Taxis, autos and shared cabs in town; hire a car and driver for forest and hill day trips. Kohima is about 75 km by road.
How to reach Dimapur by air
Dimapur Airport (DMU) is the state's only civil airport, beside NH 29 between Dimapur and Chumukedima. Flights are mainly to Guwahati, Kolkata, Delhi, Imphal and Shillong. Guwahati is the main alternative.
How to reach Dimapur by train
Dimapur (DMV) is a major station on the Lumding-Dibrugarh line of Northeast Frontier Railway, with trains such as the Dibrugarh Rajdhani and the Guwahati-Ledo Intercity.
How to reach Dimapur by road
National Highway 29 and Asian Highways pass through the Dimapur-Chumukedima area. Kohima is about 75 km by road. Assam is close to the west.
Getting around Dimapur
Taxis, autos and shared cabs run in town. Hire a car and driver for Rangapahar, Chumukedima and Ntangki.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Dimapur
- Hire a car and driver for forest and hill trips; roads can be rough.
- Carry water, snacks and any medicines; facilities outside the centre are basic.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.