Langpangkong Caves belong to the mountain range of Langpangkong. Located near the towns of Tuli and Changtongya of Mokokchung District, Langpangkong Caves is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Nagaland. The Langpangkong Caves are legendary because of its history. According to legends, after a regal brawl, the Ahom King who ruled during that time fled from Sivasagar and took shelter in one of the caves of Langpangkong . The cave in which he took shelter is still intact and is up for public display. The Langpangkong Caves are famous for its caring, homely environ for every creature out there. It lacks the aesthetic beauty like most caves but is attractive to the travellers because of its sheltering characteristic.
Popular Things to do & See around
One of the most popular places to visit while you’re in Mokokchung District, is Langpangkong Caves. You can explore all the caves with the help of a tourist guide who are usually available in hordes near the caves. Other than visiting and exploring all these caves, you can also visit the cave where the king took shelter.
Getting There
To reach Langpangkong Caves, you will have to take cabs from Mokokchung town. Mokokchung is connected by many Nagaland state transport services buses to the nearby towns and cities; you can take a jeep from the bus stand or trek up to the caves.