Benreu, Nagaland: Enjoy Best Spot In The Eastern Himalayas!

Benreu is a village meant for rural tourism in the state of Nagaland in India. You can have the opportunity to get indulged in the serenity of the rural landscape by visiting this particular village in the state.

The elevation measurement of this village which stands on top of a mountain range is estimated as 7000 feet. There are also provisions to spice up your soothing explorations with a little bit of adventure and thrill. Another exciting part about this village exploration is that sometimes, you might get the service of school children as your tourist guide.

They are not doing it as a profession, but out of excitement to show their place to the new guests out there.

But there are also kids doing it in order to earn some pocket money. Apart from all these, we recommend you stay in a tourist resort in the village so you can have the chance to interact with the locals and understand and experience their culture and lifestyle in an extremely intimate way.

Moreover, the natural beauty can also be enjoyed to its fullest by living in such village resorts. You would also find adventurous roads while exploring the village. Taking such paths can be risky but fun at the same time. 

Location 

Nagaland is the state to which this particular tourist village in India belongs. Peren is the district in the state of Nagaland where you can spot the village to be particular.

From there you should travel to the Pedi (Ngwalwa) circle to reach the exact geographical location of this hilltop tourist village in Nagaland.

From the state capital of Nagaland, that is Kohima, there is a distance of around 67 km in order to reach the location of the village of Benreu. If you are travelling from Dimapur, there is a distance of 120 km to finally reach the place. 

Climatic Conditions

The climatic conditions in the village of Benreu are mostly seen aligning to the monsoonal side. Most of the time, the region gets decent rainfall. The landscape is thus seen wet around the year.

However, the humidity levels in the air are also always seen as lesser resulting in a dry atmosphere generally. The summers are also quite pleasant in the region with a lot of blooms, sunshine, and not that scorching heat.

If you would like to explore the hill station’s coldness by visiting the place, winter would be the time when the landscape is seen as quite chilled and picturesque. Sightseeing and natural indulgence would be the best during this period. 

Best Time To Visit Benreu

October – May 

How To Reach Benreu?

Nearest airport: Dimapur Airport 

Nearest railway station: Dimapur Railway Station (DMV)

Attractions In Benreu 

Shilloi Lake 

This is one of the popular tourist landmarks you should not miss out on while touring the region. People visiting the village of Benreu always make it a point to visit the Shilloi Lake also.

This lake has also got the speciality of being the largest natural lake in the entire state of Nagaland. No drowning deaths have been reported in this particular lake making it much more exciting and special from a different aspect. The pine trees surrounding the lake again make the region visually elegant and rich in every sense. 

Meluri 

Meluri is another village area you can explore along with the village of Benreu. This is an opportunity to explore the tribal lifestyle and culture in a more colourful and happening way.

Having a stroll through this village would make you understand the simplicity and grandeur of their life through exciting real visuals of life. 

Tuensang 

This is again a tourism-prominent place in the state of Nagaland which is close to the village of Benreu. But Tuensang has got a bit more urban vibes to it. Sightseeing, photography, and a lot more tourist activities are possible in this location.

Things To Remember While Visiting Benreu 

This place is primarily for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Hence if you are looking for extensive hill station adventure and thrills, Benreu might not be the place suitable for you. Avoid monsoons since they may spoil the sightseeing sessions in your Benreu itinerary.

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