Mon is tucked away from the main tourist destinations in Nagaland. However, it is close to Myanmar’s border and can be reached via air, train, or road. One thing that needs to be pointed out is that the streets are pretty bumpy, but once you reach Mon, the views and serenity will blow your mind, and it is worth it. The best ways to reach Mon depend on your location and preferences.
We have given the details of each mode so you can plan your vacation easily. You can also contact our tour experts and book your Mon tour package for a smooth travel experience.
Here are details on how to reach Mon in Nagaland to enjoy a wonderful holiday
Mon By Flight
There are no direct flights to Mon, and the nearest airports are Dibrugarh Airport in Assam (129 km away) and Jorhat Airport (155 km away). Dimapur Airport in Nagaland is also the nearest airport to Mon, if you are not getting a flight to these airports, you can also fly to Dimapur. All of them are well-connected with other cities and towns in India. Once you arrive at one of these airports, take a taxi, cab, or bus to reach Mon.
From | Aerial Distance | Travel Time | Popular Flight | Airport |
Delhi to Dibrugarh |
1743 km |
2h 45m |
Vistara, IndiGo |
Indira Gandhi International Airport |
Delhi to Jorhat |
1685 km |
3 hours 10 minutes |
IndiGo |
Indira Gandhi International Airport |
Delhi to Dimapur |
1661 km |
2h 50m |
Indigo, Air India |
Indira Gandhi International Airport |
Mumbai to Dibrugarh |
2429 km |
7h 30m |
Air India, IndiGo |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport |
Mumbai to Jorhat |
2335 km |
6h 05m |
Air India, IndiGo |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport |
Guwahati to Dibrugarh |
353 km |
55 minutes |
Air India, IndiGo, Vistara |
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport |
Kolkata to Dimapur |
657 km |
01 h 35 m |
Indigo, Air India |
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport |
Kolkata to Dibrugarh |
855 km |
1h 40m |
Air India, IndiGo |
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport |
Mon By Train
To travel to Mon by train, there are two train stations, Dimapur railway station and Guwahati railway station. The Dimapur to Mon distance is around 271 km and Guwahati to Mon is around 449 km. They are connected with prominent cities in India and offer a scenic journey. Compared to other railway stations, Mariani Junction and Simaluguri Junction are closer to Mon, but they are less connected to major parts of India. However, if you come from the nearest twon or cities like Guwahati and Kolkata, you will find a lot of trains going to these stations. Upon arrival, you can take a cab or bus to reach Mon.
From | Distance (Rail) | Travel Time | Recommended Train | Railway Station |
Delhi to Dimapur |
2188 km |
1 d 7 hr 50 min |
Dbrt Rajdhani |
New Delhi |
Kolkata to Mariani |
1373 km |
24 hours |
Kamrup Express |
Howrah |
Delhi to Mariani |
2292 km |
2 days 2 hours |
Avadh Assam Exp |
New Delhi |
Chennai to Dimapur |
2365 km |
2 d 1 hr 45 min |
Newtinsukia Exp |
Perambur |
Guwahati to Simaluguri |
485 km |
11 hr 22 min |
Nagaland Exp |
Guwahati |
Mumbai to Dimapur |
2528 km |
2 d 5 hr |
Ltt Dibrugarh Ex |
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus |
Delhi to Simaluguri |
2248 km |
2 days |
Dbr Rajdhani |
New Delhi |
Guwahati to Dimapur |
462 km |
4 hr 7 min |
Jansatabdi Exp |
Guwahati Junction |
Kolkata to Dimapur |
641 km |
1 d 1 hr 40 min |
Kamrup Express |
Howrah Junction |
Mumbai to Simaluguri |
2792 km |
2 days 10 hours |
Ltt Dibrugarh Ex |
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus |
Kolkata to Simaluguri |
1247 km |
1 d 6 hr 3 min |
Kamrup Express |
Howrah |
Mon By Road
Nagaland has an excellent road network, and Mon can be easily reached by roadways. You can take a cab or taxi to Mon or use Nagaland State Transport buses to get around Nagaland. For those traveling to Mon by road, here’s the distance, travel time, and route to take:
Location | Distance | Time | Route |
Dibrugarh to Mon |
114.2 km |
3 hours 9 minutes |
NH 702 |
Jorhat to Mon |
140.4 km |
4 hr 24 min |
Dhodar Ali Rd and NH702 |
Sivasagar to Mon |
93.2 km |
2 hr 53 min |
NH702C and NH702 |
Kohima to Mon |
340.4 km |
8 hours |
NH 129 |
Depending on your preference, you can get Mon using any of the above-mentioned transportation methods. If you want a hassle-free experience, contact our travel experts and tell them about your preferences so they can arrange it according to your requirements. Our package also includes accommodations, meals, and transfers that will make your trip memorable.