Zunheboto, the Land of Warriors, is the home district of the Sumi Nagas

Background

Zunheboto district was formed on 19th December 1973 and is home to the Sumi Nagas.
It lies in the heart of Nagaland, bordered by Mokokchung and Tuensang districts to the north, Phek to the south, Kiphire to the east, and Wokha and Kohima to the west.
The official district profile gives the town altitude as 1,874m above sea level and lists 167 recognised villages.
The major rivers are the Tizu, Tsutha and Tapu (Doyang), and the important festivals are Tuluni and Ahuna.
The district is known as the Land of Warriors and has the Ghosü Wildlife Bird Sanctuary at Ghukiye Village.