Nagaland's gateway
Dimapur sits in the plains at the foot of the Naga hills, and it's Nagaland's main commercial city, with the state's main railway station and airport. Goods for most of Nagaland and parts of Manipur pass through its wholesale markets. The centre around the station, Hong Kong Market and Super Market is busy and crowded; residential areas spread out towards Duncan Basti, Burma Camp, Purana Bazaar and Chumoukedima.
When you ask for a quote, give the exact address, a map pin and whether a truck can reach the gate.
Inner Line Permit
Nagaland has an Inner Line Permit system, and Dimapur is covered by it. Many people from outside the state, including truck crews, need a permit. The rules change from time to time, so check what applies before you book, and keep permits with the truck's papers.
Chumoukedima
Chumoukedima, on the road to Kohima, has become a district headquarters with many government offices and new housing. Moves between it and Dimapur are common. Give the exact address and a landmark.
Kachari ruins
Dimapur was once the capital of the Dimasa Kachari kingdom, and the mushroom-shaped stone pillars of the Kachari ruins still stand near the centre. They're a reminder that the city has been a trading crossroads for centuries.
Weather
Dimapur is hot and humid in summer, with heavy rain from May to September that can flood low-lying roads. Winters are mild and dry. November to March is usually the best time to move.
Festivals
Christmas and New Year are the biggest celebrations, and the Hornbill Festival near Kohima in early December brings visitors through Dimapur. Book early if your date falls near them.
Local moves
Many local moves go across the city or out to Chumoukedima, Medziphema, Niuland and the villages along the roads. Share both exact addresses when you ask for a quote.
Common moves out of Dimapur
Common moves from Dimapur go west to Guwahati and south through the hills to Silchar. Our route guides cover both, and Kohima's guide covers the climb to the capital.
Students
Colleges in Dimapur and the institutes nearby draw students from across Nagaland. A student's room usually goes as a few-items move; check the hostel's dates first.
Business and trade
Traders, transporters and businesses move goods and staff through Dimapur constantly. If you're moving a shop or office along with your home, list the business goods separately; they usually need their own invoice.
Postings
Central government offices, the railways, the army and paramilitary forces post staff to Dimapur. Service and government quarters need a vacating notice and an inspection. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Packing against damp
Ask for mattresses, fabrics and books in sealed covers, wooden furniture in blankets, and electronics in their own cartons with moisture absorbers. Our guide to moving in the monsoon has more tips.
First weeks in a Dimapur home
Ask how the water supply works, since many homes rely on borewells or tankers, check the power backup, and book internet early. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.
Rail and air links
Dimapur's railway station and airport make it the starting point for most long-distance moves in Nagaland. If you're sending goods by rail or travelling separately, plan the timing so someone is at the house when the truck arrives.
Medziphema and the foothills
Medziphema, on the road to Kohima, has an agricultural university campus and new housing on the foothills. Roads there start to climb, so share a map pin and ask whether a truck can reach the house.