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Longkhüm is a village located 17 km south-west of Mokokchung, in Nagaland, North-East India. It is situated at an altitude of 1846 m above sea level. Also known as Ao Funemro meaning the Vanguard village of the Aos in the days of headhunting, it is strategically situated and commands a view of the surrounding hills and valleys .The people of this village are hard working and one can find exquisite handicrafts and handloom items in this village. On a clear day, one can view the eastern Himalayas of Arunachal and beyond and also the industrial smoke bellowing from the industries in Assam. The Aos have a belief that Longkhüm is the resting place of the spirit of dead on their onward journey to paradise. Mongzu Ki - eagle's eyrie - is situated at a high precipice where eagles have nested for centuries. According to Ao mythology, eagles are the manifestations of the spirits of the dead.This village was once called the Father of Ao villages during the ancient days.
Longkhüm
Ao Funemro | |
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village | |
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| Nickname: Vegetable Capitol of Nagaland | |
  Longkhüm Location in Nagaland, India  Longkhüm Longkhüm (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°15′49″N 94°24′44″E / 26.26355°N 94.4123°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Nagaland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Longkhum Yimden |
| • Body | Longkhum Village Council (Putu menden) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 87.9 km2 (33.9 sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Native | Chungli Ao and Mongsen Ao |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | NL |
| Website | nagaland |
Longkhüm is linked by road to National Highway-61.
