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Pfutsero in December
Nagaland, India
December returns Pfutsero to the deep freeze — Naga Christmas hymns rising through frost.
The December story
Chakhesang Christmas is community-wide: church services, feasting, and warmth generated by sheer togetherness.
Why December scores 3/5
Weather
December returns Pfutsero to the deep freeze — Naga Christmas hymns rising through frost.
Roads & Access
note: From Kohima — 65km, 3 hrs on winding road. From Dimapur — 140km, 5-6 hrs.. from nearest city: Kohima 65km, 3 hrs
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: PHC in Pfutsero. Kohima 65km for district hospital. Dimapur 140km for serious cases.. rescue: District admin. ambulance: 108 unreliable. nearest hospital: PHC Pfutsero
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. BSNL works. Airtel patchy.
Kids
Not ideal for kids —
Elevation
2,133m — Moderate altitude
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓Christmas cultural travellers
- ✓winter photographers
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗cold-averse visitors
- ✗those expecting heated rooms
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | January freezes Pfutsero to the bone — India's coldest Naga town wears frost like a uniform. |
| February | 3/5 | February keeps Pfutsero frozen but adds longer days — more light for the highland panoramas. |
| March | 4/5 | March cracks Pfutsero's winter open — the highlands start greening from the valleys up. |
| April | 4/5 | April paints Pfutsero's highlands red — rhododendrons at 2000+ metres, blooming like they're showing off. |
| May | 4/5 | May is Pfutsero in full bloom — the highlands wear every colour the monsoon will later wash away. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon arrives |
| July | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 2/5 | Late monsoon |
| October | 4/5 | October unveils Pfutsero like it's been saving the view all year — and at 2133 metres, it has. |
| November | 4/5 | November sharpens Pfutsero into its clearest self — every ridge, every village, every peak defined. |
| Decemberviewing | 3/5 | December returns Pfutsero to the deep freeze — Naga Christmas hymns rising through frost. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kohima 65km, 3 hrs
Elevation
2,133m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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