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Longkhüm is a legendary 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 a 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.
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.