News
Travel
Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar praise Nagaland's eco-heaven Kwegma

NITN | @notintownlive | 22 Mar 2026, 05:41 am

Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar praise Nagaland's eco-heaven Kwegma Nagaland

Photo: Shabana Azmi/Instagram

Veteran Bollywood actor Shabana Azmi and lyricist Javed Akhtar recently visited Kwegma village near Kohima, Nagaland, posting glimpses of their trip on social media.

Azmi posted photographs from the visit on Instagram, describing Kwegma as a “clean” and “community-driven” village located about 14 km from Kohima.

She also acknowledged the hospitality extended by locals and organisers, writing, “We were treated to some beautiful Naga folk dance and a delicious local meal."

Akhtar also shared his experience, expressing appreciation for the village and its surroundings, according to Northeast Live TV.

Kwegma, situated close to the popular trekking destination Dzukou Valley, is emerging as an eco-tourism hub.

The region is known for its natural landscapes and proximity to Khonoma, often referred to as Asia’s first “green village” for its conservation efforts.

During their visit, the couple interacted with local residents and attended cultural performances, underscoring the growing visibility of Northeast India as a tourism destination.

Their social media posts have drawn attention to Nagaland’s blend of tradition, sustainability and natural beauty, further boosting interest in the region among travellers.

The couple's trip featured a Creators’ Meet at RCEMPA in Jotsoma, where Akhtar launched a music IP hub, deeming Nagaland "fertile ground for music" due to its talented, simple people.

Azmi, on her first visit, shared career anecdotes with local artists, echoing Akhtar's Hornbill Festival tales.

They also met Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who hosted them and discussed promoting Northeast culture and tourism.

Air Canada Adds Tenerife an ...

Air Canada has expanded its winter 2026–27 schedule with a range of new leisure destinations, including the only non-stop flights from North America to Tenerife.

Catering truck hits IndiGo ...

A ground handling mishap at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Tuesday evening saw a catering vehicle crash into an IndiGo aircraft, forcing the plane to be grounded and raising safety concerns, media reports said.

Air India makes history ag ...

Tata Group-owned Air India has announced Halwara (Ludhiana) as its newest destination in India, enhancing access for travellers from the industrial heartland of Punjab to Delhi and beyond to destinations around the world.