Located in the eastern part of Nagaland, Tuensang is a district bounded by five districts Mokokchung, Mon, Longleng, Zunheboto, and Kiphire. Most importantly it rests on the International border of Indo-Myanmar. The district is endowed with rich in cultural heritage and their traditional attire is very colourful. Tuensang has a heart-warming ambience and their dances and songs are very rhythmic and soulful.
Tuensang is well connected to each city, though not directly but In-directly, through the nearby Airport and Railway stations and the roads connecting the nearby major cities to Tuensang are very efficient. Dimapur is the only city connected with railways and airways. Thus, the only way to reach Tuensang is by bus, private cars or hired taxis.
The climate in Tuensang is quite temperate during the summers though, during the winters and monsoon the climate is at the extremes. The summers are relatively more pleasant than the winters here because during the winter season the temperature drops to as low as 4 degrees Celcius making travelling almost next to impossible during these months. Tuensang experiences heavy rainfall during the monsoon season which again makes it difficult to traverse the town. Hence, the best time to visit this place would be during the summer.
Tuensang is the headquarters of the Tuensang district, the easternmost, largest district of Nagaland, and flanked by Myanmar on its right side. It is one of the largest urban center in Nagaland along with Dimapur, Kohima and Mokokchung, making it a top tourist destination in the state of Nagaland.
Tuensang is one of the fastest growing towns of Nagaland with a significant rise in the number of schools, colleges, hospitals and several basic amenities in the past few years.