Inner Line Permit (ILP) Required for Khezhakeno
All domestic Indian citizens residing outside the state must obtain an approved Inner Line Permit (ILP) prior to entering Khezhakeno. Foreign travelers require a Protected Area Permit (PAP) or local registration.
Every Nezo tour package includes seamless online permit documentation and pre-cleared checkpost entry passes.
Visiting Khezhakeno requires compliance with Nagaland state entry regulations and village community protocols.
1. Domestic Indian Citizens — Inner Line Permit (ILP)
Under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation of 1873, all domestic Indian citizens who are not permanent indigenous residents of Nagaland must hold a valid Inner Line Permit (ILP) to enter the state.
- Online Application: Apply via the official government portal: ilp.nagaland.gov.in.
- Categories & Fees: Tourist ILP is ₹200 for domestic Indian citizens (30 days validity) and ₹500 for foreign tourists (plus nominal payment gateway charges), approved typically within 24 to 48 hours.
- Documents Required: Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID) and a passport-size photograph.
- Offline Issuance: Available at Nagaland Houses in New Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, and Shillong, or DC offices in Dimapur and Kohima.
2. International Travelers — Foreigner Registration (FRO)
Protected Area Permit (PAP) requirements have been relaxed for most foreign passport holders (except nationals of China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, who require prior Ministry of Home Affairs clearance).
- FRO Registration: Foreign visitors must register with the Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) / SP Office in Kohima or Dimapur within 24 hours of arrival in the state.
3. Village Eco-Development Fee
The Khezhakeno Village Council collects a nominal eco-development entry fee (₹50 for Indian citizens / ₹100 for foreign visitors) at the village entrance. This revenue directly supports village sanitation, stone trail maintenance, and historical monument preservation.
