It is the district headquarters of the Sumis. The Sumis are a martial tribe and are known for their fighting prowess. Zunheboto is at an altitude of 1,874.22 metres. It is 150 kilometres from Kohima via Chazouba and 70 kilometres from Mokokchung. The town is spread out on clusters of hillocks and chilly winds and foggy mornings are a frequent occurrence in this beautiful town. Sumi dances are not only colourful but also rhythmic, fast-paced and entails a lot of exertions and re interesting to watch. Their folk songs are melodious. Their ceremonial war dresses, some of which, are encrusted with cowrie shells are worth a second look. Tuluni (July 8) is a festival where they thank the Almighty God when the first produce of a particular year from their agricultural fields are collected. It is the most important festival for a farming community. It is observed with fanfare on July 8 every year. It has been an occasion to renew old associations. These days the festival is celebrated to preserve the traditional culture and to know one's fellow tribe people and engender a sense of unity and foster fellow feeling. Another Sumi festival of body sanctification is Ahuna celebrated on November 14 every year.