 It is also the lowest range (also known as the Naga Foothills) and borders Assam, an Indian state.The range is first encountered by travellers along the Mokokchung-Mariani road at the Nagaland Gate (or the Tzutapela Gate, in Local Dialect).It consists of villages like Ao Senden, Ao Sungkhum, Chungtiayimsen (or New Chungtia), Watiyim, Longpayimsen, Moayimti, Medemyim, Longtho, etc.