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High Season : Oct - May

7 - 16℃

Low Season : July - Oct

18 - 25℃

Nearest Airport -DMU

Dimapur Aiport

Nearest Train Stations -DMV

Dimapur Railway Station

History

The British invaded Naga territory in the 1840s, but the Nagas strongly opposed it. The British took almost four years to conquer less than 10,000 square kilometers of territory. Kohima became the first constituency of the Naga Mountains. In 1963, Nagaland became a full-fledged state and Kohima became the state capital. The city witnessed the bloody battle between the allies and Japan during World War 11. The Commonwealth War Cemetery is dedicated to 10,000 Allied soldiers who died during the Japanese invasion during World War II. The Battle of Kohima lasted almost three months and the heroic fighters who fought for the Allies performed an admirable mission to stop the Japanese invasion of the Indian border. There were 17,857 British and Indian casualties among the allies. Before leaving Kohima, the British erected this monument to commemorate their comrades.

Facts & Culture

Kohima is one of the most scenic towns of the North East with imposing Mountain peaks, waterfalls, lush greenery, and a range of flowers all around. The entrance gate is decorated with traditional Naga art and buffalo horns, which are typical characteristics of all Naga peoples. The Kohima Museum is a must-see for every traveler. It houses some of the rarest artifacts belonging to almost 16 Naga tribes in the state. It displays colorful traditional costumes, clan patterns, etc. The town is famous for different ethnic tribes that have managed to protect their unique culture and identity. The villages of Kohima Barra Basti and Khonoma showcase the Naga way of life. War Cemetry is famous for the resting ground of the soldiers who lost their lives in the England - Japan War. The Catholic Cathedral in Cerro Aradura is one of the largest and most famous cathedrals in the northeast of the country. Mt.Japfu the second highest peak of Nagaland is another scenic spot to see. Dzukou Valley, the valley of flowers is close to the town. Tourists visit the town in large numbers for the very famous Hornbill Festival which showcases the unique tribal culture of the place

Places to See

Japfu Peak

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The Japfu Peak is one of the most important tourist attractions in Nagaland and is part of the landscape, which has given Nagaland the name ‘Switzerland of the East’. It is one of the most importa

24 Hrs
Japfu, Kohima, Nagaland
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Heritage DC Bungalow

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The Heritage DC Bungalow is one of the most ancient buildings in Kohima and is known for its sheer resplendence and luxury. Located at the Officers’ Hill in Kohima, the bungalow has only 4 rooms.

24 Hrs
Officers Hill, Kohima, Nagaland 797001
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Touphema Village

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As an ode to the rich cultural heritage of Nagaland, the village has exclusively been built for tourists to help them understand the lifestyle and the history of the people here. The village was built

24 Hrs
Tuophema, Nagaland 797105
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Catholic Church

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The Catholic Church in Kohima is an architectural wonder in the city. It is known for its architectural beauty and the fact that it is the center of the Catholic Church of Nagaland. It is the residenc

08:00 - 16:00
Kohima, Nagaland, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Naga Heritage Village

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The Naga Heritage Village offers a panorama of natures, cheerful and hospitality of people. The objective of the Heritage Village is to protect and preserve all ethnic cultural heritages by establishi

08:00 - 18:00
Kohima, Nagaland, India
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- Yes

Kohima War Cemetery

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The War Cemetery in Kohima was built in the year April 1944 to mark the death of the soldiers who lost their in the Second World War at Kohima. In the memory of those soldiers of the allied force of 2

09:00 - 16:00
Kohima, Nagaland, India
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- Yes

Kohima Museum

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Given the rich heritage and culture of Nagaland, tourists should definitely visit the Kohima State Museum to get a deeper insight into the history and culture of the tribes residing in the state. Esta

09:30 - 16:30
Upper Bayavü Hill, Kohima, Nagaland 797121, India
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- Yes

Naga Bazar

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In the capital city of Nagaland, there is a market called Naga Bazar, where you can find and buy all kind of animals. This market is as old as Kohima town itself. It is famous for trading in a wide va