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Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland lies smugly shrouded at the eastern frontiers of the mighty Himalayas. The warriors of the Naga Tribes rule this mesmerizing state which is blessed with enchanting combination of natural beauty and ethnic simplicity. Kohima comes across as a laid back city with its leisurely pace of life. However, it is this awesome attitude of the people and the natural blessings showered upon them makes Kohima an ideal place to visit, stay, and enjoy. The city of Kohima was built in by the British as a watch post for the eastern region. This is the very place where the bloody World War-II battle devoured thousands of soldiers. The Commonwealth War Cemetery still remembers these brave hearts. The Nagas and Kukis inhabit and coexist in the region. The tribes have been successful protecting their unique culture and identity. These fiercely independent and self governing tribes are extremely warm and friendly. Their joyful nature, colorful costumes and mystic accessories makes it an amazing experience to interact and become friends with them. Verdant forests provide a perennial green cover to the entire region and make way only to provide some space to their lesser fierce siblings of rhododendrons and multihued orchids. Add a pinch of shopping for handicrafts, ethnic shawls, vests and other decorative and the wish-list of any tourist is complete. Kohima provides a wide choice of Museum, Zoo, Sanctuary, valleys, self governing villages and much more to mesmerize and captivate the visitors. Indian nationals wishing to visit Nagaland are required to obtain an Inner Line Permit from Nagaland House in respective states.

Kohima

Kohima

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Scenic, Wildlife

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 797001

STD Code: 370

Info Website: http://kohima.nic.in/

Best Time to Visit:  October – May

HistoryEdit

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Places to VisitAdd 

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Nearest airport is Dimapur which is at distance of 74 km from Kohima. The taxi can costs about Rs 1,800 from Dimapur to Kohima. Dimapur is air connected to Guwahati and Kolkata. International travelers can get air connection through Kolkata to Dimapur.

By Train : Nearest railhead is also Dimapur, which is connected to Kolkata (Kamrup Express) and Guwahati (Dbrt Rajdhani Exp).

By BUS : Nagaland State Road Transport buses offer services from Dimapur to Kohima. Private luxury buses from Guwahati connect with Kohima. Kohima is connected by buses to the major cities in neighboring states of Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Mizoram by National Highway No 39.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800
  • Razhu Pru ; Mission Compound, Kohima, Nagaland 797001.; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Hotel Japfu ; National Highway number 39, B.O.C, P.R. Hill, Kohima, Nagaland 797005. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • The Heritage ; Officers Hill, Kohima, Nagaland 797005.; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, Non-smoking rooms
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
  • The Orchid (Boutique Hotel) ; Opposite War Cemetery, Chandmari Road, Church Rd, Midland Colony, Kohima, Nagaland 797005 ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Shopping, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Baby sitting, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, Wheel chair access, Non-smoking rooms, Beauty salon.

Top RestaurantsAdd

  • Just Another Taste (JAT) Restaurant ;  Jail Colony, Kohima, Nagaland 797005. ; M –  0370 224 3524 ; Food Serve :  N.A.
  • Chingtsuong Restaurant ;  National Highway 61, Kohima, Nagaland 797001. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  N.A.
  • The Blue Bayou ;  Midland Colony, Kohima, Nagaland 797005. ; M –  0370 229 2008 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

Must Eat FoodAdd 

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

Trekking

Trekking

  • Trekking ; Dzukuo Valley trek, Japfu peak trek. ; Cost – N.A. ; Visiting Time –  N.A. ; Closed Time :  N.A.

Must ShopAdd

  • Warm and colourful Naga shawls ; Tibetan Market ;  Kohima, India ; Ph/M:  N.A.
  • Woodcarvings and Bamboo works make interesting souvenirs. ; Tibetan Market ;  Kohima, India ; Ph/M:  N.A.

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

SpaAd 

FestivalAdd

Hornbill Festival

Hornbill Festival


Hornbill Festival ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  Hornbill Festival is the main state-sponsored celebration in Kohima. It was started by Nagaland government in December 2000 to promote cultural heritage and to encourage inter-tribal interaction. The festival is organized from December 1-7 every year. It is held at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, about 12 km from Kohima.The carnival is named after the Hornbill bird, which features in the folklores of most of the state’s tribes. All tribes of Nagaland take part in this extravagant celebration. The week-long festival features traditional dance performances, crafts, sports, food fairs and games.Traditional arts, paintings, wood carvings, and sculptures are also exhibited. Archery and wrestling competitions are also held.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets asKohima is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire Brigade : 101
  • Police : 100

ItineraryEdit

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