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Kohima town on the hills of Nagaland

Nagaland

Kohima

Kohima is best known as the site of the 1944 Battle of Kohima, a turning point of the Second World War in the Eastern theatre, commemorated at the Kohima War Cemetery. The city also anchors nearby Naga heritage villages and is the staging point for the annual Hornbill Festival at Kisama.

Top Attractions

  • Kohima War Cemetery
  • Kisama Heritage Village
  • Naga Bazaar
  • Kohima Cathedral

Best Time to Visit

October to May

How to Reach

Nearest airport: Dimapur Airport (about 74 km).

Gallery

Kohima War Cemetery
Gate of the Naga Heritage Village at Kisama
Misty hills and villages around Kohima

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Trips

Packages for This Destination

Green slopes of Dzukou Valley5D / 4N

Nagaland

Kohima Heritage & Dzukou Valley Trek

War history in Kohima followed by a scenic trek into the Dzukou Valley.

From ₹23,000

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Hotels Near This Destination

Hillside houses in Kohima

Nagaland

Kohima Ridge Residency

₹2,600 - ₹5,200 / night

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Rolling green hills of Dzukou Valley

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