Kohima, India: travel guide
Capital of Nagaland — site of the epic WWII battle at Garrison Hill, and gateway to the Hornbill Festival, celebrating the rich culture of Naga tribes.
- Country
- India
- Currency
- INR
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Nearest airport
- DMU
Top places to visit in Kohima
Kohima War Cemetery
Heritage · 4.7 rating · about 1 h
A moving, beautifully maintained memorial to the Allied soldiers who fell in the 1944 Battle of Kohima — terraced lawns and the famous "When you go home" epitaph.
Kisama Heritage Village
Cultural · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · entry INR 200
An open-air heritage village showcasing the morungs and life of all Naga tribes, and the spectacular venue of the annual December Hornbill Festival.
Dzukou Valley
Nature · 4.7 rating · about 8 h · entry 100
A breathtaking high valley on the Nagaland-Manipur border, famed for its rolling green carpet and seasonal Dzukou lily, reached by a rewarding trek.
Khonoma Green Village
Cultural · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · entry 100
India's first green village — a historic Angami warrior village of terraced rice fields, stone gates and a community-run conservation forest.
Kohima Cathedral
Church · 4.4 rating · about 0.8 h
The grand Mary Help of Christians Cathedral on Aradura Hill, one of the largest in the Northeast, with Naga-influenced architecture and town views.
Kohima Local Bazaar
Market · 4.2 rating · about 1 h
A bustling market where Naga vendors sell hill produce, smoked meats, bamboo shoot, herbs and handicrafts — a vivid window into local life and cuisine.
Nagaland State Museum
Museum · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · entry 50
A museum displaying the tribal artefacts, costumes, weapons, jewellery and ceremonial gear of Nagaland's many tribes — a fine cultural primer.
Japfu Peak
Nature · 4.5 rating · about 8 h
Nagaland's second-highest peak (~3,048 m), a challenging trek rewarded with sunrise Himalayan views and the world's tallest rhododendron tree.
World War II Museum Kisama
Museum · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · entry 100
A museum near Kisama dedicated to the 1944 Battle of Kohima, with arms, photographs, dioramas and personal accounts of the turning-point of the Burma campaign.
Dzulekie
Nature · 4.3 rating · about 2 h
A serene offbeat hamlet beyond Khonoma with a trout stream, waterfalls and pine forest, a tranquil spot for nature lovers and quiet walks.
Things to do
- Dzukou Valley Trek Adventure · 16 h · from INR 2,500 per person
- Khonoma Village & Forest Walk Cultural · 3 h · from INR 800 per person
- Naga Heritage & Battle History Tour Cultural · 4 h · from INR 1,200 per person
- Naga Food & Market Trail Food · 2.5 h · from INR 1,000 per person
Day trips and tours
- Kohima Heritage & War History Day 8 h · from INR 1,800
- Dzukou Valley Trek Expedition 30 h · from INR 4,500
- Khonoma Green Village Day 7 h · from INR 2,000
Where to stay in Kohima
- City Center about INR 2,500 per night
Main commercial area with mid-range hotels
Hotels
- Razhü Pru Heritage Homestay 3-star · INR 3,000 to INR 5,500 per night
- Khonoma Village Homestay 2-star · INR 1,800 to INR 3,500 per night
- Hotel Vivor Kohima 4-star · INR 4,500 to INR 8,000 per night
- The Heritage Kohima 3-star · INR 3,500 to INR 6,500 per night
- Dovipie Inn 3-star · INR 2,200 to INR 4,000 per night
- Hotel Japfü 3-star · INR 3,000 to INR 5,500 per night
Where to eat
- Ozotho Naga, Northeastern · about INR 400 per person
- Dream Cafe Cafe, Continental, Naga · about INR 350 per person
- De Oriental Dream Naga, Chinese, North Indian · about INR 350 per person
- Razhü Pru Restaurant Naga, Angami · about INR 450 per person
- Cafe Terrace Cafe, Tibetan, Continental · about INR 250 per person
- Naga Kitchen Naga · about INR 250 per person
- Hotel Japfü Restaurant North Indian, Chinese, Naga · about INR 400 per person
- Bamboo Hut Naga, Chinese, Tibetan · about INR 250 per person
Getting around
- Shared Taxi main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Taxi main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.