Location: Kohima
Top Things to do in Kohima
The 10 Best Things to do in Kohima, Nagaland
Kohima (/koʊˈhiːmə/ pronunciation (help·info)) is the hilly capital city of India's north eastern state of Nagaland. With a resident population of 99,039 it is the second largest city in the state. Originally known as Kewhira, it was founded in 1878 when the British Empire established its headquarters of the then Naga Hills. It officially became the capital after the state of Nagaland was inaugurated in 1963.
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1. Kohima War Cemetery
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4.5 based on 238 reviews
KOHIMA WAR CEMETERY lies on the battle ground of Garrison Hill. No trace remains of the bungalow, which was destroyed in the fighting, but white concrete lines mark and preserve permanently the historic tennis court. The cemetery now contains 1,420 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War. At the highest point in the cemetery stands the KOHIMA CREMATION MEMORIAL commemorating 917 Hindu and Sikh soldiers whose remains were cremated in accordance with their faith.
Reviewed By ravichandra108
This memorial holds an important position in the history of North-East India. Very touching to see that many of the soldiers who lost their lives in the battles in the region are very young, often in their twenties.
2. Naga Heritage Village
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4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By tannud2018 - Srinagar District, India
Naga Heritage Village also known as Kisama Heritage Village is only one in Nagaland. The place is wrapped in breathtaking scenic views at the foothills of the lustrous and evergreen hills on the borderline of this village. It is surrounded by all types of flora. Naga Heritage village is rich in its tradition and cultural activities.Visiting this place is an experience of one of its kind and probably different from any part of the country. Its rich heritage speaks volumes about its cultures and customs. On visiting, you will see the unique thatched roofs on the traditionally built houses, its wooden walls and delicately and neatly done carvings of different designs – all of it has an age old rural essence. You will feel living just simply in a different era in your lifetime. This village comprises of Morungs or 16 different houses that are designed and made in such a way that it symbolizes 16 communities of the population residing here. These communities have restored the artifacts of World War II, its food courts, traditionally bamboo made halls and a stadium which is famous for its Hornbill Festival. The scenic beauty of the village itself mesmerizes the tourists, and thus tourism has flourished in leaps and bounds in the region over the years.Every year in the first week of December, this village celebrates the biggest festival of Northeast, The Hornbill Festival. In other words it is known as the king of festivals. this festival is very important and considered sacred.
3. Japfu Peak
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Jili_M_Wanderess - Dublin, Ireland
If you happen to be sojourning in Kohima (Nagaland’s largest hill station) for a few nights or attending the globally renowned Hornbill Festival (Dec 1st – Dec 10th), you will find yourself in a good position to tackle the iconic Japfu Peak (3,048 m), which is the second highest summit in Nagaland after Mount Saramati (3,826 m). Before climbing the mountain we undertook some online research and discovered that there was a serious paucity of information on how to actually climb the peak, the location of the trailhead, the distances involved and so forth. None of the locals or Indian travellers that we spoke to at the Hornbill Festival had a clue how to go about it either. So we wrote a in-depth guide after tackling this awesome peak in the land of Nagas! Do visit our website to read 'The Ultimate Guide On How To Climb Japfu Peak Without A Guide'. The purpose of this online guide is to provide you with all the facts and figures regarding Japfu peak so that you are in a good position to decide whether to hire a local guide or attempt the climb independently.
4. Catholic Church
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Jili_M_Wanderess - Dublin, Ireland
Such a lovely place, the church houses the biggest wooden cross, in Asia. The staff were cordial and the church is a must visit place during christmas!
5. Kisama Heritage Village
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By SGRG069 - Gangtok, India
We were there to witness one of the biggest cultural festival of Asia Continent " HORNBILL FESTIVAL". The festival organised by the Nagaland Tourism,Art & Cultural Dept. is also often called a festival of the festivals wherein all the major tribes of Nagaland comes under one roof to showcase the rich culture and tradition they have been following and preserving for centuries. WHAT AN EXPERIENCE to be there....About 12 kms from the capital city Kohima, the place is called Kisama where the Naga Heritage Village is built and the same place is where the festival takes place every first week of December.
6. Pulie Badze
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By GuruGhummakad - Kanchipuram, India
We reached here just before sunset and witnessed the different hues of sky during sunset. I could also record a small time lapse clip of this natural phenomenon. On our way back, we came across Mithun, State animal of Nagaland. This was the only wildlife we came across, hardly any birds in the jungle.
7. Kohima Museum
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4.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Nanakolkata
Very well designed museum which displays all aspect of Naga life, culture and history.The life size models were the best i have seen during my visit to several museums across the globe. You can also know about the important archaeological sites in Nagaland. Good paintings with accompanying models highlights the various sports activities of Naga tribal people. Educative for one and all BUT sadly lacks visitors both from India and abroad due to lack of proper advertisement among visitors.Dresses, weapons and daily used items were displayed to give proper emphasis to each aspect of Nagas .Lacks proper sanitation facilities in and aronud the museum.Sorry to say that NO relevant literatire and books. cards were available during my visit. It seems that no one cares about this unique museum.
8. Naga Bazzar
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4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Mitali2015 - Guwahati, India
When I entered this market, first thing caught my eyes were live creatures like grasshopper, rabbits, toads, rats, larva etc are on sale. Nagas' like to eat those things. many other locally produced things are also available here like local varieties of rice, vegetables ,roots and tubers etc. a must see while in Kohima.
9. The Catholic Cathedral
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4.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By GuruGhummakad - Kanchipuram, India
This beautiful iconic structure in Kohima is a famous tourist attraction, which shows the cultural heritage of Naga tribes, who embraced Christianity during rule of the British. It is a great architectural marvel of present times, a must see place.
10. AZ Phizo Memorial
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