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Site of the WWII Battle of Kohima ("the Stalingrad of the East"). The Kohima War Cemetery, the Naga Heritage village at Kisama, and the launch point for the Hornbill Festival (Dec 1–10).
Must-see highlights
WWII War Cemetery Kohima
Kisama Heritage Village Hornbill Festival (Dec)
Khonoma green village walk (20km)
Cathedral of the Reconciliation
Naga thali & smoked pork feast
Kohima War Memorial
State Museum Naga artefacts
Japfu Peak trek (3048m)
Touphema Tourist Village
Dzükou Valley (50km)
Nagaland Baptist Church
Village morung displays
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Dimapur 75km · Dimapur (DMU) 75km
Nearby attractions
Kohima War CemeteryKisama Heritage VillageDzukou Valley trekKhonoma villageCatholic Cathedral
How to get here
Dimapur → Kohima
cab · 3h
₹3,500
approx.
Kolkata → Dimapur
flight · 1.5h
₹5,500
approx.
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October – April (Hornbill: Dec 1-10)
Nearest Transport
Dimapur75 km
Dimapur (DMU)75 km
Stay Options
budget₹800/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹5,500/night
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