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Kohima

''The Kohima city is the holy land of ancient tribe of Angami Naga. Kohima was given its name by the then British government because they were not able to pronounce the language of Angami name Kewhira or Kewhima (Tenyidie for “the location where the amazing flower Kewhi found). The town is known after the local wild flower plant of kewhi which is basically found in the hilly areas. In the past time, the Kohima city was also called Thigoma.
Kohima is the Capital of Nagaland. Like other Naga settlement Kohima shares the same feature standing on top of the surrounding mountains. ''

Kohima in Nagaland, a typical Naga town is a pretty hill station, with panoramic views of the rugged Naga hills, displaying the exotic tribal culture of the northeast that makes it a hot holiday travel destination among all other places in North East India. The home of the brave and daring, yet simple and innocent, Naga tribes, Kohima Nagaland is unspoilt and replete with some attractive sites to see and do.

PLACES AROUND KOHIMA

Dzukou Valley - The valley of Dzukou offers eternal charm along with its great emerald green mountains, surrounded by amazing flowing river, is situated at a height of 2,438.4 m.

Tuophema Visitor Village - It is situated only 41 km distance from the city of Kohima. This village is selected by state tourism department for promoting local Angami Sekrenyi celebration in the month of February 25 to 27 annually.

Hornbill Festival - This festival is held annually in the month of December with great fervor. Sports, dances, games and some musical events are some rituals of this grand celebration.

War Cemetery - A symbolic memorial erected as citation for the supreme sacrifices made by the officers and men during the World War II. Each grave is supported by a bronze plaque with a moving epitaph -" When you go home / Tell them of us and say / For your tomorrow / We gave our today."

Zoological Park - The zoo at Kohima is built on a lovely hill-slope. You will find a glimpse of the animal and bird kingdom of Nagaland in the Zoological Park at Kohima.

The Catholic Cathedral - The Catholic Cathedral at Aradura Hill is a major attractions in Kohima tourism. It is one of the biggest Cathedral in the whole North East and has a very amiable atmosphere for praying. This place is worth a visit, for its blend of endemic architecture.

Best time to visit Kohima

Through out the year, though best is between November to March.

HOW TO REACH THERE

Air: Nearest airport is Dimapur (74 km). One can hire Taxi from here to reach Kohima.

Rail: Dimapur is well connected to Guwahati, Kolkata and Delhi.

Road: Kohima is 339KM from Guwahati, gateway to the North East India. There are many bus from Guwahati and all other major cities from North Eastern states. Route from Guwahati - Take NH37 till Nagaon via Jorabat. Turn right and take NH36 till Kohima via Howraghat, Bokajan and Dimapur.