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Kohima

Capital of the Naga Hills

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2 daysIdeal stay₹800From / night₹30EntryOctober – AprilBest windowDimapurNearest rail · 75 km

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).

Pairs well with

Kisama (Hornbill Festival)· 1h awayDzukou Valley· 19m awayImphal· 4h awayUkhrul· 5h awayBishnupur (Manipur)· 5h awayLoktak Lake· 5h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 90
Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (high crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Dimapur 75km · Dimapur (DMU) 75km

Nearest transport

Dimapur75 km
Dimapur (DMU)75 km

Stay options

budget₹800/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹5,500/night

Best time to visit

October – April (Hornbill: Dec 1-10)

How to get here

Dimapur → Kohima

cab · 3h

₹3,500

approx.

Kolkata → Dimapur

flight · 1.5h

₹5,500

approx.

Nearby attractions

Kohima War CemeteryKisama Heritage VillageDzukou Valley trekKhonoma villageCatholic Cathedral

More in Nagaland

Dzukou Valley

Dzukou Valley

Valley of Flowers of the Northeast

Kisama (Hornbill Festival)

Kisama (Hornbill Festival)

Festival of Festivals

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