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#1	Hotel Japfu Kohima Reviews (5) Rs. 1800 1

#2	Hotel Orchid Reviews (4) Rs. 2300 2

#3	Fira, Hotel Reviews (3) Rs. 800 3

#4	Grandeur Hotel Reviews (2) Rs. 1000 4

#5	Aradura Inn Reviews (2) Rs. 1400 5

#6	Hotel Razhu Pru Reviews (1) Rs. 1800 6

#7	The Heritage Reviews (1) Rs. 1800 7

#8	Dimori Cove Not rated yet Rs. 1400 8

#9	Khonoma Homestay Not rated yet Rs. 2000 9

#10	Hotel Pine Not rated yet Rs. 800 10

Places to visit in Kohima
	War Cemetery Monument #1 of 13 Hotels near War Cemetery Photos of War Cemetery

	Catholic Church Religious #2 of 13 Hotels near Catholic Church Photos of Catholic Church

	Dzukou Valley Hill #3 of 13 Hotels near Dzukou Valley

	Nagaland State Museum Museum #4 of 13 Hotels near Nagaland State Museum Photos of Nagaland State Museum

	Ruzaphema Markets #5 of 13 Hotels near Ruzaphema Photos of Ruzaphema

	Dzulekie Picnic Spot #6 of 13 Hotels near Dzulekie

	Intangki Wildlife Sanctuary Sanctuary #7 of 13 Hotels near Intangki Wildlife Sanctuary

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About Kohima Tourism
The capital city of the north-eastern state of Nagaland, Kohima is a scenic town with breath taking natural beauty. It is located in the Kohima district and is at the southern part of the state at an elevation of 1500 meters above sea level. Connect by the National Highway 39, Kohima is at a distance of 74 km from Dimapur which is another important town in Nagaland. Kohima is at a distance of 145 km from the Imphal and around 339 km from Guwahati which is the gateway city to the north-east. Known earlier as Thigoma, Kohima got its name from the wild flowering plant called Kew Hi which is found in the mountains of Nagaland. The original inhabitants of the place were the Angami Nagas and the Rengma tribes, but in recent times people from other parts of the region and country have come and settled here. Kohima is known for its virgin beauty and the amazing views of the Naga Hills. The place holds historical importance as the site of the battle between the British and Japanese troops during the World War II. There is a War Cemetery which has a memorial in honour of all the brave soldiers who have laid down their lives during World War II. The cemetery is beautifully maintained, and is adorned by two crucifix and stone markers with the names of the brave soldiers. The Catholic Cathedral at Aradura Hill is a beautiful and important cathedral in the town. It is one of the most well known and the largest cathedrals in the north eastern part of the country. The Nagaland State Museum houses a range of artefacts, sculptures, statues, jewellery, etc which present the culture and lifestyle of the Naga tribes. The Zoological Park located in a picturesque hill slope is another site worth visiting in Kohima. There are also quite a few scenic places that tourists can visit in and around Kohima. The Kohima Village, locally known as the Barra Basti epitomises the Naga tribal way of life and has a beautiful ceremonial gate which is peculiar to all Naga villages. About 15 km from Kohima is the Japhu Peak which is the second highest peak in Nagaland. The Dzukou Valley and the Dzulekie stream near Kohima are known for their natural beauty. Kohima has a moderate subtropical climate and remains fairly comfortable throughout the year. However during the peak of winter, it does get quite chilly. The best time to visit Kohima is during the spring and autumn seasons when the weather is comfortable and the place looks beautiful all around. Read More >>

6 Kohima Traveller Reviews

"Amazing Kohima - Loved Japfu"

Posted by Satya
Delhi
Jan 25, 2013

Kohima Experience: Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland lies smugly shrouded at the eastern frontiers of the mighty Himalayas. The warriors of the Naga Tribes rule this mesmerizing state which is blessed with enchanting combination of natural beauty and ethnic simplicity. Kohima comes across as a laid back city with its leisurely pace of life. However, it is this awesome attitude of the people and the natural blessings showered upon them makes Kohima an ideal place to visit, stay, and enjoy.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: The Kohima Museum was set up with an aim to provide the visitors a glimpse of the diverse tribal habitats and cultures. The Naga bazaar is one place which can be considered as the nodal point for all roads to converge. Kohima is one of the best shopping places in Nagaland. You would find a wide variety of handicrafts and handloom items intricately designed and embellished which truly reflects the tradition of Nagaland. You may bargain and negotiate over prices too. The Catholic Cathedral at Aradura Hill is a beautiful and important cathedral in the town. It is one of the most well known and the largest cathedrals in the north eastern part of the country. The Catholic Cathedral at Aradura Hill is a beautiful and important cathedral in the town. It is one of the most well known and the largest cathedrals in the north eastern part of the country. There is a War Cemetery which has a memorial in honor of all the brave soldiers who have laid down their lives during World War II. The cemetery is beautifully maintained. People in Nagaland have a very westernized way of eating. Pork, beef, mutton, chicken and also lots of jungle animals are eaten. People are 100 percent non-vegetarian.

Activities & things to do: Just sight seeing and nothing else other than treks and visiting Khonoma - India's first eco green village.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Kohima lies at a distance of 339 km from Guwahati in Assam and 145 km from Imphal in Manipur. It is connected by national highway number 39 with both these states. Regular buses are run along the route of Dimapur- Kohima. These buses are provided by the Nagaland State Transport and reach their destination within 4 hours. Apart from this, a number of luxury private buses also run from Guwahati. A visitor can also rent out taxis and mini-coaches from Dimapur, though that can cost him much.

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"The misty little town of Nagaland"

Posted by Sinmoy
Delhi
Oct 17, 2012

Kohima Experience: Recommended for individual who love nature, warm hospitality and history.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: NA

Activities & things to do: Walk around the town, climb up the nearby cliffs and try and mix up with the locals....visit the local market

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Go via Guwahati, take the early morning shatabdi.

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"Kohima(Nagaland)"

Posted by Luv
Delhi
Aug 22, 2012

Kohima Experience: Nice and a peaceful place i liked this stay, we had a nice time loved this stay, room was great it was spacious too, we had a 24hrs water facility in this stay, worth the money,

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Food was in good quality, all over a nice stay, experienced great.

Activities & things to do: You can visit War Cemetery, State Museum, Zoological Park etc

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: You can reach there only by Air India and Jet airways flights. Airport is at 'Dimapur'. After that it will takes 2.5 hrs by road towards kohima.

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"Kohima"

Posted by Anand
Bangalore
Oct 10, 2011

Kohima Experience: Nagaland if filled with picturesque landscapes. However, it offers very little options to stay. Vegetarians will find it very difficult to survive here given the immense love of Nagas for read meat. Plan your stay well ahead in advance.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Lots of shoppoing options are available in Kohima. Also the supply from Burma and Chinese markets offers some great stuff at decent rates. All you need to know is to bargain hard.

Activities & things to do: The key attraction is the Hornbill festival. That's all we did when we were in Kohima.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: AIR : DIMAPUR is the only Airport in Nagaland at the moment. Direct flights connect the airport to Guwahati and Kolkota. RAIL : Dimapur has a railway station on the main line of the North east Frontier Railway. It is well connected to Guwahati, with a number of trains that shuttle between the two stations every day. ROAD : A number of taxis ply from Dimapur to Kohima. Prefer local shared taxi's over these buses. Night buses connect Dimapur and Kohima to Guwahati and Shillong (Meghalaya). A very convenient way for reaching Kohima is to take the train or flight to Dimapur and then rent a taxi to Kohima. The Dimapur taxi stand is adjacent to the Railway Station. Yellow taxis can be hired with other passengers (shared taxi) or exclusive (full taxi). One way fare from Dimapur Station to Kohima will be about 175/- per person for a shared cab.

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"The Hill Queen"

Posted by Gopa
Kolkata
Apr 05, 2011

Kohima Experience: Kohima is a small hill station about two hours\' drive from Dimapur and five hours\' drive from Jorhat, Assam. The road is excellent. You will see pineapple trees and many unknown orchids on the way.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Food in hotel Japhu is excellent. You can buy local handicrafts from a bazar in centre of Kohima. A museum and a very old Church should not be missed. The wooden architecture of the church is very beautiful. Try to visit the church on Sunday during prayer time as all tribal peole of Nagaland nearby will assemble there . If possible try to visit Mao on border of Nagaland and Manipur.

Activities & things to do: You can do trekking to reach Japhu peak. It takes about 3 hours to reach Imphal from Mao. The roadside view is very beautiful.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: In many states of the North-East India you require Inner Line Permit. Specially foreigners need definitely. As our team consisted of all female members we had no problem although at borders of two states police check for permits. Tribals of Nagaland are to be handled carefully. In older times they were un-famous for human head hunting. You can reach Kohima by road from either Dimapur of Jorhat in Assam. Both Dimapur and Jorhat can be reached by air from Kolkata.

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Tourist places in Kohima

Presenting the combination of historyand ethnic simplicity, Kohima is a districtof Nagaland. This district is blessed with many places of tourist interests, including religious places, museums and historic monuments. Apart from these, this district also has several bazaars, beautiful valley and wildlife sanctuaries.

Main attraction of the destination is an ancient church, popularly known as catholic church. This church is one of the biggest churches in the north-east and is known for its attempt to spread Christianity among the people of the region. Another popular attraction in the region is the war cemetery, which is known for preserving the burials of the soldiers, who died during the Japanese invasion in World War II.

Furthermore, tourists can visit Tuophema village, which is promoted as the ancient heritage village by the State Government and is popular for presenting the social system of Naga Tribe. Another village that can be visited by the tourists is Khonoma Village. Tourists can also visit museums, which hold the exhibit of the creations and artefacts of the diverse culture of Naga Tribes. Popular museums in the destination are Kohima Museum and Nagaland State Museum.

Display of traditional outfits, statues, pillars and jewellery can be seen at this museum. Kohima is also home to Intanki Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to various species wild animals and a variety of beautiful birds. Hoolak Gibbon is the main attraction in this wildlife sanctuary. Kohima Zoo is another place of sightseeing, which is famous for various activities like camping and trekking.

Apart from these adventurous places, Kohima is home to shopping places like Ruzaphema and Naga Bazaar. Ruzaphema is famous for the trading of live stock, while Naga Bazaar basically deals in handicrafts items.