Kohima Tourism

"A land ruled by the Nagas" Kohima Tourism Kohima is the hilly capital of Nagaland, which is one of the seven sister states of India. ?Kohima? is the anglicized name given by the British, the original name being 'Kewhira' derived from the Kewhi flowers found in the region. Famous for its ethereal environment and untouched beauty, it is a land of folklore passed down through the ages. Situated at a height of 1500 metres above the sea level, it is endowed with quaint hills, emerald forests and a picturesque landscape. It is the go-to place for all you adventure enthusiasts as it is ideal for trekking, camping and hiking. Kohima was built by the British and is home to the Naga and Kulkis tribe who can amaze one with their independence and a mystical and colourful culture that surrounds them. Kohima finds its place in history as the site of an intense fight with the Japanese, a part of a 64 day long battle during the World War II. One of the most popular sits here include the Commonwealth War Cemetery which homes thousands of soldiers of the World War II. Other than that, the city has a lot more to offer to its visitors - a museum, zoo, sanctuary, valleys, self governing villages and much more. Download Kohima PDF Guide > What's Great? Characterised by beautiful peaks, misty winds, tearing clouds, rivers flowing through it, and abundance of flora and fauna. What's not so Great? People already living in hilly areas like Himachal or Dehradun will not find anything outstanding here. For Whom The place is for a family vacation and also for couples. Elders and kids both can enjoy this place. This is an ideal place for a vacation for people living in nearby metro cities.

History of Kohima Kohima was initially inhabited by the Angami Naga tribes, one of the largest of its kind. In around 1840, the British started the incursions to take on the territory which was met by stringent resistance by the freedom loving Nagas, who had never been conquered by any empire before. For this fact, the British took around four decades to capture the comparatively tiny territory. Kohima was the first seat of British modern administration as the headquarters of Naga Hills District in 1879. It has also been etched in history for the infamous Battle of Kohima during the Burma Campaign in 1944 at the time of World War 2. It was a 64-day long war with the Japanese who eventually lost to the allies. Afterwards, post-independence, when Nagaland became a full-fledged state in 1963, Kohima was made its official capital.

Itinerary Day 1 - You should start your trip by visiting the State Museum to know about the Naga Culture. Then you can visit Bara Basti and appreciate the traditional architecture of the village. Afterwards, you can visit Cathedral of Reconciliation. Then you can spend the evening at Dzulekie having a picnic. Day 2 - Start your day by visiting the beautiful place Dzukou Valley and enjoy the exotic view of nature. Then you can visit the Intangki Wildlife Sanctuary. You can also visit Japfu Peak. You can try the Black Dog?s meat at Naga Bazar. You can buy souvenirs at Ruzaphema.

Restaurants and Local Food in Kohima Kohima fosters both traditional Nagaland cuisines as well as a number of options for Continental and Chinese food and flattering choices for vegetarians as well. The local cuisine is dominated by spicy, colourful, delicious and a bit adventurous non-vegetarian preparations.The state has a somewhat westernized eating style. Pork, beef, mutton, chicken and also lots of jungle animals are eaten here. Delicacies prepared with bamboo shoots, ginger, Naga King chilly are also found. Also, Nagaland is a dry state and hence you won't easily find beers and other alcoholic drinks. However, locally brewedRice beeris available at places. View 3 Restaurants in Kohima >>

Oct-Junis the best time to visit Kohima October to May tends to be the best time to visit Kohima, the winters offering an ideal chilly vacation. The summers are characterised by heavy rainfall which almost turns into a cloudburst during the monsoons. Weather in Kohima Loading... Kohima in Summer (March - June) Kohima experiences hot and dry summers accompanied by rainfalls. The temperature during this time ranges between 20 to 36 degrees Celcius. Kohima in Monsoon (July - October) Kohima looks spellbinding during the monsoon as the place covered with greenery all around. It receives adequate amount of rainfall during these months and the place generally remain drenched. However, if you do not mind a little rainfall, you can visit Kohima during this time to experience its surreal beauty. Kohima in Winter (November - February) Kohima experiences cool and comfortable winter with the temperature ranging between 5 and 30 degrees Celcius. Infrequent snowfall is also an occurrence during these months. Monthly Weather in Kohima Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 8 26 February 10 27 March 14 27 April 19 28 May 21 31 June 23 30 July 24 30 August 24 32 September 24 31 October 21 31 November 14 27 December 10 26

Events in Kohima Yemshe Festival 5th October Celebrated by the Pachuri tribe, the Yemshe festival is done in the hope of a good harvest after a year of hard work. The Big Yemshe, is when people bond and get to know each other and young couples get engaged. During Small Yemshe, the ritual purification feast is performed. A unique event, one must experience it to see the real diversity of India.