Kohima

Location: Nagaland, India
Climate:
Summers: 31⁰ C (Maximum), 16⁰ C (Minimum)
Winters: 20⁰ C (Maximum), 4⁰ C (Minimum)
Best Time to Visit: October to April
Nearest Airport: Dimarpur Airport
Nearest Railhead: Dimarpur Station
Must Visits: War Cemetery, Catholic Cathedral, Zoological Park, Nagaland State Museum, Bara Basti, Dzukou Valley, Japfu Peak
Language Spoken: Nagamese, Hindi, English, Angami
STD Code: 0370

Kohima is a picturesque yet profound city situated at the northeastern border of India. It is the capital city of the state of Nagaland. Spread over an area of 20 square kilometers and elevation of 1500 meters above the sea level, Kohima, has a moderate and pleasant climate that is not too hot in summers and not too cold in winters. Embraced by the eastern Himalayan mountain range and enhanced in magnificence through calm and serene environment and a patient and loving lifestyle adopted by the locals, Kohima is an unexplored territory. Unpolluted air and clean environment makes the trip all the more worthwhile. Agriculture makes for the major chunk of the economy with government jobs in banks and other administrations take up the second place; equally aided by tourism.

Beginning in the 1840s, the British people's consistent effort to penetrate the Naga territory had failed for almost four decades, such was the resistance shown by the Naga people who had always been free and never been ruled by any empire before. During the World War II, the battle of Kohima became the turning point during the Burma campaign. In this hand to hand battle, for the first time Japanese had lost on the initiative to gain more allies that prevented them from acquiring a high base from where they could have moved onto to the lands of India. Kohima hosts a war cemetery in memory of those who gave their lives in this battle. "When you go home, tell them of us and say; for their better tomorrow, we gave our today". This epitaph carved on the memorial of 2nd British Division in the cemetery is now a world renowned Kohima Poem.

Kohima is easily accessible by rail, road and airways. The nearest airport is 74 km from Kohima (at Dimarpur) connecting it to important cities such as Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahti, and Imphal. The nearest railway station is also Dimarpur, well connected with major cities of India. The National Highway 39 connects Kohima to Dimarpur, and Dimarpur to all major cities of India. Kohima boasts of several tourist attraction places. The Catholic Cathedral, which the biggest cathedral in the whole of north east India with an soulful environment for praying; War Cemetery, which is a memorial site with well maintained gardens and graves for all those who died in the battle of Kohima, stands as the symbol of bravery; Nagaland state museum, which give a glimpse of history and culture of various tribes; and a zoological park rich in well preserved flora and fauna make up for some superb tourist attractions in Kohima. Apart from these, the Dzukou Valley and Japfu peak make up for awesome trekking sites in Kohima.

Best Time To Visit Kohima
A trip to the picturesque town of Kohima takes you away from the hubbub of city life and helps you to unwind amidst its green environs. Placed in the amazing frontiers of the Himalayan region, the idyllic setting of the region makes it a perfect family holiday destination and a real haven for the wanderlusts.

How To Reach Kohima
There is no other better place in India to witness tribal culture than the remote terrains of Kohima. Being the home to diverse cultures and several tribal sects, the tribal city of Kohima boasts of a string of celebrations all the year around. To explore the state, start your journey from its capital, Kohima.

Places To Visit In Kohima
If you are fed up of the beaches and the hills and desperately seeking for some change at least in your vacation plans, then you must visit Kohima, the gorgeous capital city of Nagaland. Lodged amidst beautiful hilly terrain, the place provides a breathtaking view of the pristine land and a rare peep into the intriguing tribal culture and customs of the city.