KOHIMA
ABOUT KOHIMA:
- Historical hill station nestles at a height of about 1,500 metres.
- One of the prettiest places in the North East.
- During the World War II, the rampaging Japanese troops were halted here and forced were halted here and forced to retreat.
MODE OF COMMUNICATION:
- Airport: Dimapur Airport, Dimapur (DMU), 74 kms away from Kohima.
- Rail: Dimapur Railway Station, Dimapur, 73 kms away from Kohima.
- Road: Well connected with NH 39.
SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:
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SCENIC SITE |
Kohima Village Khonoma Village |
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HOLY CENTRE |
Catholic Cathedral |
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MUSEUM & AUDITORIUM |
Nagaland State Museum |
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HISTORIC SITE |
War Cemetery |
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PARK & GARDEN |
Zoological Park |
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FAIRS & FESTIVALS |
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ATTRACTIONS OF KOHIMA
War Cemetery:
- Memorial commemorates brave soldiers and warriors who laid their lives fighting the Japanese during the World War II.
- Embellished by two tall crosses against the backdrop of seasonal roses and lush grass.
Nagaland State Museum:
- Housed in an ancestral weaponry and provides an insight into the Naga culture, traditions and history.
- Exquisitely carved gateposts, status pillars, statues and Naga costumes and jewellery are the main exhibits.
Catholic Cathedral:
- Located at the Aradura hill.
- One of the biggest cathedrals of the North-East.
- Houses the biggest wooden cross in the country.
Zoological Park:
- Rare animals, birds and flora of Nagaland can be seen here.
- Main attraction is the endangered Blythe’s Tragopan pheasant and the golden langurs.
Kohima Village:
- Second biggest village in entire Asia.
- According to a Naga legend, the present day Kohima was founded here.
- The entrance is exquisitely carved ceremonial gates, with the scimitar of horns of mithun (Bos Frontalis), symbolizing bravery and valour.
ATTRACTIONS AROUND KOHIMA
Khonoma Village:
- Located 20 kms from Kohima.
- Village endowed with splendid scenic beauty.
- Ecological diversity was earlier known for its fighting prowess.
- On the way to the village are memorial stones commemorating ‘Feasts of Merit’.
- The intricate system of bamboo pipes, through which water is supplied.
- Traditionally carved ceremonial gate of the village relates the story of British infiltration in to Naga Hills.
- The Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary (KNCTS) were established to conserve the endangered Blyth’s.
- Tragopan pheasant and the other wildlife and species of plants in its natural habitat.
