KOHIMA

It is the capital of Nagaland. At an altitude of 1444.12 mtr., Kohima is a beautiful town with Panoramic views. The following are the places worth visiting in & around Kohima.

War Cemetery :- The serene & spotlessly clean Kohima war cemetery was constructed in memory of those who laid down their lives during the 2^nd World War. There are beautiful epitaphs engraved in bronze on each grave.

Museum  :- For  getting an idea of the different tribes living in the state, the State Museum is a must see. It possesses a rare collection of artifacts of the different tribes inhabiting the state.

Government Sales Emporium :- Located in the heart of Kohima town, it has a collection of colourful Naga handloom & handicraft items.

Cathedral :- An important landmark of Kohima, the catholic cathedral at Aradurah hill is one of the largest in India of its kind. A blend of the indigenous & modern architecture, the Cathedral has a quiet and serene ambience.

Kohima Village :- This is one of the biggest villages in Asia. There is a ceremonial gateway carved with defensive motifs of warriors and guns & the Indian bison, the symbol of prosperity. A little up, to the side of the road, still stands the old gate in its own little shelter.

Khonoma :-    Located 20km. west of Kohima,  this village is well known for its fighting Prowess in the past. The ancient bastion, the highest point in the village, could be approached through a traditional carved gate. Here in 1879, the Naga warriors made their last resistance against the British.

The beautiful terraces carved out of the hill slopes grow over 20 types of paddy at different elevations.

What is more noteworthy about this village is the ecological consciousness of its people. The ‘Khonoma Nature Conservation & Tragopan Sanctuary’ (KNCTS), covering an area of over 70 sq. km., which is owned & managed by the Khonoma Village Community was set up in 1998. This Sanctuary conserves the Blyth’s Tragopan, an endangered pheasant of Nagaland and also many other endangered & rare species of plants and animals.

Dzukou Valley :-  Tucked away at an altitude of 2438.4 behind Japfu ranges, this valley of eternal charm about 30 km. south of Kohima, is a trekker’s delight. White & Pink lilies along with hundreds of other species of flowers and plants adorn the valley in monsoon. The predominant plant of Dzukou is the tough bamboo brush. Apart from these, rhododendrons in different colours bloom in the hills surrounding the valley.

Japfu Peak :- Located 15 km. south of Kohima & standing 3048 mtr. above sea level, Japfu is the second highest peak in Nagaland. From here, one can have a bird’s eye view of the surrounding hills including parts of Dzukou Valley. The Guiness Book of World Records holder, the tallest rhododendron tree can be found in the Japfu ranges. This tree is over 130 ft. tall and the girth at the base measures more than 11 ft. It takes more than five hrs. of strenuous trekking through steep inclines to have a view of this famous rhododendron.

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