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Nagaland's hill capital - the moving WWII war cemetery, the Naga heritage village of Kisama (home of the Hornbill Festival) and the Dzukou valley nearby.
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The sweet spot for visiting Kohima is October to April. Give it 2 days to do it justice. Budget roughly ₹5,500-₹10,000 per person for a DIY trip. It is a good fit if you are after culture and heritage and nature. First-time DIY travellers can manage it comfortably, and it is a sensible pick for solo women travellers.
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0.2 km from Kohima centre
Kohima Mizo Presbyterian Church, is a church located in Kohima in the Indian state of Nagaland. Established in 1957, the church is the earliest Mizo church located outside Mizoram. It was formerly under Zoram Pawn Miz…
0.4 km from Kohima centre
Kohima Lotha Baptist Church is a Baptist church located in the locality of Lower Chandmari Ward, Kohima, Nagaland, India. The church building was opened in 2017, although the congregation had been formed since 1956. I…
0.9 km from Kohima centre
Sakhrie Park is an urban park located at Middle Tsiepfü Tsiepfhe Ward in Kohima, Nagaland in north-eastern India. The park was opened to public on 7 April 2016.
0.9 km from Kohima centre
Kohima Ao Baptist Church is a Baptist church located in Midland Ward, Kohima, Nagaland, India affiliated with the Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang. KABA was one of the first Ao churches established outside the Ao region. It …
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The Heritage, Raj Bhavan Circular Rd, Midland Colony, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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Hotel Y2K, Ladies Mile Road, Midland Colony, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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Eastgate hotel, Chandmari road, PWD Colony, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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Japfu Hotel, NH2, Porter Lane, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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Hotel Japfu, NH2, Porter Lane, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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Morung Lodge, NH2; NH29, Midland Colony, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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Riya Rice Hotel, NH2; NH29, Midland Colony, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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Hotel Simorb, Paramedical-Jail Rd, Porter Lane, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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Yaotzu Veggie Table, Chandmari road, PWD Colony, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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Oppa Gimbap, NH2, Porter Lane, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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Dream cafe, NH2, Porter Lane, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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D Cafe, Paramedical-Jail Rd, Porter Lane, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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Indian puri & biryani, NH2; NH29, Midland Colony, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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Amaris, Paramedical-Jail Rd, Porter Lane, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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Kinderd, Paramedical-Jail Rd, Porter Lane, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
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Big Bite, Paramedical-Jail Rd, Porter Lane, Kohima - 797001, Nagaland, India
The best time to visit Kohima is October to April.
Plan for about 2 days to see Kohima at an easy pace.
Nearest airport: Dimapur (DMU) ~74 km. Nearest railhead: Dimapur ~74 km. By road: Via NH29 from Dimapur.
A DIY trip to Kohima starts around ₹5,500-₹10,000 per person, depending on stays, travel and season.
Yes - Kohima is a sensible pick for first-time DIY travellers and solo women travellers, if you plan the basics ahead.
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