Itineraries for Kohima Kohima

Arrive in Kohima from Dimapur along NH29. Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the historic Kohima War Cemetery on Garrison Hill and read the famous Kohima Epitaph at the 2nd Division Memorial. Ascend Aradurah Hill to explore the Mary Help of Christians Cathedral with its 16-foot carved wooden crucifix and sweeping town panorama. Evening walk through the local produce market at Phoolbari followed by a traditional Naga dinner featuring Galho and smoked pork with axone.

Morning walking tour through Kohima Village (Bara Basti), visiting the carved wooden clan gates (Kharu) of Tsütuonuomia and Lhisemia Khels, the village Morung, and ancient stone assembly platforms. In the afternoon, explore the Nagaland State Museum at Bayavü Hill to inspect the 100-year-old ceremonial log drum and ancestral tribal regalia. Depart for Dimapur or onward destinations.

Drive from Dimapur Airport to Kohima (74 km, 3 hours). Visit the Kohima War Cemetery and Mary Help of Christians Cathedral. Overnight in Kohima.

Early morning drive to Viswema trailhead (25 km south). Trek up the stone staircase through moss-laden rainforest to the ridge crest and walk into the undulating dwarf-bamboo wonderland of Dzukou Valley. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the crystal mountain stream. Trek back down to Viswema and return to Kohima or stay in a village homestay in Kigwema.

Drive 20 km west to Khonoma Green Village. Take a guided walking tour of Semoma Fort battlements, ancestral clan gates, traditional Morungs, and 300-year-old Alder tree agroforestry terraces. Savor a home-cooked Angami lunch in an eco-homestay. Afternoon excursion to the subterranean stream in Dzuleke or return to Kohima.

Morning visit to Kisama Naga Heritage Village to explore traditional Morung architecture representing all 17 Naga tribes against the backdrop of Mount Japfu. Shop for authentic Naga handloom shawls and bamboo crafts at Mao Market before descending NH29 to Dimapur Airport for departure.

Arrive in Kohima from Dimapur. Orientation walk around Garrison Hill, Kohima War Cemetery, and evening local food exploration.

Spend the entire day at Kisama Naga Heritage Village witnessing vibrant tribal dances, choral singing, indigenous sports, traditional food feasts, and the Hornbill rock music concerts.

Ascend to Dzukou Valley via the Viswema trail. Explore the meandering cold streams, karst rock overhangs, and rolling green hills. Overnight in the Dzukou trekkers hut or alpine campsite under a starlit mountain sky.

Catch sunrise over the mist-filled Dzukou basin. Descend via the Jakhama trail and transfer by private SUV to Khonoma Green Village. Check into an Angami eco-homestay and enjoy an evening hearthside cultural dinner.

Drive through temperate oak forests to Dzuleke Eco-Tourism Village. Explore the underground river channels, Dahu stone council circle, and participate in an organic culinary workshop with village elders.

Return to Kohima to visit the Nagaland State Museum and Bara Basti clan gates. Purchase hand-woven Angami shawls and organic King Chillies before driving to Dimapur for onward flights.