Places to Visit in Kohima

Top attractions and must-see spots in Kohima

  • Must Visit

    Dzukou Valley

    A breathtaking high-altitude valley on the Nagaland-Manipur border, famous as the Valley of Flowers for its seasonal blooms of rare Dzukou lilies.

  • Must Visit

    Japfu Peak

    The second highest peak in Nagaland at 3,048 metres, home to the world's tallest rhododendron tree and the rare Blyth's tragopan pheasant.

  • Must Visit

    Khonoma Village

    India's first green village, an Angami Naga warrior settlement 20 km from Kohima where hunting and logging are banned and traditional terraced agriculture thrives.

  • Must Visit

    Kisama Heritage Village

    The permanent venue of the Hornbill Festival, a living tribal heritage complex showcasing the architecture, morungs, and traditions of all 16 Naga tribes.

  • Must Visit

    Kohima War Cemetery

    A moving Commonwealth War Graves cemetery honouring over 1,400 Allied soldiers who fell in the pivotal 1944 Battle of Kohima against Japanese forces.

  • Must Visit

    Nagaland State Museum

    The premier museum of Nagaland documenting the heritage of all 16 tribes through artifacts, costumes, weapons, musical instruments, and traditional structures.

  • Mary Help of Christians Cathedral

    One of the largest cathedrals in northeast India, a striking landmark on Aradura Hill that reflects the deep Catholic heritage of the Naga people.

  • Touphema Tourist Village

    An immersive traditional Naga village experience 40 km from Kohima where visitors stay in authentic tribal huts, eat local food, and participate in cultural programs.