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Kohima
Kohima (; Tenyidie: Kewhira ()) is the capital of the North East Indian state of Nagaland. With a resident population of almost 100,000, it is the second largest city in the state. Kohima constitutes both a district and a municipality. The municipality covers . The city lies on the foothills of Japfü section of the Barail Range located south of the district () and has an average elevation of .
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Kohima is the capital city of Nagaland, a state in northeastern India, with a population of nearly 100,000 people making it the second-largest city in the state. It serves as both a district and municipality and is situated on the foothills of the Barail Range.
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Place details
- Locality
- Kohima
- Region
- Nagaland
- Country
- India
- Population
- 99,039
- Timezone
Travel guide
Understand
thumb|Kohima City The people are very friendly and warm hearted. It had a population of 115,000 in 2011.
The name Kohima was chosen by the British as they could not pronounce the Angami name of Kewhi–ra (Tenyidie for "the land where the flower ‘Kewhi’ grows"). It is named after the wild flowering plant ‘Kewhi’, found in the mountains. Most local people prefer to use ‘Kewhi–ra’.
Get in
Most visitors to Kohima arrive by land from Dimapur. Expect the weather to get much cooler along the way, since Dimapur is on the tropical plain, and Kohima is higher in the mountains.
Get around
Walking is the best way to feel the pulse of the capital. Local taxis are widely available and typically charge Rs. 100 to 200 for destinations within the town centre (as of March 2025). In addition, shared taxis to specific destinations (locally called line taxis) are available at certain places. For example, there are shared taxis heading from BOC junction to Kisama and Kigwema; just ask around.
See
thumb|Kohima Museum thumb|Kohima War Cemetery
Do
While you are visiting Kohima, you can go for a picnic/trekking in the forest. There are rivers where you can picnic and the forest are really beautiful. You can find different varieties of orchids which you will never find anywhere else in the world. Whether it is during winter or spring, the sight of the forest is breathtaking.
Trek to the beautiful Dzüko Valley. You will never forget it your entire life. It's a valley at the top of the mountains that you can only reach by walking trail, including a portion of steep climbing through the forest. What is amazing is that you will find rivers and waterfalls in this valley which is situated at the top of the mountains. Make sure you carry very warm clothing for your stay there as this place is really very cold. There are three different routes, with one that can be done round-trip in a day if you're a stronger hiker, though most visitors opt to spend a night at the valley rim, either by camping with a tent or by staying in a very basic guesthouse there. Do your research in advance. The most popular entrance is from Viswema village. Trek to the top of Japfü peak, the 2nd highest in Nagaland, and also Pulie Badze Peak overlooking the suburb of Jotsoma. The views from atop these peaks are out of the world. Motorcycle ride - Kickstart Adventures, an adventure tourism firm, has pioneered motorcycle tours in Nagaland. This adventure motorbike tour covers not only popular places but also rural parts of Nagaland to experience first-han…
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52 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Medieval era
- Colonial era
- Battle of Kohima
- 1963–present
- Killings of Kekuojalie Sachü and Vikhozo Yhoshü
- 1995 Kohima Massacre
- 2017 Nagaland protests
- 2023 Kohima fire
- Geography
- Topography
- Climate
- Environment
- Water supply and availability
- Administration
- Wards
- Public safety
- Police and law enforcement
- Governance
- Demographics
- Census data
- Religion
- Economy
- Tourism
- Cityscape
- Historical sites
- Parks
- Culture
- Cultural centers
- Events and Festivals
- Fashion
- Museums
- Religious sites
- Media
- Transportation
- Airports
- Roadways
- Highways passing through Kohima
- Rail
- Cycling
- Education
- Universities and Colleges
- Notable secondary schools
- Sports
- Football
- Wrestling
- Notable people
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Kohima (; Tenyidie: Kewhira ()) is the capital of the North East Indian state of Nagaland. With a resident population of almost 100,000, it is the second largest city in the state. Kohima constitutes both a district and a municipality. The municipality covers . The city lies on the foothills of Japfü section of the Barail Range located south of the district () and has an average elevation of .
Originally known as Kewhira, the city's history goes back to a time when it was a village of the Angami Nagas. It became an urban centre in 1878 when the British Empire established its headquarters of the then Naga Hills District of Assam Province. Kohima was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II during the Japanese U-Go offensive into British India in 1944. The battle is often referred to as the Stalingrad of the East. In 2013, the British National Army Museum voted the Battle of Kohima to be ''Britain's Greatest Battle''.
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