Kohima War Cemetery
Memorial · 1.5 hoursCommonwealth graves on Garrison Hill. Quiet and genuinely moving.
Hill capital · Nagaland
Kohima travel guide & tour packages
Kohima is where the Japanese advance into India was halted in 1944, and the war cemetery on Garrison Hill — with its inscription about telling them of our tomorrow — is one of the most affecting places in the country. The other reason to come is the Hornbill Festival at Kisama each December, when all the Naga tribes gather in a purpose-built heritage village; it is genuine cultural exchange rather than performance, and accommodation across Kohima books out months ahead. Outside festival week the town is quiet and the surrounding villages, particularly Khonoma with its terraced fields and conservation history, are the draw. All visitors need an Inner Line Permit.
What to see
Things to do in Kohima
Hornbill Festival, Kisama
Festival · Full day1–10 December annually. Book accommodation months ahead — the town fills.
Khonoma village
Village · Half day20 km out. India's first green village, terraced fields, hunting voluntarily banned.
Nagaland State Museum
Museum · 1.5 hoursGood introduction to the 16 major tribes before you visit any villages.
Durations
Realistic trip lengths
Kohima works well as a 2–4 night stay. Tell us your dates and party and we'll price a tailored itinerary.
Good to know
Kohima FAQs
When is the Hornbill Festival?
1 to 10 December each year at Kisama, near Kohima. It is the single busiest week in Nagaland and accommodation must be booked months in advance.
Do I need a permit for Nagaland?
Indian nationals need an Inner Line Permit; foreign nationals must register with the Foreigners Registration Office on arrival. We arrange the paperwork either way.
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