Kohima
Kohima at a glance
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Air
The nearest airport is at Dimapur which at a distance of 85 kms. Dimapur airport is well connected to major Indian cities and towns with regular flights from Kolkata, Guwahati and New Delhi. Local cab and bus services are easily available outside the Dimapur airport to reach Kohima.
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Rail
The nearest railway station is also at Dimapur and the Northeast Frontier Railway runs a number of trains from Dimapur to Guwahati. It is well connected to Guwahati, on the other hand, has direct train lines with most major Indian cities.
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Road
A number of taxi ply from Dimapur to Kohima. Nagaland State Transport runs buses from Dimapur to Kohima and the journey takes around 2 hours. The distance from Dimapur to Kohima is 85 kms. A very convenient way for reaching Kohima is to take the train or flight to Dimapur and then a taxi to Kohima. Kohima by road is a very convenient option as the city is located on the National Highway 40.
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Dzukou Valley
This picturesque valley is covered by exotic wild flowers and mystic green fields. If you want to do get some trekking experience then this valley is appropriate for you. In this valley you can see Rhododendrons, Aconitum, euphorbia and lilies. During the winter season the rivers get snowy but during May - September you will get the ultimate view of this valley .
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War Cemetery
Visit to this War Cemetery will take you to the History. The War Cemetery dedicated to the 1420 soldiers who lost their lives during World War two. This war cemetery is situated at the center of Kohima city.
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Khonoma
The home of Angami tribes Khonoma is very popular name in Nagaland. Khonoma is known for environmental consciousness among the local people including maintained sanitation, abundant of greenery and unique agriculture call ‘Alder based Jhum cultivation’. Angami tribe played a vital role to protect their motherland from the foreign ruler and sacrificed their lives. The Khonoma Entrance gate is a symbol of their sacrifices.
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Naga Shawls
Naga Shawls is one of the traditional shawl made by the tribes of Kohima with their traditional design. This Shawl have a distinctive pattern that is primarily red and black in color. The shawls from Nagaland are famous for their unique designs and motifs. They have distinctive patterns with traditional design motifs including simple clean lines, stripes, squares and bands.
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Handmade Bags
In Kohima you can find handmade bags which is very unique. The design which is marked to this bags are traditional and made by the local tribes. People all over the state use these colorful hand bags. Now these bags has its demand in other market as well.
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Smoked Pork Stew
A conventional Naga kitchen is located not inside but outside the dwelling. The most essential culinary component, that is, fire is kept outside. The Nagas have the practice of slowly drying pieces of meats and smoking those high above the flame. The meats need to go through this process for a couple of weeks before they are ready to be consumed. Smoked pork stew is prepared by using the long-dried pork meat. The most interesting part of this food item is that the meats are crispy externally but intensely smoked inside. It tastes as good as a plain smoked meat. This pork stew is a great accompaniment with rice.
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Pork with dried bamboo shoots
Fermented bamboo shoots are commonly used in the Naga cuisines. One such favorite preparation of the Nagas is the dried bamboo shoots cooked with pork. It is an absolutely thrilling experience to taste this delicious concoction of bamboo shoots and pork. Huge chunks of pork meat are used in the preparation. The fatty cubes of the meats cooked with dried bamboo shoots would make you yearn for more! Copious amount of chilies is used in making this dish. The exotic aroma of the food comes from the bamboo shoot and the flavor that is produced is simply irresistible.
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Bamboo Steamed Fish
Another interesting cuisine is the bamboo steamed fish where the fish is stuffed into a bamboo’s hollow tube along with some spices. Then this bamboo tube is placed in the ash and thereby cooked. Once the cooking is done, the Nagas empty the bamboo tubes and take out the cooked stuff from inside. The flavor of bamboo makes the dish unique. Here too, chilies are used for making the dish tastier.