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Kohima,
Nagaland
Kohima
is the state capital of Nagaland. It is less than 3 hours drive
from Dimapur on the National Highway No 39. Kohima is a hill
station situated at an altitude of 1495 m above sea level. It has
a population of only 53,100. It was here that the Japanese
advance during the second world war was halted by the British and
Indian forces.
How
to reach there:
Kohima is 3965 km from Thiruvananthapuram, 3271 km from Srinagar,
2748 km from Shimla, 410 km from Shillong, 1369 km from Patna, 3512
km from Panaji, 3175 km from Chennai, 1856 km from Lucknow, 690
km from Agartala, 2944 km from Ahmedabad, 2826 km from Amritsar,
3366 km from Bangalore, 2394 km from Bhopal, 1977 km from Bhubaneshwar,
3193 km from Mumbai, 1497 km from Calcutta, 2629 km from Chandigarh,
973 km from Darjeeling, 2380 km from Delhi, 971 km from Gangtok,
246 km from Guwahati, 2800 km from Hyderabad, 123 km from Imphal,
372 km from Itanagar, 2410 km from Jaipur and 2966 km from Jammu.
Air:
Dimapur
the nearest airport (only 74 Km). It is connected with Calcutta
and Guwahati.
Rail:
Dimapur has the nearest railhead and connects it with Calcutta,
Dibrugarh and Guwahati.
Road:
Nagaland State Transport runs services form Dimapur to Kohima. Blue
Hills Travels runs luxury coaches from Guwahati which connect with
Kohima and all other state capitals of the North-Eastern region
states. Dimapur near Kohima is well connected with the neighbouring
states of Manipur,Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Mizoram
by National Highway No. 39.
Accomodations:
- Tourist
Lodge
Tel: 0370-26355.
- Yatri
Niwas
Tel: 22708.
- Hotel
Saramati
Tel: 20560, 20054.
- Hotel
Nagi
Tel: 21043.
- Hotel
Fantasy
Tel: 22476, 22477
What
to see:
The
World War II Cemetery: is in a beautiful setting,
with well maintained lawns and flowers. It was raised as citation
for the supreme sacrifices made by the officers. Each grave
is supported by a bronze plaque with a suitable epitaph that make
one reflect on the freedom that we take for granted.
The
Catholic Cathedral:
at the Aradura hill is an important landmark in Kohima for it is
one of the biggest Cathedrals in the whole North-East and house
the biggest cross in India made of wood.
The
Nagaland State Museum:
is a one-stop treasure house where one can get a glimpse of Naga
Culture through history. The items on display are gateposts, statues,
pillars, jewellery, a ceremonial drum etc. The basement of the museum
has birds and animals of North-Eastern hill area.
Shopping:
The SalesEmporium, New Market, provides you with a choice of a wide
range of Naga handicrafts such as the colourful and warm Naga shawls,
shoulder bags, wood carvings, bamboo baskets etc. It is situated
in the heart of Kohima town, opposite the State Bus Station. There
are also super markets where one can shop for handloom and handicrafts.
Tourists
Info: The state government is encouraging the
growth of tourism in the state. The hills and the unspoilt
natural sites give ample opportunity of trekking and mountaineering
for the tourists. Further information of the State can be obtained
from:
-
Tourist Office, Kohima,
Tel.No.: 607.
- Dimapur
Tourist Bungalow,
Tel.No.: 22147.
Around
the city:
The
village of Khonoma:
is situated about 10 km from Kohima. It has terraced fields which
produce 20 types of paddy at different elevations and it presents
a beautiful view. The Khonoma gate relates the story
of British infiltration into Naga Hills.
Dzukou
Valley:
is one of the best trekking spots in the north-east region. It
is situated at an altitude of 2,438 m above the sea level, behind
Japfu peak and 30 Km to the south of Kohima. The entire valley is
over-shadowed with a type of tough bamboo brush which make the place
appear like a mowed lawn. White and yellow lilies and numerous other
flowers adorn the valley in summers, while rhododendrons ornament
the hills surrounding the valley.
Japfu
Peak:
is situated at an altitude of 3,048 m above sea level and is about
15 km away from Kohima. It is the second highest peak of Kohima
and ideally suited for trekking and scaling. One can have
a good view of Kohima from here.
Mokokchung
and Zunheboto:
are situated 160 and 150 Km respectively from Kohima and are the
picturesque towns at high altitudes. Mokokchung is also a cultural
centre of the Ao Nagas.
Dimapur:
is an important commercial centre of Nagaland and is situated at
an altitude of 195 m above sea level. It is the only Airport
in Nagaland and is also connected with the neighbouring states.
The town has the last relics of the Kachari Kingdom. Ruzaphema
is ideally suited for leisure and recreation with its colourful
bazaars and wide range of tribal handicrafts which are exquisite
in their style.
Fakim
Sanctuary:
is close to the Myanmer border and is famous for the variety of
wildlife and scenic beauty. It is close to the Myanmar border
and receives high rainfall. It is inhabited by tigers and Hoolock
gibbons. Pulie Badze Sanctuary also lies near Kohima.
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